From Red Carpet to Road Trip, The Tour Continues + Bondi Photo Gallery, Mullumbimby Programme & Filmmaking Workshop
10 Extraordinary Festival Days – In Photos
10 Extraordinary Festival Days – In Photos! It’s hard to believe it’s already been three weeks since we gathered in Bondi to celebrate The Cream Of Short Films at Flickerfest 2026.Thank you to everyone who joined us across Opening Night, Festival Week and our Closing Night celebrations — your energy and support made Flickerfest 2026 truly special. To the extraordinary filmmakers who entrusted us with their work, and to our award winners, congratulations once again on your well-deserved recognition. If you’re feeling nostalgic (or simply want to see if you made the cut), you can now relive the moments — and maybe spot yourself in the crowd — via our official Flickr galleries featuring highlights from across the festival.
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Thank You Perth – What A Weekend!
Next Stop: Mullumbimby
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Perth, you showed up.
Across three big nights at Luna Palace Leederville Outdoor Cinema, we were thrilled to see packed houses and buzzing audiences embracing The Cream Of Short Films on tour. From the Best of Australian Shorts Perth on Thursday, to a powerful Best of International Shorts programme on Friday, and a huge night of laughs at Short Laughs Comedy on Saturday — the energy across the weekend reminded us exactly why we love bringing Flickerfest on the road.
A sincere thank you to everyone who came along, and to the filmmakers whose work lit up the Perth screen. Your support keeps short film thriving.
Next Stop: Mullumbimby
This weekend, Mullumbimby welcomes Flickerfest as the 2026 tour rolls into the Northern Rivers for a full weekend of film.
Alongside our curated Best of Australian Shorts and Best of International Shorts programmes — drawn from over 3,700 entries to this year’s Academy Award®-qualifying festival — Mullum audiences can also experience the popular Byron All Shorts programme, a dynamic mix of standout local Northern Rivers films, offering something for everyone.
For aspiring and emerging filmmakers, we’re also hosting a free Filmmaking Workshop, with Director/ Actor Wayne Blair, offering practical insights into crafting and delivering a compelling short film — an opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired within Mullumbimby’s vibrant creative community.
Whether you’re a passionate film lover or ready to make your own, there’s something for you this weekend!
Click button to view session times and book tickets.
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Shorts To Long Form: Filmmakers Workshop with Wayne Blair in Mullumbimby
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As part of the Flickerfest 2026 tour, and in conjunction with Screen NSW, we’re proud to present a special free industry workshop designed for filmmakers ready to expand their storytelling beyond the short form.
Join us on Sat 28th February at 2.00pm as Award-winning director and actor Wayne Blair brings his wealth of experience across film, television and theatre. His directing credits include the acclaimed feature film The Sapphires, episodes of Total Control and Mystery Road, and extensive work across Australia’s screen industry. As a storyteller who has successfully moved between short-form and long-form content, Wayne offers rare, practical insight into making that transition.
Shorts To Long Form will explore how to develop ideas beyond the festival circuit, navigate industry pathways, build creative momentum, and position your work for features and series. Expect honest conversation, actionable advice and the opportunity to engage directly with one of Australia’s leading screen creatives.
If you’re serious about taking your filmmaking to the next level, this workshop is for you.
Click button to view full details and click here to register your place.
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Flickerfest On Tour – March Highlights
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Flickerfest continues to roll out across the country this March with a fresh lineup of screenings bringing Australia’s best short films to cinemas, regional halls and outdoor venues.
Here’s what’s coming up next:
Griffith (NSW) – Friday 6 March
Nambour (QLD) – Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 March
Armidale (NSW) – Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March
Kempsey (NSW) – Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March
Port Macquarie (NSW) – Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March
Sawtell (NSW) – Saturday 28 March
Whether you’re a long-time Flickerfest fan or curious to see what short films can do, these dates are your chance to catch world-class shorts — curated from one of the biggest international programmes anywhere in the world — right in your town.
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