Calling all short-form content creators, film buffs, and people with limited attention spans. This two-day festival put on by the AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) and Mini focuses on all things short. It’s a chance to see emerging talent, network with industry peeps, skill-up with workshops and Q&As, and catch some quality stand-up comedy. Best of all, it’s all completely free when you RSVP on the AACTA website.
The programming is spread over five sessions on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August, so you can pop into whatever piques your interest. There will be screenings of AACTA award nominated short films and web series, and talks with people such as Adele Vuko from Skit Box, Bondi Hipster’s Christiaan Van Vuuren and animator Michael Cusak. There will be classes on pitching and internet storytelling, stand-up comedy, and festival host Jan Fran of SBS Viceland’s The Feed. On Saturday August 31, watch screenings of films nominated for Best Short Film, Best Short Animation, Best Short Documentary and Best online Video or Series.
If your attention wanders, feel free to wander out with it into the festival courtyard at any time. It’ll be equipped with food trucks, a bar, DJs and lots of talented, creative people for you to bump into, so start practicing your elevator pitch for your next web series. Genius.