STUFFit is an international film festival for high-school students and run by high-school students.
17/06/2026
Sponsor Spotlight: BraveBlokes.TV
Thanks to BraveBlokes.TV for sponsoring our Trailer/Commercial category prizes and enabling young filmmakers’ future careers!
If you’ve got a film to submit, head to stuffitfilmfestival.com (link in bio) before June 26
16/06/2026
You might be thinking “is my film good enough to submit” - in our eyes, the answer is yes! At STUFFit, we love to see up and coming filmmakers entering their work each year, because we get to see your skills grow year after year (along with providing a platform to showcase your work, of course!)
You never know what might happen… you could even win a share of our $8000 prize pool!
Visit stuffitfilmfestival.com (link in bio) to submit your film today - entries close June 26th
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters: QuEvents Sunshine Coast Screen Collective BraveBlokes.TV Community Bank Sunshine Coast Eva-Marie Seeto Acting Up! Youth Theatre Learnivation Sharon Brooks Sensory Super Heroes Rangebow Rangebow MicroFilm 🎥 Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival Sunny Coast Showdown Film and TV Competition and Festival Sunshine Coast Ag Show
Animation can be made with any medium you like - clay, computer, drawing, or Lego!
Check out ‘Spotto’ by Luke Dunlop, winner of our 2024 STUFFit Junior Animation Category
Animation entries are open to high school students (age 12-18) for all around the world
Visit stuffitfilmfestival.com (link in bio) before June 26th to submit your film
Thanks to Community Bank Sunshine Coast Learnivation Acting Up! Youth Theatre for sponsoring our animation prizes for 2026
12/06/2026
Sponsor Spotlight: Sensory Super Heroes
Thanks to Sensory Super Heroes for sponsoring our People’s Choice Award! People’s Choice is where the audience gets to show their support for the filmmakers, crowing the winner of what is arguably the most important prize
If you’d like a chance at winning the People’s Choice Award (and a cash prize!) head to stuffitfilmfestival.com (link in bio) before June 26th
Ever wondered what goes into creating an animated film?
Animations can be created from computer drawings and graphics, 2D and 3D physical media, or stop motion, to name a few techniques
STUFFit accepts animated films across our junior, senior, and international categories
If you’re a high school student aged 12-18 with an animation to submit, head to stuffitfilmfestival.com (link in bio) before June 26 to enter your film
Thanks to Community Bank Sunshine Coast Acting Up! Youth Theatre Learnivation Pipeology Plumbing for sponsoring our animation prizes
09/06/2026
Ever dreamed of seeing your work on a big screen? could be your opportunity to make that a reality
Entries are open to high school filmmakers from all over the world, across categories including scripted, animation, music video, experimental, documentary, and more
Visit stuffitfilmfestival.com (link in bio) today to submit your film before June 26th
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters: .art.design .microfilm
Now this is one powerful story told through documentary filmmaking 👀
If you’re seeking inspiration for your next documentary film, check out ‘Foundation’ by Jack Hinz, winner of our 2024 Documentary category at STUFFit
And if you’re looking to submit your documentary, head to stuffitfilmfestival.com (link in bio) before June 26 so you don’t miss out
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters: .art.design
08/06/2026
It’s time. 🏆🎬
This is it. You've written, shot, and edited. Now it's time to show the world.
This is the final episode of Short Tips for Your Short Film. The STUFFit deadline is here.
Seeing your work on a big screen with an audience is the best feeling in the world. Don't let fear stop you. "It's not good enough" is just an excuse.
Hit submit and share your work with the world!
STUFFit ENTRIES OPEN FEB 27TH
Good luck! We can't wait to see what you made.
Would you click on this? 🖼️🖱️
If your thumbnail is a blurry screenshot or just black text on white paper... nobody is going to press play.
Your poster is your first impression.
✨ Use a high-quality still frame.
✨ Add a big, bold title.
✨ Leave space for your credits (and festival laurels!).
Make it mysterious. Make us ask questions. Make us want to watch.