Australian Shorts + Panel

With animation, comedy, dance, documentaries and even a seagull falling in love with a drone, this specially curated shorts package highlights the joy and power of connecting with the world around us.

Screening is followed by a panel talk with selected filmmakers.

Bird Drone – Radheya Jegatheva, Australia, 2023
A heartfelt story of unrequited love between a seagull and a human-operated drone with a limited battery life.

A CALL TO ARMS – Pippa Samaya, Tara Jade Samaya, Australia, 2023
A dance film that traverses the landscapes of Takayna; from rugged coastline to the deep ancient temperate rainforests, exploring through movement, the embodied effects of its landscapes and the sensation of its contrasting strength and fragility.

No Distance Between Us – Vera Hong, Australia, 2018
Exploring the history and cultural significance of the Willandra Lakes Region in far-west NSW, the largest human fossil footprint site in the world.

Stories from the Smoke – Daniel Merson, Australia, 2020
A gut-punching reflection of a grandfather living in bushfire country, inspired by a First Dog on the Moon cartoon.

An Island Off An Island – Guido Pezz, Australia, 2023
An intimate portrait of life in Bruny Island, away from the distractions of the outside world.

Petrichor – Shirin Shakhesi, 2019
A vibrant sensory experience drawing you through a vivid, jewel-toned ecosystem of insects and nature.

Outpicker – Le Luo, Australia, 2023
A queer immigrant finds a sense of belonging in the Australian landscape through litter-picking.