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SYDNEY SHORT FILM BIENNALE BY CINEVERSE
IMDB CERTIFIED — THE HOME OF SHORT FILM
Bring your short film home - to Sydney Short Film Biennale by CINEVERSE
Films selected for Sydney Short Film Biennale by CINEVERSE have the opportunity to win accolades, distribution opportunities + local and international prizes.
Set in the iconic city of Sydney, Australia — the Sydney Short Film Biennale is the place where International rising film talents meet. We celebrate bold, boundary-pushing films—especially those by local Aussie filmmakers making waves. Think cutting-edge storytelling, under 25 minutes, and packed with creativity.
Interested in upskilling your screencraft? Look no further than our epic SCREENCRAFTS sessions for absolute beginners to seasoned pros.
— It all starts with CINEVERSE.
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Judged by Acclaimed International Writers. For fresh and pro Screenwriters, all script lengths welcome. Entry through this Cineverse Film Festival will mean you are transferred to the main account via waiver.
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Tahiti Screenplay Biennale by CINEVERSE Judged Simultaneously to Sydney Short Film Biennale by Acclaimed International Writers. For fresh and pro Screenwriters, all script lengths welcome.
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Short Films of Fiction, Animation, Art or Experimental. From <1 to 5 Minutes.
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Short Films of Fiction, Animation, Art or Experimental. From 5 to 15 Minutes.
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Short Films of Fiction, Animation, Art or Experimental. From 15 to 25 Minutes.
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Short Films of Fiction, Animation, Art or Experimental. From 25 to 55 Minutes.
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SHOWRUNNER VISION
Sydney Short Film Biennale by Cineverse, the ultimate stage for bold, boundary-pushing short films! Set against Sydney’s iconic skyline and vibrant cultural scene, our festival is where international rising stars meet the creative pulse of Aussie filmmakers making waves.
We’re all about storytelling that pushes the limits, celebrating short films under 25 minutes packed with imagination and heart. From emerging Australian voices to global visionaries, Sydney Cineverse is an IMDb-certified launchpad for the next generation of storytellers.
This isn’t just a festival; it’s a buzzing hub for filmmakers to connect, create, and captivate. Whether you’re a first-time director or a seasoned pro, Sydney Cineverse is your chance to shine on an international stage. Let’s make cinematic magic, Sydney-style!
SHOWRUNNER : Jonathan Zsofi @jonathanzsofi
Jonathan better know as ‘Yonni’ is an acclaimed film director who’s career has seen him screen his historical & fantasy films in almost every continent, racking up 100’s of awards for Direction & Genre.
Alongside this, he frequently works as a 1st A.D, Director & DA for MasterChef, Screentime, Ridley Scott’s RSA Films, Disney, South Pacific Pictures, Eight Australia, Larchmont, Saatchi & Saatchi, Greenstone Pictures, Ogilvy, and The Sweetshop; under Director’s such Baltasar Kormakur, Robert Stromberg, Luke Scott, Mark Albiston & Noah Marshall to name a few.
Zsofi has curated and directed film festival programmes in France, USA, Canada Australia, Israel and of course New Zealand. He currently manages CinéCiné a global film festival alliance of 15+ film festivals which serves up premium diverse content across the planet under the ethos that; art unites all.
