
VSFF 2026 Finalists & Official Selection Announced
The VSFF 2026 lineup is here. Discover this year’s finalists, junior finalists and official selection screening in Hobart and across Australia.

The VSFF 2026 lineup is here. Discover this year’s finalists, junior finalists and official selection screening in Hobart and across Australia.

The Very Short Film Festival returns to Hobart in 2026 with an expanded three-day Premiere Weekend, featuring short films, filmmaker Q&As and special events.

The Audience Heart Award is now open. Watch all twenty 2025 Very Short Film Festival finalist films across the Open and Junior categories. Vote for your favourite.

VSFF and SAE are offering a free one-day filmmaking workshop for high school students on Saturday 6 December. Plan, shoot and edit a short film with SAE faculty in SAE’s state-of-the-art studios — limited spots available at each campus.

A new year of storytelling begins. The VSFF 2026 Signature has arrived — THREAD — inspiring filmmakers to explore connection, rhythm and what ties us together.

From Spark to Tasmania to Seed, the Very Short Film Festival’s Signature has inspired stories across Australia. What will define VSFF 2026?

The Very Short Film Festival’s first-ever Sydney event sold out at Event Cinemas Bondi Junction on 6 September, featuring 2025 finalists and a Q&A with six talented NSW filmmakers.

On 17 July, the Very Short Film Festival arrived in Brisbane for the very first time — and what a welcome! Big thanks to Screen Queensland and all who came along.

Each year, finalists of the Very Short Film Festival gain access to exclusive mentorship and industry insights. This year’s masterclass brought together 25 emerging filmmakers for an inspiring session with VSFF mentors.

An unforgettable celebration of short film. The VSFF 2025 opening night was packed with powerful stories, filmmaker Q&As, and a buzzing full house.

Discover the 2025 Very Short Film Festival Official Selection — 20 standout short films from across Australia screening at the National Premiere in Newcastle. Winners revealed on the night.

VSFF made its Queensland debut in Townsville with 18 powerful short films, a filmmaker Q&A, and an engaged local audience at Warrina Cineplex