Flickerfest 2026 Trailer Coming Soon, Festival Dates | FINAL CALL for Specsavers Comp & FlickerUp
Bondi Shines for Flickerfest 2026 Trailer Shoot +
Final Call for Specsavers & FlickerUp Competitions !
Image ‘Dion Rhys Carrothers – BTS 2026 Flickerfest Trailer Shoot’
This week, Bondi Pavilion was alive with sequins, sass and cinematic magic as we filmed the brand new Flickerfest 2026 trailer, inspired by the iconic Aussie classic The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Featuring a dazzling cast, a passionate local crew, and some seriously talented creatives, the trailer is a joyful celebration of community, creativity, and pure cinematic magic, all in true Flickerfest style. Launching Soon!!
A special thanks to our Director Celeste Andy Diep, Producer Catherine van der Rijt, PANAVISION, Spectrum Films, Guy Gross at Church Street Studios, Trackdown Studios, Fountainhead Casting and Waverley Council.
We’ve also been busy viewing a record almost 3,600 entries from filmmakers across Australia and around the world, and we can’t wait to share this incredible line-up as we mark our 35th birthday in 2026.
Flickerfest 2026, hits Bondi Pavilion from 23 January to 1 February for ten days of the very best short films from Australia and around the world, under the stars, by the sea, and as proudly fabulous as ever!
Calling all young filmmakers! FlickerUp 2026 entries close 7pm (AEDT) Sun 23 Nov, Enter Now!
Plus, don’t forget our Flickerfest × Specsavers 30-Second Ad Competition. This is your chance to create a short ad for Specsavers and win up to $70k, a huge opportunity to showcase your creativity on a national stage! Entries closing Dec 1st! Submit Now!
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The Countdown Is On – FlickerUp Entries Close Soon!
Image ‘Bubblegum and Bunyips’
There are only 4 days left to enter FlickerUp 2026, Australia’s biggest youth film competition for filmmakers aged 18 and under.
This is your chance to bring your creative vision to life and share your story on the big screen at Flickerfest 2026 next January. Join a vibrant community of young storytellers from across the country and be part of an inspiring celebration of youth creativity and film.
Entries close Sunday 23 November at 7pm (AEDT).
Submit your film now and take your place among Australia’s next generation of filmmakers.
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Last Chance: Flickerfest × Specsavers TVC!
Entries Close 1st Dec
Tick, tick, tick… time’s running out to enter the Flickerfest x Specsavers TVC Competition!
Submit your 30-second “Should’ve gone to Specsavers” TVC before 1st December for your shot at a share of the $150,000 prize pool. Five finalists will each win $20k, with one major winner scoring an extra $50k and a chance to see their film on screens nationwide in 2026.
It’s free to enter, fun to make, and seriously worth it. Get inspired by last year’s winner Jesse Vogelaar, whose short “Before you sell…” turned everyday comedy into festival gold and helped launch his career.
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