Australia Independent Film Festival

16/09/2026

Looking back at this moment feels like a lifetime ago, even though it was only yesterday; six years back, the Australian Independent Film Festival stood as one of the few festivals in the World to host live screenings whilst the world was paralyzed by Covid.

14/09/2026

ATTENTION ANIMATION CREATORS - We want to screen your film!

The team at the Australia Independent Film Festival is proud to announce Toon Boom Animation as a AIFF27 festival prize sponsor.

At AIFF27, they will be providing our Best Animation winner with a one-year Harmony premium license valued at approximately A$1,500.

To learn more about Toon Boom, visit: www.toonboom.com or visit www.filmfreeway.com/ausindefest to enter!

Toon Boom Animation has been the global leader in pre-production and 2D animation software with clients in over 140 countries. The best animation studios and schools in the world use Toon Boom software.

13/09/2026

MARK IT: 01.10.26

That’s when we drop the full FSFF26 program + tickets.

With near-record entries from Queensland high-school filmmakers and our team already buzzing from early screenings, Brisbane’s inaugural stand-alone Future Stars Film Festival is set to be our biggest celebration of young filmmakers yet.

Who’s coming?

https://www.ausindefest.com/fsff26-program

31/08/2026

Filmmakers from nearly one-third of the countries in the world have now entered AIFF27. Film lovers of Brisbane will be in for one incredible show this February.
We wish our entrants and their teams the very best of Australian luck!
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31/08/2026

Thanks Filmink for sharing our Brisbane City Council press release. We are incredibly proud of this multi-year sponsorship deal and excited as to how it will help the festival grow.

Brisbane City Council has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Australia Independent Film Festival (AIFF), providing long-term support for one of Brisbane’s leading celebrations of independent cinema and strengthening the city’s growing reputation as a destination for creativ...

27/08/2026

AIFF27 late deadline is 3 days away. Just saying. Full details at

- Live screening | IMDB qualifying | Film & Screenplay Competition - AIFF27 - ENTRIES NOW OPEN. Located in Brisbane Australia within one of Australia’s...

22/08/2026

The team at the Australia Independent Film Festival are thrilled to announce IPitch.tv as a prize sponsor at AIFF27. Each winning film will receive a complimentary 3 month subscription to their pitching service. This is absolutely perfect for filmmakers looking for a way to pitch ideas for a television show or movie? IPitch.tv offers a next generation platform for creators of original pitches for TV, Film & Digital Media to connect directly with Hollywood Producers and Studio Executives and gives creators industry pro advice on how to pitch a television show or feature film. Pitch your idea for a Movie, Screenplay, Television Show, Short Film, New Media Project and more. Find out more at

iPitch.tv allows Filmmakers, Screenwriters, & Creators to sell new projects by submission of a written and/or video pitch. Submit your Film, TV or New Media concept as a sizzle reel, verbal video pitch, short film, student film, narrative feature, pilot, documentary, web series and more.

20/08/2026

BIG NEWS, BRISBANE!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Brisbane City Council has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Australia Independent Film Festival.

This is an incredible vote of confidence in independent filmmaking, creative talent, and the future of Brisbane's screen industry. This partnership will help us continue to provide filmmakers with a world-class platform to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and celebrate the power of independent cinema for years to come.

We're honoured to share these words from the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Adrian Schrinner:

«"As Australia's lifestyle capital, Brisbane values creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity. We are incredibly proud to sponsor the Australia Independent Film Festival in a multi-year agreement, providing a platform for talented filmmakers to showcase their work while cementing our city's reputation as a thriving creative hub." — Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner»

To Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Brisbane City Council, thank you for believing in our vision and investing in the future of Australian storytelling.

The future has never looked brighter. Here's to the next chapter of the Australia Independent Film Festival—and to the incredible filmmakers whose stories continue to inspire audiences around the world.

See you at the movies, Brisbane!

19/08/2026

Queensland Film & TV Teachers: Entries Close in One Month.

There’s just one month left for your Year 10–12 Film & Television students to enter the Future Stars Film Festival (FSFF) created by Brisbane's Australia Independent Film Festival .

FSFF is a dedicated festival celebrating the work of Queensland’s emerging filmmakers, with the inaugural stand-alone festival taking place at Palace Cinemas James Street, Brisbane.

Entries close September 18, 2026.

We’d love to see the films your students have created.

Enter via FilmFreeway @

The Future Stars Film Festival (FSFF) is a Brisbane-based film festival exclusively for Queensland high school students. Established in 2023 by the internati...