SmartFone Flick Fest 2025: Now Open
- neighbourhoodmedia
- May 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 6
Lights, camera, SmartFone Flick Fest! The world’s biggest smartphone film festival is calling with over $50K in prizes up for grabs. Entries close Sept 1.
Grab your phone, fire up your favourite camera app and get those creative juices flowing — because SmartFone Flick Fest (SF3) is officially open for 2025, and they want your film! Now in its 11th year, this homegrown Sydney festival has become the world’s biggest international event for films shot entirely on smartphones.
Each year, SF3 attracts hundreds of entries from budding filmmakers, students, seasoned pros, and everyday storytellers from across Australia and around the globe. The best part? Anyone can enter — all you need is a phone, a big idea, and a little creative spark.
With over $50,000 in prizes up for grabs across five fun categories, there’s something for everyone. This year’s line-up includes:
🎥 SF3 Gala Finals
🎥 SF3 Kids (for the next-gen Spielbergs)
🎥 Feature Films
🎥 SF3 Mini — for films 3 minutes or less on the theme ‘Breath’
🎥 SF3 AI — a new category for films using artificial intelligence tools
The excitement doesn’t stop with the films. From November 7–9, SF3 will host a huge weekend of red-carpet premieres, audience-voted awards, networking parties, and live screenings in Sydney. There’s also a brilliant sound masterclass led by Major Sponsor RØDE, alongside free creative workshops covering everything from screenwriting and film adaptation to music composition and AI filmmaking.
Returning ambassador and Aussie film icon Phillip Noyce summed it up perfectly: “SF3 proves you don’t need a Hollywood budget or fancy gear to tell a great story. It’s a movement that’s making filmmaking accessible to anyone with a phone and a good idea.”
Whether you’re a student, first-time filmmaker, TikTok enthusiast, or a seasoned pro looking to try something new, there’s a category (and a prize) waiting for you. The only rule? Your film must be shot on a phone or tablet. You can edit on any device, use whatever apps or accessories you like — the rest is up to your imagination.
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