The Very Short Film Festival celebrates Australian stories — bold, creative, and full of imagination.
Each year, films include one shared element: the Signature — a creative idea that filmmakers across the country interpret in their own way.
The Signature isn’t the story itself — it’s something that can be woven in however the creator chooses: literal or symbolic, visual or spoken, subtle or bold.
Past Signatures have included Spark, Tasmania, Chip, and Seed — each inspiring filmmakers to tell stories in surprising and original ways.
Now we’re inviting you to help shape what comes next.
Your idea could become the official VSFF 2026 Signature, appearing in finalists’ films and celebrated across the festival.
Deadline: Tuesday 21 October 2025 → Submit Your Idea.
Keep it simple and open.
Looking for inspiration? Watch past VSFF finalist films.
Still from Speedpaint — 2025 VSFF Finalist.