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* 2023 PROGRAMME & TICKETS - OCTOBER FIRST *
Located at one of Australia’s coolest venues within one of Australia’s coolest art precincts is Brisbane’s very own Australia Independent Film Festival.
Known passionately as “the filmmaker’s festival,” AIFF on track to become Australia's premiere short film and screenplay festival. Founded in 2017 AIFF has grown from strength to strength and is now a prominent event on the domestic and international film festival circuit.
FIVE STARS - "We wish this great festival all the success", Ali Mohammed Saeed director OF 2019 Oscar nominated MOSUL 980 - Iraq.
FIVE STARS - "Thank you for a well-organized festival", Dekel Berenson, director of 2020 academy nominated short film ANNA - Israel.
FIVE STARS - "I really can’t overstate how great an experience we had with the organizers and programmers at AIFF. They really foster a truly positive and supportive community for filmmakers to take part in with their fantastic festival”, Nathan Fagan & Luke Daly directors of 2021 Oscar long list qualifying short film FLICKER – Ireland.
FIVE STARS - “Put this festival in your top 10 list to submit. You’ll be glad you did." Jhett Tolentino, Grammy & Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer – America.
Whether you're a student filmmaker, a first-time filmmaker or a seasoned professional your entry will be treated with the utmost respect and professionalism it deserves. We are open, transparent, and actively keep entrants updated throughout the season.
The Australia Independent Film Festival is proudly sponsored and supported by The Brisbane City Council, Panavision, Audio-Technica Australia, IPitch, The Black List, Write Brothers, and Dragon Image Australia.
AWARD CATEGORIES - MAIN
Best International Short Film
Best Australian Short Film
Best Queensland Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Experimental including music
Best Student
People's Choice
Best Short Screenplay
AWARD CATEGORIES - SEQ HIGHSCHOOL COMPETITION
Please note entry in this category does not qualify for consideration and or inclusion in the main award categories and or screening sessions. An exclusive awards ceremony will be held immediately following the SEQ screening session.
Best Short Film
Best Film Poster
Best Screenplay
Best Short Film -RUNNER-UP
People's Choice
AWARD PRIZES - MAIN
| 2023 PRIZES UPDATING |
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
• AIFF23 - Crystal Award Trophy.
• AIFF23 - Digital print quality certificate.
•Ultra rare founders edition AIFF Winner's NFT.
• A$500 Cash.
• Audio-Technica Australia - ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones.
• The Black List - Feature screenplay listing subscription (2 months) & 2 coverage reports.
• Write Brothers - Movie Magic Screenwriter full version digital download.
BEST AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILM
• AIFF23 - Crystal Award Trophy.
• AIFF23 - Digital print quality certificate.
• Ultra rare founders edition AIFF Winner's NFT.
• Panavision - A$3,500 Equipment hire package.
• Audio-Technica Australia - Creator Pack Pro package.
• Blackmagic Design - DaVinci Resolve Studio
• The Black List - Feature screenplay listing subscription (2 months) & 2 coverage reports.
• Write Brothers - Movie Magic Screenwriter full version digital download.
BEST QUEENSLAND SHORT FILM
• AIFF23 - Crystal Award Trophy.
• AIFF23 - Digital print quality certificate.
• The Black List - Feature screenplay listing subscription (2 months) & 2 coverage reports.
• Write Brothers - Movie Magic Screenwriter full version digital download.
- Consideration for Best Australian short film -
BEST ANIMATION – BEST EXPEREMENTAL - BEST DOCUMENTARY
• AIFF23 - Crystal Award Trophy.
• AIFF23 - Digital print quality certificate.
- Considered in the relevant Best Short Film category / categories.
IE: If your film is German it will automatically be considered for best International Film as well.
Special Award Categories
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
• AIFF23 - Crystal Award Trophy.
• AIFF23 - Digital print quality certificate.
• Dragon Image Australia - Studio hire - Full Day $895
BEST STUDENT FILM
• AIFF23 - Crystal Award Trophy.
• AIFF23 - Digital print quality certificate.
• The Black List - Feature screenplay listing subscription (2 months) & 2 coverage reports.
• Write Brothers - Movie Magic Screenwriter full version digital download.
BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY
•Crystal Award Trophy.
•Digital print quality certificate.
• A$300 Cash.
• The Black List - Feature screenplay listing subscription (2 months) & 2 coverage reports.
• Write Brothers - Movie Magic Screenwriter full version digital download.
FINALIST (OFFICIAL SELECTION) PRIZE
• AIFF23 - Digital print quality certificate.
• Finalist laurel + Official Selection laurel.
AWARD PRIZES - SEQ HIGHSCHOOL COMPETITION
Each category winner will receive:
•Crystal Award Trophy x 1.
•Digital print quality certificate.
Each finalist will receive:
• AIFF23 - Digital print quality certificate.
• Finalist laurel + Official Selection laurel.