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Adelaide Independent Film Festival An annual celebration of short films presented in two beloved South Australian cinemas. AIFF26: 3 - 4 October 2026

05/06/2026

The FINAL deadline for AIFF26 closes on 12 June 2026.

We’re staggered by the quality of films submitted this year, and can’t wait to see what this final week produces.

Take risks. Tell stories that demand attention and keep us hooked from beginning to end. We want to see your perspective, your creativity, and your voice come alive in every frame.

Make sure you’re following to stay up to date.

Video:
AIFF25 Best Documentary, MIA by Marco Noé

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

03/06/2026

“You might shoot the best shot or the best sequence that you’re ever going to shoot with this movie, but if it has no bearing on the narrative that you’re trying to sell, you cut it out!”

Curating a film festival is a lot like making a film. Hear from the Festival Director as they share how storytelling, creativity, and vision shape every aspect of the festival experience.

The St Kilda Film Festival returns 4 - 14 June 2026. More information can be found at www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

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

Today’s guest is Richard Sowada, the festival director of the St Kilda Film Festival.Richard discusses his approach to c...
02/06/2026

Today’s guest is Richard Sowada, the festival director of the St Kilda Film Festival.

Richard discusses his approach to curating the SKFF, describing how he identifies the “islands” that begin to emerge from more than 900 submissions and much more!

The returns 4 - 14 June 2026. More information can be found at www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

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

25/05/2026

🎬 AIFF26 is OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!

Submit before 12 June 2026 for your chance to see your film on the big screen at the heritage-listed Capri Theatre✨

Link in bio.

Key Details:
✔️ 11 Submission categories, including niche and local options
✔️ 16 Awards, including Best Director and Best Performance
✔️ Live Action, Documentary and Animation
✔️ Films up to 30 minutes (*20 mins)
✔️ Live Q&A opportunities
✔️ 20% Discount: AIFFx20
✔️ Closes 12 June 2026

Categories:
📨 AUSTRALIAN (LIVE ACTION) SHORT FILMS
📨 AUSTRALIAN (ANIMATION) SHORT FILMS
📨 INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS
📨 DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS
📨 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILMS
📨 MICRO SHORT FILMS
📨 *SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STUDENT SHORT FILMS
📨 *STUDENT SHORT FILMS
📨 CITY OF UNLEY SHORT FILMS
📨 FIRST NATIONS SHORT FILMS
📨 TELL YOUR STORY SHORT FILMS (MENTAL HEALTH)

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

19/05/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with four of Australia’s finest filmmakers on the red carpet at the 2026 Stellar Short Film Festival.

Our final guest is Nash Edgerton
🎬 Director and Producer of the 2026 Sundance Short Film Grand Jury Prize nominee CANDY BAR

We asked Nash: “If you had to restart your career tomorrow, but knowing what you know now, what would be the first thing you’d do to get back to the position you’re in today?”

Thank you for the warm welcome, !

🎨

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

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

18/05/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with four of Australia’s finest filmmakers on the red carpet at the 2026 Stellar Short Film Festival.

Our third guest is Ashley Zukerman
🎬 Writer, Director and Producer of JASON IS MY DAD

We asked Ashley: “If you had to restart your career tomorrow, but knowing what you know now, what would be the first thing you’d do to get back to the position you’re in today?”

Thank you for the warm welcome, !

🎨

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

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

15/05/2026

The quality of films this year have been outstanding 👏 If you’d like to join these filmmakers, you have 7 days until the LATE deadline for AIFF26 closes.

Remember, your films can be from any genre or year. Explore what’s available today to find the best category that fits your film.

If you need any help, let us know - we’ll point you in the right direction.

Video:
AIFF25 Official Selection, WHITE LINES by Ollie Ivin-Poole

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

11/05/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with four of Australia’s finest filmmakers on the red carpet at the 2026 Stellar Short Film Festival.

Our second guest is Tony Briggs
🎬 SSFF26 Jury Member and an AACTA-winning writer, actor, director and producer. Tony is also the Artistic Director of the Birrarangga Film Festival.

We asked Tony: “If you had to restart your career tomorrow, but knowing what you know now, what would be the first thing you’d do to get back to the position you’re in today?”

Thank you for the warm welcome, !

🎨

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

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

07/05/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking with five of Australia’s finest filmmakers on the red carpet at the 2026 Stellar Short Film Festival.

Our first guest is Damian Walshe-Howling
🎬 Writer, Director and Producer of the 2025 Clermont-Ferrand International Grand Prix winner UNSPOKEN

We asked Damian: “If you had to restart your career tomorrow, but knowing what you know now, what would be the first thing you’d do to get back to the position you’re in today?”

Thank you for the warm welcome, !

🎨

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

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

05/05/2026

“Whenever we went to we’d see filmmakers there and they’re mingling with the audience, or they’re doing Q&As […] and that elevated our experience of their films. […] bringing all that together into our film festival was the aim.”

Discover why the Stellar Short Film Festival is quickly becoming one of Australia’s premier outdoor film festivals for filmmakers.

The Soft Sticks Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Listen via link in bio 🔗

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

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