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12th March 2026

Thank You Mullumbimby

Wayne Blair, David Lowe, Jahvis Loveday, Bronwyn Kidd & the Byron All Shorts Filmmakers

The Flickerfest tour is well and truly on the road!
A huge thank you to our wonderful Mullumbimby and Byron Shire audiences for filling the Mullumbimby Civic Hall across three big days and nights of Flickerfest screenings 26-28th Feb.

Our FlickerLab on tour served up an intimate and illuminating ‘Shorts to Long Form Content’ workshop featuring acclaimed director and actor Wayne Blair in conversation with Flickerfest Director Bronwyn Kidd. Wayne generously shared insights from his journey from short films to directing acclaimed features including The Sapphires and Top End Wedding, making for an inspiring afternoon for local filmmakers and film lovers alike.

The weekend also celebrated the 21st Byron All Shorts Northern Rivers Short Film Competition, which screened to a capacity crowd on Saturday afternoon, showcasing 11 outstanding local films.

Congratulations to all of the finalists and to our 2026 award winners announced on the night:

iQ & Flickerfest Jury Award for Best Short Film
Things That Matter
Dir/Prod: Karenza Ebejer

Highly Commended by the Jury for Best Short Film
Light In Dark Places
Wri/Dir/Prod: Sam Clarke

iQ & Flickerfest Jury Award for Emerging Talent
My Friend Artemis
Wri/Dir/Prod: Stanley Cook

Highly Commended for Emerging Talent
Cool People Who Have Done Amazing Things 
Wri: Years 4, 5 & 6 Main Arm Upper Primary School
Dir: Sharon Shostak | Prod: Virginia Pavlovich

Byron All Shorts Audience Award for Best Short Film
Light In Dark Places
Dir/Prod: Sam Clarke

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Next Stops On The Flickerfest National Tour This March: Nambour, Gold Coast, Armidale, Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Sawtell

Shining in front & behind the camera on Flickerfest tour: Miriam Margolyes, Renée Zellweger & Stephen Fry

The Flickerfest National Tour continues across Queensland and regional NSW this March, bringing The Cream Of Short Films to six fantastic venues.

These special screenings feature standout highlights from our recent Bondi festival; award-winning shorts, Australian premieres and powerful stories from both local and international filmmakers.

Here’s a few of the standout Best Of Australian Shorts that shine, including the moving drama Tuesday Tuesday starring Peter Phelps, Packed Away directed by Michala Banas, and Baby Shower, written and directed by Matt Day and starring Hugo Weaving. With local films fresh from Flickerfest also featuring at various locations.

The Best of International Shorts programme, will take audiences around the world, including two Oscar® nominated shorts, A Friend of Dorothy starring Miriam Margolyes & Stephen Fry and The Singers a surprising drama starring a host of non actors in a heartwarming tale of hope. Catch them alongside Flickerfest award winner My Plastic Mother and the visually striking animation Radix. Plus, don’t miss They the directorial debut from Academy Award® winning actress Renée Zellweger. This charming and uplifting film follows a group of neighbours who come together during a challenging moment, finding connection and humour in unexpected ways.

These Best of International Shorts & Best of Australian Shorts programmes will screen at all venues below; except Sawtell who will feature our Short Laughs Comedy programme.

NAMBOUR
Wednesday 25 – Thursday 26 March | Nambour Cinema

Flickerfest returns to Nambour Cinema for two spectacular nights showcasing the Best of International Shorts programme Wed 25th March and the Best of Australian Shorts -Nambour programme, Thur 26th March.

A highlight of the Best Of Australian Shorts programme, screening Thur 26 Mar, 7pm is the hilarious Laterz directed by QLD born & raised Chelsea Ingram, who grew up on the Sunshine Coast and attended Buderim Mountain Primary School. Fresh from winning Best Comedy Short Film at Flickerfest 2026, Laterz is guaranteed to have audiences laughing.

