Brisbane, Australia

The 2026 Festival

The seventh AFIN International Film Festival culminates in the 2026 Awards Night at SunPAC, Brisbane, celebrating bold independent storytelling from Australia and around the world.

AFIN on FilmFreeway Seven years of results

Key Dates

Awards Night

19 September 2026

SunPAC · Sunnybank Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane

Submissions

Closed

Submissions for 2026 have closed; judging is under way

Screenings

To be announced

Dates and venue confirmed closer to the festival

Submissions have closed for 2026

AFIN is an IMDb-qualifying festival and a FilmFreeway Top 100 Best Reviewed Festival. Every 2026 entry is now with the adjudication panel; nominees will be announced ahead of the Awards Night.

Last festival: 70 recognised films · 119 awards · 21 countries

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While you wait

2025 Results

70 films, 119 awards, 21 countries

2025 Programme

Three nights at Dendy Cinemas Portside

The Archive

Seven years of winners and nominees