Microfilm Festival

Lights, camera, action! The Rangebow MicroFilm Festival is a vibrant celebration of short films and micro games by Queensland creatives, held as part of the Rangebow Festival in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. From bold animations to experimental gems, this unique screen event showcases local talent, industry talks, and awards across multiple categories—including the exciting new Micro Game prize.

Whether you're a filmmaker, game dev, or just love fresh screen culture, submit your 3–8 minute masterpiece—or join us for a day of screenings, panels, and creative inspiration.

Program includes -

• Opening by Sunshine Coast Council Mayor, Rosanna Natoli

• Meet the Makers hosted by Christine Rogers (with invited guests John Harvey, Ryan Neil Butler and Hannah Levien)

• MicroFilm Competition Finalists & Awards

• UniSC Student Film Showcase

• Inclusive Filmmaking session including Veronica Wain (Bus Stop Films), Danielle Tomlinson (documentary maker and brain injury survivor), with singer-songwriter and Autism Queensland ambassador, Emma Tomlinson

• MicroGame Dev Finalists & Awards – MCs Colleen Steiler-Hunt & Alex Muscat

• AI: Midjourney for Beginners – a fun workshop with Aesop Media

Come to create, celebrate, and connect—with cash prizes, mentorships, and unforgettable stories waiting to be shared.