Celebrate 30 years of the Canberra Short Film Festival with this exclusive showcase of seven of the festival’s best contemporary international shorts from countries including Germany, Indonesia, Canada, Bulgaria, New Zealand and beyond! From a powerful industry drama to a moving portrait of ageing, a First Nations documentary from Borneo, and a delightful Norwegian comedy, these award-winning shorts celebrate the depth and diversity of storytelling.

Entry is included with any ANU Film Group membership. Not yet a member? Memberships start from $15 and can be purchased in person at the door on the night.

1. THE SECRET ASSISTANTS (20 MIN)
Country: Germany, Ireland, UK
Director: Katey Lee Carson

A young filmmaker is hired to interview an omnipotent producer, who can make or break her career, about recent abuse allegations.

2. GROWING STILL (13 MIN)
Country: New Zealand
Director: Alyx Duncan

An elderly woman gradually wilts away in a retirement home, as she longs to commune with the vibrant natural world outside.

3. ANWAR (19 MIN)
Country: Canada
Director: Fawaz Al-Matrouk

Given a choice, Mona decides to live forever while her son opts for heaven, ageing over time while his mother remains eternal.

4. MY SWEETHEART (14 MIN)
Country: Norway
Director: Liv Karin Dahlstrom

It’s been so long since Anne has been touched by her husband that she begins to fear the inevitable in this tragicomic love story.

5. INDAI APAI DARAH (15 MIN)
Country: Indonesia
Director: Kynan Tegar

A young girl growing up in the Indigenous-held forests of central Borneo follows ancient connections to earn the gift of a story.

6. AND THAT’S FOR THIS CHRISTMAS (15 MIN)
Country: Bulgaria
Director: Peter Vulchev

An elderly man realises that he will be celebrating Christmas alone and opts to spend the holiday at his late wife’s grave instead.

7. DOKHTAR’AM – MY DAUGHTER (17 MIN)
Country: Germany
Director: Pedram Sadough

An Iranian taxi driver and his daughter, both long settled in Germany, clash over her work as a journalist amid fears for her safety.

For more information about the Canberra Short Film Festival and to view their full programme, please visit www.csff.com.au