Best of Australian Shorts – 2026 Tour Newcastle
This programme is a specially curated selection of highlights from Flickerfest’s Australian Academy® Qualifying competition programmes in Bondi 2026.
Flickerfest, celebrating 35 years bringing you the Best of Australian Shorts.
‘The Cream Of Short Films!’
*This programme contains mature themes & is not recommended for children under 15.
Classification: Children under 15yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
*Times & Prices may change, please check with the venue.
**Local films may replace listed films below, in some venues.
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Screening: On Tour | Running Time: 114 min | Classification: under 15yrs 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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Packed Away
Em and her father need to pack away her mothers belongings after her passing. A fairly simple act, but a difficult one. And her father really seems to be coping well. Or is he?…
NSW PREMIERE- Runtime: 16min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Baby Shower
Heidi’s baby shower descends into chaos when her estranged father crashes the party.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 13min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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I’m Sorry For Your Loss
When offered the chance to study abroad, Charlie must face an impossible choice: follow his dreams or stay and care for the grandfather who needs him.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 13min
- 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
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Anna & Alfonso
Anna & Alfonso is a heartfelt documentary short that tells the story of a young woman who moves from her small hometown of Newcastle to New York City. Amid the excitement of a new chapter, she finds herself feeling homesick until she meets Alfonso, a spirited dachshund who becomes her loyal companion. Spanning two countries and over a decade, this deeply personal film blends animation with 13 years of archival photos and videos to explore the profound bond between Anna and Alfonso, and the joy and comfort he brought during her most challenging moments. Anna & Alfonso is a poignant tribute to the transformative power of love, companionship, and the lasting impact our pets have on our lives.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 10min
- 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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Tuesday Tuesday
A young support worker spends one final shift with her longtime client living with younger-onset dementia and must face the complicated feelings that come with letting go.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 15min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Writers In Love
A comedy about two writers whose romantic entanglement takes a sharp turn when they realize they have conflicting ideas about the ethics of writing. As their boundaries clash, the line between storytelling and manipulation begins to blur..
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 11min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia