The inaugural Black Snapper International Film Festival is the first major international student film festival to be held in Australia. In partnership with Macquarie University’s Creative Documentary Research Centre (CDRC), the festival aims to showcase some of the best emerging screen storytellers from around the world.

Event details
Location: Macquarie University, Macquarie Park NSW
Dates: 12:00PM November 20th – 9:00PM Friday November 24th, 2023

About the Event
Organised by students, for students, the goal of this festival is to highlight and support the talents of up-
and-coming filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. With over 1000 film entries from 85 countries, the
festival aims to embrace a wide range of storytelling, from inspiring and thought-provoking to humorous
and unconventional, celebrating the creativity of young storytellers on local, national, and global levels.

What to Expect

 The first-of-its-kind international student film festival in Australia
 Networking opportunities for student media-makers and industry professionals
 Exclusive workshops, Q&A sessions, and an award ceremony in collaboration with the State
Library of NSW

Please note: Some films featured at the festival may carry an MA15+ classification, which won’t be
suitable for younger viewers. Attendees under 15 should be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
By registering, you acknowledge and accept this possibility.

Black Snapper International Film Festival acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which
we are situated, the Wallumattagal Clan of the Dharug Nation – whose cultures and customs have
nurtured, and continue to nurture, the land since time immemorial. We pay our respects to the Elders,
past and present.

For more information, visit Black Snapper