CinéfestOZ

CinefestOZ 

CinefestOZ will take place over five days in August, showcasing some of the best Australian and French films, as well as filmmaker forums, film premiers, free community screenings and gala events. 

Cinefest OZ boasts the nation's richest film prize of $100,000 for an Australian feature film, a major drawcard for the diverse pool of talent.

Set in the seaside centres of Busselton, Bunbury, Dunsborough and the Margaret River wine region, CinéfestOZ premieres feature films and events in the region’s cinemas, wineries, small bars and galleries, making it a feast for the senses and an unforgettable five-day getaway.

CineféstOZ has consolidated its position as the premiere destination film festival in Australia with record numbers of high calibre film guests, a sensational line-up of new Australian and French films and unprecedented audience numbers.

In 2014, CinéfestOZ highlights included:

• Over 200 public screenings of Australian and French feature films, documentaries and short films
• 104 free community screenings
• Film-related events, open to the public and ranging from Red Carpet premiere gala nights to intimate short film screenings in cosy bars
• Forums with filmmakers and cast members through Q&As and ‘In-Conversation’ events
• The $100,000 CinéfestOZ Film Prize will be awarded to an Australian film entered for selection at CinéfestOZ
• Filmmaking workshops for public participation
• Seven screen industry workshops held in conjunction with ScreenWest, Screen Australia and the South West Development Commission (SWDC)
• Cine-Snaps schools program will attract 2500 South West school children to its film incursions and excursions, workshops and a Short Film competition
• A CinéfestOZ Screen Legend is awarded to an Australian actor or filmmaker of international repute.

We welcome you to stay in touch by subscribing to our Box Office newsletter (see right of this page), where you can keep track of exciting announcements in the lead up to the Festival Week 26-30 August 2015.

The full festival program and ticketing goes LIVE 1 August 2015.

As a production of Geographe French Australian Festivals Incorporated, the CinéfestOZ film festival is a not for profit event, produced by its Board of Directors.

August 26-30
Bunbury and the Margaret River region, Australia's South West
www.cinefestoz.com