Welcome to STUFFit Student Film Festival, a cinematic celebration by and for student filmmakers worldwide.

Our platform offers an opportunity for high school students to showcase their talent and creativity. Founded and organised by high school students themselves, we aim to provide an inclusive and rewarding experience for participants.

STUFFit not only celebrates the final product, but also the journey of filmmaking, fostering creativity, teamwork, and leadership among participants. By welcoming entries from around the world, we promote diversity and global collaboration within the teenage filmmaking community.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, winners and runners-up in each category are recognised and rewarded for their creative efforts through digital gift cards, allowing for a sense of independence and autonomy in choosing a well-deserved prize.

Films must be in English or have subtitles, and international participants are encouraged to submit their entries in our International Categories. Maximum film run time is 10 mins

Join us at STUFFit Student Film Festival for a cinematic experience that celebrates the passion and talent of young filmmakers.

Awards & Prizes

STUFFit gives cash prizes to give students flexibility. Winners can use the money to purchase equipment, undertake a development course or other opportunities to advance their film making skills.

Rules & Terms

I authorise the STUFFit Student Film Festival 26Crew to screen, market, and upload my submitted film to their social media platforms.

I acknowledge that STUFFit holds screening rights for the event and marketing, and finalist films will be screened at the STUFFit Student Film Festival screening event. All other film rights remain with the submitting students.

I confirm that I own or have permission for all audio and video content used. If any copyrighted material is included, I will provide adequate reference and acknowledgement to the copyright holders and state "Copyright materials used for educational purposes only" in the closing credits. Winner or runner-up films including copyrighted materials may not be uploaded to our YouTube channel or screened at our Awards event.

If copyrighted material is used in your film, it may not meet our submission criteria and will not be able to be screened live.

I confirm that all major roles in the film are held by current high school students (ages 12-18), except for on-screen adults in documentaries. This includes actors and all key positions held in the creation and production of the film.

AI Policy.

Your short film must not contain any generative AI content (eg. Midjourney, Chat GPT) whether that be visual or audio. Non-generative AI such as audio scrubbing or AI tools in the editing process are permitted. Let’s keep the creative process human-driven.

ENTRY CONDITIONS:
* You must submit your Student ID with your entry
* If you are under 18, you require parent/guardian consent to submit
* If you wish to enter your film in multiple categories, multiple submissions are required
* Only films created after 01/01/2025 are eligible for the 2026 festival season.
* All films must have a maximum run time of 10mins

The STUFFit 26Crew reserves the right to disqualify any film if if we deem it to not meet the criteria. All decisions are final. Entry fees may be refunded where appropriate.

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  • Dorian Locke

    I had such a great night thanks to STUFFit. As one of the runner-ups it was an honour to see my submission on the screen and seeing all of the other finalists work was so inspiring.
    STUFFit's team is clearly dedicated to their work and everybody was so kind and welcoming.
    If you have a student short film to submit, this is absolutely my top recommendation!

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Dorian! We loved your short film. So glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with STUFFit!

  • Mel Beal

    A wonderful festival to be part of that celebrates students film makers across the globe! Love the student led aspect of the organisation and running of the festival.

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Mel, it's such a pleasure when we received entries from Huntingtower school. Thank you for your continued support of STUFFit Student Film Festival.

  • Clancy Ellerman-Miller

    Good festival worth it too submit!

    October 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for being involved in STUFFit. We love our STUFFit community.

  • Scott A. Galeski

    Our students were thrilled to be a part of STUFFit!!!!! Respectful, courteous and puts kids first.... All the way from across the world, we of the Downriver Detroit Student Film Consortium Thank you!!!!

    October 2021
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  • Brendan Lee Hickey

    Great communication and well worth it to submit

    February 2021
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