The Tour is an opportunity for community groups, particularly in rural areas, to see some of the best Australian Short films at prices they can afford.

Small towns often miss out on not just mainstream movies but also the alternatives, like quality short films, because it is just not financially viable to compile and distribute the films for a commercial operator or exhibitor.

In many cases film groups in micro communities can’t afford the prices mainstream distributors charge for film rentals, especially when they are charged the same flat rate regardless of whether the audience is 150 people or only 15 people, or if it’s a not-for-profit community event or a fully fledged commercial screening.

We’re trying to redress that situation so even micro communities can enjoy these films at an affordable price, bringing people together to share the experience.

This collection is not available for hire from video stores, nor will it screened on free to air, cable or satellite TV in the foreseeable future so it gives community groups a unique product to promote for local screenings.