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In 1980s, New Zealand, a young Pākehā mother’s determination to learn Te Reo Māori, exposes her struggles, resilience, and courage, in an inspiring true story of cultural reconciliation.
WORLD PREMIERE
- Director: Mana Hira Davis
- Writer: Mana Hira Davis
- Producer: Larissa Marie Allen, Sarah Oemcke, Melissa Mae
- Runtime: 15min
- Year: 2025
- Country: New Zealand
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When a young man’s failed suicide attempt results in the death of a stranger, he calls the only person he can think of for help: his mum.But when she pushes him for the actual story he soon realises that telling her the whole truth won’t be so easy.
NSW PREMIERE
- Director: Isaac Brown
- Writer: Harry Borland
- Producer: Maddison Costello
- Runtime: 10min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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In the wake of a terrifying encounter, an overwhelmed drag queen struggles under the weight of public attention. Inspired by a viral true story.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
- Director: Syra McCarthy
- Writer: Kyle Casey Chu, Roísín Isner
- Producer: Vee Godinez, Hillary Irene Pierce
- Runtime: 15min
- Year: 2025
- Country: US
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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
- Director: Jake Shannon
- Writer: Jake Shannon
- Producer: Cecilia Low
- Runtime: 10min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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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
- Director: Anna Lesley Outridge
- Writer: Anna Lesley Outridge
- Producer: Anna Lesley Outridge, Neilesh Verma
- Runtime: 10min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Australia
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Casi Septiembre follows Alejandra, a young girl who lives year-round with her family in a Camping Resort. The story explores her struggle with the fear of abandonment, especially as a new romance with a Madrilenian tourist brings these insecurities to the surface.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
- Director: Lucía G. Romero
- Writer: Lucía G. Romero
- Producer: Sergi Casamitjana, Aintza Serra, Carlos Fernández, Laura Fernández Brites
- Runtime: 30min
- Year: 2025
- Country: Spain
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An experimental cartoon where the rectangular film Frame has no role at all. Each shot is its own Frame, played out all in black. TRAP is a story of murder and revenge, with its characters – man and mouse – caught in different traps, but always animated in black: a true film noir with no escape.
NSW PREMIERE
- Director: Dennis Tupicoff
- Writer: Dennis Tupicoff
- Producer: Dennis Tupicoff
- Runtime: 4min
- Year: 2024
- Country: Australia
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A genre-bending film adaptation of a 19th-century short story written by Ivan Turgenev, in which a lowly pub full of downtrodden men connect unexpectedly through an impromptu sing-off. With a cast comprised of first-time actors from the unlikeliest corners of TikTok and YouTube, the film is a celebration of diamonds in the rough and a testament to the power of vulnerability through art.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
- Director: Sam Davis
- Writer:
- Producer: Jack Piatt, David Breschel, Charlie Cohen, Simon Rayka Zehtabchi,
- Runtime: 18min
- Year: 2025
- Country: USA
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Sweet Tooth is the untold story of the Wicked Witch and her infamous gingerbread house.
NSW PREMIERE
- Director: Shannon Ashlyn
- Writer: Shannon Ashlyn
- Producer: Katherine Shearer
- Runtime: 23min
- Year: 2019
- Country: Australia
9th April 2026
…Marc Vecchio’s For My Mother, and other standout films including, The Scan, Writers in Love, Thank You All The Same, Bubba, and They Loved Us the Most. Included in your ticket is a complimentary glass of Rosnay organic wine, and the chance to meet some of Melbourne’s incredible filmmakers before the screening. Flickerfest brings the glitz and excitement of Australia’s premier short film festival to Melbourne, come celebrate our local talent and b…
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