We want your short films!

Screened in one of Victoria’s most-beautiful cinemas, the Cameo Outdoor Cinema in Belgrave, the festival proudly focuses on artistic excellence and innovation, celebrating great filmmaking across all genres, styles and budgets. We want to see Victorian filmmakers competing with the best in the state; young people with a unique voice, a story to tell and a fresh approach to filmmaking – not just those with the latest equipment or famous friends.

The Hillside Film Festival offers a unique platform for the best emerging filmmakers to be recognized for their talent and showcase their own original projects. After four successful years, the festival stands poised to become a major indicator of future talent.

To enter, films must be 15 minutes or less, and the filmmaker from Victoria and aged 30 or under.