News and Updates
29th April 2026
What an incredible April we’ve just had, packed-out screenings, buzzing cinemas and the kind of energy that only happens when great short films meet great audiences. We were so lucky to have so many filmmakers joining us in person to introduce their work, share stories, and connect with audiences in those post-screening chats that always end up being just as memorable as the films themselves.And we’re not slowing down anytime soon… May is shaping up to be a big one as the tour keeps rolling and we zigzag across the country, heading to Alice Springs, Adelaide, Canberra, Huskisson, Narrogin, Toowoomba and Wollondilly. It’s going to be full of road trips, regional gems, and plenty more unforgettable Flickerfest screenings ahead and we can’t wait to see you there!
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1st February 2026
After a highly successful 10 day festival at Bondi, the 35th annual FLiCKERFEST International and Australian awards were announced this evening at a star-studded ceremony at Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach.
Attended by celebrated guests from the Australian film industry, filmmakers and jury, the Closing Night ceremony honoured the esteemed entrants in this year’s competition and FLiCKERFEST’s Academy® Qualifying Awards, including the Flickerfest Award for Best International Short Film, Yoram Gross Award for Best International Animation, LUMIX Award for Best Australian Short Film & Flickerfest Award for Best Documentary.
The Flickerfest Short Film Awards continue to cement the festival’s global position as a leading International Short film festival on the world stage. Following the ceremony, a selection of award-winning films screened before the Closing Night Party took place.
Flickerfest now hits the road on a 40+ venue national tour to all states & territories across Australia.
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19th December 2025
The Flickerfest 2026 programme is now live and will showcase around 185 exceptional shorts, across 24 dedicated festival programmes, handpicked from a record-breaking 3,700+ entries, from over 100 countries, with many enjoying their world and Australian premieres. Flickerfest’s prestigious Academy® Qualifying Competitions of 111 short films, including 39 World Premieres, 41 Australian premieres and 19 NSW premieres, will give audiences a first look at the most outstanding short films on offer today.
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