Reviews
In their own words, from the people who have entered, screened, been nominated and won at AFIN since 2019. Every quote here is copied exactly from what they wrote.
…probably the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had making a character come to life.
The AFIN Festival just honoured me with a best actress award for playing Annie in South of Heaven…probably the most wonderful experience I’ve ever had making a character come to life. Thank you AFIN, I guess it just goes to show that joy in what you do shines through.
Evangeline Lilly Actress - South Of Heaven, Lost, Ant-Man, Avengers: Endgame
South of HeavenWinner, Best Actress, 2021 Our film had such a wonderful time at the AFIN festival this year.
Our film had such a wonderful time at the AFIN festival this year. There was constant communication and we had a great experience overall
Laura Vandervoort Actress - The Handmaid's Tale, Smallville, Bitten, V, Producer, Writer
My Soul To TakeWinner, Best Emerging Female Director, 20222 AFIN wins Not an easy thing pulling of an awards festival in a pandemic, but AFIN did it with true Oz style!
Such a great festival! Given the unusual circumstances, the entire process was simple and smooth and Peter Koevari, the point man, was gracious and generous and professional, though I'm sure he was pulling his hair out behind the scenes. Not an easy thing pulling of an awards festival in a pandemic, but AFIN did it with true Oz style! Thanks for accepting our movie and thanks for our lovely prizes!
Neil Marshall Director - Game of Thrones, The Reckoning, The Descent, Hellboy
The ReckoningWinner, Best Director, 20204 AFIN wins · 1 nomination · 2020 to 2026 
In 2021 my series Blind Bitter Happiness was entered in the Web Series category at AFIN. Overall my involvement was an immensely positive experience. The standard of submission to the Festival was high, the communication was superb, and the organisation second to none. The networking opportunities are ongoing.
Peter Feeney Actor, Producer, Director
Blind Bitter HappinessWinner, Best Web Series, 2021 
A great festival run by lovely organisers! It was nice touch to be called directly by Vicky to tell us we had been nominated. Peter has done a great job at building AFIN's new website and filmmaker platform and was great to communicate with. The quality work from the nominees was excellent and the awards night was a privilege to attend.
Lyndon Cantwell FilmFreeway review, October 2026
AloneNominee, Best Australian Short Film, 2026 
A personal phone call from Vicky, the festival's co-director, to let me know that The Comfort Dogs of Uganda had been nominated for Best Documentary Short immediately set the tone for a very friendly and professionally run film festival with excellent communication throughout. The visibility given to your film through their festival website is fantastic and the Gala event was a great opportunity to meet filmmakers and celebrate all things filmmaking. An excellent festival!
Richard Wainwright FilmFreeway review, October 2026
The Comfort Dogs of UgandaWinner, Best Documentary Short Subject, 2026 
Yeah: not too shabby, Mate! Bit of a cracker to be honest. Very glitzy. Gotta say it: International Quality from a dedicated bunch of Aussies in an obscure little county town like Breezeb'n. Y'know I reckon they did the 'Internation' side of it exceptionally well. I definitely knew I was on the red-carpet with a veritable glitterati of global talent from all over! Crikey! Bloody noisy mob on the floor, tho! Hootin' and whistling for their own home-town champions, but fair enough, mate! Reckon they deserved all that cheering. So yeah: good to see my Fellow-Creatives gathering for a celebration of our exceptional talent & dedication. Even a few Kiwis in the crowd. Whoa: now THAT mob are usually hard to beat!! Onya, Aussies! Hope t' see you all there next year!
