Annual Competition · Est. 2008

Show Us Your Shorts

Our annual short film competition celebrates emerging filmmakers — especially young creatives — and is held each year in conjunction with the Warburton Film Festival. Shortlisted films are screened ahead of feature presentations at the festival.

$1,000
Golden Shorts
Award

About the Competition

Supporting Emerging Filmmakers

Since 2008, Show Us Your Shorts has been a valued initiative supporting and encouraging emerging filmmakers, particularly young creatives, and continues to foster new talent within the community. Student filmmakers, along with emerging creators of all ages, are warmly encouraged to submit their work.

Selected short films are screened ahead of feature presentations during the festival, with merit certificates awarded accordingly. Award winners are announced during one of the festival sessions. All other entrants receive an acknowledgement of submission.

Show Us Your Shorts 2026 winners and judges

Show Us Your Shorts 2026 winners and judges

Top: Jim Bridges, Aroon Naidoo, Georgina Haig, Maggie Sails, Vicki Paris, Sarah Sloan and Nathan Robinson. Bottom: Regan Wood, Meg Urquhart.

Awards

The Golden Shorts Award
Best Overall Film · $1,000
The major award of the competition, presented for the best overall short film entered.
Further Category Awards
Multiple Categories
Plus awards across multiple categories. Each film is eligible for one award only. Judging decisions are final.
Merit Certificates
For Selected Films
Merit certificates are awarded to short films selected to be screened during the festival weekend.
Acknowledgement
For All Entrants
All other entrants receive an acknowledgement of submission, regardless of selection.

Submission & Entry

Platform
Full entry requirements and submission guidelines are available from FilmFreeway
Who Can Enter
Student filmmakers and emerging creators of all ages are encouraged to submit
Screenings
Shortlisted films are screened ahead of feature presentations at the festival
Awards Ceremony
Award winners are announced during one of the Warburton Film Festival sessions. Shortlisted filmmakers are encouraged to attend the screening and presentation in person.
Submit on FilmFreeway

Questions? Reach the organising committee via the Contact page. We're happy to assist first-time entrants.

Hall of Fame

Golden Shorts Winners

Year Film Title Filmmaker
2026 No Thank You Georgina Haig
2025SayChloe Kemp
2024Beautiful StormYanni Dellaportas
2023Don't Come In... Yet!Isaac Elliott
2022ForgottenMawrgan Shaw
2021SeasideJanos Zoltan
2019VoicesMatthew Smith
2018IronyRadheya Jegatheva
2017SolitudeMichael Raso
201610Bailey Cook
2015Help WantedSierra Laird
2014Crochet NoirJessica Harris
2013Taking StockDale Menz
2012Jack and LilyDamian McLindon
2011Officer DownRyan Van Dijk
2010Nero'sJoel Loxton
2009Sei-Ow-HaiDaniel Porto
2008LucilleTali Gal-On

Awarded Each Year

The Golden Shorts Award

The Golden Shorts Award trophy

Presented to the overall winner of the Show Us Your Shorts competition.