The 2024 Herberton Pocket Film Festival is a smartphone film festival held in North Queensland on October 19th. We are calling for submissions of short films of up to 7 minutes in length. These films should be captured using smartphones and can be of any genre such as drama, documentary, music videos, animation, or even creative mashups assembled from online content. The pivotal requirement is that the film’s narrative aligns with the festival’s central theme: Telling stories of how life occurs for you on the Atherton Tablelands.

We’re in search of movies that forge an emotional bond with the audience by skillfully weaving narratives on the screen. This involves the interplay of elements like script, cinematography, acting, production design, soundscapes, and music. Share with us a captivating tale that illustrates your experiences in this particular corner of the world.

1.Convert your film to MP4 using the H264 Codec at high quality and full resolution

2. Ensure your films are supplied with a stereo mix only (No MultiChannel Support)

3. To ensure your film is screened correctly, you must also include aspect ratio details (eg. 1920 x 1080)

4. Click the link below to submit your film. Be sure to complete all fields in the registration form