SHORT FILMS

MOST FEATURE FILMS AT BBFF ARE PRECEDED BY SHORTS.

SHORT FILM AFICIONADOS WILL LOVE OUR HEARTBEATS OF HUMANITY, THROUGH THE LOCAL LENS AND OUR YOUNG AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR SESSIONS

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Power Signal
Oct
27

Power Signal

While trying to navigate a city that won’t provide him a bathroom, a delivery worker discovers an unearthly presence infecting women all over New York.

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To Be Silent
Oct
27

To Be Silent

Noongar and Spinifex woman Tace Stevens explores the impact of code-switching on her identity, before revealing what led her to embrace the power of standing firm in who she is, no matter where she is.

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Cold Water
Oct
27

Cold Water

Set in St Kilda, Australia, an elderly woman’s peaceful retirement is interrupted when her husband takes up a bizarre new hobby.

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Shooting Watermelons
Oct
27

Shooting Watermelons

Federico is on holiday with his father and brother in a summer residence in Sardinia. When a wealthy German family invites them to dinner, Federico discovers he is not so different from his father.

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Le Charade
Oct
27

Le Charade

A psychological comedy set in a run-down 1950s diner. Le Charade follows the final performance of a lonely mime and the psychotic episode that ensues after his imaginary friend breaks up with him and he is forced to re-enter society.

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The Letter
Oct
27

The Letter

In 1945, a young Gambian woman treks across her country to translate a letter written in English, one that tells the fate of her fiancé fighting for the British thousands of miles away.

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Camping in Paradise
Oct
27

Camping in Paradise

A philosopher and his girlfriend involuntarily must spend a night at a nudist campsite, which is far beyond their comfort zone. At the campsite they meet a friendly couple, and this reveals underlying conflicts and creates tension in their relationship.

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Solutions
Oct
26

Solutions

In a last ditch effort to extricate herself from the ramshackle farce of her suburban existence a woman caught between her dysfunctional husband and her densely loyal lover attempts to off one while framing the other.

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Tony
Oct
26

Tony

After finding a fortune, a man embarks on a hallucinatory quest for truth, as a plea for humanity and reverence for nature resounds.

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Ian
Oct
26

Ian

Ian is a short cinematic portrayal of the incredible 72-year-old Australian rockclimber Ian Elliott. Defying age stereotypes, Ian’s technical skills, strength, and endurance shatter societal norms and highlight the extraordinary potential of older athletes.

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Before the Mirror
Oct
26

Before the Mirror

Shaped by the voices of Fluff’s community, Before The Mirror is an experimental film that captures the liminal space between beauty and identity.

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Suvira
Oct
26

Suvira

This film tells the story of artist, Suvira McDonald, and explores what makes his passion for pottery so special. A pivotal moment in Suvira's life ignites a love for pottery, inspiring him to build a successful career from his new found passion.

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Trust the Bees
Oct
26

Trust the Bees

This short and inspiring documentary is made by a young 15 year old passionate beekeeper in Byron Bay who struggles against devastating floods, fires and diseases to keep his bees alive.

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Out of the Wild
Oct
26

Out of the Wild

Once isolated by the opinions of others, a solitary soul discovers freedom and healing through clothing, dance, and the embrace of nature.

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Chasing the Breeze
Oct
26

Chasing the Breeze

Kitesurfing — for most, just another sport, but for Steve and Kenno, it’s a way of life. Bodhi Csutoros and I had the honor of capturing their story in the form of a short documentary.

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3MWh
Oct
26

3MWh

A nuclear power plant worker obsessed with counting has set a maximum limit on how much electricity he wants to consume. But the energy that should have lasted him for the rest of his life is slowly running out, forcing him to decide on its final use.

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Dark Mommy
Oct
25

Dark Mommy

Ben is the only night shift 911 operator in a small town. His bubble of self-isolation is only ever punctured by drunks or prank calling kids, but tonight Dark Mommy has her own intentions for Ben...and the rest of the town.

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To Be Silent
Oct
25

To Be Silent

Noongar and Spinifex woman Tace Stevens explores the impact of code-switching on her identity, before revealing what led her to embrace the power of standing firm in who she is, no matter where she is.

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Saeluhus/House Of Bliss
Oct
24

Saeluhus/House Of Bliss

House of Bliss documents the making of a shelter situated somewhere on the border of reality and imagination. A private world of contemplation and quiet relief from the outside world. Also screenings in Ballina with Wilding

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Ways of Being
Oct
23

Ways of Being

Through an exploration of his own understanding of the world Dominic uses his camera as a bridge to enter into different walks of life. The camera a link, giving him a peek into the personal lives of 11 makers. Exploring how art serves as both a mirror and a lens through which these artists understand and communicate their place in the world.

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Turrakana Home
Oct
22

Turrakana Home

Set where the forest meets the wild southern ocean in lutruwita/Tasmania a young girl acknowledges her intimate connection to Country and gives thanks to the place she calls home. Also screens in Ballina with Wilding

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Presence
Oct
20

Presence

Presence narrates the journey of Thati, a woman determined to overcome her anxiety attacks through surfing. She finds refuge in the waves, where the surfboard becomes her ally and personal therapy.

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Fragments of a Half Life
Oct
20

Fragments of a Half Life

A Son deep dives into a period of grief after losing his Father, whilst his Mum recounts the life he never got to share. Through introspection he resurfaces knowing where to find him.

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Ian
Oct
20

Ian

Ian is a short cinematic portrayal of the incredible 72-year-old Australian rockclimber Ian Elliott. Defying age stereotypes, Ian’s technical skills, strength, and endurance shatter societal norms and highlight the extraordinary potential of older athletes.

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