The Austrian Independent Filmfestival is the biggest live event for independent films in Austria. The competition 2024 is held for Austrian & International Short Films, Documentaries and Animations <30 minutes. The competition takes place in fall.

For all films, the Regular Deadline is July 1st & the Late Deadline is July 15th 2024!

Trophies:
- "Austrian Indie Adler" Jury Award for Best International Short-Film
- "Austrian Indie Adler" Jury Award for Best Austrian Short Film
- "Austrian Indie Adler" Audience Award
- "Austrian Indie Adler" for Outstanding Achievement in Independent Filmmaking

Certificates & Laurels:
- Special Mentions
- Genre Awards:
Best Documentary
Best Comedy
Best Thriller/Horror
Best Action
Best Drama
Best Experimental Film
Best Music Video
Best Sci-Fi
Best Dance Film

The cinema screenings and the award ceremony take place in fall 2024.

Please also note that only films with the production year 2020-2024 can be submitted.

Please note that we will only screen short films in the movie theatres, which are not open for the public.

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  • Jean-Baptiste Mauduit

    A fantastic and well organised festival by an amazing team. It was an honour to attend and meet so many talented filmmakers. Kind regards, Jean-Baptiste Mauduit & Laurence Clifford.

    October 2023
  • Christian Schiesser

    Fantastic days with so many amazing Filmmakers, so many inspiring talks with industry people, local and international! A very well great organized Filmfestival which I can really recommend! Thank you Olivia, Alexander and Andreas!!!

    October 2023
  • Cherie Hansson

    Very well organized and nice festival. We were so honored to be included with our short film The Dearly Departed this year!

    October 2023
  • Leyla Jaff

    Sehr nettes & toll organisiertes Festival!

    October 2023
  • Danielle Bouteille

    A really fine festival in the heart of Vienna. Oh yeah...

    October 2022