Events by Star Rae Productions
Star Rae Productions, led by Racheal Leigh, runs events for Australian filmmakers and writers: one for the vertical microdrama format, and one for short film in Tasmania
Tamar Valley Film Festival
The Tamar Valley Film Festival (TVFF) is an annual short film festival held in Launceston, Tasmania, founded by Racheal Leigh in 2025. The festival showcases short films made by Tasmanian creatives.
Next festival: 28 & 29 May 2027
Where: School of the Arts, Gleadow Street, Invermay TAS 7250
Submissions and tickets: Will be open in early 2027
Australian Microdrama Forum
The Australian Microdrama Forum is an online industry event for Australian screenwriters, directors, producers and actors interested in vertical microdramas. The inaugural forum was announced by Koala Reels (a division of Star Rae Productions) in conjunction with Dingo Drama of South Australia, and billed as the country’s first industry event dedicated to the vertical microdrama format.
The inaugural event ran online on Sunday 30 August 2026, with eight live industry panels on creating microdramas, from writing and producing through to distribution, featuring Australians working in the industry. It was followed by the Vertical48 challenge, a 48-hour microdrama pilot episode challenge.
Next Forum: TBC, August 2027
Where: Online via Zoom
Speaker Applications and tickets: Will be announced in mid-2027
FAQs
Who runs these events?
Both are run by Star Rae Productions, led by Racheal Leigh, an Australian microdrama screenwriter, producer and director based in Tasmania.
What is the Australian Microdrama Forum?
An online industry event for Australian creators interested in vertical microdramas, with live panels and a Q&A session.
When is the next Tamar Valley Film Festival?
28 & 29 May 2027. See the festival website for the latest details.