12th Annual SF3 Gala Finals
Sun, 1st Nov 2026 04:30 pm
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Step into the future of filmmaking at SF3’s 12th Gala Finals, returning to the iconic Sydney Opera House for one unforgettable day celebrating creativity, innovation and storytelling like never before. SF3 is the world’s biggest smartphone film festival, proving that incredible cinema can be created by anyone, anywhere, all you need is a phone and a story to tell. Across 12 inspiring years, SF3 has become a global movement, empowering filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds to create and share their voices with the world. Join us for an extraordinary screening of the world’s best smartphone films, hand-picked from hundreds of entries across the globe. From gripping dramas to hilarious comedies, mind-bending sci-fi to powerful documentaries, these films will leave you amazed by what’s possible with the technology in your pocket. With over $50,000 in prizes and a prestigious lineup of SF3 Ambassadors and Judges including Phillip Noyce, Kriv Stenders, Kerry Armstrong, Luis Fernandez, Nicole da Silva, Louis Nowra, Serhat Caradee and many more, this is a cinematic celebration you can’t afford to miss. As Festival Director Angela Blake says, “phones have revolutionised the film industry and now everyone has the power to make films and share their stories with the world. This is an exciting time in cinema, a time where we get to witness incredible stories that would never have been made without access to the cameras in our pocket. Presented by Sydney Opera House and SF3
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