SFC Films

09/12/2025

🎉🚀🎬Woohooo. We've reached a milestone this year on our YouTube channel. Thank you so much to our team, our supporters and the brilliant filmmakers who make positive space films. If you haven't done so please subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Brilliant Christmas present. Thank you.

08/12/2025

Who's your favourite optimistic Sci-Fi alien? What can we learn from them?

In this video, I'm sharing my top 5 favourite fictional alien species from popular shows like Star Trek and Doctor Who. Join me as we explore the fascinating...

02/12/2025

Do you know there are many Earth-like planets out there?
Could there already be intelligent life?
What even is space law, and is commercial space travel actually possible?

These are the kinds of questions we explore in Stellar Journeys podcast series, which is about the future we’re building among the stars.

Want to know more? Watch the series at link below ✨
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Science, an integral part of our lives, takes its most profound form in the exploration of space—a monumental endeavour undertaken by the human family. I'm t...

29/11/2025

Want to write stronger optimistic Sci-Fi? Watch this video for valuable hints and tips from Canberra filmmaker and festival director Marisa Martin. Marisa shares practical storytelling advice, common pitfalls to avoid, and insights into what makes optimistic Sci-Fi connect with audiences today.

If you are working on a short film, this conversation can help shape your project and strengthen your submission to the Space Faring Civilisation Film Festival, or any other festival you are aiming for.

For more details of our film festival please go to https://sfcfilms.com/film-festival/

Watch the video here:
https://youtube.com/live/RWzt-yUpB94

Host John Kelly sits down with Marisa Martin, director of Lights Canberra Action, for a conversation on how to write compelling short optimistic Sci-Fi films...

26/11/2025

If you’ve ever dreamed of making a space documentary, now is the perfect time to start. I’ve created a free tutorial series on YouTube that takes you through the process step by step, using my award winning film Star Revealer as an example.

This series is perfect for beginners, students, and anyone curious about documentary filmmaking. And if you’re planning to submit to the Space Faring Civilisation Film Festival, including our youth category, this course will guide you from idea to finished film.

Lesson one is now live, and more episodes are on the way.

Begin your journey here:

🚀 Love space? Love science and storytelling? Then this course is for you. I’m Masoud — a positive space filmmaker based in Canberra, and the creator of the a...

22/11/2025

🎬🚀 Ever wanted to write your own optimistic sci-fi story?
In this new tutorial episode, I sit down with sci-fi legend Marc Zicree (Star Trek, Sliders and Space Command) to talk about how to get started, find your voice, and bring hopeful futures to life on screen.

Marc’s biggest advice for new writers? “Just do it. Give it a go.”
It’s the perfect push we all need.

If you’re a film student, emerging writer, or someone dreaming of creating uplifting sci-fi, this conversation is a great place to start.

🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/8fRw5v0ak1Q

Let me know what inspires you the most! 🌌✨

If you’re a sci-fi writer, film student, or emerging filmmaker curious about how to create hopeful, uplifting stories, this conversation with acclaimed filmm...

04/11/2025

Harness the power of film to share your vision and inspire positive change.

Bring your next project to life with Masoud Varjavandi — filmmaker and videographer. Whether it’s media production, marketing videos, staff training, or even...

31/10/2025

Our 2026 Film Festival is open for submissions and we are building a great program, including our Youth and school student stream that will have their own screening and awards. Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out.

Embark on a cinematic voyage with SFC Films! 🚀 Whether you're an emerging filmmaker or an avid space enthusiast, our channel is your launchpad for crafting ...

25/10/2025

🎬WANT TO WATCH STAR REVEALER ON BIG SCREEN? 🏆

We've been fortunate enough that our award winning short doco has been selected to screen at this year's Canberra Short Film Festival. There are two sessions where our film is screening, you may come to whichever suits you best:

1. CANBERRA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL | OPENING NIGHT | 5 NOV - At Tuggeranong Arts Centre. 👉https://tuggeranongarts.com/canberra-short-film-festival-opening-night-5-nov/

2. CSFF - SCIENCE WORLD | 12 Nov - At Dendy Cinemas Canberra. Also screening other science films from local and interstate talents. 👉 https://canberra.dendy.com.au/movie/csff---science-worlds

A collection of films that explore how science is working across the world and under the sea today. From coral reefs to the Eastern Betongs and beyond to the stars, scientists are working hard to understand the world and to make a difference.

16/10/2025

SAM – A Sci-Fi Short Film About a Sentient Android Facing Racism

A powerful student short exploring how fear can grow into hate, and how hope can still shine through conflict. Officially selected at multiple international ...

13/10/2025

Mum – An Optimistic Sci-Fi Short Film About Coping with Dementia

A moving student sci-fi short film with a powerful reminder: cherish the moments you have with loved ones, and find the courage to rise above your fears.Syno...