Grab a camera. It’s time to start storytelling.

The festival is open to students from primary and secondary schools across Australia, as well as household entrants who may want to work on a film individually.

Why not retell A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Australian outback, or reimagine the Hamlet quote “To thine own self be true,” or even explore what would have happened to Juliet if she never met Romeo? The possibilities to reimagine Shakespeare are endless.

Students have the chance to win great prizes for themselves and their school and share their films with a national audience!

Win great prizes and share in Shakespeare storytelling with schools across Australia!

Rules & Terms

– For primary students , films must be no more than three minutes in duration
– For secondary students, films must be no more than five minutes in duration
– Films can be shot on a smartphone, tablet or camera
– Films must use Shakespeare’s original text, OR be inspired by Shakespeare’s use of language, plays or characters in some way
– Films must reflect your school and/or your unique community in some way
– Registration to the festival, via the Bell Shakespeare website, is essential for submissions to be eligible. Register: https://www.bellshakespeare.com.au/bell-shakespeare-shorts-festival