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The Reservoir Cinema - Rydges Hotel Central, Surry Hills, Sydney | MA15+Four of the best new (longer) short films from Brazil, Finland, France, and England. Don't delay - book now!
FAVELA AMARELA
Brazil | 20mins | Dirs: Nicolas Lobato & Thaigo Tucho | Australian Premiere
Whilst working security for drug traffickers, a young man spots suspicious hooded strangers on the outskirts of the slums.
WHEN SHE SINGS
United Kingdom | 25mins | Dir: Paul Holbrook | Australian Premiere
In a dreary seaside town, a talented artist is haunted by a sinister mermaid and terrorised by a coven of strange locals.
IURIMA – A TALE OF THREE FISHERMEN
Finland | 23mins | Dir: PV Lehtinen | Australian Premiere
Three starving fishermen encounter something unexpected and ominous on a remote island in the 1890s.
BESTIARY
France | 25mins | Dir: Anne Zinn-Justin | Australian Premiere
In their isolated house at the edge of a forest, a mother and rebellious teenage daughter have only each other to rely on.
Followed immediately by:
DARK NIGHTS – 2026 – AWARDS PRESENTATION
Festival director Bryn Tilly announces the Dark Nights 2026 Jury decisions for the following:
Unproduced Feature Film Screenplay Competition Winner, and 1st and 2nd Runners-Up
Unproduced Short Film Screenplay Competition Winner, and 1st and 2nd Runners-Up
Best Short Film Performance
Best Short Film Screenplay
Best Short Film Director
Best Short Film
Midnight Spotlight Award
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The Reservoir Cinema, Sydney, 16-44 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia, Surry Hills
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