The Monocle Film Festival

An abandoned doll and a scarecrow scared of crows form an unlikely bond when they work together to overcome their fears and heal their mutual pain.

In this mind-bendingly surrealist short, a young women determined to leave behind her past is hit by a car. What ensues is a descent into a chaotic musical afterlife.

An intricate exploration of the cyclical nature of life, KILL charts a man's search for meaning in a meaningless existence through its combination of the fantasy and thriller genres.

Two aging hitmen, more concerned with choc-chip cookies than the job at hand, make a potentially fatal error. Blending dark comedy and crime, this short will have you laughing despite yourself.

This documentary follows Persian art collector Farhad, who at the age of 80 embarks on an ambitious new project: creating an art island in Greece. Reflecting on life and death, Dreamful is a celebration of simplicity and beauty.

An overworked employee, Steven, is stranded at a motel with his CEO’s unruly son, Tyler. While Steven tries to get them back on the road, Tyler's determined to push him to an emotional breaking point for his own pleasure

With a hectic study schedule leaving Dagyo burnt out, she makes the trip to a Welsh seaside town in an attempt to relive her childhood memories of growing up in Masan, South Korea. Will this journey provide the healing Dagyo desires?

This documentary charts the highs and lows of a tattooist in one of Australia's most vibrant cities. Lasting Trace delves into untold truths and challenges of the craft, providing a unique insight into the world of top-tier tattoo artistry.

When an old friend visits Felix to retrieve a stolen shipment of cocaine, he’s tasked with fighting for both his life and to retain the domestic bliss he has created for himself.

An exploration of the pain experienced by those who lost loved ones during the Korean War, Memories of Little Pond uses animation to creatively convey stark subject matter. 

After sharing a spontaneous post-date kiss, Jas and Adam must confront and come to terms with their past demons if their potential relationship is to stand any chance of surviving.

An ambitious contemporary retelling of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck & Fin is the surrealist tale of a runaway Missouri teen and a Mauritanian migrant.