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Due to the current Covid-19 outbreak and the safety and well-being of the public and our staff we have decided to cancel all outdoor/indoor screening until further notice. Our thoughts go to the filmmakers, film industry and ALL the people in the world and families of the victims of the COVID-19 in their flesh or their business; and we express our loud gratitude and solidarity with all of those who are fighting that disease. Our consideration and sympathy go to all thefilmmakers, writers, animators, digital content makers which had to cancel or postpone their works. We understand all the frustration. We understand the work involved, we respect the tough decision and feel sorry for all the lost opportunities for our filmmaker friends in their quest to reach an audience.

We are here to help if we can. MOST IMPORTANT AT THIS STAGE STAY SAFE: APPLY SOCIAL DISTANCING...STAY SAFE & BE SAFE!
We hope that this crisis will be over soon. GBU

Colortape International Film Festival is a multicultural film festival promoting worldwide arts & culture through films, while bridging cultural differences, friendship, showcasing the creative vision of filmmakers from over the world. We are strong advocates and promoters of peace, love, friendship and mutual respect. One of very few festivals, if not the only one, to guaranteed acceptance, entry and certification for every filmmaker!
Over 2990 filmmakers were rewarded in the past 6 years!
Dedicated mainly for international entries who would like to showcase their work to the Australian audience. Offering a transparent and culturally un-biased selection. Opening the door to those who normally get rejected or are unfairly disqualified based on English language or difference in culture. Local Australian filmmakers, based within our shores or outside can also participate. We acknowledge that there are many more options available to local filmmakers, we noted in the past that many Australian films also do not get the right recognition and acceptance from local film festivals. Even if there are better quality films entered from overseas. We would still like to reward everyone for their hard work, and creative nature.

Colortape is a film competition and film festival offering an Indoor/Outdoor screening opportunity , to showcase filmmakers work, and reward everyone towards the end of the competitive season.

Worth mentioning: From every fee paid we donate at least 10% of your fees and carry out a charitable cause, helping micro-fund people with entrepreneurial ideas and programs in poorer countries, to alleviate poverty. Hence we fund entrepreneurs, programs and groups that involves disadvantaged people, who want to get out of poverty, and take their lives and future into their own hands, while connecting them through lending, . More info can be found at
https://www.kiva.org/team/colortape_film_diversity_foundation

Colortape festival was nominated as one of the most prestigious and recognized film festivals in the Southern hemisphere & possibly being one of Asia-Pacific's largest " multicultural film competition by the number of annual admissions and soon to become one of the largest film screening event for the community for FREE in Australia. In 2016, and 2017, 2018 nominated again 3rd year in a row for the "Access Community Services Cultural Diversity Award" by state government of Queensland, Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Our festival endeavours to connect & bridge diverse cultural backgrounds from every corner of the world, whilst providing a sound platform for filmmakers to compete, showcase their work and be rewarded (recognition certified) at the same time, and offered an intimate festival where filmmakers and the audience can share & promote friendship and peace, engage the art of film and cinema, being a unique and only festival to accept submissions in every part of the world while running simultaneously on every continent! Colortape International Film Festival is a platform for international, local professionals and amateur/novice film enthusiasts or upcoming and developing animators/filmmakers/script writers/digital content creators/musicians in need to showcase their creative skills to the world,

The aim of the competition is to bring exposure to as many possible animators, short & feature filmmakers, documentary makers, script writers, subjects & topics, creative minds and digital content creators that might otherwise not break in the film and entertainment industry or through a more traditional way.

We believe that EVERYONE who made a film, wrote a script, or made an animation, or has submitted their work in our festival/competition deserves to be rewarded. Everyone.