Submit A Film
ARMENIAN FILM FESTIVAL AUSTRALIA (AFFA) 2026 FILM SUBMISSIONS
Key Dates:
Film Submissions are now CLOSED
All submissions will be notified by 30 June 2026
The festival dates are:
Sydney | 11–27 September 2026
Adelaide | 10-11 October 2026
Perth | 24-25 October 2026
Melbourne | 30 October–1 November 2026
How to submit a film:
All film submissions must be made via FilmFreeway.
There is no submission fee.
Submissions must adhere to the terms and conditions below.
Contact us at films@Armenianfilmfestival.com.au for any queries.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By submitting your film for screening at the 2026 Armenian Film Festival Australia (AFFA), you confirm that you have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions:
- Submission of your film does not guarantee acceptance. Formal acceptance notification will be provided by 30 June 2026.
- All films submitted must have a strong Armenian theme, whether through language, the filmmaker, the storyline, the actors, or production in Armenia. All films in Armenian or other languages must have English subtitles. A film will be rejected if it does not meet this criterion.
- A film will not be accepted until all required materials are submitted. Up to 60 seconds of the film may be used by the festival for promotional purposes.
- Films made in 2023 or earlier may be considered for screening; however, they will not qualify for any competition the festival holds and will not be eligible for awards.
- AFFA cannot return any material submitted, except for DCP film copies sent on a hard drive.
- AFFA may pass your personal contact details to various media outlets for interviews with your consent.
ACCEPTANCE OF SUBMISSIONS
We will notify you by email once your submission has been accepted at which time you must supply the following:
- A DCP copy of the film can be provided for screening. However, MP4, MOV, or other suitable film formats are preferred, as the festival has the capability to convert them into a DCP. Please refer to our tech specs sheet for more details.
- An MP4 or MOV file must be provided regardless of whether a DCP has been supplied or not
KDM files (if used) must allow time for testing and screening of films covering the festival period. - Film Trailer (between 30–60 seconds) with English subtitles. If a trailer exceeds 60 seconds, AFFA reserves the right to edit it down for promotional use.
- Press kit, including a synopsis of the film, filmmaker and cast information, headshots of filmmakers, and any other relevant details.
- Still images from the film for use on AFFA’s social media platforms to promote the film.
- Film poster in high-resolution format, and if available, a layered file.
