About
Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) is THE short film competition for aspiring filmmakers from Year 11 and 12 secondary schools across Australia.
Originally started in 1996 and offering a grand prize of a full fee paid scholarship to study Film and Television at Bond University, the competition has grown to become one of the richest competitions in the Southern Hemisphere!
There are no themes to adhere to, no objects you must use, no-one else’s message to relay, simply let your imagination and ambition be your guide.
There are six categories that can be entered into, so check them out below, grab your camera and go!
BUFTA Categories
Students can enter a film, made as a part of a school assessment or as an independent project, into one of the following categories
- Animation
- Comedy
- Documentary
- Drama
- Experimental
- Music Video









