Short Laughs Comedy – 2026 Tour
Chortle your way through a clever off-kilter selection of funny shorts from across the world.
This programme is a specially curated selection of highlights from Flickerfest’s Comedy programmes in Bondi 2026.
Flickerfest, celebrating 35 years bringing you the best of Comedy 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.
Screening : On Tour | Runtime: 112 min | Classification: under 15 yrs to be w/adult
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The Undying Pain Of Existence
A nude model is posing with statuesque stillness for an elite drawing class – until an unfortunate mosquito bite challenges his self-control. Driven to madness by the itch, he’s caught between the ruthless demand for perfection and his most unhinged, animalistic impulses.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 5min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Germany
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Odd Socks
Starring Patterson Joseph (Peep Show, Wonka) and Sandi Toksvig (QI), Odd Socks is set in a world where humans live alongside sock-monsters. Maverick human detective McGuin must battle lies, deception, and every movie cliché in his hunt for the truth when a sock monster is murdered.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 13min
- Year: 2025
- Country: UK
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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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Bowl Cut
On a hot summer day, Suzie, 7 years old, gets a haircut she doesn’t like. As tension rises between her separated parents, she decides to take matters into her own hands.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 8min
- Year: 2025
- Country: France
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Sweet Tooth
As Doe Town gears up for its 55th Annual Smile Contest, undefeated champion Bucky Bantershire (Pete Gardner) begins to unravel when his long-suppressed Sweet Tooth (Tony Award Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur) resurfaces, singing, dancing and dragging him into sugary chaos.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 13min
- Year: 2025
- Country: US
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Carcassonne-Acapulco
As flight 7836 reaches cruising speed above the Atlantic Ocean, the pilot, co-pilot and flight attendant are startled by an unexpected knock at the door! Chaos and confusion ensue as the crew enter a long and meandering debate regarding the stranger’s fate: should they open the door, or not?
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 14min
- Year: 2025
- Country: France
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Sole Mates – Finding Love Is No Easy Feet
Lucy Lovefoot loves feet — just not her own. So when she connects with the mysterious Sandal_Man on a dating app and he asks to exchange foot pics, Lucy spirals into a confidence crisis. In search of a foot fix, she visits podiatrist Dr. Silver, who solves her problems in more ways than one. What unfolds is an unexpected love triangle that knocks Lucy entirely off her feet.
SOLE MATES is a silent short film, shot from the knees down, where the feet do all the talking.
WORLD PREMIERE- Runtime: 10min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Baby Blues
Baby Blues follows the sleep-deprived, frazzled new mom, MARTE (33), as she embarks on her very first walk alone with her newborn, ASTRID (3 weeks). The goal seems simple enough—a latte at a café and to feel normal for a brief moment. But along the way, small and large incidents and sounds turn into potential threats that she must avoid to keep the baby asleep. Throughout the walk, Marte’s constant inner voice is heard, giving us a vulnerable glimpse into the mental state of a postpartum woman.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 10min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Norway
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I Walked Through The Wall
A wife and mother who feels trapped in a life of service to her family, accidentally discovers the power to walk through walls.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 8min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Spain
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Shrimp Fried Rice
The Shrimp and his human puppet, Dave, are the chefs at a gourmet Chinese restaurant. This mockumentary follows The Shrimp as he seeks redemption against Rat Bitch – a certain rodent who was the benefactor of a wildly successful animated children’s movie about his culinary prowess. Meanwhile, Dave, an undocumented Chinese immigrant, is put at risk of deportation by The Shrimp’s actions. With Dave under The Shrimp’s control, the two showdown with Rat Bitch in a TV cooking competition show to finally decide which animal-controlled-chef reigns supreme.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 12min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Canada
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Al Fresco
Large room in a dream apartment. Unbeatable location. Ready to move in. Plenty of light.
- Runtime: 8min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Spain