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International Film Festival
1st Edition
Sydney International Children’s Film Festival
March 01 – November 30, 2027
The Sydney International Children’s Film Festival is a new annual initiative that empowers children aged 5 to 12 to participate as both audiences and emerging content creators.
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS
Best Short Film by Children 5-8 years old
Best Short Film by Children 9-12 years old
Best Short Film by Adults about or for Children
Best Feature Film by Adults about or for Children
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. No Entry Fee Required
2. Eligibility & Age Categories
- Age Requirements: Submissions are accepted in specific brackets:
- Children Filmmakers aged between 5 to 8 and 9-12 years old].
- Open/Adult Category (Films for or about Children): Content produced by professional or independent filmmakers targeting children audience.
- Completion Date: Films must have been completed on or after January 01, 2024].
- Originality: All scripts, ideas, and creative concepts must be the original work of the entrant, or the entrant must hold proper authorization.
3. Film Specifications & Guidelines
- Running Time:
- Short Films: Maximum of 25 minutes, including credits.
- Feature Films: Minimum of 60 minutes.
- Screening Format & Resolution: Submissions must be uploaded digitally by the festival in .mp4 or .mov format, 1080p minimum resolution (16:9 aspect ratio recommended).
- Language & Subtitles: If the original spoken language is not English, mandatory English subtitles or dubbing must be provided.
- Content Appropriateness: All entries must be rated or suitable for family viewing (G and PG). Explicit violence, intense or graphic themes, coarse language, or explicit content will be disqualified.
5. Submission Process & Deadlines
- Platform: Submit entries via online submissions form
- Deadline for Entries:
- January 20, 2027
6. Terms and Conditions
Liability: While care is handled for all submissions, the festival organizers assume no liability for any damaged or lost digital media during transfer.
Permissions: By submitting, the filmmaker/guardian grants Cinewest Multimedia the non-exclusive right to screen the film during the festival event and use promotional excerpts (trailer/stills) across media and online platforms. Only selected films will be screened a part of Media Literacy and digital Filmmaking Workshops.
