Short films. Bold ideas. Stories made to be shared.
The Very Short Film Festival (VSFF) is an Australian short film festival celebrating bold storytelling through films under five minutes, across any genre or style.
We champion emerging voices and connect filmmakers with audiences, industry and national screening opportunities.
From first-time filmmakers to experienced creatives, VSFF is designed to be accessible, inclusive and creatively ambitious.
VSFF 2026 brings selected films to audiences through a national premiere and tour.
Key Dates
National Premiere Weekend: 22–24 May 2026, Hobart Tasmania
From Premiere to Tour
Selected films premiere in Hobart, Tasmania as part of the VSFF National Premiere Weekend, before touring nationally to communities and screens across Australia.
VSFF’s Official Competition showcases standout short films under five minutes from filmmakers across Australia.
Alongside the competition, a curated program of out-of-competition and international films expands the festival’s storytelling scope.
Submissions for the 2026 Australian Competition have now closed. Entrants will be notified in late April.
International entries are now open — welcoming bold short films under five minutes from filmmakers worldwide.
The VSFF Annual Signature is a single creative device that every film must weave in somewhere, somehow. In 2026, the Signature is THREAD.
It can appear visually or metaphorically, through dialogue or sound, and be subtle or bold, as long as it feels right for your story.
VSFF celebrates outstanding films through industry support, national exposure and screening opportunities.
Official Competition finalists and winners may receive:
Created by VSFF mentors, this step-by-step guide supports filmmakers at every stage of the process, from planning through to post-production.
It includes practical tips for first-time filmmakers, students and educators supporting young creators.
Download the guide and start planning your next short film.
