EXPERIMENTAL | 1 MIN | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: KAIUS POTTER |

The intricate relationship between beauty and identity through the voices of its community is explored. Before The Mirror delves into the vulnerability of being perceived and the journey of uncovering one's true self beneath societal expectations.

SHORT | 7 MIN | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: MATTHEW MENTO | TALOFA

A sailor, returning home to his family, is hit by a storm and gets lost in a surreal world of longing and dreams.

SHORT DOC | 7 MIN | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: LUCIA MURRAY | MYOCUM

17 year old Lucia's dad always had a camera in her face, asking her questions. Now, over a decade later she has compiled the footage and turned around the camera to ask her dad about life, fatherhood and advice for the future.

SHORT DOC \ 10 MIN | DIRECTORS/PRODUCERS: NOAH MALIN + BODHI CSTOROS | BALLINA

Steve and Kenno have a deep connection with kitesurfing. Steve, a pioneer in the sport, opened Australia's first kitesurfing shop, while Kenno, from Ballina, shares his lifelong love for the ocean. Their stories weave a compelling love letter to the art of kiting and the sea.

SHORT | 7 MIN | DIRECTOR: BRIDIE LATONA | PRODUCERS: BRIDIE LATONA + DANIEL KRIGE | SUFFOLK PARK

A grieving young woman in shock seeks solace in an isolated nature setting where she encounters a mysterious man who helps her discover the healing power of music.

SHORT | 15 MIN | DIRECTOR: FARRELL HUNTLEY | PRODUCERS: TIM DRISCOLL + SHANNON GREENE | BINNA BURRA

A woman grapples with unspoken pain, as she navigates her identity and past traumas. Through the lens of Emdr light therapy, the film delves into Jessica's journey of confronting childhood trauma and breaking free from haunting memories.

SHORT DOC | 7 MIN | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER QUINN INGRAM-ARNOLD | WILSONS CREEK

This short and inspiring documentary is made by a young 15 year old passionate beekeeper in Byron Bay who struggles against devastating floods, fires and diseases to keep his bees alive. In his search for answers on how to deal with the latest spread of varroa mite, he learns from a local bee whisperer that we need to just trust the bees in these sticky situations.

ANIMATION | 13 MIN | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: RACHEL MACKEY | GRAFTON

A girl, a goat, and a shopping trolley travel around Australia in search of The Chicken Lady.

SHORT DOC | 7 MIN | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: SAM CLARKE | MULLUMBIMBY

This film tells the story of artist, Suvira McDonald, and explores what makes his passion for pottery so special. A pivotal moment in Suvira's life ignites a love for pottery, inspiring him to build a successful career from his new found passion.

ANIMATION | 3 MIN | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: ALISHA HOUGH | MULLUMBIMBY

A traveller explores apocalyptic Australia upon the back of an ancient huntsman spider and encounters the beings that have grown in our absence.

SHORT DOC | 6 MIN | DIRECTOR: JONATAN LUNDMARK | PRODUCER: REST YOUR EYES | BYRON BAY

Once isolated by the opinions of others, a solitary soul discovers freedom and healing through clothing, dance, and the embrace of nature. A celebration of individuality, self-expression and creativity.