The 25th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival has announced the full list of 53 films officially selected into our Academy® Accredited Australian Competition for 2016, chosen from over 2300 entries received for Flickerfest 2016. Festival Director Bronwyn Kidd explained that this year’s official Australian Competition features 18 world premieres, 6 Australian premieres and 10 NSW premieres showcasing Australia’s most talented short filmmakers. This year 21 female directors are represented across the official Australian competition confirming Flickerfest’s strong commitment over many years to encouraging female filmmakers to shine.
On steering her 19th festival into the birthday celebrations, Kidd commented that she is “thrilled that Flickerfest once again is a platform for our most exciting, creative and talented short filmmakers in Australia and we look forward to celebrating this talent with audiences all across the country for Flickerfest’s landmark 25th year.”
Flickerfest is Australia’s only Academy®™ accredited and BAFTA recognised short film festival and kicks off the summer cinema season under the stars at Bondi Beach, screening the hottest short films from Australia and the world in the chilled and iconic location of the Bondi Pavilion from Friday 8 January to Sunday 17 January. In 2016 Flickerfest celebrates its 25th birthday. After wrapping up the ten day Sydney event, the very best festival flicks will then hit the road to over 50 destinations across the country for the annual tour between January and May 2016.