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. Awards are presented during the festival, and all entrants receive acknowledgement of submission.

Major Award
$1,000
Golden Shorts Award
Best Overall Film

Plus awards across multiple categories. Each film is eligible for one award only. Judging decisions are final.

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 2025 Winners

Submission & Entry

Full entry requirements and submission guidelines are available from FilmFreeway. Student filmmakers and emerging creators of all ages are encouraged to submit.

Submit on FilmFreeway

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.

Hall of Fame

Golden Shorts Winners

Year Film Title Filmmaker
2026TBDTBD
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
2012 Jack and Lily Damian McLindon
2011 Officer Down Ryan Van Dijk
2010 Nero’s Joel Loxton
2009 Sei-Ow-Hai Daniel Porto
2008 Lucille Tali Gal-On