Sydney Web Fest is back for its third edition in 2021!
Sydney Web Fest is Sydney's international web series festival, and is making waves in the Australian web series scene. Sydney Web Fest is dedicated to the celebration of online content, and the talents of those who make it happen.
We're excited to showcase hardworking creatives, and their web series work. SWF is committed to celebrating the creators of web series', and in particular, the creative accomplishments of womxn - along with honouring diversity across all spectrums. No matter how you identify, we look forward to your submission.
2021 marks SWF's third year, with the valued support from LA Web Fest, the eternally brilliant Michael Ajakwe, our partners Melbourne Web Fest, NZ Web Fest, Montreal Web Fest, New Jersey Web Fest, and other industry heavyweights. SWF will be packed with screenings, panels, networking opportunities, and our awards ceremony.
At this stage, due to the uncertainty of live events, the festival will be held online this year! However, if it becomes possible to hold a live event by July 2021, we're going to reconsider - any excuse for a celebration!
The Sydney Web Fest team are excited to welcome you to the second Sydney Web Fest!
#SydneyWebFest2021 #SWF21
Best Comedy (International and Australian)
Best Drama
Best Documentary
Best Student Series
Best Kids Series
Best Animated Series
Best Pilot
Best Podcast
SWF Award for Best Series*
SWF Award for Diversity**
SWF Michael Ajakwe Award for Innovation***
Best Director
Best Screenplay - Comedy
Best Screenplay - Drama
Best Editing
Best Actor - Female
Best Actor - Male
Best Supporting Actor - Female
Best Supporting Actor - Male
Best Ensemble
Best Original Score
Best Sound Design
Best Visual/Special Effects
Best Animation
* Qualifying series must have womxn in at least three key creative roles (Lead Female Actor,Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, Composer, Editor)
** Qualifying series must have an LGBTQIA+ focus and/or pass the Vito Russo test.
*** This award is in honour of the creator of web series festivals as we know them. As the founder of LA Web Fest, Michael paved the way for festivals like ours, and this award celebrates innovation and courage in filmmaking.