Ged Maybury FilmFreeway review, October 2026
Goodbye TedNominee, Best Short Screenplay, 2026 
Two wins and five nominations later, the thing we'll remember most about AFIN is a phone call. Vicky Wanless, the festival's co-director, rang us personally to say the film had been selected. Not an automated notification - an actual phone call, from the other side of the world. She then messaged when the nominations landed, and again when the results came in, because she knew we couldn't be there in person and didn't want us to be the last to know. That is not how most festivals operate, and it matters more than most festivals realize. SOMETHING POINTLESS won Best International Short Film and Best Lead Performance for Owen Teale, from five nominations that also included Best Director for Asa Bailey, Best Supporting Performance for Sophie Thompson and Best Youth Performance for Leo Harris. Seeing the whole ensemble recognized in a single programme meant an enormous amount to a team spread across Wales, England and Canada. What's worth flagging to other filmmakers is how AFIN handles the work itself. Every film gets its own page on the festival site, and the jury writes a considered citation for each one. Ours described the film as a quiet study of connection, legacy and purpose - which tells you they watched it properly, thought about it, and put something in writing they were prepared to stand behind. Plenty of festivals hand out laurels. Very few hand you evidence that someone actually engaged. In fairness, here's what we can't speak to: we weren't able to travel to Australia, so we have nothing to report on the venue, the audience or the ceremony (except that it is streamed live and the link is made available for you to watch along, which is great and a nice touch). That's our loss, and our only regret about AFIN is that we weren't in the room for it all. Everything we can speak to - the communication, the warmth, the care taken over filmmakers sitting twelve time zones away - was exceptional from first contact to final result. AFIN joins an incredible international run that has taken our film from London's Riverside Studios to Bengaluru, Toronto and California - 85 official selections and 49 wins to date. Few festivals anywhere have made us feel as looked after from as far away. To any filmmaker submitting from overseas and wondering whether a festival on the other side of the world will treat you as more than a file in a folder: AFIN will.
David Cormican Producer, Co-Screenwriter - Something Pointless FilmFreeway review, October 2026
Something PointlessWinner, Best International Short Film, 2026 
This is the most amazing festival, run by the most dedicated team! Professional from start to finish, they went above and beyond, creating a professional homepage for our film on their website and even personally calling to tell us that "Extraordinary Rob" was an award nominee. A truly special festival. Can't recommend it highly enough!
Adam Szudrich FilmFreeway review, September 2026
Extraordinary RobNominee, Best Australian Micro Short Film, 2026
Unfortunately I couldn’t attend the Ceremony but I saw it online and it was fantastic. Great organization
Jacopo Cullin FilmFreeway review, September 2026
EMPATHY REHEARSALSNominee, Best International Short Film, 2026 
We would like to thank the entire AFIN Festival team, and especially Peter, for all their hard work and dedication. We wish you many more successful years of the festival and continued success in the years to come!
Soureh Cinema Center FilmFreeway review, September 2026
Guardian of the FieldNominee, Best Feature Film, 2026
A huge thank you to Vicky, Peter and the entire AFIN team for the extraordinary work behind the festival. Communication throughout the process was excellent, with constant, clear and thoughtful updates, and the website is much more than a festival platform: it is a genuine space for connecting filmmakers, artists and industry professionals, creating opportunities and building a real community.
Giuseppe Contarino FilmFreeway review, September 2026
My Soul Is in a HurryWinner, Best Documentary Feature, 2026 
AFIN IS A DREAM FESTIVAL! Peter and Vicky have gone all out to make it a filmmakers festival. From personalized website design to an Oscar like awards dinner it is truly amazing. Great communication and quality!!!!
Steve Lichtenstein FilmFreeway review, September 2026
Never Too LateNominee, Best Lead Performance, 2026 
Couldn't be happier with my experience at AFIN. Peter and Vicky went above and beyond putting on a magnificent awards night and festival. I was lucky enough to be nominated and win Best Feature Screenplay and the communication leading up to the festival, the updates and reveals of nominees etc, felt second to none. It created such a great build up for the festival and it all payed off brilliantly
Connor Smith FilmFreeway review, September 2026
A Boy And His PubWinner, Best Feature Screenplay, 2026 
The AFIN team were incredibly welcoming, attentive and passionate about supporting filmmakers and their work. You could really feel the care that went into the festival, from the organisation through to the incredible line up of films showcased.
Simona Varga FilmFreeway review, September 2026
MarblesWinner, Best Australian Lead Performance, 20261 AFIN win · 2 nominations 
A real festival run by real practitioners! AFIN brought together an incredible community of emerging and established filmmakers from across the globe. Everyone there felt the love and passion of the organisers on the night, and I can only hope to be back next year! I cannot recommend this festival enough.
