Australian Film Festivals and Locations
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Film Festivals are held throughout Australia each year. Some are small based in regional centres. Major film festivals are held in the capital cities.
The Sydney Film Festival is the showcase for contemporary cinema from Australia and around the world. Established in 1954, Sydney Film Festival is a major cultural event on the city's social calendar and one of the world's longest running film festivals.
The Melbourne International Film Festival is the longest running film festival in the Southern Hemisphere, and features over 400 film sessions over a three week period each July/August.
Now in its 53rd year, the festival has grown strongly over recent years. Others include the Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra Film Festivals. There are various film festivals with various themes: Short Films, Italian, Spanish Horror, Musicals, Documentaries, etc.
Listed below are the best Australian Film Festivals and Locations listed by name and location. Scroll through the list and click the operator`s link to get more information.
NSW>Hunter Valley>Dungog
Dungog Film Festival
The Dungog Film Festival is an annual cultural event showcasing exclusively the very best of Australian cinema-past, present and future. The Festival is staged over 4 glorious autumn days in the charming Hunter town of Dungog, home to the oldest continuously running cinema in Australia. Over the past 2 years, this unique festival has quickly established itself as the pre-eminent festival of Australian cinema in the country.
NSW>Port Macquarie>Tuncurry
Forster Film Festival
Forster Film Festival is an annual event now in it`s fifth year, showcasing an inspired program of entertaining, thought-provoking and life-affirming short films. Emphasising creativity, originality and entertainment value over large budgets, FFF evens the playing field for short filmmakers. FFF is recognised as one of regional Australia`s premier film festivals. Prizes for winning films include $3,000 cash, $3,000 in goods and services as well as media exposure.