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 - Don't Tell (M).
Tickets are $25pp and include screening of movie, Q&A - Don't Tell .
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday March 6 – Peninsula Film Festival (TICKETS MUST BE PRE BOOKED)
The short film festival is held:
WHERE: Dromana Drive In Films screen from 8.30pm/sunset (gates open 5.30pm)
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, on sale now, see ticket link. NO BYO.
Sunday March 7 - PFF Filmmaking Workshop @ Rosebud Cinema $10pp 10am-2pm
A unique opportunity to fast track your skills by learning from industry experts. Gain valuable insights into filmmaking and industry practices and network with others. Book via www.peninsulacinemas.com.au
Sunday March 7 - PFF Festival Special Feature Screening
Screening of Firestarter - The Story of Bangarra
Tickets: $15pp
Time: 7-8.30pm
Where: Rosebud cinema
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au
2.Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available NOW on the website under Buy Tickets tab.
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 Saturday Film Festival?
No. The Saturday film festival will be held at the Dromana Drive In and is an alcohol free event.
5.What food is on offer at the Saturday 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 Saturday Film Festival?
Unfortunately no pets are allowed at PFF.
9.Where can I get accommodation for the Festival weekend?
PFF recommends the Rye Hotel via 5985 2277 or check out www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
for more details.
10.Where can I see what films are screening for the Saturday 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 COVID19, refunds will be issued for Saturday tickets minus booking fee.
14. Coronavirus measures
The event will follow the advice of Government bodies at the time, however, please note, contact tracing details recorded at time of booking tickets, QR code on entry, if you are sick don't come, use hand sanitiser outside toilet areas.
Other measures will be communicated via social media, Dromana Drive In website and here. Please check the week and day of the event to ensure you're up to date.
15. Will this event run in regards to COVID?
The Festival will comply with COVID requirements given by relevant Government bodies at the time.
Please visit Dromana Drive In for up to date restrictions: www.dromanadrivein.com.au
There will be a QR code to check in on entry on the day.
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 - Don't Tell (M).
Tickets are $25pp and include screening of movie, Q&A - Don't Tell .
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday March 6 – Peninsula Film Festival (TICKETS MUST BE PRE BOOKED)
The short film festival is held:
WHERE: Dromana Drive In Films screen from 8.30pm/sunset (gates open 5.30pm)
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, on sale now, see ticket link. NO BYO.
Sunday March 7 - PFF Filmmaking Workshop @ Rosebud Cinema $10pp 10am-2pm
A unique opportunity to fast track your skills by learning from industry experts. Gain valuable insights into filmmaking and industry practices and network with others. Book via www.peninsulacinemas.com.au
Sunday March 7 - PFF Festival Special Feature Screening
Screening of Firestarter - The Story of Bangarra
Tickets: $15pp
Time: 7-8.30pm
Where: Rosebud cinema
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au
2.Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are available NOW on the website under Buy Tickets tab.
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 Saturday Film Festival?
No. The Saturday film festival will be held at the Dromana Drive In and is an alcohol free event.
5.What food is on offer at the Saturday 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 Saturday Film Festival?
Unfortunately no pets are allowed at PFF.
9.Where can I get accommodation for the Festival weekend?
PFF recommends the Rye Hotel via 5985 2277 or check out www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org
for more details.
10.Where can I see what films are screening for the Saturday 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 COVID19, refunds will be issued for Saturday tickets minus booking fee.
14. Coronavirus measures
The event will follow the advice of Government bodies at the time, however, please note, contact tracing details recorded at time of booking tickets, QR code on entry, if you are sick don't come, use hand sanitiser outside toilet areas.
Other measures will be communicated via social media, Dromana Drive In website and here. Please check the week and day of the event to ensure you're up to date.
15. Will this event run in regards to COVID?
The Festival will comply with COVID requirements given by relevant Government bodies at the time.
Please visit Dromana Drive In for up to date restrictions: www.dromanadrivein.com.au
There will be a QR code to check in on entry on the day.