Indy Davies FilmFreeway review, September 2026
StayWinner, Best Short Screenplay, 2026 
Outstanding festival. Enjoyed all the films. Such high quality!! Don’t know how judges did it. Don’t envy their job! Enjoyed every aspect from the wonderful website, communication, organization, presenters. Awards night was SO good. Exquisite evening with beautiful humans.
Ana Isabel FilmFreeway review, September 2026
RotateWinner, Best Australian Micro Short Film, 2026 
An amazing event, a 'must-submit' for your film festival calendar. The organisers and the whole team really care, and you can feel it! Highly recommended.
Adam Ethan Crow FilmFreeway review, September 2026
FillersNominee, Best Short Screenplay, 2026 
A world class festival with real passion behind it, run by great people.
Nicky Elliott FilmFreeway review, September 2026
Eric & Robyn and the Mythical beastsNominee, Best Documentary Feature, 2026 
When I was in high school, I went on a hiking trip in the Adirondacks. There was a girl on the trip I had a crush on. She was training to be an Olympic luge person and was incredibly fit. I was hiking in front of her, and I didn’t want her to see that I was getting tired, so I kept pushing myself for hours. My legs were about to give out when our teacher told us we had to stop and wait for the slower kids. That teacher never knew how grateful I was for that moment. I think if he hadn’t stopped me, I would have hiked until my heart exploded rather than let Tiffany see I was tired. That’s the kind of gratitude I feel toward AFIN International Film Festival. They’ll never know, but being part of that festival was what I needed more than anything.
Paper Horse Pictures FilmFreeway review, September 2026
The Liars of Black Mountain RoadNominee, Best Film Editing, 2026
Thank you so much for screening two of our films Ganibarra and Faye in the 2026 festival. Impeccably organised. the live stream was a great way to watch. So nice to see everyone dressed up and looking splendid! Thanks Peter, Vicki and the team for all your hard work.
Nick Bolton Ganibarra, FAYE FilmFreeway review, September 2026
FAYENominee, Best Australian Short Film, 2026 
It was an exciting and truly enjoyable platform. The judges’ decisions demonstrated clarity and decisiveness, while also providing meaningful recognition that can help the award recipients continue to grow, develop, and build upon their work in the future.
NipanArt Chawcharernpon FilmFreeway review, September 2026
Bad SocialNominee, Best Visual Effects, 2026
It was fantastic having Croc Country nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject at AFIN International Film Festival, and while I could not attend the event in person, I was able to join online. Vicky and Peter have clearly worked so hard on putting this festival together and it is an honour to have been selected as part of it so early on in my career. Thanks again, AFIN!
Sinéad Reynolds Director - Croc Country
CROC COUNTRYNominee, Best Documentary Short Subject, 2025 
From the stunning venue to the seamless production, every detail made the night feel special. The warmth, professionalism and genuine sense of community made it so much more than just an awards ceremony. It was a true celebration of creativity and collaboration. We left feeling uplifted, grateful and so proud to be part of this amazing industry.
Kate Armon & Craig Smith Parkbench Films
THE CELEBRANTWinner, Best Queensland Short Film, 20251 AFIN win · 1 nomination · 2025 to 2026 
Such an honour for my film A Fateful Weekend to be nominated for Best Art Direction, a testament to all who brought this period piece to life. From costume designer and hair and makeup, to friends, neighbours, and the local community who provided period-correct locations and props to bring my vision to life. Thank you AFIN International Film Festival!
Ronald Lamont Canfield Director - A Fateful Weekend
A FATEFUL WEEKENDNominee, Best Art Direction, 2025 
AFIN did an incredible job at bringing this festival together. One of my cast members was able to attend in person and he said that it was very well done. We enjoyed the communication from the very beginning, and Peter and Vicky were some of my favourite people to work with. I highly recommend this festival. They bring in high quality films, talent, and an atmosphere of filmmakers that are very supportive.
