Short films. Big stories.
The Very Short Film Festival is touring Australia in 2026, bringing a curated selection of bold short films to cinemas and venues across the country. All under five minutes, spanning all genres and all stories — stories that stay with you, that make you think, laugh, and see the world a little differently.
Launching in Hobart, the tour continues nationwide, with more screenings rolling out. Stay tuned — we’re coming to you.
Date: 22–24 May 2026
Venue: State Cinema, Hobart, TAS
A full weekend of bold short films, special screenings, filmmaker Q&As and live events.
Featuring VSFF finalists and a curated program of standout stories.
Screening + NSW Showcase
Date: Wednesday 1 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Palace Cinemas Moore Park
Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Rd, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW
Date: Tuesday 14 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Event Cinemas Rockhampton North
120/331 Yaamba Rd, Park Avenue, Rockhampton, QLD
Date: Wednesday 15 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: BCC Cairns Central, Mcleod St, Cairns, QLD
Date: Thursday 16 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Warrina Cineplex
164 Dalrymple Rd, Currajong, QLD
Screening + Queensland Showcase
Date: Friday 17 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: HOTA
135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Date: Tuesday 21 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: BCC Maroochydore
Sunshine Plaza, 154–164 Horton Parade, Maroochydore, QLD
Date: Wednesday 22 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: BCC Cinemas Toowoomba Strand
163 Margaret St, Toowoomba City, QLD
Date: Friday 24 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Brunswick Picture House
30 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads, NSW
Date: Saturday 25 July
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Majestic cinemas
Horton St, Port Macquarie, NSW
Date: Saturday 1 August
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Gala Cinema Warrawong
204 Cowper Street, Warrawong, NSW
Date: Saturday 8 August
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Liberty Theatre
173 Comur St, Yass, NSW
Coming to Melbourne
Date & venue to be announced. Tickets on sale soon.
Coming to Newcastle on 25 July
Tickets on sale soon.
A selection of VSFF films will screen at venues around Australia.
Dates and locations are being released soon.
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