Adelaide Independent Film Festival

Adelaide Independent Film Festival An annual celebration of short films presented in two beloved South Australian cinemas. AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026

19/05/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with four of Australia’s finest filmmakers on the red carpet at the 2026 Stellar Short Film Festival.

Our final guest is Nash Edgerton
🎬 Director and Producer of the 2026 Sundance Short Film Grand Jury Prize nominee CANDY BAR

We asked Nash: “If you had to restart your career tomorrow, but knowing what you know now, what would be the first thing you’d do to get back to the position you’re in today?”

Thank you for the warm welcome, !

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The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

18/05/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with four of Australia’s finest filmmakers on the red carpet at the 2026 Stellar Short Film Festival.

Our third guest is Ashley Zukerman
🎬 Writer, Director and Producer of JASON IS MY DAD

We asked Ashley: “If you had to restart your career tomorrow, but knowing what you know now, what would be the first thing you’d do to get back to the position you’re in today?”

Thank you for the warm welcome, !

🎨

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

15/05/2026

The quality of films this year have been outstanding 👏 If you’d like to join these filmmakers, you have 7 days until the LATE deadline for AIFF26 closes.

Remember, your films can be from any genre or year. Explore what’s available today to find the best category that fits your film.

If you need any help, let us know - we’ll point you in the right direction.

Video:
AIFF25 Official Selection, WHITE LINES by Ollie Ivin-Poole

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

11/05/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with four of Australia’s finest filmmakers on the red carpet at the 2026 Stellar Short Film Festival.

Our second guest is Tony Briggs
🎬 SSFF26 Jury Member and an AACTA-winning writer, actor, director and producer. Tony is also the Artistic Director of the Birrarangga Film Festival.

We asked Tony: “If you had to restart your career tomorrow, but knowing what you know now, what would be the first thing you’d do to get back to the position you’re in today?”

Thank you for the warm welcome, !

🎨

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

07/05/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with five of Australia’s finest filmmakers on the red carpet at the 2026 Stellar Short Film Festival.

Our first guest is Damian Walshe-Howling
🎬 Writer, Director and Producer of the 2025 Clermont-Ferrand International Grand Prix winner UNSPOKEN

We asked Damian: “If you had to restart your career tomorrow, but knowing what you know now, what would be the first thing you’d do to get back to the position you’re in today?”

Thank you for the warm welcome, !

🎨

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

05/05/2026

“Whenever we went to we’d see filmmakers there and they’re mingling with the audience, or they’re doing Q&As […] and that elevated our experience of their films. […] bringing all that together into our film festival was the aim.”

Discover why the Stellar Short Film Festival is quickly becoming one of Australia’s premier outdoor film festivals for filmmakers.

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

Today’s guests are Jasmine and Stuart Charles, the Festival and Artistic Directors of the Stellar Short Film Festival.In...
04/05/2026

Today’s guests are Jasmine and Stuart Charles, the Festival and Artistic Directors of the Stellar Short Film Festival.

In this episode, Jasmine and Stuart explain why one of Melbourne’s premium outdoor film festivals celebrates 12 of Australia’s best short films annually.

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

17/04/2026

Filmmakers! We want to see your films! ✨

You have 1 week before the REGULAR deadline for AIFF26 closes.

This year, there are greater opportunities to share your stories with a passionate audience and an engaged film community.

All the details you need are over on our FilmFreeway page.

Video:
AIFF25 Official Selection, THE LINE WE WALK by Fletcher Turale .turale

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

01/04/2026

“[…] so I think the biggest advice is use your time really well - if you’ve got time, keep using it.”

Acclaimed actor Travis Jeffery shares his advice on writing your next short film. Travis is best known for his roles in Birthright (2025), Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024), Unbroken (2014) and Gallipoli (2015). He is also the actor, writer and producer of Dusty, AIFF25 Best Australian (Live Action) Short Film.

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

28/03/2026

The 2026 Script Swap program is now open! ✍🏻

This free program offers Australian screenwriters an opportunity to receive constructive feedback from their peers and gain recognition for their achievements.

Six screenplays will also have the chance to win one of the Best Screenplay Awards at the 2026 Adelaide Independent Film Festival 🏆

For further details, please visit our website or feel free to reach out.

🔗 https://auteursforum.com/aiff/scriptswap

📄 2026 Script Swap
🟢 Submissions: 28 March - 24 April 2026
📩 Submit via FilmFreeway or email
💲 Free entry

Considering for your short film? 🎞️ The award-winning actor, writer, and producer of DUSTY shares what it’s like to sub...
25/03/2026

Considering for your short film? 🎞️

The award-winning actor, writer, and producer of DUSTY shares what it’s like to submit to AIFF, a filmmaker-focused festival with a strong lineup of films.

Thank you for your kind words - it was a pleasure screening your film last October.

Image:
AIFF25 Best Australian (Live Action) Short Film, DUSTY by Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
Also won Best Director, Best Actor, and Audience Award

📄 2026 Script Swap: Opens 28 March
🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury

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