Best Of Australian Shorts 4 – 2026
The 4th of seven programmes featuring the best of Australian short films in competition.
Our home-grown talent battle it out for the prestigious Academy® qualifying award for Best Australian Short Film.
Screening: Sun 25 Jan, 9pm | Runtime: 114 mins | Classification: under 15 to be w/adult
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Trading Cards
A man journeys back in time to find his younger self, under the guise of trading cards, but the exchange turns into a haunting exploration of identity, mental health, and the fading light of childhood innocence.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 15min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Help! Everything Is Fine
When a young man’s failed suicide attempt results in the death of a stranger, he calls the only person he can think of for help: his mum.But when she pushes him for the actual story he soon realises that telling her the whole truth won’t be so easy.
NSW PREMIERE- Runtime: 10min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Thank You All The Same
On the eve before young Eggsy flies to Europe to begin his studies, his colourful older brother Elijah insists on a leaving present – but must break into their old primary school to get it.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 18min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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The Suit
A couple engaged in a bizarre legal proceeding confront the source of their problem.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 12min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Nothing And The Sun
Eleven-year-old Mallee has recently lost his mum, now struggling to navigate a world broken open. Across a day spent with his friend, Alby, and Alby’s Mum, Julia, he searches to find a reflection of his experience, attempting to understand his new reality and reconcile his grief.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 11min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Alfredo
Retirees Frank and Marlene live with their beloved dog Alfredo – more than just a pet, he’s the glue holding their fractured relationship together. Their romance and intimacy have long since faded, and they haven’t spoken directly in years, using Alfie as their go-between and unwitting therapist. But when their delicate balance is disrupted, Frank and Marlene are forced to confront just how far apart they’ve truly become.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 23min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Pliers
Sleep deprived and nursing a rotten tooth, a single mother races to get her kids ready for school so she can get to her dentist appointment on time.
NSW PREMIERE- Runtime: 15min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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The Scan
Based on a true story, we follow Jenny, a middle-aged woman in remission going for an MRI. However, before the scan Jenny discovers that she can’t take off her erotic piercing. This leads to her finding an unlikely confidant in the MRI’s Technician as they both try and find a solution to this tricky situation.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 10min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia