2025 Adelaide Independent Film Festival (18 October)

Schedule

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 am

UTC+10:30

Location

Capri Theatre | Adelaide, SA

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Welcome in the warmth of Spring and join us at the Adelaide Independent Film Festival (AIFF) for an afternoon of incredible short films presented at the uniquely designed and heritage-listed Capri Theatre!
Experience the allure of a 1941 art deco theatre and become captivated by inspiring, thought-provoking stories that will challenge your perspective on the world.
The AIFF attracts filmmakers from across Australia to the festival each year. Previous short films featured at the festival have premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival, the Sydney Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, and other prestigious film festivals.
Don’t forget to purchase tickets for the Opening Night at The Mercury on 11 October 2025.
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Programme
The official programme comprises over twenty-five short films from ten countries, with seventeen to be screened exclusively at the Capri Theatre. This section of the programme features two contenders for the 2026 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards, alongside seven South Australian premieres and two world premieres.
For the first time, we’ve added a second date to accommodate the overwhelming number of high-quality short films this year.
More shorts. More opportunities for filmmakers. More of the AIFF.
To add extra flavour to the mix, you’ll hear the Capri Theatre’s beating heart - their Wurlitzer Theatre organ - play before the official selection.
The AIFF’s Audience Award returns, empowering you to choose your favourite film from the afternoon's lineup.
Hear from several filmmakers from the programme as they answer your burning questions on stage.
After the awards presentation, join us in the foyer for a celebratory drink with the filmmakers. We'd love to know which short film was your favourite!
Thank you for supporting the AIFF. We hope you have a wonderful experience at our festival.
AIFF25 is proudly sponsored by the City of Unley, The Mercury, Capri Theatre, CrewHQ, Word Ninjas, Karu-Karu Animations, ProAV Solutions, Sunjive Studios, Urban Cine, Star Avenue Studios, RMT Management, SAE, Etikette, Palace Nova, the Piccadilly, and Alpha Trophies.
Additional Information:
TICKETS
For ticketing information, including 11 October at The Mercury, please visit https://auteursforum.com/aiff25/tickets#tickets
OFFICIAL SELECTION
To view the 2025 Official Selection, please visit https://auteursforum.com/aiff25#officialselection
ACCESSIBILITY / PARKING
For accessibility and parking information, please visit https://auteursforum.com/aiff25/tickets#accessibilityandparking
CLASSIFICATION
For important classification information, please visit https://auteursforum.com/aiff25/tickets#classification
AUDIENCE AWARD
For information on how to vote for the Audience Award, please visit https://auteursforum.com/aiff25/tickets#audienceaward
SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
2:00 pm: ARRIVAL
2:25 pm: CAPRI THEATRE’S WURLITZER THEATRE ORGAN
2:40 pm: WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
3:00 pm: OFFICIAL SELECTION - PART ONE
4:45 pm: INTERMISSION
5:05 pm: OFFICIAL SELECTION - PART TWO
6:20 pm: INTERMISSION
6:30 pm: Q&A
6:50 pm: AWARDS PRESENTATION
7:20 pm: AFTER PARTY (IN FOYER)
7:30 pm: FINISH
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