The Fleurieu Film Festival is an annual competitive short film festival, set under the stars in the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia. Priding itself on facilitating filmmaking experiences that nurture South Australia’s emerging and established filmmakers, the Fleurieu Film Festival is calling for short films 8 minutes and under (excluding credits) of any genre.
We welcome entries from Australia and internationally. Early Bird submissions are open until Monday, 25 August and submissions close on Monday, 1 December.
The 2026 Fleurieu Film Festival screening and awards night will take place in McLaren Vale, South Australia in February 2026. There will be fantastic prizes, sponsors and opportunities for filmmakers as well as great food, wine and live entertainment.
Best Australian Short Film
Best Australian Documentary
Best International Short Film
Best South Australian Director
Best South Australian Actor
Best South Australian Script
Best South Australian Score
Best South Australian Edit
Best South Australian Cinematography
Best South Australian Sound Design
Best South Australian Production Design
Best South Australian High School Short Film
Best Fleurieu Short Film (Focus on the Fleurieu)
People’s Choice Award
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