LAFF 2026: SHORT FILM SHOWCASE

The 2026 London Australian Film Festival continues with a showcase of new short films from down under, running the full range of styles and genres to give you a taste of new and emerging screen talents from Australia.

This short film session will feature dramas, comedies, animation and more, dealing with a range of contemporary issues, from how to handle the death of a loved one, to what to do with a troublesome bird that calls your backyard their home, or an equally troublesome bandmate who won’t keep their mouth shut!

A number of the filmmakers represented will join us for a short Q&A after the screening.

The 2026 London Australian Film Festival runs from 16-19 July at Finsbury Park Picturehouse. Aussie snacks, sweets & gifts will be on sale in the foyer throughout the festival, with a raffle taking place before every screening.

Repose
2025 / Ant McPhail / Australia / 10 mins / Drama

CAST: Fayssal Bazzi, Tony Nikolakopoulos, Carmelina Di Guglielmo

A grieving widower meets his late wife’s parents at a nursing home to discuss her final wishes, leading to a clash with tradition and emotional revelations.

Cancelled
2026 / d. Mitch Bain / w. Grace Clinton / Australia / 9 mins / Drama

CAST: Lane Thomas Davis, Jackson Bliss 

The prospects of a rising rock band are under threat due to a foolish livestream from one of its members.

The Granny Grommets
2023 / Leah Rustomjee / Australia/UK / 9 mins / Documentary

Award-winning surf doc that follows an over 50s surfing group in the coastal town of Albany, Western Australia.

Bogan Bird
2026 / Holly Trenaman / Australia / 5 mins / Comedy

CAST: Bryson Grenfell, Holly Trenaman, Ruth Larner, Michael Theo

A mixture of live action and animation bring to life the story of Dusty, a noisy miner bird and local bogan.

Human Resource
2026 / Imogen McCluskey / Australia / 5 mins / Comedy

CAST: Priscilla Doueihy, Claude Jabbour

A man faces a frustrating online interview conducted by a malfunctioning AI chatbot.