SydFest Independent Film Festival (5)

Festival Start: 04 Oktober 2025      Festival Ende: 11 Oktober 2025

SydFest Independent Film Festival is an annual festival which celebrates Independent Australia and international films of all genres.

All the selected films will be screening in a theatre during our annual event in Jun, 2025 in Sydney Australia.

The festival is dedicated to supporting and recognizing indie filmmakers from all over the world.

We showcase Their best new short films that excellence in storytelling, promise informative, fascinating and riveting entertainment.

All entries are screened privately to jury members who are award winning filmmakers of the past editions in various categories. All entries will be played in their entirety and We do not promote favouritism. All the selected films are then nominated for the annual screening and the competition of the festival.

We screen all finalist films and not just films from attending filmmakers.
Before and after screening sessions festival goers will be encouraged to network and socialize at the theatre.
Additional networking venue will be selected and announced during the screening sessions.

- Indoor screenings
- Industry workshops and seminars
- Networking events
- Opportunity to pitch to investors

we open to any suggestion that can help us to continuously improve in supporting and recognizing indie filmmakers from all over the world.

GRAND JURY PRIZE

SPECIAL JURY AWARD

AWARENESS AWARD

INDIE SPIRIT AWARD

AUDIENCE AWARD

BEST STUDENT FILM

Genre Categories

BEST DRAMA

BEST COMEDY

BEST ANIMATION

BEST DOCUMENTARY

BEST HORROR/THRILLER

BEST SCIENCE FICTION

Submissions are open to all local, national and international independent filmmakers.

We accept all genres, and screen a variety of films from documentary to narrative. However we do not screen experimental, non-narrative films.

No premiere status is required.

Films submitted should be 30 minutes or less in length, inclusive of credits.

Films must have been made after January 2022.

Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles.

The payment of an entrance fee is required. Entry fees are non-refundable.

If selected to be showcased during the event, all screening copies must be received by May 2025

Filmmaker is responsible for securing all copyright clearances and music rights.

By submitting your film you acknowledge that SydFest reserves the right to promote your film and other social media links on our website and social media.