The 2025 theme is "Discovery" and the signature item is "a paintbrush."

We welcome entries from K-6 in our new 'Primary' category.

Guidelines for Primary submissions

1. Schools may submit 1 Stage 3 film AND 1 lower Primary film (in the same language).

2. Submissions can come from mixed classes and grades. Up to 2 mixed class film submissions in the same language.

PLEASE NOTE

1. The teacher/school submitting the film MUST be a CURRENT (financial) member of the MLTANSW.

2. The judges' decision will be final. 

3. It is suggested schools make copies of their films.

For any enquiries or questions, please email: Linguafest Convenor: linguafest@mltansw.asn.au

Entries close: Friday 19 September 2025

Virtual screening and Awards Presentation Friday 21 November 2025.

Stay tuned for more Linguafest news and of course the 2025 official competition poster!

Films must be:

• formatted as an AVI or MP4 – NOT MOV (please check)

• no more than 2 minutes in length

• be in the target language/s.

• have English subtitles  to enhance the audience’s enjoyment

Guidelines for Primary submissions:

1. Schools may submit 1 Stage 3 film AND 1 lower Primary film (in the same language).

2. Submissions can come from mixed classes and grades. Up to 2 mixed class film submissions in the same language.

Please note:

• Schools may submit a maximum of ONE film per Stage per language in the competition.

• all music used MUST be copyright-free or, you MUST get permission to use from the artist.

• Creativity and interpretation of the theme, storyline, characters etc

• Film quality (editing, sound etc) 

• Language accuracy (including grammar, pronunciation, fluency)

$300 will be awarded to each winning film in (Primary, Stage 4 and Stage 5).

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Certificates will also be awarded for the Best Concept, Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Plurilingual film,  Best Editing, Best Animation, highly commended as well as others.

Closing Date: Friday 19 September 2025

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