the Hanlon Larsen Experimental Film Grant

Launched in 2025 the Hanlon Larsen Experimental Film Grant (HLEFG) provides support to experimental film projects.

Generously funded by Peter Hanlon in honour of his friend, fellow filmmaker and university lecturer, the late Cole Larsen.

Each year 3 x $5,000 grants will be awarded to support experimental film projects.

_{Strega - Tiah Trimboli}

We are seeking experimental film projects that challenge traditional storytelling and production techniques. These projects may explore abstract or non-linear narratives, focus on audio visual experiences or prioritise artistic expression and unconventional approaches to filmmaking.

This year the successful film projects will be produced March - October 2026. All three films will screen at The Mercury Cinema in November 2026.

Apply now

_{Strega - Tiah Trimboli}

_{CT Scan - Tamara Hardman and Conor Mercury}

Application Requirements

Written proposal - up to 300 words
Budget - include all budget items
Schedule - a one-page summary of preproduction, filming and post talks
Pitch Deck - up to 10 slides
Up to three examples / links to existing work (optional)
A video response - max 3 minutes (optional)

_{Red Earth - Bryce Kraehenbuehl}

Eligibility

Only Flinders University alumni are eligible to apply
- Alumni must have studied in the areas of Arts, Creative Arts or Creative Industries
- Alumni, employed by Flinders University on an ongoing basis, are not eligible
- Flinders University PhD students undertaking practice-led research may apply

_{Echoes of Tangled Light - Pierah Summers}

_{Strega - Tiah Trimboli}

_{Echoes of Tangled Light - Pierah Summers}

2026 Important Dates

19 January, applications open
16 February, applications close
27 February, successful applicants announced
March - October, production of experimental films
24 October, final films to be delivered
Early November (date TBC), screening at The Mercury
Please direct any enquiries and questions to Tom Young, thomas.young@flinders.edu.au