Very Short Film Festival

Posted by Very Short Film Festival | Dec 7, 2024

The Very Short Film Festival (VSFF) celebrates Australian stories, showcasing diverse voices and contemporary culture.

Finalists enjoy mentoring, flights and accommodation to the Premiere Gala Event and Screening, and the opportunity for your film to tour parts of Australia. Winners also receive awards and cash prizes.

VSFF champions new and emerging talent. All genres are welcome, and we’re proudly dedicated to Australian storytellers.

Here’s How it Works: The Basics

VSFF is free to enter and open to Australian residents, celebrating contemporary Australian stories. Create a 2-5 minute film incorporating the 2025 signature “Seed”—use it in dialogue, visuals, or as an idea to make it uniquely yours. Two categories are available: Open (19+) and Junior (under 18, for school students). Films must be original and premiered to the world through VSFF.

Key Dates

1 November 2024 – Official Competition Launch

1 April 2025 – Submission deadline

12 May 2025 – Finalists announced

Premiere & Gala Event – Screenings, an awards ceremony and afterparty!

Celebrating Success with VSFF

Finalists receive mentoring from some of Australia’s top film industry professionals, along with flights and accommodation to attend the Premiere Gala Event and Screening. Films debut in front of a live audience and go on to feature in an Australian tour.

Winners are awarded cash prizes and the exclusive Dorothy Awards, beautifully handcrafted by an Australian ceramicist.

About

The Very Short Film festival is presented by Artology. We’re an independent arts non-profit here to foster creativity and encourage new voices to tell their story and develop ideas. Our projects provide opportunities for all types of artists to develop and produce their own creative work, collaborate and partner with others to learn new skills through mentorships with industry leaders.

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