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One of the standout films from the 2026 batch of Flickerfest shorts has been Damien Power's docu-drama Return of the Champ. With this excellent hybrid experience, the stand up comedian turne…
Lianne Mackessy is a multi-hyphenate creative whose work spans from acting in front of the camera in films like 2025's Smoke, to writing and directing her own work, like her 2026 drama shor…
Nina Buxton is a storyteller who has worked in films and TV. On the TV front, she’s been the director behind shows like The InBESTigators, Paper Dolls, and Planet Lulin, light, fun fare, while on the…
This summer, Flickerfest, Australia’s largest Short Film Competition and the only one with Academy® Qualification and BAFTA recognition, will once again grace our shores, rolling out the red carpet at…
PRESS RELEASE This summer, Flickerfest, Australia’s largest Short Film Competition and the only one with Academy® Qualification and BAFTA recognition, will once again grace our shores, rolling out th…
PRESS RELEASE Flickerfest, Australia's leading and only Oscar® Qualifying and BAFTA recognised short film festival has joined forces with leading optical retailer Specsavers for a third year and…
Subscribe to The Curb podcast via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart Radio. Download the episode directly here. Jesse Vogelaar is a writer and director whose works spans across Australia an…
PRESS RELEASE After a highly successful 10-day festival at Bondi, the 34th annual FLiCKERFEST International and Australian awards were announced this evening at a star-studded ceremony at Bondi Pavil…
PRESS RELEASE Flickerfest – Australia’s largest and most prestigious short film competition, renowned for its Academy® and BAFTA qualifications – has announced its official programme for 2025. Celeb…
PRESS RELEASE Flickerfest is back for 2024, in a new venue, the Luna Outdoor Cinema, kicking off their 3-day festival of short films under the stars, Thursday 29th February to Saturday 2nd March. Th…
Subscribe to The Curb podcast via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or Google Podcasts. Download the episode directly here. Australian horror is experiencing something of a renaissance…
The Curb is proudly part of the Auscast Network. Subscribe via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or Google Podcasts. Filmmaker Phoebe Wolfe's short film The Overthrow tells the stor…