Flightfest (1)

Festival Start: 11 September 2026      Festival Ende: 13 September 2026

Flightfest is an aviation-inspired International Film Festival held in South East Queensland. Celebrating stories of flight from around the world, the festival brings together filmmakers, aviators, and the local community to share their passion for aviation. More than just a showcase of films, Flightfest is a gathering that connects people through the spirit of adventure, innovation, and the love of flight.

Best Film
Best Narrative
Best Documentary
Best Short Film
Best Student Film
The Jabiru Award
Best Aviation Series

Eligibility

Open to filmmakers worldwide.

Films must be aviation-inspired or feature aviation as a central theme.

All genres are welcome: documentary, narrative, animation, experimental.


Length

Short films: up to 30 minutes (main competition).

Youth/student films: up to 15 minutes.

Feature-length films (30–120 minutes) may be considered for special screenings.


Submission Format

All submissions must be made via Festhome.

If selected, the organisers must be able to download the file for screening purposes.

Accepted screening formats: MP4 or MOV, H.264 codec preferred.

Resolution: Minimum 1080p HD.


Language

Films not in English must include English subtitles.


Completion Date

Films must have been completed within the last 5 years.


Premiere Status

Australian premieres are preferred but not required.


Rights & Permissions

The filmmaker must own or obtain all rights to their film (including image, sound, music, archival footage, etc.).
By submitting, entrants grant Flightfest permission to screen their film at the festival and use stills/trailers for promotional purposes.


Selection & Notification

All submissions are reviewed by the programming committee.

Filmmakers will be notified of their selection status by the published notification date.

Decisions of the selection committee are final.


Awards & Prizes

Films selected for competition are eligible for awards.

Award categories will be announced prior to the festival.

The jury’s decision is final.


Entry Fees

A standard entry fee applies unless waived for youth/student categories.

Fees are non-refundable.


Attendance

Attendance at the festival is encouraged but not mandatory.

Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the filmmaker.