Welcome to the 2024 Very Short Festival film submission portal – review the following guidelines before you proceed.

• No entry fees are required. 
• Only Australian Residents may enter (includes residents overseas).
• Films must be between 2-5 minutes in duration.
• Films can be of any genre.
• Entry categories: Open (19 years and over) or Junior (18 years and under).
• One film entry per person (or group) will be accepted.
• Films must include the 2024 Official Competition signature, ‘spark’. 
• Films must be submitted in English or with English subtitles.
• Films must be original and produced after the announcement of the signature.
• Films must not have been publicly screened, broadcast, or featured online.
• Films must be submitted 16:9 as MP4.
• You give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience and broadcast online.
• Refer to our comprehensive FAQs for any questions you may have.

If your film is a finalist, be prepared to submit visuals of your film, and Production stills made during your filming.

Film submission deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday 7 April 2024.

Review the full Terms & Conditions here.