The Adelaide International Film Festival (AIFF) launched its inaugural edition in 2024 with a vision to redefine the film festival experience, focusing on bold storytelling and discovering emerging voices in cinema. As a newcomer to the international festival circuit, AIFF is dedicated to creating a dynamic space where up-and-coming filmmakers can showcase their innovative work and challenge the norms of traditional filmmaking.

With its second edition set for 2025, AIFF continues to build on its mission of nurturing new talent and fostering a vibrant community of filmmakers and cinephiles. The festival serves not only as a showcase but as a creative incubator, offering mentorship and networking opportunities that inspire filmmakers to push boundaries and explore untold stories.

Adelaide, with its rich artistic heritage, provides the perfect backdrop for AIFF, combining cultural depth with a fresh, innovative spirit. The festival is poised to grow into a significant event on the global stage, as it seeks to empower filmmakers and encourage audiences to embrace new perspectives in cinema.

AIFF seeks to break conventional boundaries, encouraging interdisciplinary fusion and experimental visuals while highlighting themes such as social issues, cultural diversity, and environmental sustainability. We believe that cinema is not only a form of entertainment but also a powerful tool for change.

Through educational resources, workshops, and networking opportunities, AIFF strives to create pathways for the next generation of filmmakers, helping them navigate and thrive in the global film industry.

Best Feature Film

Best Short Film

Best Documentary Feature

Best Documentary Short

Best Animation Film

Best Experimental Film

Best Music Video

Best Screenplay

Best Horror Film

Best Comedy Film

Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film

Best Student Film

Audience Choice Award

Best Director

Cinematography Award

Editing Award

Best Actor/Actress

Impact Award

1.Eligibility

We accept submissions from filmmakers around the world.
Films must have been completed within the last three years to be considered.

2.Categories & Formats

Short Films: Films with a runtime of less than 60 minutes.
Feature Films: Films with a runtime of 60 minutes or more.
We welcome all genres, including but not limited to: drama, comedy, documentary, experimental, animation, horror, and sci-fi.

3.Submission Requirements

Films may be submitted in their original language, but if the original language is not English, English subtitles must be provided.
We accept digital formats for all submissions.

4.Screening Formats

If selected, filmmakers will be asked to provide a high-quality screening format (further details to be provided upon selection).

5.Selection & Notification

All films will be reviewed by a committee of industry professionals.
Filmmakers whose work is selected will be notified via email.

6.Rights & Permissions

By submitting your film, you confirm that you hold all necessary rights to the content, including music and archival footage.

7.Publicity

Selected films may be used for promotional purposes, including film stills, trailers, and excerpts.