Flickerfest Best of International Shorts

Name: Flickerfest Best of International Shorts
Released: 2026-03-27
Duration: 1 h 40 min

**BE SURE TO CHECK YOU'RE BOOKING FOR THE CORRECT NIGHT & LINE UP** Celebrating 35 years in 2026, Flickerfest proudly remains Australia’s leading Academy® Qualifying and BAFTA-recognised short film festival, presenting A-list short film programs that rank among the world’s best. Hand-picked from a record-breaking 3,700 entries, these films represent the pinnacle of short filmmaking talent. Over two unforgettable nights, audiences in Armidale, Kempsey, and Port Macquarie will be treated to an exceptional lineup of award-winning shorts, featuring The Best of International Shorts and The Best of Australian Shorts, a dynamic celebration of storytelling from around the globe. Meanwhile, film lovers in Sawtell can look forward to Short Laughs Comedy, a side-splitting collection of the funniest short films from across the world, guaranteed to leave audiences in stitches! Don’t miss this chance to experience the very best in short filmmaking as Flickerfest brings its acclaimed program to your doorstep. Friday 27th March, 7pm: Let us take you on a trip around the world with the Best Of International Shorts programme. Amongst a host of international highlights enjoying their Australian premiere’s is the delightful Oscar-nominated A Friend of Dorothy, starring UK acting royalty Miriam Margolyes and Stephen Fry, who take us on a heartwarming journey where wisdom, compassion and friendship are found in the most unexpected places. Also hot off the Oscar nominations is the powerful and intimate The Singers. Joining them is My Plastic Mother, winner of the Flickerfest 2026 Best International Short Film, a deeply moving work from Indonesian filmmaker Amar Haikal. The programme also features Radix, winner of Flickerfest 2026 Best International Animation, a visually striking and imaginative animated short that showcases bold storytelling and innovative cinematic craft. Saturday 28th March, 7pm: Our Best Of Australian Shorts program shines a spotlight on the incredible short film talent emerging in Australia, celebrating unique stories that honour our identity and culture. Catch a collection of stunning shorts supported by big names both in front of and behind the camera. Moving drama Tuesday Tuesday, won best female director at Flickerfest 2026 and stars Peter Phelps (Stingers) in a stellar performance as a man whose world is fading. Whilst Packed Away gives us the directorial debut of actress Michala Banas (Always Greener, Mcleod's Daughters) who shines both on and off camera in this personal and intimate drama and actor Matt Day (Rake) writes and directs the comedy Baby Shower starring the legendary Hugo Weaving in a dark comedy about family friendship and unexpected happening at this familiar ritual.PT1H40M2026-03-27Flickerfest Best of International Shorts"Flickerfest Best of International Shorts"

Showtimes

March 27, 7:00 pm