DEVIL'S PLAYGROUNDWinner, Best Supporting Performance, 2025 
I had my film nominated for four awards at the AFIN and it received the Best Music Video award. Communication with the team, especially Vicky and Peter, was clear, kind and very professional. They stayed in touch, kept me updated on all important details. It feels like a people-focused festival: personal contact with filmmakers, warm attitude and nice visual materials around the event. I appreciated that Vicky also took the time to watch my previous work and call to congratulate and talk with me as a director.
Alexander Denysenko FilmFreeway review, November 2025
BEFORE THE DAWNWinner, Best Music Video, 2025 
AFIN is one of the best and most thorough festivals I've ever entered. It's extremely professional. The team is exceptionally well organized and provides constant communication throughout the festival.
Terry Podnar FilmFreeway review, October 2025
THE RED ZONEWinner, Best Feature Screenplay, 2025
Peter & Vicky put in an enormous effort to make this festival one of the most special in Australia. Personalised communication, a red carpet awards dinner with entertainment, with live streaming for those unable to travel to the festival. And they network well with the local entertainment community to bring that audience to the event.
Michael McLennan FilmFreeway review, November 2025
Initiate: ConnectTheir film at AFIN 2025
One of the best festival around. Peter and his team are professional, organised, and very supportive. Any filmmaker serious about their craft need to know about this festival.
Romain Mongin FilmFreeway review, November 2025
KING OF THE MOUNTAINSNominee, Best Documentary Feature, 2025 
Peter, Vicky and team curated an awesome lineup of films to screen at the cinema prior to the awards night. The awards night was a fantastic red carpet gala filled with live music, great people, food and entertainment. Definitely one of best Australian film festivals I have been too.
Patrick Hatfield FilmFreeway review, November 2025
THIS TOO SHALL PASSNominee, Best Australian Short Film, 2025 
An exceptionally well organised, managed and professional festival. We were incredibly proud of our nomination, and although we were not able to attend the gala awards evening, we watched the live stream.
Leigh Pohl FilmFreeway review, November 2025
UKUWELA: THE CROSSINGNominee, Best Documentary Feature, 2025
I am so honored to be nominated for best short documentary at AFIN International Film Festival. The communication was excellent and they really did a great and big job to promote and support everyone. Five out of five stars from me.
Emilie Grubert Howard Tangye - A Portrait of an Artist FilmFreeway review, October 2025
HOWARD TANGYENominee, Best Documentary Short Subject, 2025 
A huge thank you to the Jury! We are thrilled that my short film "The Reach" received the Best Lead Performance Award for the outstanding talent of Jana Balkan. What a truly high-quality festival!
Luca Caserta FilmFreeway review, October 2025
THE REACHNominee, Best International Short Film, 2025 
AFIN was a fantastic event! Peter and Vicky pulled together such an impressive roster of films and awards night evening. It was an honor to be apart of it.
Jack Vernon FilmFreeway review, October 2025
ELASTOPLASTICNominee, Best Queensland Short Film, 2025 
I must say I was blown away by how warmly they communicated from start to finish. Highly recommend this festival. My only regret is not visiting on site. I clearly see the potential in this festival and the passion behind it.
Henrik Larsson FilmFreeway review, October 2025
PIERRE WESTNominee, Best Director, 20251 AFIN win · 1 nomination 
AFIN is a great festival! Vicki and Peter make everyone feel so welcome and communicate throughout the whole process. We were lucky enough to have our lead actor attend and we even won Best Feature Film in 2025. I'm excited to see where this festival goes in the next 10 years!
J. Markus Anderson FilmFreeway review, October 2025
IF YOU SHOULD LEAVE BEFORE MENominee, Best Director, 2025 
Of course I wish I could have been there in public as my film Vanishing: A Love Story was up for Best Documentary and although the award went to the impressive Washed Away, we did get a certificate of distinction. But the festive grandeur of the gala -- which we were able to participate in via live stream -- was truly a celebration of diverse, quality art.
