The Australia Independent Film Festival (AIFF), based in Brisbane, Queensland, is an internationally recognized event focusing on short films and screenplays. Founded in 2017, it has grown to become a prominent festival known for its curated program of short documentaries, animations, experimental, and drama films. AIFF has been consistently ranked among the top 100 out of over 7000 listed festivals on FilmFreeway, acknowledging its reputation within the film community. The festival also includes the "SEQ Future Stars" program, which provides a special platform and awards ceremony for high school students from South-East Queensland.