Benalla National and International Short Film Festival

The Benalla National and International Short Film Festival returns for its 10th year, showcasing 9 short films, each no longer than 15 minutes, from talented local, national, and international filmmakers.
Following a sold-out premiere, we’re thrilled to offer an encore screening at Benalla Cinema.
Don’t miss the award-winning films, selected by judges Krista Vendy (Neighbours) and Bruce Hughes (Ghost Rider).
As a bonus, enjoy an exclusive short film starring Bruce Hughes himself in the film Gitar!

Feature Films

SHE MADE IT SERIES. Illuminating stories of resilience, innovation and
triumph, as embodied by women in the manufacturing industry in Queensland.
A testament to women: to their hard work, their passion and their indomitable
spirit
4:45 Caitlin Johnston, Queensland

CREEK GREEKS. Two volunteers take an unorthodox approach to deal with
some unsightly graffiti beside their beloved creek.
5:32 Andrew Rob and Jessica Gerger, Victoria

COLLAGE. A girl who works in a museum tries to convince another co-worker that
two visitors are flirting.
9:51 Marius Conrotto, Spain

THE HUNT. Before the first light, two men wake, strap on their gear and meet for a hunt. As the sun rises over the Australian bush, they scour the landscape.
9:28 Rachel Tierney, Victoria

TRAIL OF DILEMMA. A YouTuber grapples with an internal conflict over their latest video, questioning whether it sends the wrong safety message to an avid community of hikers. The delicate balance between influence and responsibility in the digital age.
9:18 Hayley Warnock, Victoria

THE RETIREMENT PLAN. On the day of her daughter’s birthday Chloe has to
contend with worlds colliding as her role as domestic mother comes into conflict
with her past as a hardened undercover cop.
14:56 John Erasmus, Victoria

BEAUTIFUL STORM is loosely based on the coffee table book of the same name,
that Yanni published in 2020 featuring 30 years of storm chasing photography taken
around the coastline of Victoria Australia. Accompanied by an original music score
composed by Yanni.
8:07 Yanni Dellaportas, Victoria

SOCK’S MANIFESTO. Socks go in pairs. They cannot exist on their own, only as
a pair! Why? I am in favor of the self-existence of socks!
3:30 Angeliki Pardalidou, Spain

COOKING SOLO.
Cooking Solo addresses the importance of social connection.
8:17 Nathalie Cerritelli, Victoria

6.30pm, Sunday 10 November 2024.

Ticket prices:

All tickets $15