International Film & Short Film Festival - SAFAL FEST 2026

International Film & Short Film Festival
Competition & Screening | SAFAL Fest 2026
Presented by the Australian South Asian Forum (ASAF)
Showcasing the rich art, culture, and literary heritage of eight nations from the dynamic South Asian region.
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Participating Countries:
Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Bhutan | India | Australia | Maldives | Nepal | Pakistan | Sri Lanka
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Event Details
Competition closed on
3 May 2026
(AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time)
โ Select feature film, short and ad films will be screened with Meet & Greet of film talent or crew on 3 May 2026(AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time) 10 AM to 5:00 PM. Winners will e announced on *****
Venue: Pioneer Theatre Castle Hill,Level 1/14 Pennant St, Castle Hill NSW 2154
๐ Competition Highlights
- Celebrate independent voices from across South Asia and the diaspora
- Showcase your creativity in front of a diverse, multicultural audience
- A unique platform for emerging and established filmmakers
- Categories: Short Films, Documentaries, Experimental Works
๐ฅ For Enquiries
Kithsri Karunaratne
Director – International and Short Films
๐ 0417 216 003
๐ง๐ผ Festival Leadership
- Ash Gholkar – President/Founder, ASAF & SAFAL
- Kedar Pagaddinnimath – Festival Chairperson, Secretary/Co-Founder ASAF & SAFAL
- Saliya Tennakoon – Festival Director
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For Program Information:
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