AFIN International Film Festival

AFIN 2026

Wrapped

68 recognised films. 17 countries. 21 awards. 25h 19m of cinema. The story of AFIN 2026.

See the 2026 results
By the numbers

The year, measured

21 awards presented across 21 categories
17 winning films took home a trophy
17 countries represented on screen
25h 19m of cinema 68 of 68 films timed

AFIN 2026 recorded its 68 recognised works - the winners and nominees. "Awards presented" counts the 21 categories judged, the figure that stays comparable across all eight editions.

  • Still from Something Pointless, AFIN.
AFIN 2026 on screen
Poster for Something Pointless, directed by Asa Bailey, AFIN 2026
The standout

Something Pointless

  • Best International Short Film
  • Best Lead Performance

When a bullied young boy discovers an elderly man quietly covering a forgotten brick wall with painted eggshells, an unlikely friendship forms, and a "pointless" act becomes something transformative.

From the Judges
A gentle, emotionally resonant drama that finds real meaning in simplicity, this short unfolds through restrained, deeply human performances and unhurried, thoughtful direction. The cinematography carries a soft, nostalgic warmth, and the interwoven storylines build a quiet study of connection, legacy, and purpose in seemingly small actions.
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  • Still from Something Pointless, AFIN.
  • Still from Something Pointless, AFIN.
  • Still from Something Pointless, AFIN.

Stills from Something Pointless.

Roll of honour

Every award, 2026

The world that showed up

17 countries on screen

  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • India
  • Iran
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Portugal
  • Russia
  • Thailand
  • UK
  • Ukraine
  • USA
Familiar faces

Filmmakers who returned

A rare thing across eight years - only a handful of filmmakers have appeared at AFIN more than once. These returned in 2026.

  • Nipan Chawcharernpon, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Nipan Chawcharernpon first seen 2019 · 8 AFIN films
  • Adrian Powers, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Adrian Powers first seen 2019 · 4 AFIN films
  • Neil Marshall, AFIN adjudicator portrait. Neil Marshall first seen 2020 · 4 AFIN films
  • Grace Uther, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Grace Uther first seen 2020 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from The Immortal Divide, an AFIN film credited to Jason R. De Ford. Jason R. De Ford first seen 2021 · 4 AFIN films
  • A still from Dear Moon, an AFIN film credited to Mia Foley. Mia Foley first seen 2021 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from The Song of Colour, an AFIN film credited to Nic Angelo-santo. Nic Angelo-santo first seen 2021 · 2 AFIN films
  • Samuel Lucas Allen, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Samuel Lucas Allen first seen 2022 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from How We Ended Up Here, an AFIN film credited to Korey Williams. Korey Williams first seen 2022 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from FAYE, an AFIN film credited to Jess Milne. Jess Milne first seen 2023 · 3 AFIN films
  • Ken Kimura, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Ken Kimura first seen 2023 · 2 AFIN films
  • INDY DAVIES, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. INDY DAVIES first seen 2023 · 2 AFIN films
  • Nick Bolton, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Nick Bolton first seen 2023 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from FAYE, an AFIN film credited to Lara Cross. Lara Cross first seen 2023 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from Bad Social, an AFIN film credited to Nutthawut Limsakdakul. Nutthawut Limsakdakul first seen 2023 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from How We Ended Up Here, an AFIN film credited to Freya Callaghan. Freya Callaghan first seen 2023 · 2 AFIN films
  • Parker Croft. Parker Croft first seen 2024 · 3 AFIN films
  • Grace Wriggles, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Grace Wriggles first seen 2024 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from Red River Cowboy, an AFIN film credited to David Aponas. David Aponas first seen 2024 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from Hell, an AFIN film credited to Sean Marquette. Sean Marquette first seen 2024 · 2 AFIN films
  • Martin Dingle Wall Martin Dingle Wall first seen 2024 · 2 AFIN films
  • Nick Kozakis, AFIN adjudicator portrait. Nick Kozakis first seen 2025 · 3 AFIN films
  • Michael Silberblatt, AFIN adjudicator portrait. Michael Silberblatt first seen 2025 · 3 AFIN films
  • Mitchell Bourke Mitchell Bourke first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from THE CELEBRANT, an AFIN film credited to Craig Smith. Craig Smith first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • Kate Armon, AFIN adjudicator portrait. Kate Armon first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • Anthony Littlechild. Anthony Littlechild first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • Tommy Ropati Tommy Ropati first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • Luke O'Neill, portrait provided to AFIN. Luke O'Neill first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from Rotate, an AFIN film credited to Harlene Hercules. Harlene Hercules first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from Extraordinary Rob, an AFIN film credited to Esther De Schone. Esther De Schone first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • A still from Extraordinary Rob, an AFIN film credited to Emma Morgan. Emma Morgan first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • Shannon Glover, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Shannon Glover first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
  • Chris Beadnell, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Chris Beadnell first seen 2025 · 2 AFIN films
The shape of the slate

How 2026 told its stories

  • Films 30
  • Other 14
  • Documentaries 12
  • Screenplays 12

Shares of the 68 works recorded for 2026.

AFIN 2027

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On FilmFreeway since Sunday 1 November 2026. 22 awards, and every film can be up for several.

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