Funny Shorts
Proudly presented by Melbourne International Comedy Festival and ACMI
Got a funny short film? Submit it to Funny Shorts!
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival's short film competition is back! From sketch, narrative, satire, parody and mockumentary to something seriously silly - so long as it's funny - we want to put it on the big screen!
Funny Shorts discovers and celebrates the best of Australian comedy filmmaking. Finalists will feature in the 2027 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Funny Shorts screening events at ACMI, with a $5,000 prize on offer for the winner and a $1,000 prize for the audience favourite.
Previous Funny Shorts winners include acclaimed talents such as Oscar-winner Adam Elliot (Mary & Max, Memoir of a Snail), beloved comedian Frank Woodley (The Adventures of Lano & Woodley) and the 2026 Funny Shorts winner The Agreement, directed by Jemma Cotter.
Do you think you've got what it takes to snag the Funny Shorts title in 2027? Submit your short film today!
KEY DATES
Submissions Open: Monday 9 November 2026
Submissions Close: Friday 5 February 2027 (11.59pm AEDT)
Finalists Announced: Friday 5 March 2027
Festival Screening Events: As part of the 2027 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Winners Announced: Winners will be announced at the premiere screening event in April 2027
TO ENTER
Refer to our Conditions of Entry and FAQs page to find out if your short film is eligible. Entries are via FilmFreeway.
QUESTIONS
Please contact funnyshorts@comedyfestival.com.au
Funny Shorts is proudly presented by Melbourne International Comedy Festival and ACMI.
