Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, diversity, and expression at the Screen It International Film Festival (SIIFF) Queensland's most exciting film event!

SIIFF’s mission is to empower and uplift filmmakers of all backgrounds and experience levels by providing a vibrant platform for creative expression. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling, using film as a vehicle to promote mental health, wellbeing, and inclusivity for all ages. Our festival celebrates diverse voices, fosters innovation, and champions the belief that every film has the power to inspire, heal, and connect.

Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, SIIFF is here to support YOU and your unique story. From heart-wrenching drama to side-splitting comedy and everything in between, our industry expert panel will judge short films for a chance to win prestigious awards. But the fun doesn’t stop there! YOU, the audience, get to cast your vote for the coveted Moviegoers Favourite Award.

We’re on a mission to champion independent filmmakers, especially those with creative leads from underrepresented backgrounds. We want films that celebrate equality and showcase diverse perspectives.

And don't miss our wonderful PASSIONATE ARTISTS Category, designed to uplift disabled and neurodivergent creatives. All proceeds from submissions into this category go directly to indelabilityarts, an organisation that creates opportunities for disabled artists to thrive. Plus, every finalist film across all categories will be screened with English closed captions to ensure accessibility for all.

Stay tuned for updates, key dates, and more by following us on social media for the latest buzz! But above all come join the fun, and let’s make magic together at SIIFF!

Each category will be eligible for the following awards;

1. Most Outstanding Director
2. Incredible Cinematography
3. Exemplary Screenplay
4. Tremendous Editing
5. Superb Sound Design
6. Exquisite Production Design
7. Engaging Lead Performance
8. Impressive Supporting Performance
9. Visionary Costume Design
10. Moviegoers Favourite

Proud Sponsors of SIIFF 2025
Stan Winston School of Character Arts
Beyond Film School
Stunt Park
Writers' Studio
Australian Production Design Guild
Sit Down Comedy Club
Queensland Museum Network

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

1. By submitting your film (Film) to Screen It International Film Festival (Festival), you (Filmmaker) agree to the following:

2. All the information provided either through the online entry form or through email correspondence is true and accurate.

3. Filmmaker either owns the rights to, or has permission to use, the footage, sound, music, images and all other contributions that are part of the Film to the extent necessary to submit the Film to the Festival and, if accepted, screen the Film at the Festival. Please note: if the Filmmaker has any doubts about any of the rights in the Film, they must notify the Festival at the time of submission.

4. The film must be maximum 20 minutes in length of any genre. We welcome films from any country in the world. If the film is in any other language other than English, the submission requires embedded English subtitles.

5. All submission fees are non-refundable.

6. Filmmakers submitting must supply:
- Production credits/contact details
- Photos for promotional purposes, (min. resolution 1024 x 576 pixels)
- Press Kit for promotional use by Festival.
- Film Poster
- A trailer and/or scene clips from the film (ProRes 422 Full HD; 1920x1080 or higher).

7. Once a film is accepted by Festival and programmed, it cannot be withdrawn from the festival line-up, other than at the discretion of Festival.

8. By submitting a film, Filmmaker grants Festival the right to screen the film at one or more events, copy and/or reproduce, modify, adapt and any part thereof, up to one (1) minute of the film submission. We may also use the Filmmakers submission and any other promotional material/photo’s and/or information submitted by the Filmmaker to communicate it to the public in all media, including via our website and publicity materials, or to advertise and promote Festivals event(s), its products and services, or all, and to showcase the Filmmakers film.

9. By submitting a film, Filmmaker grants Festival the right to add their email address to mailing list to be sent materials, or to advertise and promote Festivals event(s), its products and services, or all. Filmmaker reserves the right to unsubscribe from receiving email marketing materials at anytime via the unsubscribe button located in the email.

10. Filmmaker owns the copyright to the film as its author and represent and warrant that the Filmmaker have (and will continue to have during the duration of Festival and thereafter) all necessary licences, rights, consents, and permissions we need to use the film and the Filmmaker will provide evidence of such on reasonable request.

11. All finalist films are required to include English closed captions for accessibility.

12. By submitting, the Filmmaker agrees that they have read and understood these terms & conditions of entry.

13. Festival reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify or otherwise alter these 'Terms and Conditions' at any time. Unless otherwise indicated, amendments will become effective immediately.

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  • Thank you so much to the team at SIIFF for their outstanding communication, organisation and promotion. We are so thrilled to have had our short comedy film CHESTERS not only selected but also winning three awards. We look forward to submitting more of our films into this festival in the future. Go team!

    September 2024
  • Screen It is one of the most supportive, uplifting and interactive festivals I've experienced. The communication is outstanding and the festival director offers many opportunities to promote your film. I'm fortunate to have films involved three times, and the festival gets more exciting every year. It's hard to imagine better value from the modest entry fee.

    September 2024
  • Sarah Leigh

    Thank you so much for selecting Typical to your 2024 festival and for the award in "Exquisite Production Design". Wonderful festival, great communication and promotion of our work. Thank you! Recommend!

    September 2024
  • Paul Rye

    Wonderful experience from start to finish with SIIF! The communication was superb. Excellent venue and vibe that the festival provided showcasing terrific films. The organisers went above and beyond!

    August 2024
  • Greg Moran

    Great Festival. Good communication. Was a lovely surprise to win some awards as well for our Film White Lies

    September 2023