
Telling Real Stories: Kylie Skinner on Documentary Filmmaking
VSFF 2024 finalist Kylie Skinner shares her approach to capturing authentic stories in documentary filmmaking.

VSFF 2024 finalist Kylie Skinner shares her approach to capturing authentic stories in documentary filmmaking.

Jane Hamilton-Foster, the creative mind behind “Loop” (VSFF 2024 third prize winner), shares her approach to storytelling.

Thinking about entering VSFF? Now’s the time to get creative. Five steps (powered by creativity, determination, and a few midnight edits!) will take you from idea to the VSFF Premiere.

New to filmmaking or guiding first-time creators? The Filmmaking Quick Start Guide by VSFF offers essential steps and resources to kickstart your journey and bring your short film to life.

Gerard Lambkin, winner of the VSFF 2024 People’s Choice Award, offers a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process and the making of “Waiting For The Man”.

The Very Short Film Festival is hitting the road in 2025! First stop: Townsville on 6 March at Warrina Cineplex. Enjoy standout short films, connect with local creatives, and celebrate Australian storytelling. Grab your tickets now! 🎟✨

Catch the official trailer for the 2025 Very Short Film Festival! Featuring footage from our 2024 finalists and People’s Choice films, this year’s signature, “Seed,” invites creators to bring their unique visions to life. Watch now and get inspired to join the festival!

The 2025 Very Short Film Festival signature theme invites filmmakers of all ages to explore “Seed”, pushing the boundaries of storytelling with short, impactful films. Join us for an inspiring journey across Australia!

The VSFF Signature Challenge is back, and we’re looking for your creative ideas to define the 2025 festival signature. The signature can be a visual element, metaphor, or line of dialogue—something that acts as a unifying thread in each film, marking it as made for VSFF.

Announcing the Very Short Film Festival 2024’s People’s Choice Award winners 🏆: Congratulations to Gerard Lambkin for “Waiting For The Man” and Hayden Best for “Kinetic Connection”.

Discover the highlights from our first Very Short Film Festival event in Newcastle! Engage with the creative insights from our filmmaker Q&A panel, including the minds behind “Sustenance.”

We are excited to launch the 2024 Very Short Film Festival People’s Choice Awards! Discover a diverse and inspiring collection of films from talented creators nationwide. Cast your vote now and help celebrate stories that inspire, touch hearts, and bring joy!