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Shorts Before Features

Short films offer some of the boldest filmmaking around, and SFF is proud to present a diverse line-up of shorts sprinkled through this year’s program.

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Wed Jun 5 at 8:30pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 9

It Will Find You

Short Film A reporter interviews a convicted killer, with terrifying results.
Thu Jun 6 at 8:45pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 1

Transylvanie

Short Film Bullied 10-year-old Ewa believes she is a vampire and is ready to prove it. Grand Jury Award, SXSW Midnight Shorts 2024.
Fri Jun 7 at 6:00pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2

Dancer

Short Film Gerelee, a Deaf teenage girl, decides to follow her dreams and audition for a dance company, despite her father’s protests.
Fri Jun 7 at 6:15pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3

Withered Blossoms

Short Film After attempting to conceal her separation from her long-term partner for weeks, a young woman finally visits her grandma. La Cinef Selection, Cannes 2024.
Fri Jun 7 at 8:15pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3

Meat Puppet

Short Film A glove puppet makes Oz’s life hell. Special Jury Award, SXSW Midnight Shorts 2024.
Fri Jun 7 at 9:00pm Palace Central Cinemas - Cinema 1

Transylvanie

Short Film Bullied 10-year-old Ewa believes she is a vampire and is ready to prove it. Grand Jury Award, SXSW Midnight Shorts 2024.
Sat Jun 8 at 3:15pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2

Rehabilitating

Short Film A woman with chronic pain is stuck in a rehab hospital, unable to leave until she can find a way out of her fears and pain with the help of a new friend.
Sat Jun 8 at 3:45pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 1

The Feast

Short Film A fisherwoman determined to save a dying lake takes on a powerful local politician by cooking him a remarkable meal. A Special Jury Award winner at Clermont-Ferrand 2024 from director Rishi Chandna (Tungrus, SFF 2019).
Sun Jun 9 at 2:00pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2

Unstoppable

Short Film A paraplegic former defence contractor (played by Paralympian skier Sam Tait) must reclaim his strength and self-belief to survive in this high-octane cat-and-mouse action-thriller.
Sun Jun 9 at 2:15pm Palace Central Cinemas - Cinema 1

The Waiting

Short Film Beautifully animated drawings vividly illustrate a biologist’s research into the mysterious disappearance of various frog species in Central America’s rainforests. Award winner at London International Animation FF, Hamptons FF and Sarasota FF.
Sun Jun 9 at 4:30pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2

Dancer

Short Film Gerelee, a Deaf teenage girl, decides to follow her dreams and audition for a dance company, despite her father’s protests.
Sun Jun 9 at 6:15pm Ritz Randwick - Cinema 5

Of the Last Reel in Front of You

Short Film A short hybrid documentary that follows a projectionist, Alan Butterfield (SFF projectionist from 1987), as he reminisces about the past and contemplates the present.
Sun Jun 9 at 8:15pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3

Withered Blossoms

Short Film After attempting to conceal her separation from her long-term partner for weeks, a young woman finally visits her grandma. La Cinef Selection, Cannes 2024.
Sun Jun 9 at 8:30pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3

Meat Puppet

Short Film A glove puppet makes Oz’s life hell. Special Jury Award, SXSW Midnight Shorts 2024.
Mon Jun 10 at 4:00pm Palace Norton Street - Cinema 3

The Feast

Short Film A fisherwoman determined to save a dying lake takes on a powerful local politician by cooking him a remarkable meal. A Special Jury Award winner at Clermont-Ferrand 2024 from director Rishi Chandna (Tungrus, SFF 2019).
Mon Jun 10 at 5:30pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3

Grove of Giants

Short Film The Huon Valley, Tasmania, contains the largest stand of old-growth blue gums in the world. But these towering ancient trees are scheduled for destruction. Can a passionate team of climbers and scientists prove the trees’ immense capacity for environmental good before the axe falls?
Mon Jun 10 at 6:30pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3

