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

09/09/2026

AIFF26 Official Trailer

17 Short Films.
6 Countries.
88% SA Premieres.
18 Awards.
2 Epic Days.
Talks & Q&As.
Networking.

Join us from 3 - 4 October for a celebration of independent cinema, bringing together bold new voices and unique stories from well-known and lesser-known countries, paired with valuable insights from award winning filmmakers and industry leaders.

Good Gilbert & Asha return with their delicious canapés, and new this year, Crookies will be serving up irresistible New York-style cookies (3 October).

Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your love of cinema.

This is going to be one huge long weekend — and you don’t want to miss it.

A big thank you to our incredible major sponsors, partners, filmmakers, judges, volunteers and everyone who dedicates their time to bringing this festival to life.

Secure your tickets today before they sell out 🎟️ 🔗 Link in bio or call the AIFF Box Office.

Want to watch the trailer in full screen? Head to our website.

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🗓️ AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026
📍 Capri Theatre
📍 The Mercury
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✨ Meet the 2026 Jury ✨Each year we invite acclaimed filmmakers and industry leaders to select the award-winning films fr...
09/09/2026

✨ Meet the 2026 Jury ✨

Each year we invite acclaimed filmmakers and industry leaders to select the award-winning films from the Official Selection.

We’re delighted to welcome Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Damon Herriman, Travis Jeffery, Alies Sluiter, Emerson Hoskin, Stephen Goldsmith, Julia Light and Jamie Hornsby to the Adelaide Independent Film Festival.

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Video: 2026 Official Selection - I’ve Never Seen A Straight Banana, Directed by Marco Noé marco noé

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

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Tilda Cobham-Hervey
Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

Tilda Cobham-Hervey is an actor, director, and writer with a rich body of work across film, television, and live theatre. Tilda directed A Field Guide to Being a 12-Year-Old Girl, which won the Crystal Bear at Berlinale in 2018. She was most recently seen in the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar (2025), and feature films Jimpa (2026) and Alphabet Lane (2026). Later in 2026, her directorial debut, It’s All Going Very Well…, which she also starred in, wrote and produced, will be released. 

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Damon Herriman
Actor and Writer

Damon Herriman is an acclaimed actor, working consistently in Australia and the U.S. In 2025, he won the AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Robbie Williams biopic Better Man, following a Best Lead Actor win for Judy & Punch in 2019. His credits include playing Charles Manson in both Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Netflix’s Mindhunter, Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, The Bondsman opposite Kevin Bacon, The Bikeriders (directed by Jeff Nichols), and The Underground Railroad (directed by Barry Jenkins), to name a few. Recently, Damon won Best Screenplay for the short film Candy Bar at the 2026 CinefestOZ.

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Travis Jeffery
Actor, Writer, Producer

Travis Jeffery is an Australian actor, writer and producer known for his work across international and Australian film and television. His credits include Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes for 20th Century Studios, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Unbroken, and Preacher, as well

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09/09/2026

AIFF26 SPONSOR

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Fade In proudly sponsors the Best South Australian & Interstate Screenplay Awards.

Tickets are available via link in bio or call the AIFF Box Office 📞

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

AIFF26 SPONSORWORD NINJASBased in the Adelaide Studios, Word Ninjas is South Australia’s leading screenwriting company, ...
09/09/2026

AIFF26 SPONSOR

WORD NINJAS

Based in the Adelaide Studios, Word Ninjas is South Australia’s leading screenwriting company, offering a full spectrum of services from note-taking to concept development, and led by award-winning writers Ruth Estelle and Pete Monaghan.

Word Ninjas proudly sponsors the Best South Australian Screenplay Award.

Tickets are available via link in bio or call the AIFF Box Office 📞

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

The AIFF is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Craft Awards! 🎬 BEST DIRECTOR 🎬🎞️ Daniel Bibby (Half Past Midn...
08/09/2026

The AIFF is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2026 Craft Awards!

