Underdog Film Fest 2025

Calling all film lovers and filmmakers! 

Underdog Film Fest invites you to the red-carpet screening event and awards ceremony. 

Experience the powerful cinematic stories told by our official selection of film finalists. Be prepared for some radically authentic stories from the fringes—unique stories full of courage, told by people from diverse perspectives and infused with our homegrown cultural spirit. 

You won’t be disappointed.

Then get set to party with a celebration full of industry pros, filmmakers and cinephiles alike. Join us for some delicious tucker and bevvies on the outdoor stage under the stars (weather permitting!) as we congratulate all the entrants again!

We can’t wait to see you there. 

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

Exact timings of sessions will be confirmed when film selection has been decided. 

Session One: 10.00 AM 

• Best Multicultural
• Best Animation Short
• Best Documentary Short
• The Underdog Award
• Best Narrative Short

Awards Ceremony

Discussion Panel: 2:00 PM
Making Your First Feature Film: From Concept to Distribution
Hosted by Lark Lee
Special Guests:
– Jane Larkin (The Edge)
– Mihir Chakrapani (Carnal Vessels)
– Natalie Rose (Santa Hunters)

Session Two: 3.00 PM

• Best Made in Logan Short
• Best Music Video
• Best First Nations Short
• Best LGBTQIA+ Short
• Best Sports Short
• Best Narrative Short

Awards Ceremony (Including People’s Choice Award & Best Narrative Short)

VIP After Party: 7.30 PM – 10.00 PM

Celebrate with filmmakers, guests, and festival attendees – complimentary drink on arrival!

Content warning:

Some coarse language.

Mature themes.

“I want to thank everyone at the Underdog Film Fest. It’s been such an amazing first year and it’s only a sign of things to come” – Animation Award-Winner, Kai Smythe 

“I’m glad something’s finally happening in Logan. A lot of artists live here now and I hope it encourages filmmakers to continue their craft” – Kailani

“I was so glad (and honoured) to be included in the very first Underdog Film Fest! I was able to attend and see first-hand at how well the festival was organised and put together, everything from the social media presence, the venue, to the stellar line up of films, judges and sponsors.” – Mark Bernard, Victoria 

“A really fine festival indeed, especially for its first run. Excellent organisation, an ideal venue, a large appreciative audience, a very highly credentialed judging panel, and a truly fabulous selection of films. The program was diverse in content and style but of uniformly high technical and artistic quality. The award winners all deserved their accolades and hopefully will gain wider distribution. It was a real pleasure to be there in person to see my video in the mix on the big screen. Congratulations to everyone concerned!” – Ian Gibbins, South Australia

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.