Winter Festival
Sydney Virtual Film Festival
Submissions Open: April 1, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Winter Festival
Sydney Virtual Film Festival
Deadline: May 26, 2026 am31 12:00 AM
About the Festival
Sydney Virtual Film Festival is a quarterly celebration of independent cinema where audiences choose the winners. We provide a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work globally while earning revenue from ticket sales.
Why Submit?
- ✓ Revenue Share: 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 physical theater screenings
- ✓ Audience Voting: Democratic selection - viewers choose the winners
- ✓ Marketing Support: Featured placement and promotional support
- ✓ No Gatekeeping: Fair evaluation based on audience engagement
Festival Format
All accepted films are available for online viewing during the festival period (March 28-29, 2026). Viewers purchase tickets to watch films and rate them. The top 3 films in each category win prizes and guaranteed cinema screenings.
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Feature Films
60 to 180 minutes
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Mini Feature Film
40 to 59 minutes
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Short Film
Up to 39 minutes
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Documentary
Any length
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Australian Content
Made in Australia - Any length
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Student Films
Student projects - Any length
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First-Time Filmmakers
Debut films - Any length
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Animation
Any technique - Any length
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Experimental
Avant-garde - Any length
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Important Dates
Submissions Open
April 1, 2026
8:00 AM Sydney Time
Earlybird Deadline
April 21, 2026
Lowest fees!
Regular Deadline
May 6, 2026
Final Deadline
May 26, 2026
Final deadline!
Festival Dates
Jun 13 - Jun 14, 2026