SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

We will showcase local school students films, along with the local talent. 

Local schools have the opportunity to see their films on the big screen at the ODEON STAR Semaphore.

OUR VALUES

Curiosity Creativity Courage Connection​

Exploring opportunities

Encouraging discovery

Equal opportunity

Uniting people and giving voice through the arts

WE BELIEVE

  • Creativity is beyond race and culture.
  • Creative minorities are undervalued.
  • The world needs creativity to enrich lives and society.
  • Encouragement to young generation 
  • Giving platform to showcase raw tanant

What can you submit

  • Short Film
  • Documentary
  • Music Video
  • Games
  • Animation
  • Script Story Board

TEAM

Amy Donohueshow less
Jason Kenshow less
Frank Cammansshow less
RUDI DEVGANshow less

RULES & TERMS

  • Entries should be sent via FilmFreeway with a secure online screener;
  • the film must be under 8 minutes (including credits);
  • the film must be submitted in English or with English subtitles;
  • the film must be original and created after 2020;
  • the film must be submitted as a .mp4;
  • the film must be in 16:9 format;
  • Burn-in captions and subtitles

All submitted material (including images moving or still, sounds, music and text) must be cleared for copyright for use in this film festival;

By submitting to the festival you confirm that you own the rights to the film, including the rights to any images moving or still, sounds, music and text. All genres are welcome (narrative, animated, experimental, etc.). Filmmakers may submit multiple entries as long as each film is submitted with its own Entry Form and paid Entry Fee.

* A laurel and certificate for every film selected and to the award-winning entries will be provided.

FILM SELECTION PROCESS FOR PADIFF

Films will be ‘selected ‘ by panel members for the AFDIF KIDS based on their Diversity and Inclusion content and/or diversity and inclusion of crew members. Films shortlisted as ‘selected’ will be awarded laurels. Judges will select the winning entries for each category for the festival from the ‘selected’ films. The screening on the night will include the winning films for each category and a curated selection of shortlisted films. 

AWARDS & PRIZES

BEST FILM

CAMERA HIRE WORTH $500 by PRO AV SOLUTIONS

Le Fevre High School

BEST SCRIPT

2 FOR ONE PASS BY BOUNCE

Ocean View College

BEST MAKUP/COSTUME

Film Making Course by TYPE TALENT

Animal Rescue AU

BEST VFX

FAMILY PASS by ZONE BOWLING

Ocean View College

BEST 3D ANIMATION

FREE TERM - ACTING CLASSES by MIGHTY GOOD TALENT SCHOOL

Largs Bay School

BEST STORY

FREE TERM - ACTING CLASSES by MIGHTY GOOD TALENT SCHOOL

Ocean View College

AFDIF acknowledges the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to elders past, present and emerging. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.