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 - connect@dubbofilmmakers.com.

Non-members: affordable tickets available for each session.

🗓 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:

https://youtu.be/NZh43-n3zns?si=ndazeA-ISPP0E2Y6

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.