These films from the VSFF 2025 Official Selection struck a chord with audiences across Australia.
Watch and enjoy the films below.
In the face of drought, one man digs deep, fighting to hold onto his land, his legacy and a reason to hope.
Alex returns home to visit his mum, but a request to clean out his old bedroom sparks unexpected memories of a long-lost friend.
The relationship of two brothers is put to the test after one finds out the other has lied to him.
An Angel and a Sinner, take a break from planting seeds in a field. In the shade of a large tree, the Sinner reveals why she finds herself in Purgatory and the Angel offers her a glimpse of redemption.
Olive considers the pros and cons of her unexpected pregnancy.
What if you could grow the perfect boyfriend? The relationship highs and lows of a man who plants seeds for love and grows a boyfriend in his backyard.
Diver and conservationist, Sandy Webb shows off her collection of pressed seaweed specimens, and shares her love of the ocean.
A single poppy seed threatens to unravel a rural diner robbery.
The heartfelt journey of ‘Nan’ as she navigates the challenges of her dementia.
A young street racer caught between life and death after a fatal crash, navigates a mysterious new world with the help of a strange girl.
She ignored the toaster’s warning and now a seedy virus is spreading. Is a digital epidemic closer than we think?
A lonely girl named Calla befriends a very hungry crow.
Two teens begin a relationship through endless texting but struggle to find the words in person, revealing the silent challenges of modern communication.
A man believes every distraction must be removed and the silence be deafening, as the light and sound bouncing around him grows evermore.
After losing her friend, a young girl discovers a notebook left behind, setting her on a journey to acceptance through grief and remembrance.
A little girl is left home alone whilst her parents go to the movies.
Ignored by his busy older brother, a bored 13-year-old decides to run away, but while packing, he finds a forgotten card game they made as kids.
An artist animates her way across Sydney to reach her class on time.
A young boy’s life is transformed when his father brings home a playful golden retriever, sparking a deep bond that grows over the years.
