29th May 2026
May has been super busy with Flickerfest touring to eight incredible venues right across the country, sharing the very best in Australian and international short films with audiences from city cinemas to regional communities.
We’re wrapping up May in the beautiful outback town of Lightning Ridge with our special 35th Anniversary Retrospective Shorts programme, screening on Saturday 30th May under the stars and celebrating some of the extraordinary filmmakers whose early films starred at Flickerfest and who have gone on to shape the Australian film industry both here and internationally.
Featuring standout award-winning films from directors including David Michôd, Mirrah Foulkes, Nash Edgerton, Rachel Griffiths, Warwick Thornton, Adam Elliott and Bluey creator Joe Brumm and starring screen icons including Joel Edgerton, Jackie Weaver, Damon Herriman, Aaron Pedersen and more, it’s a dazzling showcase of Australian storytelling and cinema legends both in front of and behind the camera, under the outback stars.
Looking ahead to June, Flickerfest continues its national tour with Kununurra, Newcastle and Hobart on the itinerary, bringing more incredible screenings, local stories and celebrations of short film across the country.
Stay tuned, more exciting news, Flickerfest will be launching our 2027 festival Call for Entries in June!
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29th April 2026
What an incredible April we’ve just had, packed-out screenings, buzzing cinemas and the kind of energy that only happens when great short films meet great audiences. We were so lucky to have so many filmmakers joining us in person to introduce their work, share stories, and connect with audiences in those post-screening chats that always end up being just as memorable as the films themselves.And we’re not slowing down anytime soon… May is shaping up to be a big one as the tour keeps rolling and we zigzag across the country, heading to Alice Springs, Adelaide, Canberra, Huskisson, Narrogin, Toowoomba and Wollondilly. It’s going to be full of road trips, regional gems, and plenty more unforgettable Flickerfest screenings ahead and we can’t wait to see you there!
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9th April 2026
The Flickerfest Tour Continues – See You This April. We hope you all had a beautiful Easter and a chance to recharge. A huge thank you to our incredible audiences who’ve already joined us on the road, your energy in the room is what makes Flickerfest so special.This April, we’re back in full swing, kicking off in Brisbane this Thursday before heading to Melbourne and beyond, with stops in Coffs Harbour, Canowindra, Hervey Bay and Noosa. We’re bringing a diverse mix of standout shorts from this year’s festival to each location, we can’t wait to share them with you.
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25th March 2026
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!
Next Stops On The Flickerfest National Tour This March: Nambour, Gold Coast, Armidale, Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Sawtell…
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12th March 2026
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!
Next Stops On The Flickerfest National Tour This March: Nambour, Gold Coast, Armidale, Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Sawtell…
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25th February 2026
10 Extraordinary Festival Days – In Photos! It’s hard to believe it’s already been three weeks since we gathered in Bondi to
celebrate The Cream Of Short Films at Flickerfest 2026.Thank you to everyone who joined us across the festival celebrations!
Perth, you showed up.
Across three big nights at Luna Palace Leederville Outdoor Cinema, we were thrilled to see packed houses and buzzing audiences embracing The Cream Of Short Films on tour. From the Best of Australian Shorts Perth on Thursday, to a powerful Best of International Shorts programme on Friday, and a huge night of laughs at Short Laughs Comedy on Saturday — the energy across the weekend reminded us exactly why we love bringing Flickerfest on the road.
A sincere thank you to everyone who came along, and to the filmmakers whose work lit up the Perth screen. Your support keeps short film thriving.
Next Stop: Mullumbimby
This weekend, Mullumbimby welcomes Flickerfest as the 2026 tour rolls into the Northern Rivers for a full weekend of film.
Alongside our curated Best of Australian Shorts and Best of International Shorts programmes — drawn from over 3,700 entries to this year’s Academy Award®-qualifying festival — Mullum audiences can also experience the popular Byron All Shorts programme, a dynamic mix of standout local Northern Rivers films, offering something for everyone.
For aspiring and emerging filmmakers, we’re also hosting a free Filmmaking Workshop, with Director/ Actor Wayne Blair, offering practical insights into crafting and delivering a compelling short film — an opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired within Mullumbimby’s vibrant creative community.
Whether you’re a passionate film lover or ready to make your own, there’s something for you this weekend!
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1st February 2026
After a highly successful 10 day festival at Bondi, the 35th annual FLiCKERFEST International and Australian awards were announced this evening at a star-studded ceremony at Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach.
Attended by celebrated guests from the Australian film industry, filmmakers and jury, the Closing Night ceremony honoured the esteemed entrants in this year’s competition and FLiCKERFEST’s Academy® Qualifying Awards, including the Flickerfest Award for Best International Short Film, Yoram Gross Award for Best International Animation, LUMIX Award for Best Australian Short Film & Flickerfest Award for Best Documentary.
The Flickerfest Short Film Awards continue to cement the festival’s global position as a leading International Short film festival on the world stage. Following the ceremony, a selection of award-winning films screened before the Closing Night Party took place.
Flickerfest now hits the road on a 40+ venue national tour to all states & territories across Australia.
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2nd August 2025
This July we will be celebrating NAIDOC in Byron Bay and Kalgoorlie and Flickerfest will be hitting the big screen in Merimbula, Darwin and Katherine.
As we continue to celebrate the films of our 2025 festival far and wide we are also thrilled to announce that entries are now open for Flickerfest 2026 and we can’t wait to see this years crop of amazing short film gems.
Enter now: take advantage of our discounted Early Bird deadline 15th Aug | Regular deadline15th Sept | Late deadline 15th Oct.
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3rd July 2025
This July we will be celebrating NAIDOC in Byron Bay and Kalgoorlie and Flickerfest will be hitting the big screen in Merimbula, Darwin and Katherine.
As we continue to celebrate the films of our 2025 festival far and wide we are also thrilled to announce that entries are now open for Flickerfest 2026 and we can’t wait to see this years crop of amazing short film gems.
Enter now: take advantage of our discounted Early Bird deadline 15th Aug | Regular deadline15th Sept | Late deadline 15th Oct.
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5th June 2025
As we head into June and July, we’re gearing up for a stellar lineup of screenings in some truly spectacular spots, including Kununurra, Hobart, Merimbula, Darwin and Katherine. From the tropics to the coast and beyond, we can’t wait to bring the Flickerfest magic to more amazing audiences – read on for all the details!
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