Flickerfest began as a small festival at Balmain High School in 1991, and has grown into a huge celebration of film.
Entries flow in from filmmakers across the globe, and the event is even considered in international circles to be the leading Australian competitive short film festival.
The 26th Flickerfest is on from January 2017. Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd lists five reasons to go to the event.
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Flickerfest screens the crème of the crop, representing a world class selection of short films, and is the only Academy-accredited and BAFTA-recognised competitive International Short Film Festival. So you know they've got some serious cred.
Two
What’s better than a summer party under the stars? Getting to mix with Australia’s future and present stars at Flickerfest’s fabulous Opening and Closing Night parties!Three
Nash Edgerton, Rachel Griffiths and David Michôd all screened shorts at Flickerfest before hitting the big time. This is your chance to see the next big thing and rub shoulders with the next generation of Australia’s most talented up-and-coming talent.Four
Every film at Flickerfest is an Australian premiere, and jet-sets across the country. You can catch these uplifting, surprising and moving short films at over 50 tour locations!
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Discover some of the most innovative and cutting edge films from across the world on the big screen, and unearth inspiration from fresh talent taking on the world of filmmaking, one short at a time.Flickerfest Tour Dates
6-15 January – Bondi Beach (Sydney)11-13 February – Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts (Brisbane)
