Kino holds community at it’s core. They champion a diverse group of filmmakers - from first timers to Oscar winners.

This screening includes a selection of shorts curated by Festival Director Dustin Curtis Murphy, following the values and ethos of authentically inclusivity - specially recognising the filmmakers that make Kino a safe space for filmmakers to express themselves and experiment.

All films included were either made by filmmakers discovered via Kino’s infamous Short Film Open Mic, featured in our Kino’s Short of the Week series, or made by filmmakers who’ve made a significant contribution to the Kino community.

The Friendship of Fish (Sherice Griffiths)

A man with an emergency for his new pet fish collides with strangers in the park.

Hedged (Fergus March)

When Vernon goes to sleep, things get stolen…

Nice Package [World Premiere] (Fran St Clair)

The frustrated and unfulfilled Alexa finds herself daydreaming about her delivery driver. But after a series of missed deliveries, can one nice package solve everything?

Little Lamb [Festival Premiere] (Drew Sheridan-Wheeler)

Two siblings reunite for the first time in over a decade.

The Time Machine (Zak Harney)

A scientist grapples with the consequences of his actions as he navigates through different eras, haunted by the ghosts of his past.

Run Like We (Rhys Aaron Lewis)

It’s the 2012 London Olympics and the whole world is going crazy for the fastest man on the planet: Usain Bolt. Everyone apart from Alvin, an awkward 14 year-old who hates sports and constantly disappoints his Jamaican father, Lester, an ex-athlete who can’t understand why his son is “so soft”.

Greensleeves inc. [Festival Premiere] (Guy Taylor)

Eco-influencer Fleur heads to the studio for the launch of her new 'green' brand deal, but she's quickly met with the harsh reality of the corporate machine.

Leviathan [World Premiere] (James Mansell)

The year is 1888 and the Whitechapel murders continue to ravage the East End of London. Fate has brought together an unlikely alliance who must put aside their differences and unite to end the autumn of terror.

Cry Like a Guy (Anthony Rubinstein)

An educational, emotional, gruff and goofy adventure through the hidden world of male tears. A feast for the feels.