Unleash Your Cinematic Vision

Fraser Shorts Film Festival 2025

Submit your film to Fraser Shorts Film Festival where creativity meets global recognition. Join us in celebrating the art of storytelling and connect with industry leaders.

A Celebration of Storytelling

The Fraser Shorts Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of cinematic creativity and storytelling. It provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase their visionary work to a global audience. We bring together filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to honour the art of cinema. The festival is not just an event; it’s a community where stories come to life, inspiring and captivating audiences worldwide.

Why Enter Fraser Shorts?

Showcase Your Talent

Present your film to a live audience and gain the recognition your work deserves. It’s a unique opportunity to have your creative voice heard and appreciated by a global community.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with producers, directors, and fellow filmmakers. Fraser Shorts is a hub for industry professionals, offering chances for collaboration and career advancement.

Gain Valuable Feedback

Receive constructive feedback from peers and professionals. Viewing your work alongside others allows you to understand audience reactions and grow as a filmmaker.

Build Your Portfolio

Enhance your portfolio with a screening at Fraser Shorts. This adds credibility and showcases your ability to produce quality content, opening doors to future opportunities.

Award Categories

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Best Short Fiction

Recognising excellence in narrative storytelling, this award celebrates the art of fiction in short films.

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Best Short Drama

Honoring powerful dramatic storytelling, this award highlights emotional depth and character development.

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Best Short Comedy

Acknowledging outstanding comedic performances, this award is for films that bring laughter and joy.

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Best Short Animation

This award honours the highest standards of narrative storytelling and pays tribute to the artistry of animation in the realm of short films.

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Best Short Experimental

Dive into the realm of the avant-garde where boundaries blur and imagination reigns supreme, as the Best Short Experimental award honours the fearless storytellers who defy convention and explore the unknown through innovative narratives and striking visuals.

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Best Short Documentary

This award honours an outstanding short documentary that captures compelling real-life stories with creativity, authenticity, and impact. Recognising excellence in storytelling, cinematography, and editing, this award celebrates films that inform, inspire, and leave a lasting impression on audiences.

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Best Short Music Video

This award recognises an outstanding short music video that combines artistic vision, storytelling, and cinematic excellence. Celebrating creativity in direction, editing, and visual effects, this honor goes to a music video that enhances the song’s impact and captivates audiences.

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Best Short Student Film

This award honours an exceptional film created by a student filmmaker, showcasing originality, technical skill, and storytelling prowess. Celebrating emerging talent, it recognises the passion and creativity that push the boundaries of student filmmaking

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Best Short Local Film

This award celebrates the best short film produced in the Fraser Coast region, highlighting local talent, creativity, and storytelling. Recognising outstanding filmmaking, it honours the unique voices and cinematic excellence that showcase the spirit of the Fraser Coast

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Best Indigenous Film

The Indigenous Film Award honuors exceptional storytelling that amplifies Indigenous voices, cultures, and perspectives. Celebrating filmmakers who authentically portray Indigenous stories, traditions, and contemporary experiences, this award recognises the power of cinema in preserving heritage and fostering understanding. Through compelling narratives and visual artistry, these films strengthen cultural identity and inspire meaningful connections.

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Best Environmental Film

The Environmental Film Award celebrates outstanding storytelling that raises awareness about environmental issues, sustainability, and the natural world. Recognising filmmakers who inspire change, the award honours thought-provoking documentaries, short films, and narratives that highlight the urgency of protecting our planet. Through powerful visuals and compelling narratives, these films encourage audiences to engage with critical environmental challenges and solutions.

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Best Songwriter Competition

Are you a songwriter looking for your big break? Pacific International Music is giving you the chance to showcase your talent and win amazing prizes, including professional studio recordings and cash!

Entry Costs

Submission Fees

$30

Key Dates

Award Submissions Open

Entries to the 2025 Fraser Shorts Film Festival will open on 1st March, 2025.

Award Submissions Close

Entries to the 2025 Fraser Shorts Film Festival will close on 20th September, 2025.

Finalists Announced

Finalists for the 2025 Fraser Shorts Film Festival will be contacted and announced on the 1st October 2025. 

Pop Up Screenings

Keep your eye out across October we will be having pop-up screenings at various locations through-out the month. 

Festival Screenings

Fraser Shorts Film Festival Screening will be shown in Maryborough and Hervey Bay on the 24th October and 25th October, 2025.

Awards Evening - Winners Announced

Winners for the 2025 Fraser Shorts Film Festival will be announced at the Festival Awards Night on the 26th October, 2025.

Submit Your Film to Fraser Shorts 2025!