THE 8TH 2023 CAPRICORN FILM FESTIVAL WILL GO AHEAD AS A IN PERSON EVENT ​ADHERING TO COVID-19 SAFE PRACTISES UNDER DIRECTION FROM THE QLD GOVERNMENT.

The Capricorn Film Festival is a not for profit organisation that discovers local, national and international cinema gems, and shares them with a diverse audience of film lovers.

The Capricorn film festival was established to encourage production, not just exhibition. Our event is not just about ‘showing’ films – it’s about ‘making’ them. We aim to provide you with the opportunity to showcase your work to as wide an audience as possible, and help you promote your career and film-making endeavours.

The event is held in mid January, where a crowds of thousands from all over Central Queensland enjoy five days of cinema, supporting filmmakers from the region and all corners of the globe.
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Shortlisted films are screened at the event with a total prize pool of $4,000 in cash and prizes awarded between the winners of each category. 
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The festival is open to any level of filmmaker, from amateur to professional and is supported by some of Australia's premiere filmmakers and industry companies.

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Awards & Prizes

The Capricorn Film Festival was established to encourage production, not just exhibition.

Our event is not just about ‘showing’ films – it’s about ‘making’ them. We aim to provide you with the opportunity to showcase your work to as wide an audience as possible.

The Capricorn Film Festival is competitive, with over $4,000 in cash and prizes awarded to the winners. The categories include:

Feature Films in competition:
CAPS Feature - $1000 (AUD) World Open 

Documentaries in competition:
CAPS Doco - $1000 (AUD) World Open 

OTHER LONG FORM AWARDS:
CAPS Best Director
CAPS Best Actor

CAPS Short Film Competition:

CAPS Short - $1000 (AUD) World Open 
CQ Shorts - $500 (AUD) Central Queensland only

OTHER SHORT FORM AWARDS:
CAPS EXperimental Winner
CQ Rising Star
Best Short Director
Best Short Actor

Rules & Terms

All Films must be submitted to the Film Festival by 2nd November 2022
Only films completed after 1st January 2021 will be considered for the sections.
Short Films: Any genre of film under 30 minutes length will be considered for CQ Shorts.
The film must not have appeared on Australian television, Pay TV or be screened on an internet site.
Short Films do not require a premiere screening to be accepted.
Must be subtitled in English if not English language .
Filmmakers must enter the correct category. Festival staff reserve the right to request proof.
Entrants may enter multiple films in multiple categories.
CAPS Short, Open & Junior must NOT contain; nudity, drug use or excessive violence.
Feature Films must be suitable for audiences 15 years and above.
Entrant must have copyright over the film and music and the film submitted.
You must pay the entry fee when you submit and upload your film via this submission site in the correct format to be in the running for any monetary prizes and trophies. Submissions must be received no later than the entry deadline with all required paperwork and releases provided.
Accepted films will be required to sign a finalist agreement.
Accepted films can be removed if it is believed that there are legal issues about producer rights.
Accepted films can only be removed at festivals discretion.
Submitters will be added to organisation digital newsletters and other opportunities.
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  • Gregory Kelly

    Absolute pleasure being part of CapFilmFest2022, and to win Best Short Film was a huge honour. Luke and the team were top shelf when it came to communication and support. My only regret is not attending due to covid - but, looking forward to submitting and attending in years to come!

    January 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for being part of the festival Greg!

  • Elizabeth Chatelain

    Such a lovely festival, and it was an honor to play among other great short films! Luke and the rest of the festival team were such great communicators and the festival did everything possible to accommodate the filmmakers. Hope to be able to come next time in person, such a beautiful place for a festival!

    January 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Elizabeth, all the best with Paper Geese.

  • Alexis Dallas

    So honoured to have been part of this festival. My first submission after a long time out and they made everything so easy. Thanks for the feature !

    January 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Alexis!

  • Jackson Tozer

    The level of professional and personal communication was outstanding! I'd highly recommend this festival

    January 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for your continued support Jackson!

  • NewBorn Short Film Agency

    It was a pleasure to have our film selected!
    We are looking forward for the next edition.

    January 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much!!