Lullaby

Short Film A refugee is haunted by a devastating incident from her past.
Wed Jun 12 at 6:00pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3

Tayal Forest Club

Short Film Taiwan’s first Indigenous female film director Laha Mebow (Gaga, SFF 2023) shares a coming-of-age tale full of Tayal characters, settings, and symbols, about the complexities arising from her community’s interactions with contemporary society.
Wed Jun 12 at 6:30pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2

Rehabilitating

Short Film A woman with chronic pain is stuck in a rehab hospital, unable to leave until she can find a way out of her fears and pain with the help of a new friend.
Thu Jun 13 at 9:30am State Theatre

Of the Last Reel in Front of You

Short Film A short hybrid documentary that follows a projectionist, Alan Butterfield (SFF projectionist from 1987), as he reminisces about the past and contemplates the present.
Thu Jun 13 at 6:00pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2

Unstoppable

Short Film A paraplegic former defence contractor (played by Paralympian skier Sam Tait) must reclaim his strength and self-belief to survive in this high-octane cat-and-mouse action-thriller.
Thu Jun 13 at 6:00pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 9

Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue

Short Film A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or else she risks her patient’s life. Sundance 2024.
Thu Jun 13 at 8:45pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 1

It Will Find You

Short Film A reporter interviews a convicted killer, with terrifying results.
Fri Jun 14 at 6:00pm Palace Norton Street - Cinema 3

Tayal Forest Club

Short Film Taiwan’s first Indigenous female film director Laha Mebow (Gaga, SFF 2023) shares a coming-of-age tale full of Tayal characters, settings, and symbols, about the complexities arising from her community’s interactions with contemporary society.
Fri Jun 14 at 9:00pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3

Lullaby

Short Film A refugee is haunted by a devastating incident from her past.
Fri Jun 14 at 9:00pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 5

Earwax

Short Film A sound designer’s temporary deafness spirals out of control.
Sat Jun 15 at 2:00pm Palace Central Cinemas - Cinema 1

Grove of Giants

Short Film The Huon Valley, Tasmania, contains the largest stand of old-growth blue gums in the world. But these towering ancient trees are scheduled for destruction. Can a passionate team of climbers and scientists prove the trees’ immense capacity for environmental good before the axe falls?
Sat Jun 15 at 3:30pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 1

Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue

Short Film A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or else she risks her patient’s life. Sundance 2024.
Sat Jun 15 at 4:00pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2

Threshold

Short Film A deeply personal exploration of what it means to have a little machine – a hearing aid – as part of your body, Threshold offers a vivid sensory portrait of the Deaf experience.
Sat Jun 15 at 5:30pm Palace Norton Street - Cinema 3

Withered Blossoms

Short Film After attempting to conceal her separation from her long-term partner for weeks, a young woman finally visits her grandma. La Cinef Selection, Cannes 2024.
Sat Jun 15 at 8:00pm Palace Central Cinemas - Cinema 1

First Horse

Short Film It’s 1826, and Aotearoa is on the cusp of colonisation. A young Māori girl’s encounter with a dying man and his horse exposes her to the best and worst of her rapidly changing world.
Sat Jun 15 at 8:15pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 1

Dream Creep

Short Film Suzy’s terrified voice cries out from her ear while she is asleep.
Sat Jun 15 at 8:30pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 5

Transylvanie

Short Film Bullied 10-year-old Ewa believes she is a vampire and is ready to prove it. Grand Jury Award, SXSW Midnight Shorts 2024.
Sun Jun 16 at 2:15pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2

Threshold

Short Film A deeply personal exploration of what it means to have a little machine – a hearing aid – as part of your body, Threshold offers a vivid sensory portrait of the Deaf experience.
Sun Jun 16 at 2:15pm Palace Central Cinemas - Cinema 1

