St Kilda Film Festival - Under the Radar Film Competition
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The St Kilda Film Festival’s **Under the Radar** is the festival’s youth short film competition, designed for filmmakers aged **21 and under**. It is notable for giving emerging Australian filmmakers a platform within one of Australia’s longest-running and most internationally recognised short film festivals, which is known for its broad short-form program and industry development opportunities.[2][4][7]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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- 13 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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