SmartFone Flick Fest 12th Annual SF3 Gala Finals
Event details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 4:30pm |
| Unreserved Seating | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $40 |
| Concession | $30 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
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For those requiring assistance, wheelchair or companion seating, accessible seating locations are available. Bookings can be made by calling the Box Office on 1300 764 849 or by email.
This film is Unclassified M
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Gallery
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Apple Slices by Daniel Allen -
Genesis 3:19 by Livia Hendricks -
Happy Little Accidents by SJ van Breda -
Lift by Jessica Joseph-McDermott -
No. 08 by Tez Frost -
No Bears Allowed by Stevie Gannon & Jimmy Gannon -
Prostate Panic by Butterfly Panther -
Storyboard The Musical by Jordan Gibbs -
Team Player by Jimmy Eaton -
The Hole by El Ruin and The Remnants -
Weight of Mercy by Nathan Colquhoun & Tatjana Marjanovich -
What Life Can Be by Dane Noonan -
You Will Not Be Left Behind by Brandon Fairley & Kristina Cetinski
Program
Apple Slices by Daniel Allen
After a bag of cash falls from the sky, a desperate young man is thrust into a relentless chase across the city, forcing him to confront how thin the line between survival and greed truly is.
Genesis 3:19 by Livia Hendricks
After the death of the woman she loves, Fong is forced to confront the inevitability of loss—and the painful truth that sometimes, letting go is the only way to love someone. Inspired by Genesis 3:19, the film is a quiet meditation on grief, mortality, and surrender.
Happy Little Accidents by SJ van Breda
Happy Little Accidents is a short experimental documentary that delves into the inspiration and process of Emily Rice, an artist based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Emily graduated from the University of Cape Town’s Michaelis School of Fine Art in 2024 and has quickly established herself as one of South Africa’s up-and-coming artistic talents. Emily’s mixed media work focuses on the interplay of strength and fragility, using plaster of Paris and distressed textiles to create works that defy gravity with their seemingly chaotic fracture patterns.
Happy Little Accidents experiments with Emily’s use of plaster of Paris and distressed textiles in her art, and explores the inspiration behind her work: the extensive memory loss she experiences from past childhood trauma. The film traverses Emily’s past, present and future and focuses on the central tenet of her work: strength through fragility.
Lift by Jessica Joseph-McDermott
When five strangers are recruited into a referral-only weightlifting class in a secluded warehouse, they think they are there to train. In reality, they have been chosen.
Each woman carries a secret. One woman has brought them together. She carries the biggest secret of all.
Every woman should lift.
No. 08 by Tez Frost
An exploration of desire and status, where what we covet is elevated to an icon, only to be consumed and ultimately destroyed.
No Bears Allowed by Stevie Gannon & Jimmy Gannon
A young girl plagued by nightmares tries to keep the bad dreams away with a homemade sign, but when her father helps protect her with a dreamcatcher, she discovers that even the scariest dreams can’t stop a loving father from making her feel safe.
Prostate Panic by Butterfly Panther
Mr P is racing to a funeral, but his prostate has other plans. Every red light feels personal, and dignity is rapidly becoming a luxury he can no longer afford.
Prostate Panic is a warm, cheeky comedy about ageing, urgency, terrible timing and the lengths one man will go to when nature simply refuses to wait.
Storyboard: The Musical by Jordan Gibbs
After hearing about a local film competition, Everly Easton, fresh out of high school, takes a leap of faith and makes her first animated short film with the help of her friends.
Team Player by Jimmy Eaton
A routine corporate interview unravels into surreal chaos when a promising pitch triggers an inexplicable chain reaction.
The Hole by El Ruin and The Remnants
Somewhere deep underground, in a tiny room at the end of the world, two men sit together for breakfast, until they are interrupted by an unexpected guest.
The Hole is a short film written, directed and produced from the ground on up by El Ruin & The Remnants and stars Albert Mwangi (Primitive War) and Jack Ellis (Mr Inbetween). The film is a homage to classic genre bending and era defining shows like The Twilight Zone inspiring an exploration of isolation, paranoia, and the tension between the world of the analogue and digital at the brink of apocalypse.
