GAZERS

A short musical comedy.

​Official Tropfest 2026 TOP 15 Finalist, from 700 entries.

A fairytale about three women of colour forced into absurd stereotypes by a magical curse infecting men — “the male gaze” — until one man’s transformation offers a different way of seeing.

Co-Written, Co-Directed, Co-Produced by
Veialu Aila-Unsworth & Sze Lok Ho

CAST

Sze Lok Ho (lead), Ashley Hawkes (lead), Manny Katts, Veialu Aila-Unsworth, Teniola Komolafe, Benjamin Cremen

CREW

Editing, Audio Mixing, Lyrics:
Veialu Aila-Unsworth

Art Direction, Wardrobe, Visual FX, Choreography, Lyrics: Sze Lok Ho

Camera: Veialu Aila-Unsworth, Sze Lok Ho, Rose Valenzisi

Assistants: Bridie Read, Belinda Liu, Brian Kansaki

AI generated elements: music tracks, voice over, and one aerial shot.

Running time: 7 mins

Country: Australia

Languages: English​

Year of Production: 2026

WORLD PREMIERE

Gazers premiered at Tropfest 2026, 22nd February with an audience of 30,000+

What is Tropfest?

Tropfest is the world's largest short film festival held in Sydney/Gadigal Land, Australia. A one-night-only family-friendly event where 16 films are judged by a line-up of celebrity judges. It takes place in Sydney's Centennial Park, on picnic blankets, under the stars with an audience of 30,000+.

2026 Jury President Margot Robbie was joined by actors Sarah Snook and Taron Egerton, director James Cameron, producer Bruna Papandrea, and filmmaker Dylan River.

More info at tropfest.com