35 Years of Flickerfest in 2026 Late Deadline 15th Oct | Specsavers Comp in Full Swing with $150k Prize Pool! | Flickerfest 2025 National Tour Wraps
2025 National Tour Wraps | Flickerfest Late Entry Deadline Oct 15th | Win Big with Specsavers TVC Comp Deadline 1st December
What a journey it’s been with the Flickerfest 2025 National Tour! From unforgettable stories on the big screen to starlit evenings across the country, we’ve loved sharing the magic of short film with audiences nationwide. A big thank you to all out tour partners for sharing the best of short films across the country.
We’ve already received a stellar crop of shorts, with thousands of entries for Flickerfest 2026, showcasing an incredible range of voices and stories from over 100 countries. Now we can’t wait to see yours join the mix. Next year marks Flickerfest’s 35th birthday, and there’s no better time to be part of the celebration. Make sure you get your film in by our Late Deadline on 15th October to be part of Flickerfest 2026. Enter now!
And that’s not all.The Specsavers TVC Competition is in full swing, bringing a fresh wave of comedy, creativity and career-launching opportunity. With a massive $150,000 prize pool, this is your chance to shine on the Flickerfest stage in 2026. Got a funny idea? Grab your mates and a camera, and make it happen. Check out all the exciting Specsavers TVC competition details here.
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Flickerfest 2025 National Tour Wraps
What a journey! Our 2025 National Tour wrapped up on the weekend in Cairns, and what an unforgettable ride it’s been!
Over the past few months, we’ve travelled far and wide, visiting 40+ venues across Australia from magical under-the-stars screenings to packed cinemas in bustling cities, small country halls and everything in between. Each stop reminded us just how special it is to share the magic of short films with audiences all around the country.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us along the way: our incredible partners, venues, filmmakers, and of course, our wonderful audiences who came out in droves, with so many sold-out screenings! Your enthusiasm, laughter, and love for storytelling keep the Flickerfest spirit alive year after year.
We’ll be back in 2026.
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Flickerfest Late Deadline Oct 15th – Show Us Your Shorts!
Since 2001 Flickerfest has been honoured to be an Academy Awards® accredited festival.
The 2026 winners of Flickerfest’s Best International Short Film, Best Australian Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film and Best International Animation Short Film awards are eligible to submit their films for the 99th Academy Awards® in 2027.
We’ve already received an amazing crop of entries for next years festival and we can’t wait to see what stories you’ll bring to Flickerfest 2026.
There’s just one week to go to enter your film for Flickerfest 2026.
Don’t Miss Our Late Deadline: 15th October.
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Calling All Content Creators for The Ultimate TVC Comp
We’ve teamed up with Specsavers Australia for the ultimate TVC challenge.Your mission: create your own 30-second short film take on the iconic “Should’ve gone to Specsavers” campaign.
The winning ad could become part of the legacy of one of the world’s most beloved campaigns!
Need a little inspiration?
Check out last year’s winner, Conor Mercury, and his hilarious TVC short ‘Orchestra‘.
Deadline: 1 December – Competition open to Australian filmmakers of all ages.
Don’t miss your chance to bring your idea to life and take home a share of the 150k prize pool!
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