Tickets & info:
flickerfest.com.au/tour/nambour/
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GOLD COAST
Thursday 26 March | HOTA – Home of the Arts

Flickerfest returns to the Gold Coast for a special screening of the Best of Australian Shorts – Gold Coast programme, Thur 26 Mar, 7pm at HOTA, celebrating some of the country’s most exciting film-making talent.

Alongside our audience favourites and award winners, this year’s programme will also shine a spotlight on local Queensland filmmakers, including the powerful drama Flame, written and directed by Katrina Channels, and Half Past Midnight, a Gold Coast-made love story with a twist from Gold Coast resident, writer/director Daniel Bibby.

Join the Flickerfest team and filmmakers on the night for an inspiring evening celebrating the best in Australian short film-making.

Tickets & info:
flickerfest.com.au/tour/goldcoast/
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ARMIDALE
Friday 27 – Saturday 28 March | Belgrave Movies

Flickerfest also returns to the Belgrave Movies in Armidale for two nights of award-winning shorts with the Best of International Shorts on Fri 27 Mar, 7pm.

The Best of Australian Shorts Armidale programme on Sat 28 Mar, 7pm includes a special local connection with The Gathering Light, written and directed by Armidale-raised filmmaker Xavier Masson-Leach fresh from its Bondi world premiere. This quietly poetic film follows a poet-fisherman on the Hawkesbury River during a solitary night of fishing, starring the legendary Chris Haywood.

Tickets & info:
flickerfest.com.au/tour/armidale/
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KEMPSEY
Friday 27 – Saturday 28 March | Kempsey Riverside Movies

Flickerfest returns to Kempsey with two big nights of world-class short films featuring highlights from the Best of International Shorts programme on Fri 27 Mar, 7pm and the Best of Australian Shorts programme on Sat 28 Mar, 7pm.

Tickets & info:
flickerfest.com.au/tour/kempsey/
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PORT MACQUARIE
Friday 27 – Saturday 28 March | Port Macquarie Majestic Cinemas 

Flickerfest returns to the beautiful Majestic Cinemas in Port Macquarie for two nights celebrating the very best of international films on Fri 27th March and Australian short films on Sat 28th March.

Whether you’re a passionate film lover or simply looking for an inspiring night out, Flickerfest’s Port Macquarie screenings promise a cinematic experience packed with creativity and storytelling.

Tickets & info:
flickerfest.com.au/tour/port-macquarie/
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SAWTELL
Saturday 28 March | Sawtell Cinema

Flickerfest also returns to the much-loved Sawtell Cinema for a special one-night screening of our Short Laughs Comedy programme on Sat 28th Mar – a wildly entertaining collection of clever, sharp and laugh-out-loud short films from Australia and around the world.

Packed with big laughs and unexpected twists, Short Laughs Comedy is the perfect night out for anyone who loves great comedy and bold storytelling on the big screen.

Tickets & info:
flickerfest.com.au/tour/sawtell/

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More Stops, More Shorts: Flickerfest On Tour

Flickerfest is on the move, with the festival continuing its national tour right through to October 2026.

From vibrant regional hubs to major city screens, we’re bringing a handpicked selection of the finest Australian and international short films to audiences across the country. Expect standout programmes including Best of Australian Shorts, Best of International, and the ever-popular Short Laughs Comedy — along with special events and local highlights at selected venues.

Here’s where we’re heading next:

• Goulburn – Sat 4 Apr
• Brisbane – Thu 9 Apr
• Coffs Harbour – Sat 10 & Sun 11 Apr
• Melbourne – Wed 15 Apr
• Hervey Bay – Thu 18 Apr
• Noosa – Sun 23 Apr

From sharp comedies and powerful dramas to inventive documentaries and bold animation, Flickerfest 2026 continues to showcase the very best in short filmmaking — with many more stops across Australia still to come

Find your nearest session and join us on the road.

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