Sandra Luckow Vanishing: A Love Story FilmFreeway review, October 2025
VANISHINGNominee, Best Documentary Feature, 2025 
Everyone involved was fantastic and the quality of films selected was extremely high. I’m very proud to have been featured in this and to win Best Australian short was an absolute honour.
Shannon Glover FilmFreeway review, October 2025
IN A PLACE LIKE THISWinner, Best Australian Short Film, 20251 AFIN win · 1 nomination · 2025 to 2026 
Myself and my DP attended this festival to represent the short film Dive and were both blown away with not only the networking opportunities but the presentation of the festival as well, including the live music and the two course dinner. Out of the four categories our film was nominated for, we ended up winning one. Well worth the trip from NZ, and I highly recommend this festival to upcoming as well as established filmmakers. An incredible night for all.
Collaborative Kiwi Studios Tyler Redmond, Director - Dive
DIVENominee, Best Live Action Short Film, 20241 AFIN win · 1 nomination 
Highly recommended festival. I could not attend this year in person, but ever since Garden was selected the festival has kept me updated with excellent communication, and honoured me with a beautiful Crystal Trophy. Thank you Peter, and your team, for creating such a wonderful platform. I hope my next project will be selected, and I will definitely be there!
GARDENWinner, Best Music Video, 2024 
AFIN is a truly amazing film festival built with real passion and dedication that can be felt throughout. It’s one of very few festivals that walks the talk of accepting long duration short films, with my film Heel not only being screened and nominated for a number of awards, but also honoured with winning Best Australian Film.
Thomas Fairchild FilmFreeway review, November 2024
HEELWinner, Best Australian Film, 20242 AFIN wins · 3 nominations 
AFIN is a fabulous film festival. We were so honored to have been officially selected and then to have Won Best Cinematography. I can see this festival growing into something so much bigger due to the passion and commitment of their wonderful team and we hope to continue participating in this festival in the future.
Nancy Paton FilmFreeway review, November 2024
MOUNTAIN BOYWinner, Best Cinematography, 2024
AFIN is a well-run prestigious festival with brilliant networking opportunities. It was a pleasure to attend. Thank you to Peter and the team.
Jack Hinz FilmFreeway review, November 2024
FOUNDATIONNominee, Best Documentary Short Subject, 20242 nominations
Thank you for making The Girl Who Faded Away a Nominee for the Music Video category. It is an honor and I highly recommend this festival.
Brent Heise FilmFreeway review, November 2024
THE GIRL WHO FADED AWAYNominee, Best Music Video, 2024 
Highly recommended festival. Stellar communication, was great to be nominated for the first time. Will definitely be back next year!
Tim Humphries FilmFreeway review, November 2024
MONSTER IN THE TOILETNominee, Best Short Screenplay, 2024 
Outstanding communication, commitment to the arts and an all round professional team. The quality of films and the manner in which they are presented and judged is outstanding. The festival's awards night offers a top-notch experience for both indie and professional film makers. This is a highly recommended festival.
Natalia Cricri Director - Two Dollars, Actress - Streets of Colour
Two DollarsNominee, Best Australian Film, 20232 nominations
A great festival run by enthusiastic people who are genuine in their passion for film and celebrating the filmmakers. Excellent communication, slick presentation and high-quality awards. Was great to be a part of it, thanks to all the AFIN crew!
Matthew Holmes Director - The Cost
THE COSTNominee, Best Feature Film, 2023 
What an energy and effort spent pulling off this festival together by Peter and his crew. Stellar communication, flawless organisation, congrats to you and all the selected/awarded movies.
Jean-Baptiste Canac Wendy & Vee FilmFreeway review, January 2024
WENDY AND VEEWinner, Best Australian Actress, 2023 
The AFIN team were absolutely incredible. Communication and organization were second to none. I am so proud that they selected my short film 'Red Gaia' for 2 awards - Best Animated Film and Best Sound!
Udesh Chetty FilmFreeway review, November 2023
RED GAIAWinner, Best Animated Film, 20231 AFIN win · 2 nominations 
Very impressive festival for a magnitude of reasons. It is run by passionate professionals who put together a world class festival and a really polished awards night. It felt from the start that I was a part of one of the big famous festivals, which I honestly believe it will be one day.
