The Very Short Film Festival (VSFF) is a national film festival and screen industry initiative celebrating bold, original short-form storytelling.
Through competitions, screenings, workshops, mentorship opportunities and touring events, VSFF creates pathways for emerging filmmakers while connecting audiences with some of Australia’s most exciting new creative voices.
Presented by Film Fest Collective, the festival champions accessible filmmaking, fresh perspectives and creative expression.
VSFF is committed to fostering the next generation of storytellers and building a vibrant community.
We bring the Very Short Film Festival to life.
Tamara is a marketing and creative leader with over 25 years’ experience across the arts, non-profit and commercial sectors. She is the Festival Director of the Very Short Film Festival, where she leads the festival’s strategic direction, operations, funding, marketing and delivery of its national program.
Her career spans arts organisations, social enterprises, NGOs and media, with experience leading marketing and events, and working across both independent initiatives and global brands.
Driven by a belief in the power of storytelling, Tamara is committed to creating opportunities for emerging filmmakers, championing Australian stories and bringing those stories to audiences and communities across the country.
Matt is a commercial partnerships leader with more than 15 years’ experience across strategic partnerships, growth, loyalty and customer propositions. As Partnerships Director at the Very Short Film Festival, he leads the development of strategic and commercial partnerships that support the festival’s growth.
His career spans major enterprise partnerships and the development of new commercial propositions, with a focus on creating both customer and commercial value.
Matt is passionate about building strong partnerships around shared objectives, creating opportunities that deliver meaningful value for brands, audiences and the communities they support.
David is a distinguished education leader and film industry professional dedicated to fostering the next generation of screen storytellers. As Head of Department for Film & Television at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), he drives innovative approaches to screen education, blending creative excellence with emerging technologies to prepare students for a rapidly evolving industry.
Previously, David served as Director of Teaching & Learning at the Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS), where he led curriculum innovation, strategic partnerships, and the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
An award-winning producer with films recognised at international festivals, David has also consulted on scripts for leading production companies in the UK and USA. He has taught and led programs at SAE, Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, the University of Melbourne, and the Met Film School in London. David holds an MA in Producing from the National Film and Television School (UK).
The Very Short Film Festival is supported by a distinguished group of ambassadors, judges and industry professionals who help champion emerging filmmakers and contribute to the festival’s development each year.
Festival Ambassadors
Justin Kurzel
Marta Dusseldorp
Leah Purcell
Judges
Adam Spillsbury
Bain Stewart
David Balfour
Deanne Weir
Essie Davis
Peter Rees
Rocco Fazzari
Vicki Madden
The VSFF was founded by Anna Cerneaz through Artology, a not-for-profit arts organisation dedicated to supporting Australian creatives through mentoring, workshops and opportunities for artistic development, while championing authentic, bold and impactful storytelling.
