Dubbo Filmmakers invites you to the Worldwide Smartphone Film Fest, a celebration of creative storytelling shot entirely on smartphones and tablets. This one-day event brings together filmmakers and film-lovers for a full program of workshops, screenings, and inspiration.
Whether you’re an emerging creator or simply curious, come and experience the creative power of accessible filmmaking — right here in regional NSW.
🎟 Free entry for current members of Dubbo Filmmakers Inc. You will receive your exclusive access code via email. Get in touch if you have not received this -
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Non-members: affordable tickets available for each session.
https://events.humanitix.com/worldwide-smartphone-film-fest-dubbo
🗓 Program – Saturday 16 August 2025:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎓 Workshop: Crafting Documentary Shorts
Led by regional filmmaker Kellie Jennar, this interactive session explores how to develop compelling short-form documentaries on a tight budget and timeline.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
🌍 Short Film Showcase
A dynamic selection of smartphone-shot short films from Dubbo, across Australia, and around the world — all under 12 minutes.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎞 Feature Screening: Paralysis
Watch the award-winning indie thriller Paralysis, followed by an exclusive pre-recorded interview with writer/director Levi Austin Morris.
About the film: Haley Stone suffers from hallucinations, nightmares, and terrifying episodes of sleep paralysis. Believing the entity that haunts her is real, Haley works with a paranormal investigator to uncover the truth and escape her living nightmare.
Watch the trailer:
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Content rating:
Sex & Nudity: None
Violence & Gore: Mild
Profanity: Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking: Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes: Moderate
📍 Getting There:
Black Box Theatre, Western Plains Cultural Centre
76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
The Black Box Theatre is upstairs Community Arts Rooms, the block of old classrooms along Gipps Street. A lift is available.
📱 All films screened were shot on smartphones or tablets.
⚠️ Content Warnings:
Some content may not be suitable for younger viewers. This event may include:
– Occasional coarse language
– Low-level violence
– Discussions of harm and self-harm
– Images of deceased animals (not harmed in the making of the film)
– Depictions of drug use
– Adult themes and concepts
Viewer discretion is advised.
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