by SmartFone FlickFest | Jul 12, 2025 | Announcements
Entries are open for our SF3 AI Award for AI made films up to 20 mins. These films must be created using AI and can be any genre or topic. These films must be written by a writer, only made using AI. At SF3, we are all about creatives but we are also allabout utilising new technology to aid creativity and to create. That’s why we’re excited to see your AI films. Get them to us by September 1st.
by SmartFone FlickFest | Jul 1, 2025 | Announcements
We always get asked what accessories and apps we recommend so we are going to share our favs with you this coming week. Great sound is one of, if not, the most important thing to get right on a film. 100% we recommend
RØDE Microphones and everything we shoot we shoot with our Rode Wireless Mics. Check them out:
https://brandstore.rode.com/SF3
And a podcast we listened to recently said that the one difference between a pro film and an amateur one is sound. We couldn’t agree more!
by SmartFone FlickFest | Jun 20, 2025 | Announcements
Want to make a film for SF3 but don’t have an idea? Or want to try your hand at adaptation? Look no further because we’ve partnered with the incredible Spineless Wonders Short Australian Stories and have this collection of micro and short stories ready for you to adapt into your SF3 film. You can choose any of these stories to adapt into your Mini or Gala SF3 films.
Can’t wait to see them – https://sf3.com.au/submit/micro-fictions/
by SmartFone FlickFest | May 23, 2025 | Announcements
Do you have an idea for a short film? Then put together a simple 1-2 page written pitch or 1-2 min video pitch complete with character breakdowns and send it to us by June 17th to be in the running for our SF3 and
Chicken and Chips Casting Pitch Award.
The winning pitch will be guaranteed a spot in our SF3 red-carpet Gala Finals screening on November 8th and be in the running for over $50,000 in prizes PLUS the Chicken and Chips Casting Team will work with you to professionally cast your film, allowing you to work with one of the biggest casting director companies in Australia.
How it works:
1. Email your pitch to us at sf3@sf3.com.au by June 17th. Pitches for this first round should be a 1-2 page synopsis and character breakdown or a 1-2 min video pitch plus character breakdown. Sell us your film, sell the characters and your team.
2. The Chicken and Chips Casting Team will shortlist finalists by June 24th. All shortlisted filmmakers will have 1 week to send us their treatments, pitch decks, full scripts and any other information.
3. One winner will selected by July 8th and then you will begin working with the C&C Team to cast & shoot your film for our September 1st deadline.
4. The winning film is guaranteed a place in our SF3 Gala Finals line-up screening on November 8th in Sydney and eligible for all of our big Gala awards.
Please note that by sending us an entry into our Pitch Award, you are agreeing to all of the SF3 T&Cs plus these extra rules:
1. The winning film must by made for our September 1st, 2025 deadline.
2. The winning film must be shot on a smartphone or tablet.
3. This particular award is open for Australian filmmakers only.
4. Anyone entering this award must not have any casting in place.
5. The Chicken & Chips Team has first right of refusal for any further work on this film for the foreseeable future.
6. All films must be a max of 20 mins.
Email us your film pitches by June 17th at sf3@sf3.com.au
by SmartFone FlickFest | Mar 12, 2025 | Announcements
Join the world leaders in smartphone filmmaking, SF3, plus award winning filmmakers, Jess Milne, Holly Trenaman and
Nick Bolton in this FREE smartphone filmmaking masterclass series and screening this March-June in Coledale, NSW. Over 3 free sessions you’ll learn cinematography from acclaimed DP, Jess Milne, screenwriting and refining your film idea from Director/Writer, Holly Trenaman, film festival strategy with Producer and Screen Illawarra Chair, Nick Bolton, and advanced smartphone filmmaking with Founder & Director of SF3,
Angela Blake.
You’ll be guided to write and then shoot your own short film on the theme of water which we’ll screen in our free screening event on June 14th. All ages and abilities are welcome and we have classes for both under 18s and adults.
We will also be opening the 3-5pm classes up to anyone who cannot travel to the live events via Zoom.
This is open to everyone everywhere.
Supported by
Sydney Water and presented in partnership with Screen Illawarra, the South Coast Writers Centre and SF3.
by SmartFone FlickFest | Nov 21, 2024 | Announcements
Announcing all the winners from SF3 Kids. Here are the best smartphone filmmakers 18 years and under from around the world. A huge congrats to:
SF3 Kids Best Film Award High School – After Adam by Connor Tattersall – Australia
SF3 Kids Best Film Award Primary School – The Towel by Ella Grace Helton – USA
SF3 Kids Best Director Award- After Adam by Connor Tattersall – Australia & The Towel by Ella Grace Helton – USA
SF3 Kids Best Cinematography Award – After Adam by Connor Tattersall – Australia
SF3 Kids Best Screenplay Award – Déjà Rêvé by Ella-Maree James – Australia
SF3 Kids Best Documentary Award – A Novel Week by Waiaria (Aria) Macedone-Hunt – Australia
SF3 Kids Best Editing Award – After Adam by Connor Tattersall – Australia
SF3 Kids Best Actor Award – After Adam by Connor Tattersall – Gymea, NSW & The Positivity Project by Zac Deren – Australia
SF3 Kids Best Actress Award – Aileen Lee by Déjà Rêvé – Australia
Watch out for these names in the 2045 Oscars!!!