🎬 BEST DIRECTOR 🎬
🎞️ Daniel Bibby (Half Past Midnight)
🎞️ Courtney Westbrook (If/When)
🎞️ Marco Noé (I’ve Never Seen A Straight Banana)

🎭 BEST PERFORMANCE 🎭
🎞️ Kayden Price (Enmshed)
🎞️ Miah Madden (Half Past Midnight)
🎞️ Shakira Forstpointe (Enmeshed)

🎥 BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY 🎥
🎞️ Julian Panetta (Half Past Midnight)
🎞️ Sam Bennet (Phone Wallet Keys Door)
🎞️ Marco Noé (I’ve Never Seen A Straight Banana)

🎙️ BEST SOUND 🎙️
🎞️ If/When
🎞️ Run Koala Run
🎞️ I’ve Never Seen A Straight Banana

You can watch the nominated short films on the big screen at the Capri Theatre, with a delicious New York-style cookie (or two!) available from our friends at Crookies

🎟️ Grab your tickets today!

Winners will be announced on 3 October 2026.

Congratulations to all of the nominees! 👏

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

📌 AIFF26 Official Selection 📌FIGHT LIKE A GIRLDirected by Kiaya Hessler Kiaya Hessler South Australian Premiere | 3 Octo...
07/09/2026

📌 AIFF26 Official Selection 📌

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL
Directed by Kiaya Hessler Kiaya Hessler
South Australian Premiere | 3 October 2026

Three women, three journeys, one unbreakable spirit. Fight Like a Girl captures the raw emotion of survival beyond breast cancer, where fear and courage intertwine, and the quiet power of resilience redefines what it means to fight.

Tickets on sale via link in bio or call the AIFF Box Office 📞

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

📌 AIFF26 Official Selection 📌ENMESHEDDirected by Corban Bruce Corban Bruce South Australian Premiere | 3 October 2026Whe...
07/09/2026

📌 AIFF26 Official Selection 📌

ENMESHED
Directed by Corban Bruce Corban Bruce
South Australian Premiere | 3 October 2026

When a teenager is kidnapped by his delusional mother, who believes his teachers are abusing him, he plays along with her desperate plan to protect him—until a chance to escape forces him to confront the terrifying reality of what she’s become.

Tickets on sale via link in bio or call the AIFF Box Office 📞

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

📌 AIFF26 Official Selection 📌SHADOW OF HOPEDirected by Mitchell Nielsen Mitch Nielsen South Australian Premiere | 3 Octo...
07/09/2026

📌 AIFF26 Official Selection 📌

SHADOW OF HOPE
Directed by Mitchell Nielsen Mitch Nielsen
South Australian Premiere | 3 October 2026

Far from home, a young Burmese man struggles to escape the weight of a brutal and unforgiving military coup, threatening both his nation’s freedom and its very survival. Now, in Australia and unable to return home, he’s doing everything he can to stay connected to his people.

Tickets on sale via link in bio or call the AIFF Box Office 📞

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

AIFF26 SPONSORCREWHQ CrewHQ CrewHQ is your one stop shop for film & TV crew across Australia. They exist to help you sta...
07/09/2026

AIFF26 SPONSOR

CREWHQ CrewHQ

CrewHQ is your one stop shop for film & TV crew across Australia. They exist to help you stand out, get hired and build a freelance film and TV career you’re proud of. Sign up today to create your free crew profile.

CrewHQ proudly sponsors the Best Documentary Short Film Award, celebrating powerful real-world stories and the filmmakers who bring diverse voices and perspectives to the screen.

Tickets are available via link in bio or call the AIFF Box Office 📞

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

AIFF26 SPONSORKARU KARU Karu-Karu Brewing metaphors in motion, Karu Karu creates audiovisual stories that stir emotions ...
07/09/2026

AIFF26 SPONSOR

KARU KARU Karu-Karu

Brewing metaphors in motion, Karu Karu creates audiovisual stories that stir emotions and spark imagination. Their work spans 2D animation, concept art, visual development, illustration and sound design, alongside original IP and collaborations with like-minded creatives.

Karu Karu proudly sponsors the Best Australian (Animation) Short Film Award, championing the bold, imaginative voices shaping the future of Australian animation.

Tickets are available via link in bio or call the AIFF Box Office 📞

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

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