The Dolphin Dilemma (Dir: Olivia Andrus-Drennan – 18m)

This film explores an international collaboration that, for the first time, proves that lesions found on cetaceans worldwide are exclusively caused by climate change.

Darlinghurst Eats its Young (Dir: Madeleine Preston – 16m)

Based on a box of photographs left to Madeleine after her best friend Maggie died by suicide, this is a moving account of a group of friends, artists, and musicians living in Darlinghurst, Sydney in the early 80s. It shows the 20-something group coming of age through alt music, drugs, art, and friendship.

Ouch (Dir: Lara Brighton – 5m)

Ouch is a hybrid documentary exploring the filmmaker's experiences with chronic illness. Through recreated moments and candid behind-the-scenes discussions, the film portrays three stages of the filmmaker's journey. Bold and intimate, Ouch sheds light on resilience, pain, and the unseen realities of chronic conditions.

Love Shack '99 (Dir: Abigail Hargrave – 18m)

A group of old friends dig up a time capsule they buried 25 years ago, on New Year's Eve 1999.

Born to Hustle (Dir: Grace Anna Cardona – 27m)

This documentary cuts to the heart of what it means to be a creative and businesswoman, discovering that a mixture of ADHD, limited sleep, and unlimited Coke Zero is what it takes when the mission to build your own brand runs bone-deep.

BFF (Dir: Holly Mcgowan – 8m)

A short Documentary interviewing 4 sets of female best friends. The documentary explores the question of what makes a friendship and how does that change overtime? A warm and light-hearted Documentary that focuses on the strong and deep connections of female friendship.

Australian as Well (Dir: Georgia Maggio - 8m)

A southern European's immigration journey en route to Australia. This short discusses her trials and tribulations she endured throughout her experience of arriving in Australia and trying to successfully fit into norms of Australian society.

20m post-film Q&A with filmmakers.