ORION International Film Festival is a curated international cinema event presenting narrative, documentary, experimental and emerging media works from filmmakers around the world. The festival focuses on strong visual storytelling, distinctive voices and films that explore culture, society, environment and the human condition.
The festival is committed to presenting thoughtful and engaging cinema through a carefully programmed screening event designed for attentive audiences. ORION IFF values originality, cinematic craft and meaningful storytelling across a wide range of forms and perspectives.
Selected films are presented within a curated programme that celebrates both emerging and established filmmakers. The festival brings together works that demonstrate artistic vision, cultural insight and a commitment to cinematic expression.
Festival Highlights
• International submissions from filmmakers around the world
• Curated screening programme in Australia
• Professional jury evaluation
• Awards recognising cinematic craft and storytelling
Awards and Distinctions
ORION IFF recognises selected films through the following distinctions:
Winner
Highly Commended
Nominee
Finalist
Awards reflect the outcome of jury deliberation and programming consideration.
The festival welcomes submissions across narrative, documentary, ethnographic, animation, experimental and new media forms, with categories recognising both film achievement and film craft.
Screening Event – 2026
The first screening event for the 2026 edition of ORION International Film Festival will present a curated programme of creatively fearless short films.
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
Queensland, Australia
Event details:
https://www.srag.org.au/events/orionfilm2026