Dean Ganter FilmFreeway review, November 2023
THE WRONG BARBERNominee, Best Produced Screenplay, 2023 
The AFIN Film Festival was an absolute delight! It featured a fantastic variety of films from around the world. The festival's organization was top-notch, and the staff were incredibly friendly.
Aida Gevorgyan FilmFreeway review, November 2023
IRISWinner, Best Emerging Female Director, 20232 AFIN wins 
This is a great festival! Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend in person this year, but Peter was a great communicator and I was kept in the loop the entire time. Streaming the awards was a great touch to help everyone feel included. I would definitely recommend!
Michael Gabriele FilmFreeway review, November 2023
GET AWAYWinner, Best Director, 20233 AFIN wins 
Very honoured to have received an Honourable Mention Award at this years festival, it’s good to see a local festival embracing one of its own.
Sharon Ann Rowland FilmFreeway review, November 2023
Alchemy: Pathway to Profound PowersTheir film at AFIN 2023
AFIN International Film Festival was an absolutely top-notch experience. The organizers put a ton of attention, care, and love into what they do, and it shows! We were particularly impressed with their special integrity policy for judging standards. Honestly, this festival is leading the way to what other festivals should aspire to be! We're proud to be a part of it.
Marisa Cohen FilmFreeway review, November 2022
The Cloaked Realm "Tunnel 23"Their film at AFIN 2022
The professionalism and care this festival put out, I can only say to fellow filmmakers....Submit to this festival. They treated us with such love and professionalism, that I am speechless.
Jennifer Scott FilmFreeway review, November 2022
Eyes Upon WakingWinner, Best Actress, 2022
I am very grateful and honoured to have Won Best Australian Film at AFIN International Film Festival. I commend the professionalism and high quality presentation within this festival, it was a pleasure to participate.
Valentino Filimon ''A Figment Of One's Imagination'' FilmFreeway review, November 2022
A Figment Of One's ImaginationWinner, Best Australian Film, 2022 
Thank you! It was an honour to receive Best Cinematography & Best Short Documentary at AFIN International Film Festival. Loved watching the live stream as I couldn't make it in person. Thank you for putting on a festival of such high standard with great communications.
Robert Sherwood 'Black Moon' Trent Mitchell FilmFreeway review, November 2022
Black MoonWinner, Best Documentary Short, 2022 
It was an honour to have our documentary Solstice placed as finalist in the AFIN international Film Festival. AFIN are great communicators, advocates and celebrators of cinema.
Helen Newman FilmFreeway review, November 2022
SolsticeTheir film at AFIN 2022
What a fantastic festival! Peter communicated really well and treated us like VIP. The connections I made through the festival was great too! Thank you AFIN!
Lark Lee FilmFreeway review, November 2022
Street No. 4Nominee, Best Australian Film, 2022
We were very happy to be three time nominees with an honorable mention for Riot in the Meadow. The nomination videos were so well crafted and the Awards Ceremony hosted by Katee Hamilton was fantastic too. Peter Koevari and his team put on an amazing festival.
Thomas Harman FilmFreeway review, November 2022
Riot in the MeadowNominee, Best Sound, 2022
If I could give this Festival 10 stars I would. We were thrilled to have our screenplay East of java be nominated, and then to win Best Screenplay was amazing. Peter and his team went out of there way to communicate with us.
Virginia Travers FilmFreeway review, November 2022
East Of JavaWinner, Best Feature Screenplay, 2022
Incredible AFIN!! We loved this festival! This is a festival that is meticulously run and perfectly executed. It is a festival that takes enormous pride in delivering a world class experience for all filmmakers - featuring an incredible array of international films, amazing winners trophies and gifts and a lavish red carpet awards ceremony. Festival Director Peter Koevari is a man of film himself and with this AFIN he's created something special for filmmakers across the world. AFIN is festival on the rise, which will in short order, take its rightful place among the premiere festivals of the world. If you have a film, SUBMIT IT. If you don't, make one immediately, so you can.
