Studio 66 Film Nights is a grassroots but steadily growing film event in Melbourne, run by Taymaynari Productions and The Fitzroy Art Collective, and currently hosted at The Hollywood Actor Lab. Its mission is to showcase local films that may not otherwise find a platform.

The program runs from March to November, with eight themed nights throughout the year. Filmmakers submit their work to align with a specific theme, and screenings are held on the last Saturday of each month.

Each night, attending filmmakers are invited on stage for a Q&A with our host, award-winning filmmaker Brett Sixtysix.

Please note: our venue is an older building and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

At the end of each screening, the audience votes for their top three films of the night. Each selected film receives a laurel, with the highest-rated film crowned Audience Choice. All monthly winners then compete in the End-of-Year Finale, where audiences vote for the ultimate Film of the Year.

Awards & Prizes

At each screening, the audience is invited to vote for their top three films of the night. Votes are tallied on the spot, and the winning entries are awarded Audience Choice, Second Place, and Third Place — with each film receiving an official laurel.

The Audience Choice winner from each monthly event is then re-screened at our November Finale, where all finalists compete for Film of the Year. The winning film receives a trophy, and the top three finalists are featured on our website.

Rules & Terms

BASIC RULES
- No film over 20 Minutes
- No racism or homophobia without context.
- No extreme violence without context
- Warnings will be given for any film that depicts rape, suicide, nudity, or flashing lights
- All Films are screened privately prior to acceptance.
- Only submit to this festival if you are willing to have your film screened (online, including YouTube, Vimeo, local television and at our venue).
- Each night has a theme, please submit your film if it adheres to the theme
- We only accept submissions through film freeway 
- If selected, filmmakers must make their film downloadable when requested or face disqualification. 
- We do not give out fee waivers

MELBOURNE FILMS
- Only films shot in Melbourne or Victoria, Australia are permitted 
- Any film submitted to this category found not to be from Melbourne will be disqualified 
- Filmmakers are strongly encouraged to attend the night and bring guests 

AUSTRALIAN FILMS
- Only films shot in Australia are permitted 
- A maximum of two Australian films will be screened at each in person night 
- Any film submitted to this category found not to be from Australia will be disqualified 
- Filmmakers are strongly encouraged to attend the night and bring guests if possible.

INTERNATIONAL FILMS
- Films from all countries are welcome
- One International film will be screened at each in person night 
- An award will be given at the end of the year for best International Film 
- International Films are encouraged to submit to our online festival

REFUNDS
All submission fees are non-refundable. Fees cover administrative and review costs and do not guarantee selection. Refunds may only be issued in cases of event cancellation, duplicate payment, or platform error.
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  • Marie Chiriac

    This has been an AMAZING opportunity, the right match for my filmmaking. Huge thanks for showing my short on the other side of the planet <3

    January 2026
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  • Matt Bissett-Johnson

    Very good in person event. Excited vibe amongst nthe perticipants and a good night of animation.

    December 2025
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  • Rodolfo Pérez-Luna

    As a team behind Wildfire Smoke - Sky Swallower, we are pleased to have been selected as Best Experimental Film at this festival and we celebrate our film's premiere in Oceania

    December 2025
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  • Sara Bergamini

    We are so incredibly grateful to have participated with our project and to have had a chance at this wonderful festival! From the organizers to the judges, everyone was wonderful. Thank you for honoring us!

    December 2025
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  • Erik Sémashkin

    Nice festival, thank you for selecting my short film.

    April 2024
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