Short films from local and emerging Melbourne filmmakers and international films screening at Kindred Studios.

Becky - Romance
Dir. Suzhen Williams
Australia 6:59
Romance is never linear, relationships can change quickly and how we react to certain events could have a myriad of consequences...

Exit - Drama
Dir. Reza Abiyat
Iran 4:00 "
This film confronts the dangerous intersection of religious fanaticism and life-threatening situations.

The Write Stuff - Comedy
Dir. Gary Hegedus
Australia 5:53
A wannabe filmmaker is searching for that elusive award-winning short film script.

Get to the Wire - Drama
Dir. Paul Burns
Australia 14:59
In a dystopian future, an Australian-Iraqi woman held captive in a chaotic and brutal British immigration detention centre takes severe measures to survive and reconnect with her estranged family.

Dear Passengers - Drama, Dance
Dir. Madli Lääne
Estonia 11:00
A lonely traveller embarks on a journey to find relief for a hidden yearning. Her restless longing spreads around and forces fellow passengers to face their own desires and disappointments.

You're On Mute - Comedy
Dir. Hope Lumsden
Australia  6.01
A comedy short about an invisible Imp who causes chaos in the lives of humans working from home.

Tare
Dir. Spring Sihan Li
Australia 6.49
Following a tumultuous breakup, Rose navigates her fragmented identity amidst societal pressures and digital influences, embarking on a profound journey of self-discovery and reconnecting with her true essence.

On the Sidelines - Drama
Dir. Kahina Ben Amar
France 19:40
Amra recently left her family to make her professional football debut. But her grandparents who raised her aren't young anymore, and she isn't sure her younger sister is trustworthy.

Adieu Gaston - Comedy
Dir. Victor Guilbaud
France 15:00
Emile is a contract killer. A hired killer who travels by bicycle and who kills. This time, the man to be slaughtered is having his birthday party.