A national celebration of bold short films, all under five minutes, is hitting the big screen.
Join us for the Very Short Film Festival 2026, launching in Hobart before touring across Australia.
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.
Don’t miss out.
Following the Hobart premiere, VSFF travels to cinemas and communities across Australia.
Discover bold new stories from emerging filmmakers, coming to a venue near you.
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.
