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The Very Short Film Festival celebrates the best of very short storytelling from around Australia, featuring bold ideas, powerful stories — all under five minutes.
This Weekend | 22–24 May 2026
State Cinema, Hobart
A full weekend of bold short films, special screenings, filmmaker Q&As and live events. Featuring VSFF finalists alongside a curated program of standout stories.
Featuring VSFF Ambassador Marta Dusseldorp and filmmakers travelling in from across Australia.
Don’t miss out.
Short films. Big stories — now on tour.
VSFF is touring Australia, bringing the Official Selection to cinemas nationwide and showcasing bold stories from standout emerging filmmakers across Australia.
Don’t miss out — one night only in each location.
Find your local screening and grab your tickets.
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Following an incredible Hobart National Premiere Weekend, we’re thrilled to announce the 2026 VSFF award winners and celebrate the filmmakers recognised for their storytelling, creativity and craft.
Explore this year’s winners and discover the standout films recognised across the 2026 festival.
Support emerging filmmakers and connect your brand with a national creative community.
VSFF is expanding its reach across Australia — inspiring audiences and empowering storytellers through film and events.
Created by VSFF mentors for our filmmaking community, this quick-start guide helps bring short films to life.
Whether you’re new to filmmaking or supporting first-time creators, it covers the essentials, from planning and production to post, with practical tips and links for further learning.
Download the free guide and start planning your next short film.
We champion young filmmakers through our Junior Category, featuring school students from across Australia.
From first-time creators to emerging young storytellers, these films will be showcased as part of the VSFF Premiere and National Tour.
We’re now accepting international submissions, welcoming bold short films under five minutes from filmmakers worldwide.
Selected films will be presented as part of the VSFF program, screening at the VSFF Premiere Festival Weekend in Hobart, Tasmania, and across the National Tour.
