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ORION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (10)

Deadlines

22 Feb 2026
Call for entries

31 Jan 2027
Final deadline

10
mths

31 Mar 2027
Notification date

22 Feb 2027
28 Feb 2027

Address

cbd, 4005, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Festival description

Short film festival 40'<

Feature film festival

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Any Genre

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

January 2024

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films 40'<

Feature Films

AI Tools

Any language

Subtitles
English

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Festival description (Edition: 10)

Festival start: 22 February 2027 Festival end: 28 February 2027

ORION International Film Festival is a curated international cinema event presenting narrative, documentary, experimental and emerging media works from filmmakers around the world. The festival focuses on strong visual storytelling, distinctive voices and films that explore culture, society, environment and the human condition.

The festival is committed to presenting thoughtful and engaging cinema through a carefully programmed screening event designed for attentive audiences. ORION IFF values originality, cinematic craft and meaningful storytelling across a wide range of forms and perspectives.

Selected films are presented within a curated programme that celebrates both emerging and established filmmakers. The festival brings together works that demonstrate artistic vision, cultural insight and a commitment to cinematic expression.

Festival Highlights
• International submissions from filmmakers around the world
• Curated screening programme in Australia
• Professional jury evaluation
• Awards recognising cinematic craft and storytelling

Awards and Distinctions
ORION IFF recognises selected films through the following distinctions:
Winner
Highly Commended
Nominee
Finalist

Awards reflect the outcome of jury deliberation and programming consideration.
The festival welcomes submissions across narrative, documentary, ethnographic, animation, experimental and new media forms, with categories recognising both film achievement and film craft.

Screening Event – 2026
The first screening event for the 2026 edition of ORION International Film Festival will present a curated programme of creatively fearless short films.
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
Queensland, Australia

Event details:
https://www.srag.org.au/events/orionfilm2026

Rules

RULES & TERMS

Films must have been completed between 2024 and 2026.

All non-English language films must include English language subtitles.

Submissions must be uploaded and completed by the applicable deadline in order to qualify for the corresponding entry fees.

Films must be available for download via platforms such as Festhome. Submitters are required to provide a download link and grant permission for their film to be screened at ORION IFF live screening events.
Short excerpts or trailers from submitted films may be used for promotional purposes on the ORION IFF website and associated platforms. Only partial excerpts will be used.

Films are selected by festival programmers for the ORION International Film Festival. Officially selected filmmakers will be notified via email. Jury deliberations are confidential, and all decisions are final.

DIGITAL PRESS KIT REQUIREMENTS

If selected, filmmakers are asked to provide the following materials:

Three publicity stills
Film poster (1400 × 2100 pixels, 72 dpi)
Full production credits
Director biography
Film synopsis (maximum 130 words)
Film trailer (up to 30 seconds, if available)

Best Short Narrative

Short Films 40'<

Standard Fee 45$
-8% 41.4$
PRO 18% 36.9$

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Awarded to an outstanding narrative short film under 40 minutes that demonstrates excellence in storytelling, direction, and performance.

Best Short Documentary

Short Films 40'<

Standard Fee 45$
-8% 41.4$
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Awarded to an exceptional short documentary under 40 minutes that presents a compelling real-world story through thoughtful and engaging filmmaking.

Best Feature Narrative

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 60$
-8% 55.2$
PRO 18% 49.2$

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Awarded to a feature-length narrative film over 40 minutes that demonstrates excellence in storytelling, direction, and cinematic craft.

Best Feature Documentary

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 60$
-8% 55.2$
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Awarded to a feature-length documentary over 40 minutes that presents a powerful real-world story through strong research, direction, and cinematic storytelling.

Best Cinematic Comedy

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 45$
-8% 41.4$
PRO 18% 36.9$

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Recognises a film that demonstrates outstanding comedic storytelling, timing, originality, and engaging performances.

Best Animation

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 45$
-8% 41.4$
PRO 18% 36.9$

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Awarded to an animated film that demonstrates creativity, visual artistry, and compelling storytelling through animation techniques.

Best Experimental Film

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 45$
-8% 41.4$
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Recognises innovative films that push creative boundaries through unconventional storytelling, visual style, or cinematic form.

Best Human Rights Film

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 60$
-8% 55.2$
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Awarded to a film that thoughtfully explores themes of human rights, social justice, dignity, or humanitarian issues.

Best Ethnographic Film

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 60$
-8% 55.2$
PRO 18% 49.2$

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Recognises films that explore cultures, traditions, or communities through observational or anthropological storytelling.

Best Environmental Film

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 60$
-8% 55.2$
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Recognises films that address environmental issues, sustainability, or the relationship between people and the natural world.

Best AI (Artificial Intelligence) Film

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 60$
-8% 55.2$
PRO 18% 49.2$

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Recognises films that creatively explore or incorporate artificial intelligence within their concept, storytelling, or production.

Best Short Screenplay

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 70$
-8% 64.4$
PRO 18% 57.4$

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Awarded for excellence in screenwriting for a short film.

Best Feature Screenplay

Short and Feature Films

Standard Fee 70$
-8% 64.4$
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Awarded for excellence in screenwriting for a feature-length film.

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