SHORT FILM AND VIDEO COMPETITION!
Proudly supported by Screen Canberra, the UPSTAGEING Video and Short Film Competition is open.
PRIZES AVAILABLE
Up to $750 for awards in different categories. Commendations and special entry available for particular categories.
WHO CAN ENTER?
Anyone with an interest in film or video and a great perspective on celebrating older age. Special categories and awards for younger entrants, intergenerational products and creative endeavours.
Entries must involve, be about, or be for older people. We’re also looking for inclusive, culturally diverse, and community-focused works.
For full Terms & Conditions – UPSTAGEING Festival 2026 – Short Film & Video Competition Terms & Conditions
KEY DATES
Entries Close: Thursday the 27th of November 2025
Questions? Email
Entry guidelines are available here:
UPSTAGEING Video and Short Film Comp Guidelines
NB: Use the righthand scroll of the form box to navigate and enter your information. There are 14 questions in total.
Once you have submitted your information, please up-load a copy of your artwork below.
- File Submission -
High-resolution image submission of your artwork
Noting Artist’s name, Name of work in the File Name –
Technical Specifications for Theatre Screening – To be eligible for screening at
festival venues, your work must be submitted in:
• Format: .MP4 (H.264 codec) or .MOV (ProRes preferred)
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) minimum – 4K accepted but not required
• Frame Rate: 24fps or 25fps preferred
• Audio: Stereo (AAC or PCM, 48kHz)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 preferred – other ratios accepted but may be
letterboxed/pillarboxed for screening
