FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.When is the Festival and what else is in the program, including times?
Peninsula Film Festival is held across three days, Friday February 9 – Sunday February 11, 2018. The Festival is held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
The program is as follows:
Friday February 9 – PFF Official Opening Night @ Rosebud Cinema ($20 per person)
7.30pm – 10.30pm
PFF presents an OZ INDIE SHOWCASE program. This is a screening of a previously unreleased Australian Independent film. Our 2018 selection will be announced later in the year, Tickets are $25 per person and includes movie PFF opening night drinks and nibbles. Join the PFF judging panel and industry professionals for the opening night.
Tickets will be available later this year via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday February 10 – Peninsula Film Festival
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.
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.
Sunday February 11 – PFF Sunday Session @ Rosebud Cinema ($10 per person)
2pm – 3.30pm
PFF will host a special screening of a chosen film with an exclusive Q&A with producer, writer or star of the film. Film to be announced later in the year and tickets will be available later in the year too via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
2.Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets will be available for the PFF Friday Feb 9, Saturday Feb 10 and Sunday Feb 11 events via this website later this year.
3.Is the Short Film Festival suitable for children?
The Short Film Festival on the Saturday Feb 10 contains some scenes that may offend some viewers. PFF advises parental discretion with audiences recommended to be aged 15 years and over.
4.Can I BYO alcohol to the Short Film Festival?
No. PFF is a licensed venue alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the event.
5.What food is on offer at the Short Film Festival?
PFF has 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?
PFF encourages the public to 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 Peppers Moonah Links, accommodation can be booked 1300 987 600.
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. PFF will screen the finalist films again at Melbourne’s Federation Square on the big screen in February. A great chance to see your favourite films again.
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
Peninsula Film Festival is held across three days, Friday February 9 – Sunday February 11, 2018. The Festival is held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
The program is as follows:
Friday February 9 – PFF Official Opening Night @ Rosebud Cinema ($20 per person)
7.30pm – 10.30pm
PFF presents an OZ INDIE SHOWCASE program. This is a screening of a previously unreleased Australian Independent film. Our 2018 selection will be announced later in the year, Tickets are $25 per person and includes movie PFF opening night drinks and nibbles. Join the PFF judging panel and industry professionals for the opening night.
Tickets will be available later this year via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday February 10 – Peninsula Film Festival
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.
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.
Sunday February 11 – PFF Sunday Session @ Rosebud Cinema ($10 per person)
2pm – 3.30pm
PFF will host a special screening of a chosen film with an exclusive Q&A with producer, writer or star of the film. Film to be announced later in the year and tickets will be available later in the year too via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
2.Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets will be available for the PFF Friday Feb 9, Saturday Feb 10 and Sunday Feb 11 events via this website later this year.
3.Is the Short Film Festival suitable for children?
The Short Film Festival on the Saturday Feb 10 contains some scenes that may offend some viewers. PFF advises parental discretion with audiences recommended to be aged 15 years and over.
4.Can I BYO alcohol to the Short Film Festival?
No. PFF is a licensed venue alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the event.
5.What food is on offer at the Short Film Festival?
PFF has 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?
PFF encourages the public to 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 Peppers Moonah Links, accommodation can be booked 1300 987 600.
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. PFF will screen the finalist films again at Melbourne’s Federation Square on the big screen in February. A great chance to see your favourite films again.
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