Jesse Richardson Actor, Writer, Producer - A Godless Country, Riot Girl, White Lines
A Godless CountryWinner, Best Australian Film, 2021 
I am so deeply honoured for being a nominee for Best Short Screenplay (unproduced). Unfortunately, I could not be there in person, so I've watched the festival online, in real-time. The awards ceremony was beautiful and very inspiring. I highly recommend it.
Catarina Zesar Writer
This festival was such a pleasure to enter. The team were so helpful in every aspect. So much effort is made to make entrants feel like valued and important peers.
Joseph G Pothin FilmFreeway review, July 2022
Hail Of BulletsWinner, Best Short Screenplay, 2021
An all inclusive film festival that celebrates diversity and empowering marginalised film makers through support, networking and communication.
Michelle Worthington FilmFreeway review, December 2021
Dads Don't DanceWinner, Best Feature Screenplay, 2021
So excited that Diversity Hires was nominated at this festival! I wish I could’ve attended the events and awards gala, but the live stream was professional and made us feel like we were there all the way from Los Angeles!
Tevin Everett FilmFreeway review, December 2021
Diversity HiresNominee, Best Web Series, 2021
This is one of the best festivals, ever. Great communication and we had to compete with the best films in the world, highly competitive, If you are looking for great exposure and completion, this is the right festival.
Deepak Reddy Director - Manasanamaha
ManasanamahaNominee, Best Short Film, 2020
The festival director went above and beyond to provide a strong platform for artists, especially in this global pandemic. While other festivals are closing their doors AFIN proved to be stellar. I have no doubt that AFIN will soon establish itself as one of the top must attend festivals in the world.
Attila Korosi FilmFreeway review, November 2020
Maze of FateNominee, Best Ensemble Cast, 2020
A genuine honour that my film Display Home was a Best Australian Short semi-finalist. The caliber of films in competition demonstrates that this festival is making its mark as an astute celebration of screen media.
Dan Walls FilmFreeway review, November 2020
Display HomeTheir film at AFIN 2020
Not only did they manage to keep me connected (virtually) to the festival and awards show, they actually were able to hold one of the only live events I have heard of going through during this time...and it was sold out. To me, this means they're doing it right and their community in Brisbane and their wider community in Australia support them because they are a quality organization who put on a great festival.
ADAM REID FilmFreeway review, November 2020
Hospital ShowWinner, Best Web Series, 2020 What an outstanding film festival not because I was nominated for an award, but I was impressed with the level of detail that went into explaining each step. Super organised, great communication and great feedback.
Tracie Filmer Last Graveyard Shift FilmFreeway review, November 2020
HEELNominee, Best Australian Supporting Performance, 2024
This festival in future years by far will be one of the hottest festivals to enter in Australia. Great awards night, great prizes, great communication & publicity for ALL entrants. They really are doing something positive for the film community in OZ! Would Recommend
Alexander Hopkins FilmFreeway review, November 2020
Nadisko ft. Henning - On ItWinner, Best Music Video, 2020
I was honoured to win best feature 2020 for my screenplay 'The Case of the Notorious Roboticist' and felt privileged to be part of such a stunning event. AFIN puts Brisbane on the international stage and when it comes to film festivals - it's one of the best in the world.
David Hearne FilmFreeway review, November 2020
The Case of the Notorious RoboticistWinner, Best Feature Screenplay, 2020
One point of difference with these guys is there are no politics or back scratching. If your film wins an award it’s all based on a rigorous points system by a panel of about 12 judges ranging from film doctors to industry professionals. This means your film has just as much chance winning if you attend or not.
Daniel James Tenni FilmFreeway review, November 2019
GreenfieldWinner, Best Australian Film, 2019
Although in its nascency, you get the sense that AFIN is going to mature very quickly into a truly special and well regarded international festival. Peter's passion for film is clear and contagious, and he and his cohorts went out of their way to promote our little opus.
