Comedy Shorts

Celebrate the many inventive ways humour can reveal human relationships, social dynamics and unexpected situations.

From a colourful riff on sibling rivalry in Clown, to a pedantic mother-to-be hiring a stranger to roleplay as her unborn daughter in Call Me Mommy, these films offer sharp, insightful takes on everyday life. Through each of these films, explore the unique comedic style, creative storytelling and bold narratives defining the future of Australian cinema.

Films

The Meaningless Daydreams of Augie and Celeste, Dir. Pernell Marsden, Australia, 2024, 7 mins.
Winner of Best Australian Short at Melbourne International Film Festival, the film features two best friends, Augie & Celeste, who embark on a high-stakes game of imagination, which takes a twisted turn and threatens to jeopardise their relationship.

Warya, Dir. Miski Omar, Australia, 2024, 13 mins.
A delightful mockumentary that underscores the universality of childhood and imagination, Warya originally screened at the Africa Film Festival Australia.

Accoladia, Dir. Jess Vogelaar, Australia, 2024, 15 mins.
Premiering at Flickerfest, Accoladia features a metal detectorist on a mission to save the life of his greatest rival. After being recognised for this brave act, his friendship with an award-winning mannequin is tested.

Call Me Mommy, Dir. Haley Alea Erikson, Australia, 2023,13 mins.
A pedantic mother-to-be hires a stranger to role-play as her unborn daughter. Call Me Mommy premiered at St Kilda Film Festival Opening Night.

Take A Look at This Guy, Dir. Tom Oxnam, 2022, Australia. 5 mins.
Produced as a graduate project at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Design (RMIT), Take A Look at This Guy is a delightful animated story of Josh, who's life gets thrown into chaos when his TV get overtaken by a quiz show where every question is about him.

Clown, Dir. Aarushi Chowdhury, Australia, 2023, 10 mins.
Screening at numerous festivals locally and internationally (including Cannes Indie Shorts Awards), Clown features Sami, an eight-year-old horror fanatic who can’t wait to play "serial killers" with her older sister, Jiya.

Favourites, Dir. Nick Russell, Australia, 2023, 5 mins.
Stephen Curry and Sibylla Budd star in the hilarious story of two parents who face an impossible choice when their family camping trip turns deadly.