The ADFF has been established to encourage film production using only Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) and UAV mounted cameras. Our event is not just about screening films, it’s about the creative process of making film.

We aim to provide you with the opportunity to showcase your work to as wide an audience as possible, not only with the ADFF premiere your film will receive if selected, but also by a variety of annual screenings following the premiere event.

Feature Item
We are all about encouraging the creation of film with UAV’s, so it's a requirement of entry that your film is made specifically for the ADFF. The “Feature Item” (FI) is a way for us to know that your film has been made for the Festival.

The FI for the 2017 ADFF is "FEATHER".

You can include the FI in your film in any way you like and any interpretation of the FI is accepted - you can create a whole story idea around the FI, or you can choose to have it in the script or the background of a shot.

Awards & Prizes

To Be Determined

The recipient of any award resulting in a cash or prize of economic value must be in compliance with regulations of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (including Part 101
Amendments taking effect September 29, 2016). (Refer to Civil Aviation Safety Regulations - Requirement for UAV operator’s certificate)
www.casa.gov.au/aircraft/landing-page/flying-drones-australia

Rules & Terms

Submission
1. All applicants must submit through www.filmfreeway.com, paid AUD $20 entry fee via PayPal and have registered on the ADFF web page, acknowledging and accepting the Full Terms and Conditions you received via email when registered.
2. The film must be under 5 minutes in length.
3. Total data size no greater than one (1) GB.
4. Resolution: 1920 x 1080
5. Each entry must be submitted following Registration via the ADFF web page. If this is not received, the film will not be considered as an eligible submission.
6. Films can only be submitted in one of the nominated categories. Multiple submissions of one film will not be accepted.
7. The ADFF does not pay rental fees for submitted work or screening at ADFF events.
8. ADFF will only contact those filmmakers with work if selected for the festival. ADFF does not offer feedback regarding films that are not selected for the festival.
9. The selection of films will be announced on the ADFF website www.australiandff.com.au when the programme is launched.
10. The recipient of any award resulting in a cash or prize of economic value must be in compliance with regulations of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (including Part 101
Amendments taking effect September 29, 2016). (Refer to Civil Aviation Safety Regulations - Requirement for UAV operator’s certificate)
www.casa.gov.au/aircraft/landing-page/flying-drones-australia
11. Films with Australian distribution (obtained prior to being selected for ADFF screening) or films produced, financed or initiated by a major film studio or television network are ineligible for competition, but may be considered for a special screening.
12. Logos must only appear in the closing credits of the film and not exceed 1/8 of the visible frame.