Underdog Film Fest 2026

Tickets on sale Saturday 8 August at 9:30 AM!

Calling all film lovers and filmmakers! 

Underdog Film Festival returns to Kingston Butter Factory this September for its biggest celebration of Australian filmmaking yet. Across two jam-packed days, experience outstanding Australian short films, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities, all leading to a glamorous red-carpet awards ceremony celebrating the country’s best emerging screen talent.

Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, dedicated cinephile or simply love great Australian stories, there’s something for everyone. Learn from industry leaders through masterclasses presented by Bus Stop Films and Essential Screen Skills, get hands-on with camera workshops hosted by Panavision Australia, and immerse yourself in the creativity, community and future of Queensland’s thriving film industry.

In addition to the paid sessions and events, there are free discussion panels and networking events throughout. See full program for details.

Kingston Butter Factory is an accessible venue. All films screened will feature Closed Captions for accessibility.

Content warning: Some coarse language. Mature themes.

The Underdog Film Fest is proudly supported by Screen Queensland and the Logan City Council.

This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support arts and culture in regional Queensland.