🏆 Sydney Script & Film Festival – Winter 2026

Festival Winners

About the Awards

All submissions were evaluated through a blind review process, with entries assessed on storytelling, originality, artistic execution, audience engagement, and overall impact. Winners were selected based on the unique strengths demonstrated within their respective categories.

 

 

🎬 FILM AWARDS

🏆 Best Science Fiction Short

Echo Court

A visually striking science-fiction film that explores truth, memory, and accountability within a technologically transformed future. Combining strong world-building with contemporary relevance, it presents ambitious ideas through compelling cinematic storytelling.

Jury Highlights

🧠 Strong High-Concept Science Fiction

🎥 Outstanding Production Design

🤖 Cohesive World-Building

✨ Memorable Visual Identity

 

🏆 Best Experimental Film

Bundama Experiment

A bold and imaginative exploration of society, consciousness, and humanity's future. Blending science fiction, philosophy, and visual experimentation, the film demonstrates exceptional originality and a distinctive creative voice.

Jury Highlights

🧠 Exceptional Originality

🌌 Strong Experimental Vision

🎯 Unique Festival Voice

🎥 Memorable Imagery

 

🏆 Best Emotional Science Fiction Film

Memory Refund

A thoughtful and emotionally engaging science-fiction story that examines memory, identity, and the human consequences of technological advancement. The film balances futuristic ideas with deeply personal emotional stakes.

Jury Highlights

🧠 Outstanding Core Idea

❤️ Emotional Accessibility

🎬 Efficient Storytelling

🤖 Contemporary Relevance

 

🏆 Best Sports / Music Film

One World One Dream

An uplifting celebration of football's ability to unite people across cultures, generations, and borders. Through music, imagery, and shared passion, the film captures the excitement and optimism of the global game.

Jury Highlights

⚽ Universal Theme

🌍 Global Inclusiveness

🎵 Strong Anthem Energy

🎥 Effective Stadium Imagery

 

🏆 Best Documentary / Human Story

Adas Falasteen

A heartfelt and authentic portrait of community, culture, and resilience. Through everyday acts of preparation, sharing, and connection, the film reveals the universal power of family, dignity, and human generosity.

Jury Highlights

🍲 Strong Human Story

🎥 Excellent Observational Cinematography

❤️ Emotional Authenticity

🌍 Universal Appeal

 

 

✍️ SCRIPT COMPETITION AWARDS

🏆 Best Short Script

BUBBLES

A warm, imaginative, and beautifully structured short screenplay that delivers its message with clarity, emotional sincerity, and strong visual potential. The script demonstrates excellent suitability for production and exceptional appeal for family and children's audiences.

Jury Highlights

✨ Strong Visual Potential

❤️ Emotional Warmth

🎭 Effective Characterisation

🎬 Excellent Short-Form Storytelling

 

 

🎖 Special Recognition

The Festival Jury wishes to acknowledge all selected filmmakers and writers whose creativity, passion, and dedication contributed to a highly competitive and inspiring season.

Each selected work brought a unique voice and perspective, enriching the festival experience for audiences and fellow creators alike.

Thank you for being part of the Sydney Script & Film Festival – Winter 2026.

We look forward to celebrating more outstanding stories in future editions of the festival.