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About
aBOUT US
We invite you to become a part of the second annual "Hidden Universes IFF Melbourne"! Our festival brings together directors, screenwriters and cinematographers from all over the world, offering a unique platform to showcase your creativity. This year, we are once again opening the doors to innovative ideas, bold solutions and original narratives.
Our festival is not just a showcase for films, but also a place for inspiration, sharing experiences and establishing international relations. We strive to create a space where each participant can unlock their potential, receive valuable feedback from recognized experts and find like-minded people.
Eventful events await you throughout the festival, including online movie screenings, discussion panels and networking sessions. Our specially selected juries, consisting of respected film industry professionals, will evaluate the works in all the presented nominations at our film festival.
We pay special attention to supporting young and independent filmmakers. We believe that every voice is important and strive to provide a platform for those who are willing to share their stories and inspire others. Regardless of whether you are an aspiring director or an experienced craftsman, our festival is a place where your creativity will be truly appreciated.
Let's work together to create a future of cinema that connects cultures, overcomes barriers and opens up new horizons for everyone who passionately loves the art of cinema. Submit your work and open the world to your unique visions!
Our festival is not just a showcase for films, but also a place for inspiration, sharing experiences and establishing international relations. We strive to create a space where each participant can unlock their potential, receive valuable feedback from recognized experts and find like-minded people.
Eventful events await you throughout the festival, including online movie screenings, discussion panels and networking sessions. Our specially selected juries, consisting of respected film industry professionals, will evaluate the works in all the presented nominations at our film festival.
We pay special attention to supporting young and independent filmmakers. We believe that every voice is important and strive to provide a platform for those who are willing to share their stories and inspire others. Regardless of whether you are an aspiring director or an experienced craftsman, our festival is a place where your creativity will be truly appreciated.
Let's work together to create a future of cinema that connects cultures, overcomes barriers and opens up new horizons for everyone who passionately loves the art of cinema. Submit your work and open the world to your unique visions!
Logo: Hidden Universes: IFF Melbourne
The easiest and fastest way to submit applications is through the FilmFreeway platform.
~ 650
Number of participants in 2024
> 70
Number of awards presented
5
Number of seasons spent
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Nominations
Nomination: "Whispers of the Cosmos"
Feature Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 6 categories at once)
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director Feature Film
- Best Producer Feature Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Feature Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 6 categories at once)
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director Feature Film
- Best Producer Feature Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Nomination: "Whispers of the Cosmos"
Short Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 6 categories at once)
- Best Short Film
- Best Director Short Film
- Best Producer Short Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Short Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 6 categories at once)
- Best Short Film
- Best Director Short Film
- Best Producer Short Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Nomination: "Beyond the Stars"
Short Experimental Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 5 categories at once)
- Best Short Experimental Film
- Best Director Short Experimental Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Short Experimental Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 5 categories at once)
- Best Short Experimental Film
- Best Director Short Experimental Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Nomination: "Enchanted Realms"
Feature Documentary (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 5 categories at once)
- Best Feature Documentary
- Best Director Feature Documentary
- Best Producer Feature Documentary
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Feature Documentary (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 5 categories at once)
- Best Feature Documentary
- Best Director Feature Documentary
- Best Producer Feature Documentary
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Nomination: "Enchanted Realms"
Short Documentary (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 5 categories at once)
- Best Short Documentary
- Best Director Short Documentary
- Best Producer Short Documentary
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Short Documentary (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 5 categories at once)
- Best Short Documentary
- Best Director Short Documentary
- Best Producer Short Documentary
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Nomination: "Beyond the Stars"
Feature Experimental Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 5 categories at once)
- Best Feature Experimental Film
- Best Director Feature Experimental Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Feature Experimental Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 5 categories at once)
- Best Feature Experimental Film
- Best Director Feature Experimental Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Nomination: "Cosmic Revelations"
Feature Screenplay (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 3 categories at once)
- Best Feature Script
- Best Original Concept
- Best Author
Feature Screenplay (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 3 categories at once)
- Best Feature Script
- Best Original Concept
- Best Author
Nomination: "Cosmic Revelations"
Short Screenplay (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 3 categories at once)
- Best Short Screenplay
- Best Original Concept
- Best Author
Short Screenplay (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 3 categories at once)
- Best Short Screenplay
- Best Original Concept
- Best Author
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director Feature Film
- Best Producer Feature Film
- Best Short Film
- Best Director Short Film
- Best Producer Short Film
- Best Director Feature Film
- Best Producer Feature Film
- Best Short Film
- Best Director Short Film
- Best Producer Short Film
- Best Feature Documentary
- Best Director Feature Documentary
- Best Short Documentary
- Best Director Short Documentary
- Best Director Feature Documentary
- Best Short Documentary
- Best Director Short Documentary
- Best Feature Experimental Film
- Best Director Feature Experimental Film
- Best Short Experimental Film
- Best Director Short Experimental Film
- Best Director Feature Experimental Film
- Best Short Experimental Film
- Best Director Short Experimental Film
-Best Student Film
-Best Director Student Film
-Best Animation
-Best Director Animation
-Best Director Student Film
-Best Animation
-Best Director Animation
-Best Pilot Series
-Best Web/Tv Series
-Best Music Video
-Best Web/Tv Series
-Best Music Video
-Best Feature Script
-Best Short Script
-Best Original Concept
-Best Author
-Best Short Script
-Best Original Concept
-Best Author
-Best Producer
-Best LGBTQ
-Best Cinematography
-Best Editing
-Best Original Song
-Best Sound Design
-Best LGBTQ
-Best Cinematography
-Best Editing
-Best Original Song
-Best Sound Design
Nomination: "Astral Voyage"
Best Inspirational Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 6 categories at once)
- Best Inspiration Film
- Best Director Inspiration Film
- Best Producer Inspiration Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Best Inspirational Film (Nomination includes an assessment of the work in 6 categories at once)
- Best Inspiration Film
- Best Director Inspiration Film
- Best Producer Inspiration Film
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
Each nomination has an entrance fee, depending on the number of categories included in the nomination, the cost may vary. The festival can also provide additional discounts for the entrance fee upon request.
