Trasharama short Film Program
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Trasharama short Film Program is an Adelaide-based cult short-film showcase founded in 1997 by Dick Dale and known for its deliberately lowbrow, irreverent programming. It screens under-15-minute genre shorts including horror, sci-fi, bad-taste comedy, animations, faux trailers, and other “trash” cinema, and is regarded as one of Australia’s longest-running and most notorious genre short-film programs.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Mercury Cinema
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2001
Venue
Mercury Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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