SWF 2026
CATEGORIES &
FESTIVAL DETAILS
CATEGORIES
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Best Comedy Series
Best Drama Series
Best Documentary Series
Best Student Series
Best Kids Series
Best Animated Series
Best Pilot
Best Short Film
Best Self Tape
Best Podcast (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
Best Actual Play Podcast
Best Actual Play Video
Best Audio Fiction Standalone
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Early Bird Deadline: January 10th 2026
Regular Deadline: July 10th 2026
Late Deadline: August 22nd 2026
Festival Date: TBC
For all submission Rules & Terms, click here.
AWARDS
FESTIVAL DETAILS
SWF Award for Best Series*
SWF Award for Diversity**
SWF Michael Ajakwe Award for Innovation***
SWF Technical Director's Award for Development****
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Best Comedy Series
Best Drama Series
Best Documentary Series
Best Student Series
Best Kids Series
Best Animated Series
Best Pilot
Best Short Film
Best Self Tape
Best Podcast (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
Best Actual Play Podcast
Best Actual Play Video
Best Audio Fiction Standalone
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Best Director
Best Screenplay - Comedy
Best Screenplay - Drama
Best Editing
Best Actor (x2)
Best Supporting Actor (x2)
Best Ensemble
Best Original Score
Best Sound Design
Best Visual/Special Effects
WHEN: TBC
WHERE: TBC
TICKETS: TBC
* Qualifying series must have women in at least three key creative roles (Lead Female Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, Composer, Editor)
** Qualifying series must have an LGBTQIA+ focus and/or pass the Vito Russo test.
*** This award is in honour of the creator of web series festivals as we know them. As the founder of LA Web Fest, Michael paved the way for festivals like ours, and this award celebrates innovation and courage in filmmaking.
**** This major award is presented by our Technical Director to a project from any category. The prize aims to further a project's technical development
ABOUT
THE
FESTIVAL
Sydney's home for
digital short-form storytelling
Celebrating creators, women, diversity, & brilliant web work
Sydney Web Fest is Sydney's international web series festival, dedicated to the celebration of online content, and the talents of those who make it happen. Sydney Web Fest is committed to celebrating outstanding digital content creators, and, in particular, the creative accomplishments of women - along with honouring diversity across all spectrums. No matter how you identify, we look forward to your submission.
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2026 marks SWF's eighth year, with the valued support from LA Web Fest, the eternally brilliant Michael Ajakwe, our partners Melbourne Web Fest, NZ Web Fest, Montreal Web Fest, New Jersey Web Fest, and other industry heavyweights. SWF will be packed with screenings, panels, networking opportunities, and our awards ceremony.
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The Sydney Web Fest team is excited to welcome you to the eighth Sydney Web Fest!
#SydneyWebFest2026 #SWF26
SWF 2023
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 30TH
CONTACT
OUR
SPONSORS
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