2025 AFIN International Film Festival

🌟 What Sets AFIN Apart
AFIN isn’t just a festival—it’s a launchpad for storytellers. For 2025, we’re introducing an incredible new opportunity:

📢 NEW: First Nations Free Entry for Films

AFIN International Film Festival is committed to celebrating and supporting authentic Australian First Nations storytelling. To ensure that First Nations voices are heard and represented on screen, we are offering free entry for films that are either led by First Nations creatives OR meaningfully tell a First Nations story through collaboration with First Nations communities.

To qualify, films must meet specific eligibility criteria (see details below).

👉 Submit your film under the "First Nations Free Entry" category on FilmFreeway.

🎥 Your Short Screenplay, Produced!
One nominee or finalist from the Best Short Screenplay category will have their screenplay professionally produced by GP2 Entertainment in collaboration with FilmLab Academy.

Examples of recent GP2 Entertainment's works:
* Horror Short - Lucky Devil - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1100875100994358
* Dystopian Grounded Sci-Fi Short - 30 - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=972604014883614

Additionally, we’ve expanded our approach to animated films, allowing them to compete in both the Feature Film and Short Film categories, ensuring they are celebrated alongside live-action works for their storytelling excellence.

At AFIN, we celebrate stories that transcend boundaries, honor filmmakers and screenwriters of all levels, and ensure what you create matters more than who you know.

🔑 Highlights of the Festival:
* Screenplay-to-Screen Production Prize: A rare chance to see your short story turned into a professionally produced film.

* Inclusive Recognition: Animated films are fully eligible within our Feature and Short Film categories, ensuring a fair competition for all storytelling formats.

* Truly Inclusive Community: Celebrating diverse voices, stories, and cultures from across the globe.

* Global Collaboration: Connecting Australian filmmakers with international peers to foster creativity and cross-cultural exchange.

* Fair and Transparent: Judged solely on artistic and technical merit—no bias, no privilege, just quality storytelling.

Our Mission

AFIN proudly stands as a beacon of cinematic celebration, embracing diverse and inclusive stories from all walks of life. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for filmmakers and screenwriters, ensuring a level playing field where creativity and excellence shine above all else.

At AFIN, we celebrate:

* Excellence Beyond Constraints: Artistic value and originality over budget or privilege.

* Global Cultural Exchange: Bringing international filmmakers and screenwriters together to share stories and perspectives

* Fair and Transparent Judging: No favoritism—just the best work, judged on its merits.
If you're looking for an authentic, inclusive festival that values your voice and vision, you've found it here.

💬 What Our Participants Say

💭 "Probably the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had making a character come to life. Thank you, AFIN!"
— Evangeline Lilly (Actress, South of Heaven, Lost, Ant-Man).

💭 "Outstanding communication and commitment to the arts. Highly recommended."
— Natalia Cricri (Director, Two Dollars; Actress, Streets of Colour).

💭 "This is one of the best festivals ever. Highly competitive, great communication, and amazing exposure."
— Deepak Reddy (Director, Manasanamaha).

✅ Why Submit to AFIN?

* Global Recognition: IMDb-qualifying festival, boosting your project’s visibility and credibility.

* Truly Inclusive Opportunities: Welcoming diverse voices, including LGBTQIA+, First Nations, multicultural, and locally made projects.

* First Nations Free Entry: Films led by First Nations creatives or telling First Nations stories can apply for free entry under a dedicated category on FilmFreeway. (Terms apply).

* Networking Opportunities: Build connections with local and international filmmakers, screenwriters, agents, and distributors.

* Support for Emerging Talent: Encouraging filmmakers of all experience levels to showcase their work.

* Fair Competition: Transparent judging process focused on artistic and technical merit.

* Diverse Formats: Open to feature films, short films, documentaries, animated works, music videos, web series, and screenplays.

Our Values
🌏 Inclusivity: Recognizing diverse and thought-provoking stories that inspire and challenge audiences.
🌐 Collaboration: Connecting filmmakers and writers worldwide to foster innovation and cultural exchange.
🎬 Artistic Excellence: Rewarding projects based on originality, quality, and global appeal.
🛠️ Development & Innovation: Supporting filmmakers’ growth through valuable feedback and opportunities to learn from industry professionals.

Learn More About AFIN
🏆 Past Winners & Finalists: Explore our award history : https://www.afinfestival.com/2024-results
💬 Feedback Add-On: Optional feedback services for filmmakers : https://www.afinfestival.com/faqs
🎥 Judging Team: Meet our industry experts : https://www.afinfestival.com/afin-team
📽️ Selection Process: Learn how we select and screen films : https://www.afinfestival.com/faqs
🌟 Our Partners: Discover our sponsors and supporters : https://www.afinfestival.com/

Join the Celebration

AFIN International Film Festival is more than an event—it’s a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and the human spirit. Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker, an experienced storyteller, or simply passionate about the art of cinema, AFIN is your platform to shine.

For more information, visit www.afinfestival.com