About
Australia Youth Film Festival (AUYFF)
is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to finding, celebrating, and empowering the next generation of Australian filmmakers and creators. Open to young creatives aged 15-24, the festival provides a national platform for emerging talent to showcase their work, gain industry exposure, and access invaluable learning opportunities.
Founded by Ryan Chow in 2023, AUYFF is the Australian counterpart to the New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF). Together, the festivals serve as a launchpad for young filmmakers, supporting the long-term sustainability of the screen industry by nurturing new talent and creativity. The program is entirely free to enter, ensuring accessibility to aspiring filmmakers across the country.
How It Works
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Step 1
Create any type* of film, documentary, video advert, animation or music video. This can even be for a school or university assessment. See what awards we have on offer here.
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Step 2
Enter your finished work to the Australia Youth Film Festival for free by our entry deadline. Enter as many entries as you’d like. It’s simple, and you can do that here.
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Step 3
Nice! If your work is nominated, you’ll be invited to attend our Festival’s acclaimed events. Meet the industry, special guests, other nominees, and potentially win an award!
What People Are Saying
About Our Festival
Katie Hinsen (Sphere Studios SVP Post Production) | 2024 Judge
“I had the pleasure of being able to watch and judge a number of your entries submitted to the inaugural Australia Youth Film Festival. They’re really good! It’s truly inspiring to see you get out there and create films of which I’m so impressed by.”
Joy Zou | 2024 Nominee
“The Industry Day was amazing, and I enjoyed getting to know the other filmmakers. The Award Ceremony was also great to attend. Overall really well organised!”
