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Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Sydney Film Festival’s short film competition has launched the careers of directors, writers, producers, cinematographers and other film creatives in its 52-year history.

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The 10 finalists compete for three illustrious prizes: the Dendy Live Action Short Award (winners are eligible for the Academy Awards), the Rouben Mamoulian Award for Best Director and the Yoram Gross Animation Award. All finalists screen together in two sessions.

The awards are presented at SFF’s Closing Night ceremony.

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Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

tough

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Lifeblood

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Tinashé

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

The Stranger

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Shark

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Peeps

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

The Moogai

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Off the Rails

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Dwarf Planet

Fri 12 at 12:00pm Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Freedom Swimmer

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St 4

Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Ten short film finalists compete for three illustrious prizes. All finalists screen together in two sessions.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

The Stranger

When a stranger arrives at an isolated farmhouse late at night, the farmer’s wife is convinced he’s trouble. In the light of day, she is forced to confront her prejudices.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

tough

A young girl believes that if she wears body armour she will be as tough as her horse and overcome her bullying dad.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

The Moogai

A captivating First Nations psychological horror, starring Shari Sebbens and Meyne Wyatt, about a family terrorised by a child-stealing spirit. Winner at SXSW (Midnight Shorts).

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

Freedom Swimmer

A hybrid, poetic documentary interweaving hand-drawn animation and film, which tells the story of a grandfather’s perilous swim from China to Hong Kong during the Cultural Revolution.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

Off the Rails

Two besties abroad in a Russian city are hustling to catch the last train. When Cookie suddenly disappears, Bonbon is swept up in a chaotic odyssey to find her friend.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

Tinashé

After Tinashé, a sweet, but lost teenager gets kicked out of home, he moves into his chaotic best friend’s bed whilst attempting to navigate adulthood and love for the first time.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

Peeps

A peek into the inner world of a group of turbulent teenagers on an after-school shopping trip.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

Lifeblood

A stunning exploration of Bourke Shire’s landscape, First Nations history and folklore that brings to our attention the resilience of the natural environment and the land’s inhabitants.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

Shark

The story of Jack who loves to pull pranks. But in his latest relationship he may have finally met his match.

Sat 13 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George St

Dwarf Planet

A coming-of-age story about a lonely, awkward teenager’s encounter with a male sex worker while his family is away on vacation.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

tough

A young girl believes that if she wears body armour she will be as tough as her horse and overcome her bullying dad.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

Dwarf Planet

A coming-of-age story about a lonely, awkward teenager’s encounter with a male sex worker while his family is away on vacation.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

Tinashé

After Tinashé, a sweet, but lost teenager gets kicked out of home, he moves into his chaotic best friend’s bed whilst attempting to navigate adulthood and love for the first time.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

Lifeblood

A stunning exploration of Bourke Shire’s landscape, First Nations history and folklore that brings to our attention the resilience of the natural environment and the land’s inhabitants.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

The Stranger

When a stranger arrives at an isolated farmhouse late at night, the farmer’s wife is convinced he’s trouble. In the light of day, she is forced to confront her prejudices.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

Freedom Swimmer

A hybrid, poetic documentary interweaving hand-drawn animation and film, which tells the story of a grandfather’s perilous swim from China to Hong Kong during the Cultural Revolution.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

Peeps

A peek into the inner world of a group of turbulent teenagers on an after-school shopping trip.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St 5

Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Ten short film finalists compete for three illustrious prizes. All finalists screen together in two sessions.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

Off the Rails

Two besties abroad in a Russian city are hustling to catch the last train. When Cookie suddenly disappears, Bonbon is swept up in a chaotic odyssey to find her friend.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

The Moogai

After Tinashé, a sweet, but lost teenager gets kicked out of home, he moves into his chaotic best friend’s bed whilst attempting to navigate adulthood and love for the first time.

Sun 14 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George St

Shark

The story of Jack who loves to pull pranks. But in his latest relationship he may have finally met his match.

Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Ten short film finalists compete for three illustrious prizes. All finalists screen together in two sessions.

Dwarf Planet

A coming-of-age story about a lonely, awkward teenager’s encounter with a male sex worker while his family is away on vacation.

Freedom Swimmer

A hybrid, poetic documentary interweaving hand-drawn animation and film, which tells the story of a grandfather’s perilous swim from China to Hong Kong during the Cultural Revolution.

Lifeblood

A stunning exploration of Bourke Shire’s landscape, First Nations history and folklore that brings to our attention the resilience of the natural environment and the land’s inhabitants.

The Moogai

After Tinashé, a sweet, but lost teenager gets kicked out of home, he moves into his chaotic best friend’s bed whilst attempting to navigate adulthood and love for the first time.

Off the Rails

Two besties abroad in a Russian city are hustling to catch the last train. When Cookie suddenly disappears, Bonbon is swept up in a chaotic odyssey to find her friend.

Peeps

A peek into the inner world of a group of turbulent teenagers on an after-school shopping trip.

Shark

The story of Jack who loves to pull pranks. But in his latest relationship he may have finally met his match.

The Stranger

When a stranger arrives at an isolated farmhouse late at night, the farmer’s wife is convinced he’s trouble. In the light of day, she is forced to confront her prejudices.

Tinashé

After Tinashé, a sweet, but lost teenager gets kicked out of home, he moves into his chaotic best friend’s bed whilst attempting to navigate adulthood and love for the first time.

tough

A young girl believes that if she wears body armour she will be as tough as her horse and overcome her bullying dad.

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