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Nillumbeats Short Film Festival

Nillumbeats Short Film Festival 2024

Calling all Young Creatives! Applications are now open for the 2024 Nillumbeats FReeZA Short Film Festival. Entries will be assessed and selected films will have the opportunity to be played on the big screen at Hoyts Greensborough in November! Prizes will also be awarded across a range of categories including:

1st Prize: Mentoring Session with Collarts Film School

2nd Prize: $300 Camera Store Voucher

3rd Prize: Film Making Kit (valued at $200)

Double Hoyts passes will also be awarded for a range of category prizes.

The competition is open to high school students aged 12-18 who live, work, study or play in Nillumbik.

Entries close Midnight Sunday 6 October 2024- please reach out via youth@nillumbik.vic.gov.au if you would like extra time to submit your film as extensions may be granted.

Applicants are encouraged to download and view the 2024 Nillumbeats Short Film Competition Info Pack prior to submitting an entry to the competition. The info pack explains the competition and judging process, submission requirements and frequently asked questions about the competition.

Submit your film

For further information or for support submitting your film please contact:

Molly Jessop, Youth Development Officer via youth@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or 0428 891 320

This initiative is funded through the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing's FReeZa and Engage! programs.

Check Out Last Year's Winners:

1st Prize

'Hide and Seek' By Tahli Lambert

‘Hide and Seek’ follows a grieving son who is haunted by the comfort of his childhood. The boy hides from his reality as he seeks a feeling that has passed.

2nd Prize

'My Life as a Superhuman' by Billy Buchanan

My Life as a Superhuman is a short mockumentary about a suburban boy who has recently discovered superpowers.

3rd Prize

The Stand Off by Jasper Davis, Fynn Holmes, Hayden Bardon, & James Ferres

A group of friends have been kidnapped by the mafia. One jumps in the way to save the life of another and the protagonist runs away before being faced with one final showdown.