FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
0.When is the Festival and what else is in the program, including times?
The Peninsula Film Festival is held across three days, Friday February 1 – Sunday February 3, 2020. The Festival is held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria with the FREE Saturday festival held at the Village Green in Rosebud.
The program is as follows:
Friday January 31 – PFF Official Opening Night, Screening of JIRGA @ Rosebud Cinema ($25 per person)
7.00pm – 10.30pm
PFF presents an OZ INDIE SHOWCASE program, 2020 selection Jirga. Tickets are $25pp and include screening of movie, Q&A with Director Ben Gilmour, followed by networking drinks and nibbles.
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday February 1 – Peninsula Film Festival
This FREE short film festival is held:
WHERE: Village Green, Rosebud from 4pm – 10.30pm (films screen from 7pm)
The big show! Up to 20 shortlisted films are screened and judged live on the night by our panel of celebrity judges. Entertainment begins at 4pm with films screening from 7pm. Grab some friends and head down. No BYO alcohol. Food and drink available at the venue.
This year, short listed films are competing for a prize pool worth more than $30K including a first prize of $5K cash, second prize $2.5K cash, third prize $1250 and the Woodleigh Emerging Filmmaker Award $500 cash PLUS plenty more!
Sunday February 2 - PFF Filmmaking Workshop @ Rosebud Cinema $10pp 10am-2pm
A unique opportunity to view an Australian film followed by a Q&A with the Director.. Fast track your skills by learning from this industry expert. Gain valuable insights into filmmaking and industry practices. Book via www.peninsulacinemas.com.au
2.Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are now available under the tickets tab.
3.Is the Short Film Festival suitable for children?
The Short Film Festival on the Saturday Feb 1 contains some scenes that may offend some viewers. Films are not classified and PFF advises audiences recommended to be aged 15 years and over.
4.Can I BYO alcohol to the Short Film Festival?
No. The Rosebud location is a licensed venue alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the event.
5.What food is on offer at the Short Film Festival?
There will be a number of food stalls at the Saturday event ranging from coffee to burgers, calamari, ice-cream and much more.
6.Is drinking water available at the Short Film Festival?
Yes, free drinking water is available via our hydrostation
7.Can I bring in chairs to the Short Film Festival?
Please bring a rug to enjoy the short films. If the public do wish or need a chair, PFF requests low back chairs and that these are positioned at the back of the venue to not interfere with viewing lines. High back chairs will be designated to a certain area clearly marked out.
8.Can I bring my dog to the Short Film Festival?
Unfortunately no pets are allowed at PFF.
9.Where can I get accommodation for the Festival weekend?
PFF preferred accommodation supplier is the Rye Hotel accommodation can be booked 5985 2277.
Foreshore camping is available at Rosebud, visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au and camping for more details.
10.Where can I see what films are screening for the Short Film Festival event?
Short listed films for the Saturday event are announced on the website under Festival.
11.What if I miss the short films at the Saturday event? Is there any catch up events running?
PFF has plenty of catch up sessions throughout the year. Keep visiting our website for more info.
12.Can I volunteer?
PFF loves volunteers. If you’re interested in film, events or just helping out, please contact Meg Pascoe on; megan@filmfestivalsaustralia.com.au
13. Where can I park for the event?
Peninsula Film Festival at Rosebud will have parking on the Carnival site next door to the Village Green
14. Can I get a refund on my tickets?
Refunds will not be issued for tickets.
The Peninsula Film Festival is held across three days, Friday February 1 – Sunday February 3, 2020. The Festival is held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria with the FREE Saturday festival held at the Village Green in Rosebud.
The program is as follows:
Friday January 31 – PFF Official Opening Night, Screening of JIRGA @ Rosebud Cinema ($25 per person)
7.00pm – 10.30pm
PFF presents an OZ INDIE SHOWCASE program, 2020 selection Jirga. Tickets are $25pp and include screening of movie, Q&A with Director Ben Gilmour, followed by networking drinks and nibbles.
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday February 1 – Peninsula Film Festival
This FREE short film festival is held:
WHERE: Village Green, Rosebud from 4pm – 10.30pm (films screen from 7pm)
The big show! Up to 20 shortlisted films are screened and judged live on the night by our panel of celebrity judges. Entertainment begins at 4pm with films screening from 7pm. Grab some friends and head down. No BYO alcohol. Food and drink available at the venue.
This year, short listed films are competing for a prize pool worth more than $30K including a first prize of $5K cash, second prize $2.5K cash, third prize $1250 and the Woodleigh Emerging Filmmaker Award $500 cash PLUS plenty more!
Sunday February 2 - PFF Filmmaking Workshop @ Rosebud Cinema $10pp 10am-2pm
A unique opportunity to view an Australian film followed by a Q&A with the Director.. Fast track your skills by learning from this industry expert. Gain valuable insights into filmmaking and industry practices. Book via www.peninsulacinemas.com.au
2.Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are now available under the tickets tab.
3.Is the Short Film Festival suitable for children?
The Short Film Festival on the Saturday Feb 1 contains some scenes that may offend some viewers. Films are not classified and PFF advises audiences recommended to be aged 15 years and over.
4.Can I BYO alcohol to the Short Film Festival?
No. The Rosebud location is a licensed venue alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the event.
5.What food is on offer at the Short Film Festival?
There will be a number of food stalls at the Saturday event ranging from coffee to burgers, calamari, ice-cream and much more.
6.Is drinking water available at the Short Film Festival?
Yes, free drinking water is available via our hydrostation
7.Can I bring in chairs to the Short Film Festival?
Please bring a rug to enjoy the short films. If the public do wish or need a chair, PFF requests low back chairs and that these are positioned at the back of the venue to not interfere with viewing lines. High back chairs will be designated to a certain area clearly marked out.
8.Can I bring my dog to the Short Film Festival?
Unfortunately no pets are allowed at PFF.
9.Where can I get accommodation for the Festival weekend?
PFF preferred accommodation supplier is the Rye Hotel accommodation can be booked 5985 2277.
Foreshore camping is available at Rosebud, visit www.mornpen.vic.gov.au and camping for more details.
10.Where can I see what films are screening for the Short Film Festival event?
Short listed films for the Saturday event are announced on the website under Festival.
11.What if I miss the short films at the Saturday event? Is there any catch up events running?
PFF has plenty of catch up sessions throughout the year. Keep visiting our website for more info.
12.Can I volunteer?
PFF loves volunteers. If you’re interested in film, events or just helping out, please contact Meg Pascoe on; megan@filmfestivalsaustralia.com.au
13. Where can I park for the event?
Peninsula Film Festival at Rosebud will have parking on the Carnival site next door to the Village Green
14. Can I get a refund on my tickets?
Refunds will not be issued for tickets.