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The 12th Season of SF3
Australia's biggest smartphone film festival is back. Create a film using your phone or tablet and compete for over $50,000 in prizes, with finalists screening at the Sydney Opera House.
ENTER NOWEntries are now open for the 12th Season of SF3, inviting filmmakers of every age and experience level to create extraordinary films using nothing more than a smartphone or tablet.
Great stories don't need expensive cameras. They begin with imagination, creativity and the courage to press record.
SF3 SmartFone Flick Fest has become one of the world's leading smartphone film festivals, welcoming filmmakers from Australia and around the globe to showcase what can be achieved using the technology already in their pocket.
Whether you're an experienced filmmaker, a student, a family creating together or someone making their very first short film, SF3 offers an opportunity to have your work seen on one of Australia's most iconic screens while competing for more than $50,000 in prizes.
What To Expect
• Shoot your film on a smartphone or tablet
• Compete for over $50,000 in prizes
• Screen your film at the Sydney Opera House
• Categories for adults, kids, students and professionals
• Feature films, Mini films and AI-assisted storytelling
• Meet filmmakers from Australia and around the world
• Celebrate creativity over expensive equipment
Why Enter SF3?
Since 2015, SF3 has championed accessible filmmaking by proving that remarkable cinema can begin with the device you already own.
The festival welcomes everyone—from first-time creators to award-winning directors—with one shared belief: great storytelling matters more than expensive gear.
Your Story Could Be Next
Every year, hundreds of filmmakers submit stories filmed on everyday devices. Some are heartfelt dramas, others are documentaries, comedies or experimental films, but they all begin the same way—with someone deciding to create.
Finalists will have the opportunity to see their work projected at the Sydney Opera House during the SF3 Finals, joining a global community of storytellers pushing the boundaries of mobile filmmaking.
Event Details
Entries Close: 1 September
Finals Screening: 1 November
Venue: Sydney Opera House
Who Can Enter: Filmmakers of all ages and experience levels worldwide
- Films must be shot on a smartphone or tablet
- Over $50,000 in prizes
- International entries welcome
Whether this is your very first short film or your latest production, SF3 celebrates imagination above all else. Pick up your phone, tell your story and you could find yourself premiering your work at one of the world's most recognised performing arts venues.
Venue
Sydney Opera House @ 2 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW, 2000, Australia
Price
$10-$50
