Micro Short AFIN 349
Extraordinary Rob
Directed by Adam Szudrich
AFIN 2026 Nominee
- 2026
- 7m
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Australia - English
- PG
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Rob can do the impossible, but only when no one is watching. After a lifetime of invisibility, one anonymous act forces him to decide whether being unseen is a curse or a choice.
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A warm, playful idea sits at the centre of this micro short, turning questions of visibility and belonging into something genuinely entertaining. Reviewers responded to the strength and emotional resonance of the concept, and to the direction, which finds moments of real vision and a memorable final lawn sequence. Small, well-observed touches and an even pace keep the story holding attention from beginning to end.
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Adam Szudrich Director
Adam Szudrich is a writer and film director whose work has featured in over 200 international festivals spanning America, Europe, Australia, Canada, Asia, South America, Africa, India, New Zealand, and the Middle East, earning 69 awards. His work has been published, licensed, and studied at universities.
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Extraordinary Rob was an official Nominee for Best Australian Micro Short Film at the AFIN International Film Festival 2026, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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