The Dorothys are in.
Following an incredible National Premiere Weekend in Hobart, we’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Very Short Film Festival award winners.
Across three days of screenings, workshops, filmmaker conversations and celebrations, audiences joined us to experience this year’s outstanding films from emerging storytellers across Australia.
OPEN CATEGORY
- Best Film — The Pocket Dial — Josephine Croft & Pete Vulinovich
- Best Director — Tidal — Sofia Poli
- Best Story — Version 1.0 — Chanelle Le Roux & Michael de Lange
- Best Cinematic Craft — Wear & Tear — Isaac Sargent & Vienna Leaf
- Ambassador Award — Version 1.0 — Chanelle Le Roux & Michael de Lange
- Audience Award — Tragic — James McMahon
JUNIOR CATEGORY
- Best Film — darren’s_camera — Taylan Gogan
- Best Story — Patience — Mack Green
- Best Cinematic Craft — PERDITA — Charlie Carr
- Audience Award — Till Death Do Us Part — Adi Bocman
A huge thank you to every filmmaker who shared their work with us and to everyone who joined us in Hobart.
The journey continues, with the VSFF National Tour now taking these films around Australia.
📸 Still from The Pocket Dial by Josephine Croft & Pete Vulinovich.