Programme 2017
Flickerfest 2017 programme archive
Browse the 2017 programme of short films screened in competition and non-competitive showcases.
Australia’s leading Academy® Accredited & BAFTA Recognised Short Film Festival.
Friday 6th Jan
8:45am
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Festival Opening Night Screening & Party 2017
Join us for Flickerfest’s Grand Opening Night, Screening & After Party!
A fantastic night of films and fun under the stars, & fabulous after-party on the balcony over-looking Bondi Beach to celebrate 26 years at ‘The Home Of Great Short Film’.
Saturday 7th Jan
5:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/os-love-340x200.jpg)
Best Of International 1 – 2017
The 1st of five programmes featuring the Best of International short films in competition.
Be uplifted, inspired and moved by the next generation of the world's most talented filmmakers in competition for two Academy accredited awards; Best Short Drama & Best Short Animation.
7:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/black-chook-340x200.jpg)
Best Of Australian 1 – 2017
The 1st of seven programmes featuring the best of Australian short films in competition.
Our home-grown talent battle it out for the prestigious Academy® accredited award for Best Australian Short Film.
9:45am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/face-340x200.png)
Best Of Australian 2 – 2017
The 2nd of seven programmes featuring the best of Australian short films in competition.
Our home-grown talent battle it out for the prestigious Academy® accredited award for Best Australian Short Film.
Sunday 8th Jan
3:00am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/a-town-called-panic-back-to-school-340x200.jpg)
FlickerKids 2017
A delightfully entertaining programme of shorts that will appeal to the kid in everyone.
5:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/My-Best-Friend-Is-Stuck-On-The-Ceiling-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Best Of Australian 3 – 2017
The 3rd of seven programmes featuring the best of Australian short films in competition.
Our home-grown talent battle it out for the prestigious Academy® accredited award for Best Australian Short Film.
7:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/bon-voyage-340x200.jpg)
Best Of International 2 – 2017
The 2nd of five programmes featuring the Best of International short films in competition.
Be uplifted, inspired and moved by the next generation of the world's most talented filmmakers in competition for two Academy accredited awards; Best Short Drama & Best Short Animation.
9:45am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Fish-With-Legs-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Best Of Australian 4 – 2017
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® accredited award for Best Australian Short Film.
Monday 9th Jan
7:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/berlin-metanoia-340x200.jpg)
Best Of International 3 – 2017
The 3rd of five programmes featuring the Best of International short films in competition.
Be uplifted, inspired and moved by the next generation of the world's most talented filmmakers in competition for two Academy accredited awards; Best Short Drama & Best Short Animation.
9:45am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Im-Raymond-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Best Of Australian 5 – 2017
The 5th of seven programmes featuring the best of Australian short films in competition.
Our home-grown talent battle it out for the prestigious Academy® accredited award for Best Australian Short Film.
Tuesday 10th Jan
5:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/10-Metre-Tower-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Best Of Documentary 1 – 2017
The 1st of two programmes featuring the best of International & Australian Documentary short films in competition.
International & Australian filmmakers battle it out for the prestigious Academy® accredited award for Best Documentary Short Film.
7:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Bussresan-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Best Of Documentary 2 – 2017
The 2nd of two programmes featuring the best of International & Australian Documentary short films in competition.
International & Australian filmmakers battle it out for the prestigious Academy® accredited award for Best Documentary Short Film.
9:45am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Hopscotch-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Best Of Australian 6 – 2017
The 6th of seven programmes featuring the best of Australian short films in competition.
Our home-grown talent battle it out for the prestigious Academy® accredited award for Best Australian Short Film.
Wednesday 11th Jan
7:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/zero-sum-340x200.jpg)
Best Of International 4 – 2017
The 4th of five programmes featuring the Best of International short films in competition.
Be uplifted, inspired and moved by the next generation of the world's most talented filmmakers in competition for two Academy accredited awards; Best Short Drama & Best Short Animation.
9:45am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Ghost-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Best Of Australian 7 – 2017
The 7th of seven programmes featuring the best of Australian short films in competition.
Our home-grown talent battle it out for the prestigious Academy® accredited award for Best Australian Short Film.
Thursday 12th Jan
5:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/silent-nights-340x200.jpg)
Best Of International 5 – 2017
The 5th of five programmes featuring the Best of International short films in competition.
Be uplifted, inspired and moved by the next generation of the world's most talented filmmakers in competition for two Academy accredited awards; Best Short Drama & Best Short Animation.
7:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Garden-Party-still-800x450-WoEU1-340x200.jpg)
Windows On Europe 1 – 2017
The 1st of 2 programmes showcasing moving and entertaining shorts drawn from the European Union countries, celebrating all things Euro and Flickerfest!
9:45am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Timecode-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Windows On Europe 2 – 2017
The 2nd of 2 programmes showcasing moving and entertaining shorts from the European Union countries, celebrating all things Euro and Flickerfest!
11:00pm
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Flickerfest-2017-artwork-800x450-340x200.jpg)
FlickerLab 2017
The very popular FlickerLab returns, with a range of panels designed to enhance & develop your creative ideas and get your film noticed in the marketplace.
Friday 13th Jan
9:45am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Facon-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Short Laughs Comedy 2017
Chortle your way through a hilarious off-kilter selection of funny shorts from across the world.
Saturday 14th Jan
3:00am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/daydream-340x200.png)
FlickerUp 2017
The finalists short films in our National Schools competition for Primary & Secondary School students or Filmmakers under Eighteen Years of age.
5:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Gods-Acre-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
GreenFlicks 2017
A selection of the best of short films on Environmental themes from around the world, screening in competition.
7:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Facon-still-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Short Laughs Comedy 2017 (repeat)
Chortle your way through a hilarious off-kilter selection of funny shorts from across the world.
Sunday 15th Jan
5:30am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Int-Ave-Maria-still-800w-340x200.jpg)
From The Oscars 2017 (Repeat)
A selection of Academy® Award-winning and nominated shorts from 2016.
8:45am
![](https://flickerfest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Flickerfest-2017-artwork-800x450-340x200.jpg)
Closing Night Awards, Screening & Party 2017
Celebrate the end of the 26th Flickerfest at our Red Carpet Closing Night Awards Ceremony, Screening & After Party.