The Blue Heeler Film Festival is an annual event held in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia, with its awards night taking place in Denman. Organized by the Muswellbrook Shire Council, it celebrates both amateur and professional short filmmaking from across Australia, typically featuring a specific theme each year, such as "Nurture" for 2025. The festival, which will mark its 12th year in 2025, includes categories for Secondary School (Junior and Senior) and an Open Category, offering a total prize pool of $15,000 and the "Golden Bluey" awards.