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’s Official Competition showcases standout short films under five minutes from filmmakers across Australia, each one made for the festival and featuring the annual Signature.
Alongside it, our Out-of-Competition program brings even more stories to the screen from Australian and international filmmakers.
2027 Competition Dates
1 November 2026: 2027 Signature revealed
1 February 2027: Entries open
7 May 2027: Entries close
June 2027: Finalists announced
The festival comes to life at our National Premiere in Hobart, with three days of films, panels, workshops and events celebrating our filmmakers and their stories.
From there, selected films hit the road as VSFF tours cinemas and communities across Australia.
National Premiere: 3–5 September 2027
National Tour: September–November 2027
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.
