Flickerfest 2022 Short Film Festival

Flickerfest is thrilled to announce its 2022 festival programme which will see 30 World Premieres and 65 Australian Premieres 

The films range across Academy® Qualifying Australian, Documentary and International competitions featuring over 109 inspiring, creative and beautiful crafted shorts from Australia and the world, and a further 110 films featuring across Flickerfest showcase sessions, all selected from over 3,200 entries.

The 2022 Australian programme will include some incredibly masterful and creative short films. Highlights include the world premier of the quirky black space comedy ‘The Home Team’ starring comedy legend Paul McDermott and acclaimed actress Tara Morice (‘Strictly Ballroom’), The world premiere of black comedy ‘Stonefish’ written by well known Australian Actor, George Pullar and directed by acclaimed actress and first time director Megan Smart, known for her most recent role in mini series ‘Wakefield’ (2021) and ‘Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021).

Launching on the 21st January with a highlights screening followed by an exclusive after party, Flickerfest’s not to be missed ten day event will present some of the world’s best short films from Australia and the world on the big screen, showcasing some of the most innovative, provocative and widely entertaining short films the world has to offer. Bringing them to the relaxed and iconic environment of Bondi Beach this summer in partnership with Waverley Council, in a bespoke festival garden complete with outdoor lawn cinema, The Famous Spiegeltent indoor cinema and a panoramic beachside bar. Running through to the 30th January culminating in a prestigious awards presentation and closing night celebration.

Flickerfest has been a major launching pad for some of Australia’s and the world’s most celebrated filmmakers, for further information and to secure tickets to the 2022 festival on sale 20th December visit: www.flickerfest.com.au