Flickerfest 2025 - The Best of Comedy Shorts

'Strictly The Best Short Films!'

Celebrating its 34th year, Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy® Award and BAFTA qualifying short film festival, and the country’s largest Australian & International short film competition, screens the best of shorts from Australia and the world, selected from a record 3,500 entries; ensuring the presentation of A-list short film programmes recognised amongst the best in the world.

Flickerfest screens for 10 days under the summer stars at Bondi Beach in January, with selected highlights of the most entertaining and innovative short films from Australia & around the world, touring the country to over 40 venues nationally from Feb - Oct 2025.

Flickerfest returns with this annual one-off chance to see the Best of  International Shorts & Best of Australian Shorts programmes officially selected for Flickerfest National Tour, before these films continue their journey around the world. 

Araluen Arts Centre will be showcasing the Best of Australian Shorts and the Best of Comedy Shorts here on the Circus lawns. Bring a chair, a blanket or your swag. Food and refreshments will be available on the lawns courtesy of local food vans and a licensed bar.

Book both nights together and save!

Flickerfest Tour Trailer