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SmartFone Flick Fest 12th Annual SF3 Gala Finals

  • Cinema
  • Playhouse
  • Run time: 120 minutes, Including awards ceremony Subject to change
  • Seating map

Step into the future of filmmaking at SF3’s 12th Gala Finals, returning to the iconic Sydney Opera House for one unforgettable day celebrating creativity, innovation and storytelling like never before.

SF3 is the world’s biggest smartphone film festival, proving that incredible cinema can be created by anyone, anywhere, all you need is a phone and a story to tell. Across 12 inspiring years, SF3 has become a global movement, empowering filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds to create and share their voices with the world.

Join us for an extraordinary screening of the world’s best smartphone films, hand-picked from hundreds of entries across the globe. From gripping dramas to hilarious comedies, mind-bending sci-fi to powerful documentaries, these films will leave you amazed by what’s possible with the technology in your pocket.

With over $50,000 in prizes and a prestigious lineup of SF3 Ambassadors and Judges including Phillip Noyce, Kriv Stenders, Kerry Armstrong, Luis Fernandez, Nicole da Silva, Louis Nowra, Serhat Caradee and many more, this is a cinematic celebration you can’t afford to miss.

As Festival Director Angela Blake says, “phones have revolutionised the film industry and now everyone has the power to make films and share their stories with the world. This is an exciting time in cinema, a time where we get to witness incredible stories that would never have been made without access to the cameras in our pocket.

Presented by Sydney Opera House and SF3

Event details

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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Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Playhouse

The Playhouse is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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