The AAYFF 2018 Shortlist

309 films entered from 62 schools in 14 countries! Here are the 33 films that made the shortlist. Remember to VOTE for your favourite film of the festival by completing the survey below! The AAYFF Audience Award 2018 winner will receive a trophy and $250.


10–12 Age Group


13–15 Age Group


16–18 Age Group


19–21 Age Group


Short Shorts


The AAYFF Audience Award 2018

The AAYFF Audience Award voting closes in 7 days. Click here to vote.


What I do like is hiking. And that’s what filmmaking is. It’s a hike. It’s challenging and exhausting, and you don’t know what the terrain is going to be or necessarily even which direction you’re going in... but it sure is beautiful.
— Joss Whedon