FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Festival and what else is in the program, including times?
The Peninsula Film Festival is held across three days, Friday March 5– Sunday March 7, 2021. The Festival is held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria with the Saturday festival held, this year for the FIRST time ever at Dromana Drive In.
The program is as follows:
Friday March 5 – PFF Official Opening Night, @ Rosebud Cinema ($25 per person)
7.00pm – 10.30pm
PFF presents an OZ INDIE SHOWCASE program, 2021 selection TBA.
Tickets are $25pp and include screening of movie, Q&A .
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday March 6 – Peninsula Film Festival
The short film festival is held:
WHERE: Dromana Drive In 6pm – 10.30pm (gates open 6pm, films screen from 8.30pm)
The big show! Up to 20 shortlisted films are screened and judged live on the night by our panel of celebrity judges.
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!
Tickets available via Dromana Drive In $40 per car, onsale soon.
Sunday March 7 - 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 will be available later this year.
3.Is the Short Film Festival suitable for children?
The Short Film Festival on the Saturday March 6 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.
5.What food is on offer at the Short Film Festival?
Food will be available via the Dromana Drive In Shelly's Diner and a variety of Food Trucks (COVID dependent).
6.Do I need to purchase individual tickets to the Saturday Festival?
No, tickets are by car $40 per car.
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. Can I get a refund on my tickets?
If the event is cancelled due to COVID restrictions, refunds will be issued for Saturday tickets.
14. Will this event run in regards to COVID?
The health and safety of our audience and staff is a priority and if there are any other changes, these will be announced via our socials and website – so keep an eye out. The Festival will comply with COVID requirements given by relevant Government bodies at the time.
There will no doubt be measures we will need to implement to ensure a safe event, you will be notified of these via our website and ticket purchasing closer to the date.
The Peninsula Film Festival is held across three days, Friday March 5– Sunday March 7, 2021. The Festival is held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria with the Saturday festival held, this year for the FIRST time ever at Dromana Drive In.
The program is as follows:
Friday March 5 – PFF Official Opening Night, @ Rosebud Cinema ($25 per person)
7.00pm – 10.30pm
PFF presents an OZ INDIE SHOWCASE program, 2021 selection TBA.
Tickets are $25pp and include screening of movie, Q&A .
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday March 6 – Peninsula Film Festival
The short film festival is held:
WHERE: Dromana Drive In 6pm – 10.30pm (gates open 6pm, films screen from 8.30pm)
The big show! Up to 20 shortlisted films are screened and judged live on the night by our panel of celebrity judges.
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!
Tickets available via Dromana Drive In $40 per car, onsale soon.
Sunday March 7 - 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 will be available later this year.
3.Is the Short Film Festival suitable for children?
The Short Film Festival on the Saturday March 6 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.
5.What food is on offer at the Short Film Festival?
Food will be available via the Dromana Drive In Shelly's Diner and a variety of Food Trucks (COVID dependent).
6.Do I need to purchase individual tickets to the Saturday Festival?
No, tickets are by car $40 per car.
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. Can I get a refund on my tickets?
If the event is cancelled due to COVID restrictions, refunds will be issued for Saturday tickets.
14. Will this event run in regards to COVID?
The health and safety of our audience and staff is a priority and if there are any other changes, these will be announced via our socials and website – so keep an eye out. The Festival will comply with COVID requirements given by relevant Government bodies at the time.
There will no doubt be measures we will need to implement to ensure a safe event, you will be notified of these via our website and ticket purchasing closer to the date.