Welcome to the Bollywood & Hollywood Film Festival Australia in the true spirit of the city of Sydney. The festival showcases emerging and established filmmaking talent from Australia and around the world.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Bollywood & Hollywood Film Festival Australia is an annual festival with award ceremony and a live show.

Australia is considered the most beautiful city of the world, our mission is to promote films and be another step up in the filmmakers' careers.

Bollywood & Hollywood Film Festival Australia promotes all types of film, whether it is indie or studio based. Our mission is to unite filmmakers and artists in a competitive atmosphere by giving out prestigious Awards under a democratic process of popular vote.

MISSION & OBJECTIVE

The "Bollywood & Hollywood Film Festival Australia" mission is to celebrate the independent motion picture and literary arts by providing a platform for filmmakers and writers to have their work awarded and screened.

A selection of winners films will be screened at the Festival.

All winners will receive Certificates & Trophy .

Awards & Prizes are only one part of this great festivals amenities. Don't miss out on this great opportunity and festival to get your name and projects recognition out there.

"Bollywood & Hollywood Film Festival Australia" will present cash awards in the following categories for 2026 winners at the Festival.

$1,000 Cash Prize for Best Feature
$1,000 Cash Prize for Best Documentary Feature
$500 Cash Prize for Best Short
$500 Cash Prize for Best Documentary Short
$500 Cash Prize for Best Music

Best Feature Film
Best Feature Documentary
Best Indie Feature Film (low budget)
Best Short Film
Best Indie Short Film (low budget)
Best Short Documentary
Best Super Short Film
Best Web/Tv Series
Best Music Video
Best Trailer / Teaser
Best Commercial / Promotional Video
Best Mobile Short
Best Student Film
Best Experimental
Best Animation
Best Inspirational Film
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Fantasy
Best LGBTQ
Best Photography
• 𝕭𝖊𝖘𝖙 Short Script
• 𝕭𝖊𝖘𝖙 Feature Script

SUB-CATEGORIES

Best Producer
Best First Time Director
Best Director Feature Film
Best Director Short Film
Best Director Super Short Film
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Story
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best VFX

All winners will receive Trophy & Certificates.

A) Submission Guidelines

1. Only complete entries (including fee payment and screener) will be considered.
2. Entrants are permitted to submit works-in-progress (i.e., without final color correction or sound mixing), but please note that the programming committee will only consider the version submitted. Subsequent cuts or replacement copies will only be accepted at the request of the programming committee.

B) Eligibility Requirements

1. We accept films of all genres.
2. Films completed on or after Jan 1, 2020 are eligible for considerations.
3. All entries must be either in English or subtitled in English. Dialogue lists are not accepted.
4. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
5. Short films must be under 40 minutes and features should be 40 mins and over.
6. Only HD format films are screen at festival.
7. Entrants confirm and warrant required legal authority to submit the entry to the Festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.

C) Entry Fees

Each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable. Fees cover registration, registration notification, consideration by the programming department, and notification of the results.

D) Judging & Selection

Films are selected for Festival presentation by the "Bollywood & Hollywood Film Festival Australia" programming committee. If a film is selected, the Festival office will contact the entrant by phone or email. The Festival does not provide feedback or screening notes to entries that are not selected.

Overall Rating
Quality
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Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Being selected makes me nervous but excited about the next round of competition. Our story is universal, so getting recognition in Australia/Bollywood & Hollywood confirms what Jerry (the co-writer) and I think. This has international legs!
    We are in America, so I can't confirm the hospitality and Networking yet, but the overall experience...top notch.
    Thank you.

    March 2026
  • Malcolm Solomon

    It was very wonderful experience.

    March 2026
  • Vettri Studios

    The Bollywood & Hollywood Film Festival Australia (BHFFA) is a wonderful platform that truly celebrates multicultural cinema and independent filmmakers from around the world. The festival creates a welcoming and professional environment where filmmakers feel valued and supported throughout the entire process.

    Communication from the festival team was clear, timely, and friendly. The organisers showed genuine passion for cinema and made strong efforts to promote participating films and filmmakers. The screenings were well organised, and the event provided great networking opportunities with creatives, industry professionals, and audiences.

    What makes BHFFA special is its mission to connect cultures through storytelling, bringing together Bollywood, Hollywood, and global independent cinema under one roof. The awards ceremony was professionally conducted and gave filmmakers meaningful recognition for their work.

    I highly recommend this festival to filmmakers looking for an inclusive, growing international festival in Australia that supports emerging voices and diverse storytelling.

    Definitely worth submitting!

    March 2026