Hidden Universes: IFF Melbourne
offers the following categories of nominations:
offers the following categories of nominations:
Films with a duration of more than 45 minutes representing excellence in the quality of cinematic art will be evaluated in this category.
Best Feature Film
Films with a duration of up to 45 minutes, showing talent and originality in a short format, will be evaluated in this category.
Best Short Film
Films based on real events and ideas, conveying stories, culture and social issues, will be evaluated in this category.
Best Documentary
Innovative films that rethink the concept of cinema and use innovative approaches to unusual forms of storytelling will be evaluated in this category.
Best Experimental Film
Films created using animation techniques and possessing the art of visualization and storytelling will be evaluated in this category.
Best Animated Film
Films created by students of educational institutions and art schools will be evaluated in this category.
Best Student Film
Films that skillfully and strongly inspire viewers, leaving deep emotional imprints and inspiring hope for the best, will be evaluated in this category.
best inspirational Film
Outstanding directing skills reflecting the author's vision and aesthetics of the film will be evaluated in this category.
Best Director
In this category, the originality and quality of the script will be evaluated, conveying the ability to create fascinating and deep stories, creativity, quality of dialogues, three-dimensionality of characters, plot development and the overall structure of the project.
Best Script
This category recognizes outstanding work in the field of writing scripts for films, television programs or online series.
best author
In this category, the visual aspects of the film will be evaluated, including composition, light, color scheme and the overall aesthetics of the frames.
Best Cinematography
Films that celebrate outstanding work in the field of film, video or television editing will be evaluated in this category.
Best Editing
There are also other categories at our festival in which you can take part.
Thank you for your participation and we wish you good luck!
Thank you for your participation and we wish you good luck!
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DATES
deadline "Infinite Horizons"
deadline "Cosmic Chronicles"
March 12, 2025 - April 1, 2025
April 2, 2025 - May 1, 2025
deadline "Parallel Pathways"
July 12, 2025
EVENT DATA
May 2, 2025 - July 10, 2025
The easiest and fastest way to submit applications is through the FilmFreeway platform.
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FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK FROM PARTICIPANTS IN 2023
Participating in this film festival was an unforgettable experience. The experience is incredible, and I hope to have the opportunity to participate in it again in the future.
30.10.2023
Winner
Participating in the online film festival was an amazing experience. Thanks to modern technology, I had the opportunity to join the event from anywhere in the world and enjoy watching movies in a comfortable environment.
15.12.2023
Winner
Unforgettable emotions from participating in such a wonderful festival. I hope to win next year. I will definitely participate again. Thanks to the organizers and participants for such a wonderful festival.
17.12.2023
Finalist
Participating in an online film festival as a screenwriter was an exciting and inspiring experience. The opportunity to present your script to a wide audience, discuss it with other talented industry professionals, get feedback and new ideas – all this was incredibly valuable.
20.12.2023
Winner
Mia Liam (USA)
"Moon Waltz" 2022
Nomination: "Hidden Universes" Feature Film
"Moon Waltz" 2022
Nomination: "Hidden Universes" Feature Film
Sophia Miller (Italy)
"Starry Road" 2021
Nomination:
"Hidden Universes" Short Film
"Starry Road" 2021
Nomination:
"Hidden Universes" Short Film
James Thompson (Namibia)
"The Magic Way Home" 2020
Nomination:
"Hidden Universes" Feature Film
"The Magic Way Home" 2020
Nomination:
"Hidden Universes" Feature Film
Pierre Lambert (France)
"The heart is on fire" 2021
Nomination:
"Hidden Universes" Feature Screenplay
"The heart is on fire" 2021
Nomination:
"Hidden Universes" Feature Screenplay
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Rules
By submitting your work to the Hidden Universes: IFF Melbourne in accordance with the procedures described below, you confirm that you have read, understood and voluntarily agreed to comply with these Terms and Conditions for Cinematographers and submitted Works.
Details:
- The works must be fully completed before the date of submission of the project, you can send as a commercial or director's (if any) version of the work at your discretion;
- The works must be submitted with a link, and also make sure that the passwords to the closed links are valid at the time of submission of the works. Links can be provided through the following services: VIMEO, YOUTUBE;
- Original works submitted in other languages must have English subtitles;
- Fees and entry fees are non-refundable or transferable;
- The marketing department of the festival can use a fragment of your work (trailer, teaser, poster) for advertising purposes
- All rights to films, scripts, should belong to you, all costs of litigation or any other conflict should be settled by the parties involved in it;
- You are responsible for any claims of third parties;
- The Committee of the festival organization may consider the disqualification of any submitted work if it considers its content unacceptable;
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Contacts
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