The Waiting

Short Film Beautifully animated drawings vividly illustrate a biologist’s research into the mysterious disappearance of various frog species in Central America’s rainforests. Award winner at London International Animation FF, Hamptons FF and Sarasota FF.
Sun Jun 16 at 2:30pm Palace Norton Street - Cinema 3

First Horse

Short Film It’s 1826, and Aotearoa is on the cusp of colonisation. A young Māori girl’s encounter with a dying man and his horse exposes her to the best and worst of her rapidly changing world.
Sun Jun 16 at 6:20pm Ritz Randwick - Cinema 5

The Feast

Short Film A fisherwoman determined to save a dying lake takes on a powerful local politician by cooking him a remarkable meal. A Special Jury Award winner at Clermont-Ferrand 2024 from director Rishi Chandna (Tungrus, SFF 2019).
Sun Jun 16 at 8:40pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 1

Earwax

Short Film A sound designer’s temporary deafness spirals out of control.
Sun Jun 16 at 8:45pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3

Dream Creep

Short Film Suzy’s terrified voice cries out from her ear while she is asleep.

Dancer

Short Film Gerelee, a Deaf teenage girl, decides to follow her dreams and audition for a dance company, despite her father’s protests.

Dream Creep

Short Film Suzy’s terrified voice cries out from her ear while she is asleep.

Earwax

Short Film A sound designer’s temporary deafness spirals out of control.

The Feast

Short Film A fisherwoman determined to save a dying lake takes on a powerful local politician by cooking him a remarkable meal. A Special Jury Award winner at Clermont-Ferrand 2024 from director Rishi Chandna (Tungrus, SFF 2019).

First Horse

Short Film It’s 1826, and Aotearoa is on the cusp of colonisation. A young Māori girl’s encounter with a dying man and his horse exposes her to the best and worst of her rapidly changing world.

Grove of Giants

Short Film The Huon Valley, Tasmania, contains the largest stand of old-growth blue gums in the world. But these towering ancient trees are scheduled for destruction. Can a passionate team of climbers and scientists prove the trees’ immense capacity for environmental good before the axe falls?

It Will Find You

Short Film A reporter interviews a convicted killer, with terrifying results.

Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue

Short Film A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or else she risks her patient’s life. Sundance 2024.

Lullaby

Short Film A refugee is haunted by a devastating incident from her past.

Meat Puppet

Short Film A glove puppet makes Oz’s life hell. Special Jury Award, SXSW Midnight Shorts 2024.

Of the Last Reel in Front of You

Short Film A short hybrid documentary that follows a projectionist, Alan Butterfield (SFF projectionist from 1987), as he reminisces about the past and contemplates the present.

Rehabilitating

Short Film A woman with chronic pain is stuck in a rehab hospital, unable to leave until she can find a way out of her fears and pain with the help of a new friend.

Tayal Forest Club

Short Film Taiwan’s first Indigenous female film director Laha Mebow (Gaga, SFF 2023) shares a coming-of-age tale full of Tayal characters, settings, and symbols, about the complexities arising from her community’s interactions with contemporary society.

Threshold

Short Film A deeply personal exploration of what it means to have a little machine – a hearing aid – as part of your body, Threshold offers a vivid sensory portrait of the Deaf experience.

Transylvanie

Short Film Bullied 10-year-old Ewa believes she is a vampire and is ready to prove it. Grand Jury Award, SXSW Midnight Shorts 2024.

Unstoppable

Short Film A paraplegic former defence contractor (played by Paralympian skier Sam Tait) must reclaim his strength and self-belief to survive in this high-octane cat-and-mouse action-thriller.

The Waiting

Short Film Beautifully animated drawings vividly illustrate a biologist’s research into the mysterious disappearance of various frog species in Central America’s rainforests. Award winner at London International Animation FF, Hamptons FF and Sarasota FF.

Withered Blossoms

Short Film After attempting to conceal her separation from her long-term partner for weeks, a young woman finally visits her grandma. La Cinef Selection, Cannes 2024.
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