Online submission platforms have done a lot to make the whole submitting process easier. But there’s much more to it. That’s why we got in touch with some of the our favorite filmmakers on FFL at this year’s Berlinale, all of whom are killing it on the festival circuit. 5 tips from each filmmaker, all […]
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Short Films at the European Film Awards: Who Will Win?
Awards season is inching itself into full swing. Whilst the eyes of mainstream media is on the likes of the Golden Globes and the Oscars, the European Film Awards deserves more attention for heralding the brightest European lights in filmmaking. Alongside the lineup of auteur smashes in the main award, the likes of Cannes […]
Short Waves: the concise, but cool, festival
A film may be short, but can still have great impact. That’s the mantra of the fantastic Short Waves, which focuses on shorts and has an open-minded and dynamic approach to its filmmaking. After their big 10th edition, they are preparing for their 11th – a new start into the decade. We spoke with both Emilia […]
5 Top Shorts To Stream Right Now
Once a short’s career is over it heads to the land of eternity: the world wide web. We picked some of the most successful shorts submitted on FFL in the last few years, incorporating award-winners from the likes of Sydney, Doclisboa, Hollyshorts, Zubroffka, and Filmfest Dresden. Here’s the best award-winner shorts to stream right now. […]
The Oscar Qualifying List for Animated Shorts is Packed With FFL Filmmakers
Ah, awards season. The next few months will see a glut of ceremonies, from the PGA’s, SAG’s and DGA’s, to the Golden Globes, BAFTAS and of course the biggie at the end of the whole marathon – the Academy Awards. Whilst the autumn festival season has separated the runners and riders in the feature categories – […]
Flickerfest: “a world of cinema you cannot easily find anywhere else”
Imagine screening your film on Bondi Beach in the height of the Australian summer. Flickerfest is Australia’s premier short film festival and its Academy- and BAFTA- accredited to boot. We spoke with their Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd for the scoop on the upcoming edition. She came up with some helpful tips that will be indispensable […]
Sydney Filmmakers #4: Daniel Agdag
The Sydney Film Festival is one of FFL’s brightest stars, coming to the Australian city every June for a cinematic bonanza. To celebrate, we’ve spoken with some of our filmmakers who were lucky enough to screen at the prestigious film festival. Daniel Agdag is a photography student who accidentally stumbled across the world of film. His animation LOST […]
Sydney Filmmakers #1: Jonathan Burton
The Sydney Film Festival is one of FFL’s brightest stars, coming to the Australian city every June for a cinematic bonanza. To celebrate, we’ve spoken with some of our filmmakers who are lucky enough to screen at the prestigious film festival. Jonathan Burton and his captivating short “Into The Black Water” is just getting started […]
Meet Zofia Kowalewska: the new star of Polish cinema
Young, bold and prolific, Zofia Kowalewska shows promise as the next talent in the Polish cinema. Her last short film, “Close Ties” – shortlisted among the ten films competing for an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Documentary in 2016 – had a terrific festival run, enchanting festival programmers and audiences all over the world. […]
Meet Ruxandra Zenide: “when your film begins its own life it moves away from your own”
A key element of Ruxandra Zenide’s films are strong emotions and the mysterious complexity of human life. With seven films in her filmography to date, she’s now putting together ideas for her third feature film. Find out how the filmmaker behind “The Miracle of Tekir” beat the financial odds to build her very own filmmaking “miracle”. “Watching John Cassavetes […]
Make your own story and Submit to Mobile Film Festival
In 2016, the Mobile Film Festival is back for its 12th edition. As in the past editions, rules are simple : 1 mobile – 1 minute – 1 film. Make your own story and submit your film before January 3rd. You can submit as much as films you wish and in any language or any […]
Meet Rinio Dragasaki
The ancient land has been the inspiration for filmmakers for centuries, but it’s the current Greek political situation that’s firing up FFL filmmaker Rinio Dragasaki. She’s working on her first feature film after a great short film festival career. Here’s her story. As a Greek short filmmaker, she had a great festival run with her film “Proavlio […]
The Oscar Qualifying Austrian Film Festival VIS Vienna Shorts is open for entries on FFL
The Austrian festival has serious credentials. As well as being Austria’s leading short film festival, it is both a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards and Austrian Film Awards. VIS Vienna Shorts – Held at the start of summer in May and June, it screens short films, with over 10,000 visitors and 600 industry […]
#5 Reasons to Submit to Flickerfest International Short Film Festival
FLiCKERFEST, Australia’s premier international short film festival, will be held under the summer stars at the Bondi Pavilion on Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach in January 2017. The Festival in 2017 will celebrate 26 years of screening the best short films from Australia and around the world in competitions and special showcases. Following the Festival in […]
International Film and Entertainment Festival Australia 2016 wants your film!
IFEFA endeavors to create synergies with its program to infuse and inspire new talent. We aim to nurture, encourage, inspire and intrigue the cinematic experiences of the diverse and multicultural communities of Australia and beyond. With a team of highly motivated professionals related to cinema, drama, performing & visual arts in Australia, IFEFA team […]