Lights, camera, action! The Cut Short Film Competition is back in 2024 to share the unique experiences of people, places and cultures across Australia through the art of cinema.

Proudly presented by Sutherland Shire Council, Cut Short 2024 offers a stage for emerging talent and established filmmakers from Sydney and beyond to share their diverse stories through film.

Awards & Prizes

There will be one first place prize awarded for each category:

a. Junior Major Prize: $2,000

b. Adult Major Prize: $2,000

c. Junior Local Resident: $1,000

d. Adult Local Resident: $1,000

Junior: 17 years of age and under
Adult: 18 years of age and over

Rules & Terms

All films submitted to Cut Short 2024 must meet the following criteria in all aspects:

a. All films must be submitted in English or with English subtitles (if in a different language)
b. All films must have been made within twelve (12) months of the opening date of submissions for Cut Short 2024 (19 August 2024)
c. All films entered must not exceed 10 minutes in length (including title and credits)
d. All films must have been filmed within the Sutherland Shire Council local government area
e. All films must be rated PG (Parental Guidance)
f. All films must be submitted through either FilmFreeway or by physical submission to Sutherland Shire Council. It is the responsibility of the filmmaker to ensure that the video file is working properly and in the correct format before submitting.

Entrants should ensure they read and understand the full competition terms (https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/subsites/libraries/whats-on/cut-short-film-competition-2024/) and conditions before submitting their films.