Finalist & Winners
Fraser Shorts Film Festival 2025
Congratulations to the Finalists
We’re thrilled to reveal this year’s incredible line-up — a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and cinematic excellence from across the region and beyond.
Award Categories
2025
Best Short Fiction Finalists
- Jackrabbit
- The Screenwriter
- The Super Six,
- The Hunt for Saint Nick,
- AMOK.
2025
Best Short Drama
- Gaslit
- Lakefield
- Once a Year
- Missing You
- The Philosophy of Love
2025
Best Short Comedy
- D.O.S – Department of Stress
- The Hoist
- Apocalypse No
2025
Best Short Animation
- Myself and my Enemyz
- Cracked
- Days & Days
- What Do You See When You Close Your Eyes
2025
Best Short Experimental
- Dynamics
- First Encounter
- This Moment
- Alan The Nun.
2025
Best Short Documentary
- Corals on Your Doorstep
- Chemo Head
- The Circle: Fire as a Tool for Healing Country and Community
- Jolly Nice
- Anangu Way
2025
Best Short Local School Student Film
- Same Time Tomorrow
- The Great Yabby Scheme 2
- The Bully
2025
Best Short Student Film
- Model072
- Cracked
- Dive
- Super Ash Fights Evil
- Apricity
2025
Best Short Local Film
- What The Duck
- Corals on Your Doorstep
- Jackrabbit
2025
Best Short Music Video
- Catfished
- The Last Time I saw Light
2025
Best Songwriter Competition
- Paul Kernke
- Linette Van Huyssteen
- Luke Handley
- Sue & Peter Lawson
- Cassie Lear
- Jayden McGladdery
- Jacqulin Faulkner
- Crystal Newman
- Ricko Manych
- Layla Whitney
- Emma Newman
- Marshall Brothers
2025
Best Indigenous Film
- Smiley
- Marlu Man
- Lakefield
- Wadjemup Wirin Bidi
2025
Best Environmental Film
- Corals on Your Doorstep
Key Dates
Award Submissions Close
Entries to the 2025 Fraser Shorts Film Festival will close on 20th September, 2025.
Finalists Announced
Finalists for the 2025 Fraser Shorts Film Festival will be contacted and announced on the 1st October 2025.
Awards Evening - Winners Announced
Winners for the 2025 Fraser Shorts Film Festival will be announced at the Festival Awards Night on the 26th October, 2025.
This will take place at the Clubhouse Hervey Bay. Book your ticket so you don’t miss out!
