Over The Fence & A World of Dark Comedy Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Over The Fence & A World of Dark Comedy Film Festival is a grassroots Australian short-film festival based in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia, that has been running for about 30 years and is noted for championing emerging and independent filmmakers. It specializes in comedy shorts with a strong emphasis on dark, irreverent, absurd, political, slapstick, and other comic forms, and it is recognized in the Australian festival circuit for its audience-friendly, touring format and focus on new voices.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 30 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Dendy Cinemas
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1996
Venue
Dendy Cinemas
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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