Rolling out the red carpet to celebrate Australian films and storytelling!
CinefestOZ Film Festival returns to the Southwest from 28 August to 6 September, and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River is proud to host and support this incredible celebration of Australian films and storytelling!
Now in its 19th year, CinefestOZ is the nation’s largest festival dedicated exclusively to Australian screen stories. It plays a vital role in inspiring the next generation of storytellers, filmmakers, and artists.
But it’s about more than what’s on screen. Think red carpets, filmmaker Q&As, live music, after-parties, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate alongside the people bringing Australia’s biggest stories to life.
In the Shire, CinefestOz takes-over Nala Bardip Mia – Margaret River HEART for four days, with a fantastic program of films, events and exhibitions.
Highlights include the festival’s Opening Night, featuring the West Australian premiere of Jebediah: Are We Okay? (with live Q&A) and a free community screening, featuring two locally produced short films – The Release and Wild Mermaids plus the family-friendly feature Kangaroo.
There is also the free Deadly Day event, shining a spotlight on First Nations filmmakers, artists, performers and storytellers, followed by Deadly Shorts*, showcasing short films from some of Australia’s Deadliest filmmakers.
Check out what’s on at the HEART below or view the full CinefestOZ program and secure your tickets.
Heart Screenings
Fri 28 Aug
6.00pm | Jebediah: Are We Okay?
Saturday, 29 August
11am | Caterpillar
1:30pm | Guided by Horses
2pm | Free Community Screening of Kangaroo (with The Release and Wild Mermaids)
4pm | Almost with You
6:30pm | Digby and Camille | Miff@Cinefestoz
Sunday, 30 August
10:30am | Rodeo Dreams
12:30pm | Boss Cat
2.30pm Deadly Shorts
6:30pm | Summer Beats
Monday, 31 August
12:30pm | The Piano Tuner
6pm | Short Film Set | The Bad & The Beautiful
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is proud to support this iconic festival through our Major Events Grants Program, which helps bring visitors to our region, boost local business, showcase our unique character, and activate our public spaces.
* Paid event