SWF 2023
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 30TH
CATEGORIES
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Best Comedy Series
Best Drama Series
Best Documentary Series
Best Student Series
Best Kids Series
Best Animated Series
Best Pilot
Best Podcast
Best Short Film
Best Self Tape (new for 2023)
Early bird Deadline: April 1st 2023
Regular Deadline: July 23rd 2023
Late Deadline: August 13th 2023
Notification Date: August 20th 2023
AWARDS
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best Documentary
Best Student Series
Best Kids Series
Best Animated Series
Best Pilot
Best Podcast
Best Short Film
Best Self Tape
SWF Award for Best Series*
SWF Award for Diversity**
SWF Michael Ajakwe Award for Innovation***
SWF RØDE Award for Development****
Best Director
Best Screenplay - Comedy
Best Screenplay - Drama
Best Editing
Best Actor (x2)
Best Supporting Actor (x2)
Best Ensemble
Best Original Score
Best Sound Design
Best Visual/Special Effects
Festival Date: September 30th 2023
More details to come!
* Qualifying series must have women in at least three key creative roles (Lead Female Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, Composer, Editor)
** Qualifying series must have an LGBTQIA+ focus and/or pass the Vito Russo test.
*** This award is in honour of the creator of web series festivals as we know them. As the founder of LA Web Fest, Michael paved the way for festivals like ours, and this award celebrates innovation and courage in filmmaking.
**** This major award is presented by our Technical Director to a project from any category. The prize aims to further a project's technical development and awards the project an outstanding prize pack from principal sponsor RØDE Microphones.
ABOUT
THE
FESTIVAL
Sydney's home for
digital short-form storytelling
Celebrating creators, women, diversity, & brilliant web work
Sydney Web Fest is Sydney's international web series festival, dedicated to the celebration of online content, and the talents of those who make it happen. Sydney Web Fest is committed to celebrating outstanding digital content creators, and, in particular, the creative accomplishments of women - along with honouring diversity across all spectrums. No matter how you identify, we look forward to your submission.
2023 marks SWF's fifth year, with the valued support from LA Web Fest, the eternally brilliant Michael Ajakwe, our partners Melbourne Web Fest, NZ Web Fest, Montreal Web Fest, New Jersey Web Fest, and other industry heavyweights. SWF will be packed with screenings, panels, networking opportunities, and our awards ceremony.
Stay tuned for announcements about our festival details - number five is going to be a good one.
The Sydney Web Fest team is excited to welcome you to the fifth Sydney Web Fest!
#SydneyWebFest2023 #SWF23
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