The iconic Peninsula Film Festival is set to dazzle the Mornington Peninsula this summer when it returns for its 14th edition.
The annual event, taking place over three days, will include special screenings, filmmaking workshops and the highlight of the program, the Short Film Festival. With up to 20 short films from local and national creatives, it is Victoria’s biggest outdoor film festival.
The Peninsula Film Festival, from January 17 to 19 at Rosebud, presents a diverse array of films from both emerging and established filmmakers and hosts some of the nation’s finest acting talent from the worlds of TV and the big screen.
Festival Director Steve Bastoni said, “We are thrilled to see what emerging filmmakers Australia-wide are producing and look forward to unearthing some fresh new talent under the watchful eye of our stellar judging panel, which would have to be one of our strongest ever.
“Attendees can expect a rich program featuring incredible screenings, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to celebrate the art of cinema.’’
The short film festival is the centrepiece of the festival. Presented by Lexus of Brighton, it screens under the stars near the shores of Rosebud beach on Saturday, January 18. The event is a film buff’s delight as well as a feast for the senses, with food trucks, market stalls, local music performer Maddison Daniels plus local wine and beer vendors.
Australian film and TV stars, including Michala Banas (Upper Middle Bogan, McLeod’s Daughters) Gary Sweet (Police Rescue, Stingers), Doris Younane (Five Bedrooms, Heartbreak High), Shane Jacobson (Kenny, Beaconsfield), Simone Buchanan (Neighbours, Hey Dad) and Stephen Curry (The Castle, Mr Black), along with director Ivan O’Mahoney (Matilda & Me, Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story), will judge the short-film festival. The director of the winning film takes home a $5000 cash top prize.
Event Details:
Dates:
Friday January 17 - Rosebud Cinema Launch
Saturday January 18 - Outdoor Short Film Festival Village Green
Sunday January 19 - Filmmaking Workshop Rosebud CinemaTimes: Times vary per day - please check website for accurate times