FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Festival and what else is in the program, including times?
The Peninsula Film Festival 2026 runs over three days from Friday Jan 9 until Sunday Jan 11. The Festival is held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
The program is as follows:
Friday Jan 9, 2026 – PFF Official Opening Night, @ Rosebud Cinema ($25 per person)
7.00pm – 10.30pm
PFF presents an OZ INDIE SHOWCASE program - FILM TBC, followed by Q&A
Tickets are $25pp and include screening of movie, Q&A and drinks and nibbles.
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday January 10, 2026 – Peninsula Film Festival @ Village Green Rosebud
WHERE: Village Green, Rosebud.
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!
NO BYO.
Sunday Jan 11, 2026 - PFF Filmmaking Workshop @ Rosebud Cinema $15pp 1pm-5pm
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
2.Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets available later this year.
3.Is the Short Film Festival suitable for children?
The Short Film Festival on the Saturday contains some scenes that may offend some viewers. Films are not classified and PFF advises some films are suited to those aged 15 years and over.
All attendees (under 18) MUST be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian.
4.Can I BYO alcohol to the Saturday Film Festival?
No.
5.What food is on offer at the Saturday Film Festival?
A variety of food trucks will be there as well as local beer and wine
6.Do I need to purchase individual tickets to the Saturday Festival?
Yes
7. What about VIP tickets?
Yes! there are a limited number of VIP tickets for sale.
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 visiting 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 us on; [email protected]
13. Can I get a refund on my tickets?
No refunds - the Festival will go ahead.
14. What else is there to do on the Mornington Peninsula when we visit?
There are SO many wonderful things to explore on the Mornington Peninsula, there are amazing places to eat, drink and of course, some of Australia's best beaches. To find a list of what to do visit:
https://www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org/
AND don't forget to check out the Festival partners - Searoad Ferries, the Eagle at Arthurs Seat and Peninsula Cinemas.
The Peninsula Film Festival 2026 runs over three days from Friday Jan 9 until Sunday Jan 11. The Festival is held on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.
The program is as follows:
Friday Jan 9, 2026 – PFF Official Opening Night, @ Rosebud Cinema ($25 per person)
7.00pm – 10.30pm
PFF presents an OZ INDIE SHOWCASE program - FILM TBC, followed by Q&A
Tickets are $25pp and include screening of movie, Q&A and drinks and nibbles.
Tickets available via Rosebud Cinema: 5981 2555 or www.peninsulacinemas.com.au .
Saturday January 10, 2026 – Peninsula Film Festival @ Village Green Rosebud
WHERE: Village Green, Rosebud.
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!
NO BYO.
Sunday Jan 11, 2026 - PFF Filmmaking Workshop @ Rosebud Cinema $15pp 1pm-5pm
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
2.Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets available later this year.
3.Is the Short Film Festival suitable for children?
The Short Film Festival on the Saturday contains some scenes that may offend some viewers. Films are not classified and PFF advises some films are suited to those aged 15 years and over.
All attendees (under 18) MUST be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian.
4.Can I BYO alcohol to the Saturday Film Festival?
No.
5.What food is on offer at the Saturday Film Festival?
A variety of food trucks will be there as well as local beer and wine
6.Do I need to purchase individual tickets to the Saturday Festival?
Yes
7. What about VIP tickets?
Yes! there are a limited number of VIP tickets for sale.
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 visiting 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 us on; [email protected]
13. Can I get a refund on my tickets?
No refunds - the Festival will go ahead.
14. What else is there to do on the Mornington Peninsula when we visit?
There are SO many wonderful things to explore on the Mornington Peninsula, there are amazing places to eat, drink and of course, some of Australia's best beaches. To find a list of what to do visit:
https://www.visitmorningtonpeninsula.org/
AND don't forget to check out the Festival partners - Searoad Ferries, the Eagle at Arthurs Seat and Peninsula Cinemas.