A celebration of the best independent short film and web content from Brisbane, Australia and around the World.

Presented by the award-winning Brisbane based production company 13th Street Films. The festival will screen the best in independent short film and web content with a distinct focus on celebrating genre, E.G. Comedy, Horror, Sci-fi etc...

The screening and awards night will take place at a Brisbane metro cinema (e.g. New Farm Cinemas) and there will be a networking event at Gerties Bar, Fortitude Valley following the screenings.

Our screenplay contest will also include in detail script feedback from Screen Australia funded writers.

BEST SHORT SHORT

BEST COMEDY

BEST HORROR

BEST SCI-FI

BEST DRAMA

BEST DOCUMENTARY

BEST WEB-SERIES

BEST FILM

BEST ACTOR/ACTRESS

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

BEST DIRECTOR

BEST SCREENPLAY

Films must have been completed in the last 2 years and not yet commercially released to an Australian cinema, television, DVD or streaming audience.

Short films must be under 25 minutes. Web-Series should submit their best episode for judgement and screening.

All films must pay a submission fee to retain integrity of the competition. In rare cases a special exemption can be made by the committee for under developed nations or cases of extreme hardship.

The judges decisions are final.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Awesome conference and fabulous hosts and thanks for acknowledging my work.

    February 2024
  • Duncan Peake

    I had a fantastic time at Brisbane Indie. I'm so happy that there is another festival set in Brisbane for a filmmaker's chance to show off their work and to support the talented artists and creatives in our local area. The organisers make you feel very welcome, not just for the filmmakers who's film's are presenting, but for all the members of the audience who are just there to watch some great short movies. A very fun and entertaining evening. Highly recommend

    February 2024
  • Karl Redgen

    The Brisbane Indie Film Festival was fantastic. The organisers were super accommodating with great communication, they really made you feel valued. The films were all amazing, and winning best sci-fi was an added bonus. Kudos to the team! Looking forward to entering again in the future.

    January 2024
  • Rebecca Myers

    A beautifully organised festival, providing positive feedback for those involved. Friendly with great communication throughout the process and a wonderful after party to encourage networking. A fantastic mix of films in the final selection.

    January 2024
  • Dave Norris

    Doing great things for the Brisbane film community

    January 2024