St Kilda Film Festival
The City of Port Phillip

Under the Radar - Youth Short Film Competition

Under the Radar submissions for 2026 are now closed.

Proudly presented and produced by the City of Port Phillip, the St Kilda Film Festival supports the Australian film industry by showcasing the best short films. A special category of St Kilda Film Festival is the Youth Short Film Category - Under the Radar. This category provides an opportunity for young filmmakers (under the age of 21) to show their work in an internationally recognised film festival.

St Kilda Film Festival provides the most comprehensive overview of the national short film industry, screening the top short film entries alongside a rich program of special events, international screenings and a free filmmaker development program.

The winner of the Under the Radar Short Film Competition will be awarded a prize of $1000.

You can review our Under the Radar - Terms & Conditions here.

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St Kilda Film Festival is Australia's largest and longest-running short film festival. The Festival is an Academy Awards qualifying event, showcasing Australia's emerging cinema.

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