Flickerfest Brings World-Class Cinema to Hervey Bay for 35th Anniversary Celebration
Flickerfest, Australia’s leading short film festival, is set to light up the big screen in Hervey Bay this April as part of its massive 35th-anniversary celebrations. Recognised as the nation’s only Academy® Award and BAFTA qualifying short film festival, Flickerfest returns with a vision to share the most entertaining and innovative short films from Australia and around the world with regional audiences. The highly anticipated ‘Best of Australian Shorts’ programme will feature a red carpet at 6:00 PM and a one-night-only screening at BigScreen Cinemas on Saturday, 18th April at 6:30 PM.
Sam Gould, Co-Chair of Screen Fraser Coast, shares, “Bringing Flickerfest to Hervey Bay as it celebrates its 35th anniversary is an incredible milestone for our region. We’re thrilled to connect our community with films from Australia’s brightest creative talents and inspire future storytellers right here on the Fraser Coast.”
Amy Friesen, Co-Chair, adds, “Flickerfest not only showcases outstanding short films but also creates a platform where the magic of cinema brings people together. We can’t wait for our local audience to celebrate this world-class event and be part of the excitement on the red carpet and in the cinema.”
This year marks a significant milestone for the festival as it celebrates 35 years of unearthing incredible Australian storytelling talent. Selected from a remarkable pool of over 3,700 entries, the films featured in the national tour represent the pinnacle of short-form cinema. The Hervey Bay screening offers a unique opportunity for local film lovers to experience these A-list programmes on the big screen before the films continue their journey around the globe. It’s a true celebration of creativity that connects the Fraser Coast community with the wider world of international cinema.
The travelling Flickerfest National Tour is designed to ensure that audiences in regional towns like Hervey Bay can be part of this landmark film festival experience. By bringing the ‘Best of Australian Shorts’ to Hervey Bay, the festival invites our local community to witness the homegrown brilliance shaping Australian culture today. The programme promises a diverse array of stories destined to inspire, entertain, and engage viewers, showcasing the vibrant future of our nation’s screen industry.
Tickets for this exclusive cinema event are expected to be in high demand. General admission is priced at $25, with a special discounted rate of $20 available for Screen Fraser Coast Members.
Secure your tickets now at https://events.humanitix.com/flickerfest-hervey-bay/tickets. This event not only promises a night of exceptional entertainment but also serves as a gathering point for the local community to support the arts and celebrate the power of visual storytelling under the cinema lights.
About Flickerfest
Flickerfest is Australia’s largest short film competition and the only festival in the country with Academy® Award and BAFTA accreditation. Celebrating its 35th year, the festival screens at Bondi Beach in January before embarking on a national tour to over 40 venues across Australia between February and October. Flickerfest is dedicated to discovering and promoting the next generation of filmmaking talent, sharing their vision with audiences far and wide.