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AU.X Screenworks Sydney Underground Film Festival WTF! Australian Shorts

  • Cinema
  • Experimental
  • Studio
  • Run time: 90 minutes Subject to change

Australia | English | Short Films | Unclassified R18+

Do you like your films freaky, fantastic and not for the faint-of-heart?

Sydney Underground Film Festival (aka SUFF) has spent the last two decades screening thought-provoking, eye-opening, batshit-crazy, mind-melting, hilariously twisted, and deliciously depraved movies. What began as a leap into the unknown has grown into one of Australia’s longest-running celebrations of fearless filmmaking.

To help celebrate its 20th year, SUFF enters the hallowed halls of the House for a victory lap, screening a chocolate box of Aussie marvels from its unforgettable short films programs.

Let your freak flag fly and join us for a night of strange, surprising and downright weird Australian mini-movie madness.

Presented by Sydney Opera House and Sydney Underground Film Festival

Event details

One of the weirdest, wildest and most wonderful events on the Australian film calendar, showcasing the most transgressive and gleefully perverse films from around the world, with a strong dose of local flavour

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Program

All These Faces Are Starting To Look Bizarrely Familiar
Dir. Callum Moore | 2025 | 19 Mins | Australia
In a decrepit cinema complex, a young Theo engages with an elderly man who presents upon him visions of disgust and euphoria.

Bloody Hell
Dir. Lena Albin | 2024 | 6 Mins | Australia
Sam’s period arrives just moments before an important visitor knocks at her door, derailing her frantic attempt to get ready.

Dashcamera Obscura
Dir. Henry Stone | 2026 | 7 Mins | Australia
A man desperate to capture a traffic accident on his new dashcam accidentally unleashes a car crash day in his personal life.

Dérive
Dir. Billy White | 2026 | 7 Mins | Australia
A man wanders his hometown in search of something he can’t name.

Driverless
Dir. Eric Hutton | 2026 | 7 Mins | Australia
Two friends enact a ridiculous scheme to increase the resale value of a car. The results push one of them to the brink of psychological collapse.

I’m A Tuna Sandwich
Dir. Andy Nedelkovski | 2025 | 7 Mins | Australia
Steve, a struggling actor and model, puts one foot in front of the other as he powers through his pathetic life.

Like + Sub
Dir. Aleks Wansbrough | 2026 | 3 Mins | Australia
An experimental reimagining of Ballet Mécanique for the age of social media, OnlyFans and fractured digital identities.

Mr. Legs
Dir. Sean Zwan | 2026 | 3 Mins | Australia
Number twos are hard enough. Add a nine-foot poltergeist with the emotions of a two-year old and things get hairy.

Room For One More
Dir. Jesse Vogelaar | 2023 | 7 Mins | Australia
When an entire house collapses on him, Alex realises he’s close to death. Will he use his final moments to reconnect with loved ones? Or will he go all-in on pitching his brilliant short film idea to old friend Bruno?

Rubber Ducky
Dir. Alexander Angliss-Wilson | 2025 | 9 Mins | Australia
Attempting to recover a confiscated rubber ducky, a young mother incites a violent brawl with her daughter’s teacher.

The Catch Of The Day
Dir. Zander Czerwaniw | 2026 | 7 Mins | Australia
A journalist investigates a mysterious catch from a group of fishermen.

The Impossible Dream
Dir. Nikola Jovanovic | 2026 | 5 Mins | Australia
After being made fun of at the pub, Quaid attempts to set a Guinness World Record – no matter the price.

Zoom Zoom
Dir. Ren Watson, Reid Perry, Jonah Ende & Claire Sheek | 2026 | 3 Mins | Australia
After locking his keys in the car, a man calls a locksmith whose method is anything but conventional.

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Attending this event

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Plan your visit

Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

Getting to the venue

The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

Location and access

Studio

The Studio is located in the north-western corner of Sydney Opera House, best accessed through the Western Foyers.

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