AFF 2027 Submissions Open

AFF is seeking feature films, feature documentary, series (single or multiple episodes), and short films made in Australia and internationally. These can be any genre or length. Films under 40 minutes are considered short films.

'Last Chance' Submissions Close: 8 June 2027

AFFIF 2027 Expressions of Interest Now Open

For the first time, we're introducing an annual call for AFFIF Expressions of Interest.

Australian producers with feature fiction and feature documentary projects are invited to apply for investment consideration.

Expressions of Interest close 10 February 2027.

AFF Youth 2027 Submissions Now Open

Calling all young South Australian filmmakers and film enthusiasts. AFF Youth 2027 is now accepting submissions for our Youth Filmmaking Competition and applications to join our Youth Jury.

Whether you're creating your own short film or want to help select the next generation of award-winning filmmakers, there's a place for you at AFF Youth 2027.

Youth Jury applications close 20 July 2027. Film submissions close 24 July 2027.

Tell Us About Your AFF 2026 Experience and Win

We'd love to hear about your experience at AFF 2026.

Your feedback helps us understand what worked, what could be improved and how we can make future editions of AFF even better.

Complete our annual audience survey for your chance to win one of five prizes.

Community Access & Inclusion Feedback

We want Adelaide Film Festival to be a welcoming and accessible experience for everyone.

Whether you've attended a screening, event or conversation at AFF 2026, we'd love to hear about your experience.

Your feedback will help us understand how audiences experience the Festival and identify ways to improve accessibility and inclusion at future events.

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AFF Investment Fund

Did you know that Adelaide Film Festival is more than just a festival?

The Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund (AFFIF) provides equity investment in Australian screen productions, launches careers, and profiles local stories in an international context.

Explore more than 150 projects from 2003 until now, including some of the most significant Australian films of the 21st Century.

Shine Your Light, Donate Today

All donations, of any size, help us showcase South Australia as a creative centre of independent filmmaking and support the next generation of storytellers.

AFF is a registered DGR entity and every donation over $2 is tax-deductible.