Flickerfest

Flickerfest Celebrating 35 years! We are Australia's leading Academy® qualifying and BAFTA recognised short film festival. Check us out at www.flickerfest.com.au
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Renowned as Sydney's first beach-side cinema, Flickerfest kicks off the summer cinema season outdoors under the stars at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach, screening the best short films from Australia and the world in a unique and relaxed environment. After the Sydney festival Flickerfest tours to 50 + venues around Australia. Our Academy® qualifying short film competition and special showcases celebrate the latest in cutting edge shorts from around the world.

01/09/2026

📣 Calling All Filmmakers - 2 weeks to our Regular Deadline 14th September & Late Deadline 14th October!
🏆 Since 2002 Flickerfest has been honoured to be an Academy Awards® accredited festival. The 2027 winners of Flickerfest's Best International Short Film, Best Australian Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film and Best International Animation Short Film awards are eligible to submit their films for the 100th Academy Awards® in 2028.
🎬 Enter your film for your chance to shine on the world stage ✨
https://bit.ly/FlickerEntries2027

🎬 Calling all Filmmakers aged 18 and under, this is your moment! 🎬Get your SHORT film screened on the BIG screen. Entrie...
27/08/2026

🎬 Calling all Filmmakers aged 18 and under, this is your moment! 🎬
Get your SHORT film screened on the BIG screen. Entries now open for FlickerUp 2027.

Your short can be a drama, comedy, romance, horror, documentary, animation, stop motion. It’s up to you.

Showcase your creativity, tell your story and see your film light up the BIG screen at Flickerfest International Short Film Festival in January 2027

👉🏽 ENTER NOW https://bit.ly/FlickerEntries2027

Save the date, Broome! 🌴🎬 Friday 4th September ✨Flickerfest is heading back to Sun Pictures Broome for a special night o...
20/08/2026

Save the date, Broome! 🌴🎬 Friday 4th September

✨Flickerfest is heading back to Sun Pictures Broome for a special night of short films under the stars!, we’ll be bringing two brilliant programmes fresh from our 2026 Bondi festival.

🌟6:15pm | First Nations Spotlight Shorts
A collection of powerful and captivating films from some of the brightest voices in First Nations cinema today. From the moving ‘Bringing His Spirit Home’ to the powerful ‘The Truth About The Telegraph’ and the colourful ‘La Pa Legends: A First For Mardi Gras’. In celebration of 35 years of Flickerfest, we are thrilled to include a festival favourite 'In The Air' – a romantic comedy about the feisty camp cook Sue (Ngaire Pigram), by locals, director Kimberley West, writer Dot West and producer Jodie Bell.

🌟 8:30pm | Best of Australian Shorts
Settle in for an entertaining mix of funny, moving and award-winning Australian shorts, including ‘Tuesday Tuesday’ starring Peter Phelps, Michala Banas’ directorial debut ‘Packed Away’, ‘Baby Shower' starring Hugo Weaving, and the hilarious ‘The Suit’ featuring Kat Stewart and Colin Lane, and much more!

🌅Two great programmes, one beautiful night under the Broome sky. Grab your mates, settle in at Sun Pictures and enjoy some of the best short films.

🎟Tix & Info https://bit.ly/BroomeFlicker We can’t wait to see you there. 🎬

🏆🎬 Create your own 30-second “Should’ve gone to Specsavers” TVC and win up to $70K from a $150K prize pool✨For Inspirati...
20/08/2026

🏆🎬 Create your own 30-second “Should’ve gone to Specsavers” TVC and win up to $70K from a $150K prize pool
✨For Inspiration read the inspiring story of 2026 Competition winner, director, animator and stop-motion specialist Sammy Lewis!.
👉🏽 https://concreteplayground.com/sydney/arts-entertainment/indie-filmmaker-tv-ad-won-70k

Now it’s your turn!

✨ Entry is FREE
🎥 Open to Australian residents
👓 Entries close 18 November 2026

Got an idea? Grab a camera and get creative!
👉 Enter here: https://bit.ly/FlickerEntries2027

Festival of Dangerous Ideas takes over Sydney this August, gathering the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and p...
19/08/2026

Festival of Dangerous Ideas takes over Sydney this August, gathering the world's most compelling thinkers, artists and provocateurs, across 13 iconic venues, for ten days of talks, films, art, excursions and more.

Single tickets are on sale now. Dig deeper and save with a Festival multipack 🔥

https://festivalofdangerousideas.com/program

Ever dreamt of a fun and creative job working on one of the biggest short film festivals in Australia? Flickerfest, Aust...
18/08/2026

Ever dreamt of a fun and creative job working on one of the biggest short film festivals in Australia? Flickerfest, Australia’s only Oscar and BAFTA Qualifying short film festival, is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Production and Marketing Coordinator to join our passionate, dedicated team for the festival's 36th event in January 2027. Reporting directly to the Festival Director and Festival coordinator you will play a crucial role in delivering our marketing plan, coordinating design elements and fulfilling stakeholder benefits, ensuring a seamless experience for all Flickerfest partners and supporting the festival team. Your attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and passion for the arts will contribute to the success of Flickerfest.