Weight of Mercy by Nathan Colquhoun & Tatjana Marjanovich
A grieving mother consumed by revenge crosses paths with a mysterious preacher who challenges her to confront the true weight of mercy.
What Life Can Be by Dane Noonan
A heartfelt short documentary that shares the lived experience of Dane Noonan. After being told as a child that he may never live independently or reach his teenage years. Dane reflects on the unexpected life he has built. Through humour, honesty and heart, What Life Can Be challenges assumptions about disability and celebrates resilience, connection and the possibilities that unfold when we embrace life’s unpredictability.
You Will Not Be Left Behind by Brandon Fairley & Kristina Cetinski
A set of bereaved siblings must confront their disabled brother about his living situation.
About SF3
SF3 (the SmartFone Flick Fest) is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious smartphone film festivals, redefining what’s possible in modern cinema. We’re an international celebration of creativity, open to filmmakers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, from first-time storytellers to Oscar winners, from every corner of the globe. All you need is a great idea and a smartphone or tablet.
At SF3, we believe the future of filmmaking is in everyone’s hands. We provide a powerful global platform for budding, emerging and professional filmmakers to bring their stories to life and share them with audiences everywhere – no big budget, no fancy gear, just pure creativity. The democratisation of filmmaking isn’t coming, it’s here, and SF3 is leading the charge.
Beyond the screen, SF3 is a world leader in smartphone filmmaking education. Throughout the year, we deliver dynamic filmmaking and screenwriting workshops both in-person and online via Zoom, inspiring students from age 4 to 79 and beyond. Our education partners include NIDA, Blacktown Council, WIFT NSW, Milk Crate Theatre, Bus Stop Films, Accord, the Shepherd Centre, Film By, the Justice and Equity Centre and many more local councils and arts organisations.
SF3’s reach is truly global; our workshops and collaborations span Australia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and Asia, including programs in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ethiopia, Jamaica, India and more. Wherever there’s a phone, there’s a filmmaker, and SF3 is here to help them shine.
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A booking fee of $8.95 applies per transaction. Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Babies aged 0-2 years old at the time of a performance may be seated on an adult’s lap. Children three (3) years and older will need to hold a standard ticket.
Please contact Box Office on 1300 SOH TIX as soon as possible if you are unable to attend.
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At the venue
Information to help you arrive at the venue on time and prepared for your show.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy. The Opera House has also developed a Child-friendly Code of Conduct to engage with our youngest visitors.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House is a smoke-free site. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
The safety and security of patrons, visitors and staff is our highest priority. Entry to venues inside the Opera House including theatres, the Utzon Room, the Centre for Creativity and Bennelong Restaurant is via a single entry point located under the Monumental Steps.
In line with our venue security procedures, all ticketholders must present their bags and personal belongings for visual inspection or x-ray screening prior to entering the building. Our walk-through scanners are safe for patrons with pacemakers, cochlear implants or similar devices. Please let security know if you prefer alternative screening.
We hope all our audience members, including those children with us, have a wonderful time. Please keep disturbances to a minimum. Ticketholders who interfere unreasonably with another’s enjoyment may be asked to leave.
If your child becomes unsettled during the performance, we ask that you step outside with them until they settle. Note that you may not be readmitted until there is a suitable break in the performance.
Filming and photography is not permitted inside the venue, unless expressly authorised by us. You must switch your mobile phone off or to silent while in the venue.
Refreshments are available to purchase from our theatre bars, with foyers open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
The Opera House has a range of restaurants and bars on site. Explore our venues.
Cloaking facilities will be open 60 minutes pre-show. It is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly. Larger items – including handbags bigger than A4-size, backpacks, umbrellas, suitcases and prams – are not permitted inside the venues and must be cloaked.
Yes, pram parking is available outside our theatres. All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers.
Foyer doors are usually open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 120 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Theatre doors will open 30 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 15 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
If you’re collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts.
We’ll aim to seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat.
Where an event has a lock-out period, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
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Location and access
Playhouse
The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.