Neil Thompson FilmFreeway review, January 2020
The Thin LineWinner, Best Feature Film, 2019
Peter and the other festival organisers go out of their way to promote and help the filmmakers who participate. Something tells me this festival is soon going to be among the more premiere festivals in years to come under the his leadership.
Jonathan Creed FilmFreeway review, January 2020
All Hours - "Saving Grace"Winner, Best Music Video, 2019 
AFIN International Film Festival is a wonderful festival that's very well-run and does a lot of good for the local and international film community. It’s not easy trying to break into this industry but having your work acknowledged by your peers is extremely gratifying
Dustin Schmidt FilmFreeway review, January 2020
The Last Of The Pretty BoysWinner, Best Original Screenplay, 2019
It was so nice for all the Vietnam Veterans in "Vietnam Aftermath" to be recognized at this festival.
Tom Phillips FilmFreeway review, January 2020
Vietnam AftermathNominee, Best Documentary Short Subject, 2019 
We had a really great experience with the AFIN overall. I was able to attend a screening and the awards ceremony, both of which were quality events at a great venue.
Jason De Ford FilmFreeway review, November 2019
Gold From the SkyWinner, Best Web Series, 2019
Unfortunately I couldn't attend, but the communication from the festival was excellent. The production and hospitality seemed great from everything I saw, Peter was clearly working hard to ensure a great experience for the filmmakers. I'd submit again (and hopefully attend) in a heartbeat.
Kent Lamm FilmFreeway review, November 2019
Will "The Machine"Winner, Best Director, 2019 
I sincerely feel that this Festival is something that the Australian film industry can really benefit from. The quality of the submissions are stellar, as was the production on the night. On top of it all it provides a wonderful network between like-minded colleagues and contemporaries. I am very glad to have attended as I believe I have walked away a better filmmaker.
Noel Vinson FilmFreeway review, November 2019
The MaliciousNominee, Best Director, 2019 
We were not able to attend the festival unfortunately HOWEVER the communication and value of this festival is well worth the entry fee!! I will certainly be entering this festival again with other films in the future.
Victoria Burkhart FilmFreeway review, November 2019
O.I.Winner, Best First-Time Filmmaker, 20192 AFIN wins
Another amazing year at an amazing festival. The festival coordinator Peter runs a very tight ship, and it’s evident through the quality of the screenings and the awards show itself. Very honoured and grateful to be part of a staple festival like this.
Jayden Creighton Trespassers FilmFreeway review, November 2019
THE MATRIARCHWinner, Best Feature Film, 20241 AFIN win · 1 nomination 
I'm honored that you chose The Real Thing as a feature screenplay Finalist. An all-round first-class screenplay competition and film festival... Peter Koevari deserves the highest praise for an outstanding achievement.
Matthew Papadopoulos FilmFreeway review, November 2019
The Real ThingNominee, Best Original Screenplay, 2019
Great festival. We had the chance to be nominated on several categories. The festival organisation communicate a lot on social networks and by email. The all process is crystal clear, and the final event is very nice.
Julien Ivanowich FilmFreeway review, November 2019
Blondie Maxwell never losesNominee, Best Visual Effects, 2019 
We had a wonderful experience with AFIN! While we were sad to not be able to attend they had amazing communication and coverage of our film and awarded us a beautiful trophy even when not in attendance. Would highly recommend submitting.
Lisa Ovies FilmFreeway review, October 2019
Puppet KillerWinner, Best Cinematography, 2019 
An incredibly well done festival!! Really valuable networking opportunities, multiple days of screening and very high quality of submissions. The awards night was incredibly well produced and we will definitely be back next year :)
Fisch Rasy FilmFreeway review, October 2019
A Woman's CallingWinner, Best Documentary Short Subject, 2019
This was a superior, rewarding experience for us in all regards. Peter Koevari adds a personal touch of support, and the judges are equally wise and fair in their judgments. We enthusiastically endorse this festival and look forward to submitting our future projects.
Michael Dailey FilmFreeway review, October 2019
TURNER RISKNominee, Best Ensemble Cast, 2019 AFIN 2027
On FilmFreeway since Sunday 1 November 2026. 22 awards, and every film can be up for several.
