Summer Festival
Sydney Virtual Film Festival
Submissions Open: October 1, 2026 - November 27, 2026
Summer Festival
Sydney Virtual Film Festival
Deadline: November 27, 2026 am30 12:00 AM
About the Festival
Sydney Virtual Film Festival is a quarterly celebration of independent cinema . We provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work globally while earning revenue from ticket sales.
Why Submit?
- ✓ Revenue Share: 30 - 40% minimum guaranteed from ticket sales + winner bonuses (up to 70%)
- ✓ Global Audience: Reach viewers worldwide through our virtual platform
- ✓ Cinema Screenings: Top 3 winners get guaranteed virtual screenings
- ✓ Marketing Support: Featured placement and promotional support
- ✓ No Gatekeeping: Fair and structured evaluation
Festival Format
Selected films can be made available for online viewing during the festival period (December 12–December 15, 2026). Viewers purchase tickets to watch films and rate them. The top 3 films in each category win guaranteed virtual cinema screenings.
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Choose your category below to see the submission fee and get started. Early submissions save money!
Feature Films
60 to 180 minutes
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Mini Feature Films
30 to 59 minutes
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Short Films
10 to 29 minutes
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Documentary Feature Film
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Documentary Short film
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AI Film (Artificial intelligence film)
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Music Videos
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WORK-IN-PROGRESS (before the world premiere)
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Australian Made Film
Made in Australia
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Indian languages Film and shorts from any country
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Human Values Films or shorts
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Important Dates
Submissions Open
October 1, 2026
8:00 AM Sydney Time
Earlybird Deadline
October 12, 2026
Lowest fees!
Regular Deadline
November 7, 2026
Final Deadline
November 27, 2026
Final deadline!
Festival Dates
Dec 12 - Dec 15, 2026