Valley Shorts
Following the outstanding success of our inaugural festival, Valley Shorts returns for 2026!
With a total prize pool of $3,000, Valley Shorts celebrates storytelling and reflects the phenomenal increase in video production by professionals and amateurs alike.
Entries have now closed and the judges will be making their tough decision.
Mark you diary for the screening night next Friday at 7pm in the Showground Hall where the winners will be announced and vote for the Peoples Choice Award
Entries must be submitted online by Wednesday 4th February at midnight.
Finalists to be screened at the premiere on Friday 13th February in Kangaroo Valley will be advised by 5pm on Monday 7th February.
Prizes will be awarded with the acknowledgements as follows:
- $1,000 - Best Film
- $500 - Young Filmmaker Award (age 16-25)
- $500 - People’s Choice Award
- $400 - Family Filmmaker Award
- $100 - Junior Filmmaker Award (under 16)
- $300 - Best Use of the Mirror
- $100 - Best Lead Character/Actor
- $100 - Best Inclusion of a Kangaroo Valley Landmark
Prizes: Donated by J Ward, G Dornseifer, C Truen, Shark Island Films Kangaroo Valley, C Dobell.
Whether you’re filming on a phone or professional camera, your story matters.
If you have any questions, please email Julie Ward.