The Space Brains Sci-Fi Film Festival 2023

The festival is a competition for independent science fiction filmmakers to highlight their unique films and showcase their creative talents.

2023 Festival Highlights

Talented Filmmakers, Inspiring Workshops and Unforgettable Moments -

Highlights Sci-Fi Film Festival 2023

We are excited to share with you the amazing experience we had hosting this year's event. Our festival brought together some of the most talented filmmakers, writers, and movie lovers to showcase their work on the big screen.

Awards & Prizes 

At the Space Brains SciFi Film Festival, screenings will occur in a physical theatre and awards will be presented. The awards will be a certificate for the following categories for short film (15 mins and under) and feature films (90 to 180 mins):  

  • Best Director 

  • Best Writer 

  • Best Female Actor 

  • Best Male Actor 

  • Best Science Element in a film 

  • Best Space Brain Feature Film  

  • Best Space Brain Short Film  

  • Best Short film — Mandurah and Regional Western Australian 

  • Best Short film — Australian 

  • Best Short film — Youth/ Student 

  • Best Short film — Audience Choice Award 

  • Best Music Video

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Unlock the Secrets of Sci-Fi Storytelling: Stephen Dedman's Masterclass

🚀 Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of sci-fi storytelling? 📚✨ Join us in reliving the awe-inspiring writer's workshop taught by the acclaimed Stephen Dedman at the Space Brains Sci-Fi Film Festival 2023!

Luke Sparke's Inspiring Keynote Speech

at Sci-Fi Film Festival:

Film Journey, Insights, and Passion!

In this video, we're thrilled to present the inspirational keynote speech delivered by the award-winning feature filmmaker, Luke Sparke. Luke, a renowned Australian director, writer, and producer, has left an indelible mark on the film industry with his exceptional work in historical military films and sci-fi franchises.

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Categories 

Feature Film - This category is for science fiction films from 90 to 180 mins. Open to Australian and International films. 

Short Film – international - This category is for science fiction films 15 mins and under.  The films can be produced anywhere in the world.  

Short film — Mandurah and Regional Western Australian - This category is for science fiction films 15 mins and under. Filmmaker must be a Western Australian resident, living in Mandurah or regional WA and the film was produced in Western Australia.  

Short film — Australian - This category is for science fiction films 15 mins and under.  Filmmaker must be an Australian resident and the film was produced in Australia.  

Short film — Youth/ Student - This category is for science fiction films 15 mins and under. Filmmakers currently attending a school or a film program at a recognized college, university, or certificate program. 

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Rules & Terms

All filmmakers / applicants, or entities submitting a film to the Space Brains SciFi Film Festival accept and agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions:

  • Space Brains SciFi Film Festival only accepts online registrations and submissions to be assessed. We accept films in any language. However, films not made in English must have English subtitles.

  • Films submitted to Space Brains SciFi Film Festival must adhere to our definition of science fiction. Space Brains SciFi Film Festival defines science fiction as a narrative that contains an investigation into speculative science (e.g. alternate universes, social constructs, versions of reality, versions of human nature, or time travel and new or altered technology)

  • We only accept films that have been produced during and after 2020. Films must have been completed no earlier than 1st January 2020.

  • All submission fees are non-refundable.

  • The “youth/student filmmaker” category entrants must be registered in a recognised film school, university, college, high school, middle school, or elementary school with proof of ID from the institution to qualify for the relevant fees. You must supply the following:

    Your Student ID;

    name of school, college, or university;

    name of your course or grade level;

    lecture or teacher and,

    email of lecturer or teacher.

  • No feedback on submissions can be given. Rejection letters will not be sent.

  • Films are scheduled by the Space Brains SciFi Film Festival directors and organizers. Changes to a schedule may occur at any time.

  • Decisions of Space Brains SciFi Film Festival and Judges are final.

  • Categories of awards may be amalgamated due to lack of submissions in one category.

  • A digital file of the full film must be supplied to the Space Brains SciFi Film Festival for screening purposes.

  • You warrant that you have the necessary copyrights to all promotional material, images and/or text. You grant the Space Brains SciFi Film Festival non-exclusive licence to use this material to promote and operate the Space Brains SciFi Film Festival (Space Brains website, publicity materials, advertisements, social media, and festival screenings).

  • You warrant that you have the necessary copyrights to your film as its author and possess the required actor release forms. The submitter guarantees that all rights and releases have been legally secured, including music rights, songs etc. and the submitter releases the Space Brains SciFi Film Festival and all its members, affiliates, and partners from any legal action whatsoever to the limit of the law.