Filmmaking Competition

The AFF Youth Filmmaking Competition is a rewarding opportunity for South Australian school students and young people to create, produce and share their films on the big screen as part of the internationally acclaimed Adelaide Film Festival, held 15 – 26 October 2025. It’s a chance for budding filmmakers to embrace their creativity, meet new people and make industry connections in the buzzing South Australian film industry.

Submissions for the 2025 AFF Youth Filmmaking Competition are now closed. Shortlisted films will be notified by Wednesday 1 October.

Awards & Prizes

The competition cash prize categories are:

• Best South Australian Primary School Film ($500) – presented by The Mercury

• Best South Australian Middle School Film ($500) – presented by AFTRS

• Best South Australian Senior School Film ($500) – presented by Adelaide University

• Best Director ($1000) – presented by Westpac

AFF Youth Jury

The AFF Youth Jury comprises six young film fanatics selected by AFF staff. Jury members judge short films entered by students from across South Australia in the AFF Youth Filmmaking Competition under the guidance of Adelaide Film Festival’s programming staff.

2025 AFF Youth Jurors