As a small, dedicated team, we work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, so we are looking for someone who is flexible, hands on and happy to pitch in and help wherever needed. The role will commence at 3 days per week, increasing to 4 days per week in the lead up to the festival.

Qualifications:
· Strong organisational and excellent administration skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a busy work environment.
· Excellent attention to detail, proven time management skills and ability to work unsupervised at a professional level.
· Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with corporate and government stakeholders, filmmakers, our publicity team, digital marketing consultants, graphic designers and festival team.
·Experience in Management of ambient, print and digital assets for media partnerships and festival branding.
· A flair for creativity and proficiency in using social media and contributing to social media content and campaigns in collaboration with our digital marketing team
· Passion for cinema and the arts with a strong appreciation of Flickerfest’s role in nurturing the next generation of Australian film talent.
·Demonstrated experience in Arts and Culture Events and/or the Film industry required.

HOW TO APPLY: Email a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] with the subject header - Application: Marketing and Production Coordinator, outlining how you fit the job criteria and why you would want to work at Flickerfest, with any queries regarding the role.
The applicant will be based in the Northern Rivers of NSW, with this being an in person, office based role. Applications close 14th September. The successful applicant must be available from early October 2026 until mid March 2027 for this fixed term contract, with full availability during the festival dates 22nd to 31st January essential.

✨Save the date, Cygnet!🎬 Flickerfest is returning to Cygnet with two unforgettable nights of world-class short films at ...
13/08/2026

✨Save the date, Cygnet!
🎬 Flickerfest is returning to Cygnet with two unforgettable nights of world-class short films at The Cygnet Town Hall, on Saturday 22nd August and Saturday 29th August! Don’t miss your chance to experience the very best short cinema from Australia and around the globe.

🌟 On Saturday August 22nd at 7pm, celebrate homegrown storytelling with the Best of Australian Shorts From dark comedy and heartfelt drama to powerful stories exploring youth, family and identity, these award-winning films showcase the incredible depth of Australian filmmaking talent, including Hobart born filmmaker Michael Chrisoulakis’ relatable family dramedy ‘Alfredo’ and Flickerfest Best Short film winner ‘Boy on Fire’.

🌍🎬 Then on Saturday August 29th at 7pm, Global stories, bold voices and familiar faces take centre stage, with our Best of International Shorts programme. Featuring acclaimed films from around the world, the programme includes Oscar-winning and award-winning filmmakers alongside recognisable talent from screen and stage, including Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Fry and Renée Zellweger in her directorial debut.

Grab your tickets and join us for two nights of inspiring, entertaining, and unforgettable short films. ✨🎞️

🎟 Tickets + info https://bit.ly/CygnetFlickers

🙌🏼 Cygnet Arts Council Screen Tasmania Screen Australia

🌟 Giveaway 🌟 Your chance to win a double pass to the 2026 French Film Festival hit THE PARTY'S OVER! (CLASSE MOYENNE) is...
12/08/2026

🌟 Giveaway 🌟 Your chance to win a double pass to the 2026 French Film Festival hit THE PARTY'S OVER! (CLASSE MOYENNE) is here - coming to AUS cinemas on 27 August.

A wickedly funny social satire serves up a delicious clash of class, privilege and ambition, where good intentions quickly spiral into all-out chaos.

In the house divided by class, mind your place. Or lose it.

Courtesy of Potential Films, we are giving away 3 complimentary double passes to see THE PARTY'S OVER! (CLASSE MOYENNE) in select cinemas.
Simply email [email protected] with PARTY in the subject line for your chance to win!

📣 Calling all filmmakers! 🎬We’ve already got a stellar crop of entries rolling in for Flickerfest 2027, but we’d love to...
11/08/2026

📣 Calling all filmmakers! 🎬
We’ve already got a stellar crop of entries rolling in for Flickerfest 2027, but we’d love to see your film in the mix!

⏰ Our Early Bird Deadline closes this Friday, 14 August, so now’s the time to take advantage of the discounted entry bird rate.
Got an awesome short you’re ready to share with the world? Don’t miss your chance to see it shine under the stars 💫 at Flickerfest 2027, Australia’s only Academy® Award and BAFTA Qualifying Short Film Festival, celebrating its 36th festival in 2027!

🏃🏽‍♂️ Regular Deadline: 14 September 2026
⚡️ Late Deadline: 14 October 2026

🎥 Get your short in early and join us for another unforgettable celebration of short film!

Enter Now -https://bit.ly/FlickerEntries2027

05/08/2026

🚨 Calling all Content Creators! 🚨 Nab up to a $150K Prize Pool.

ICYMI We've teamed up with for the ultimate TVC challenge: Create your take on the iconic campaign with your own 30 second ad. The winning ad could join the legacy of one of the world's most beloved commercials! For inspiration, check out one of our 2026 finalist's 'Fish Tank' by Muryaya Moore. Entries close 18th Nov.

👉 Enter here: https://flickerfest.com.au/specsavers-tvc-comp-2027/

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Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Sydney, NSW
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