Sydney Tour Highlights
The VSFF 2026 National Tour officially kicked off in Sydney on 1 July, with audiences gathering at Palace Cinemas for an evening of award-winning Australian short films, filmmaker Q&As and celebration. Browse our photo gallery from the night.
2026 National Premiere Weekend
Explore the highlights from the 2026 VSFF National Premiere Weekend in Hobart, from screenings and awards to filmmakers, audiences and special events across the weekend.
VSFF Makes a Channel 7 Appearance
VSFF made a Channel 7 News appearance during our 2026 Hobart Premiere Weekend, marking an exciting milestone for the festival.
VSFF 2026 Winners Announced
The Dorothys are in. Explore the 2026 VSFF award winners announced following the Hobart National Premiere Weekend.
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.
VSFF 2026 Expands to a Three-Day Hobart Premiere Weekend
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.
VSFF Audience Heart Award 2025 — Voting Now Open
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.
Make a Short Film in a Day!
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.
The 2026 Signature Has Dropped — and It’s a Good One
A new year of storytelling begins. The VSFF 2026 Signature has arrived — THREAD — inspiring filmmakers to explore connection, rhythm and what ties us together.
Got an idea for the VSFF 2026 Signature?
From Spark to Tasmania to Seed, the Very Short Film Festival’s Signature has inspired stories across Australia. What will define VSFF 2026?