Sydney Film Festival
Sydney, Australia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
STUFFit Student Film Festival
Sunshine Coast, Australia · Est. 2011 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Sunshine Coast, Australia
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
Entires closed for 2026 - thanks to everyone who submitted! Welcome to STUFFit Student Film Festival, a cinematic celebration by and for student filmmakers worldwide. Our platform offers an opportunity for high school students to showcase their talent and creativity. Founded and organised by high school students themselves, we aim to provide an inclusive and rewarding experience for participants. STUFFit not only celebrates the final product, but also the journey of filmmaking, fostering creativity, teamwork, and leadership among participants. By welcoming entries from around the world, we promote diversity and global collaboration within the teenage filmmaking community. Thanks to our generous sponsors, winners and runners-up in each category are recognised and rewarded for their creative efforts through digital gift cards, allowing for a sense of independence and autonomy in choosing a well-deserved prize. Films must be in English or have subtitles, and international participants are encouraged to submit their entries in our International Categories. Maximum film run time is 10 mins Join us at STUFFit Student Film Festival for a cinematic experience that celebrates the passion and talent of young filmmakers.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2011
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
8
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Great communication and well worth it to submit
- Filmmaker
Our students were thrilled to be a part of STUFFit!!!!! Respectful, courteous and puts kids first.... All the way from across the world, we of the Downriver Detroit Student Film Consortium Thank you!!!!
- Filmmaker
Good festival worth it too submit!
- Filmmaker
Clancy Ellerman-Miller
- Filmmaker
A wonderful festival to be part of that celebrates students film makers across the globe! Love the student led aspect of the organisation and running of the festival.
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