Vote Now to Determine the Nominees for the 2025 AACTA Award for Best Short Film

Viewing and voting has officially opened for the 2025 AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group.

AACTA Members are invited to watch all of this year’s Short Film entries on AACTA TV and cast their round one votes to determine the nominees. This marks the start of voting for the Australian Awards with remaining award categories opening in the coming months. 

Viewing and voting is open to all AACTA Members, who are invited to enjoy the diverse range of content in contention for the 2025 Awards. With close to 100 entries available to view on AACTA TV, members are encouraged to cast their votes to determine the best short form productions of the year.  This Award recognises some of the most innovative and creative voices currently working in the industry and the unique craft of short-form storytelling. 

Last year’s nominees covered a wide spectrum of themes, from poignant personal narratives to a mysterious talking ostrich. The 2024 nominees were An Ostrich Told Me The World Is Fake And I Think I Believe It, Ashes, Finding Addison, Jia, Mud Crab and Not Dark Yet with Finding Addison ultimately taking home the AACTA Award for Best Short Film at the 2024 AACTA Industry Awards. 

FINDING ADDISON interweaves the lives and timelines of five women: Isabelle, Lucy, Addison, Lynnie and Jewel, and as the story transitions between the past and present, we witness the unfolding narratives of these women, showcasing the struggles, sacrifices and secrets that have shaped their lives, whilst exploring friendship, identity, forgiveness, and the profound impact of hidden truths that reverberates through generations, leaving an undeniable mark on those involved. Director Francisca Braithwaite also found inspiration close to home, having based the story on a friend who discovered they were adopted. 

“The 2025 AACTA Awards officially starts with viewing and voting in the Short Film category. Encompassing around 100 of Australia’s finest live action and animated short films, I’d recommend all AACTA members take the time to consider them. It’s where the next generation is born, and where the most adventurous chances are taken. The voting form will be made available soon, but do start watching now. And if you are not yet an AACTA member, get involved ", says AACTA Awards and Industry Development Manager, Ivan Vukusic. 

Voting in the Short Film category will close at 5pm AEST Monday 19 August 2024 and will determine the nominees for the 2025 AACTA Awards, with the winner to be determined in Round 2 voting. The voting form will be made available in the coming weeks. 

Further details for the 2025 AACTA Award ceremonies, AACTA Festival, and Round 2 voting will be announced in the coming months.