Australian Women's Film Festival 2025

The Australian Women's Film Festival (AWFF) is a short film festival created by women, for women.

AWFF will be held at Event Cinemas, George Street, Sydney on Tuesday 16 September 2025 from 6pm.

AWFF aims to support, encourage + celebrate female storytellers by giving them a platform to showcase their talent both in front + behind the camera. 

All AWFF films must have female identifying creatives in at least 3 key roles (e.g.Writer, Director, Producer, Animator, DOP, Composer and Editor). This is designed to encourage the inclusion of women in the industry. All fictional films must pass the Bechdel test - a measure of the representation of women in fiction. The Bechdel test asks if the work features at least two women that talk to each about a topic other than a man and was included to encourage filmmakers to consider their portrayal of women in film in order to transcend traditional character tropes.

The AWFF program includes:

- a red carpet welcome event with cocktails provided by our sponsor The Glenlivet;

- a curated panel discussion with the AWFF judging panel; and

- a screening of the finalist films and award presentation.

Tickets include entry to AWFF, a gift bag full of goodies including yummy FUNDAY treats, popcorn, bottled water & The Glenlivet cocktails 

For more information please visit our website awff.com.au or follow us on Instagram @australianwomensfilmfestival