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The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival has announced the official selection of short films screening throughout the festival in 2026.
The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival Short Film Competition is geared to independent filmmakers from around Australia. This exceptional showcase we will see two programs: The best short films from around Australia, and new films by the Griffith Film School participants that make films in Winton featuring Winton locals
All films will be vying for the much sought-after Lenton Awards named in memory of the first Chair of the Festival, the Honourable Butch Lenton.
Showcasing a diverse collection of emerging voices from across the country, this year’s lineup features comedy, drama, animation, First Nations storytelling, drone cinematography and everything in between.
The Last Hot Guy on Earth
Directed by Danni Fenech
Not in the Mood
Directed by Cameron Tyler
Muck Up Day
Directed by Joel Stephen Fleming
Take the Long Way Home
Directed by Chris Tangey
The Gathering Light
Directed by Xavier Masson-Leach
Proof of Life
Directed by Sandie Don
When Did You Know?
Directed by Liz Christensen
Sarsparilla
Directed by Andrew Kavanagh
A Stable for Horses
Directed by Davie Paterson
Read our interview with Davie below
Echoes of Dissent
Directed by Dylan Nicholls
Dummy
Directed by Jerome Smith
Deadly
Directed by Joel Stephen Fleming
Little Addy
Directed by Madeleine Chaplain
Stagnate
Directed by Zander Bylo
The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival runs 26 June – 5 July. Full details here.
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