Flickerfest 2023 — Best of Melbourne Shorts

Overview

There's something rather cool about being ahead of the curve when it comes to cinema, watching the latest and greatest flicks on the silver screen well before anyone else. And at Australia's biggest short film festival, you can do just that. The internationally acclaimed Flickerfest is celebrating its 32nd year in 2023, so you can expect an A-class lineup of cinematic delights.

The annual event is Australia's leading Academy Award-qualifying short film fest, and it's backed with BAFTA recognition, too. Get a window into the cinematic mastery that has received both national and international acclaim, all acknowledged as the most inspiring, provocative and entertaining pieces to see. With thousands of submissions this year, and films gracing the screens of over 45 venues nationally, the Flickerfest Tour lineup will have something for everyone.

Tarneit

This April, the Best of Melbourne Shorts brings a curated screening of eight award-winning short films from thriving Victorian filmmakers. The one-night-only event kicks off at 6.30pm at The Kino Palace Cinema, with a complimentary drink on arrival before the programme starts at 7pm.

To give you an idea of what to expect, there's hilarity and timely commentary on followers and faith with Follow for Follow, an emotive tale of escaping violence in the Iris Award-winning Tarneit, a story of running to heal (or escape) old wounds in Blvck Gold and a simple-but-compelling tale of The Best Dumplings in Melbourne. That's just a taste of the wild and wonderful stories on offer.

To see the full Flickerfest 2023 program and grab tickets, head to the website.

Top Images: Follow for Follow, The Best Dumplings in Melbourne