Welcome to the Fleurieu Film Festival - an annual competitive short film festival, set under the stars in the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.

2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS

What we do

Encouraging the creation and celebration of Australian Filmmaking

The Fleurieu Film Festival aims to champion all filmmakers, offering a platform to showcase their creativity under the stars. We celebrate storytelling, bringing film lovers and emerging talent together on the stunning Fleurieu Coast.

2026 Theme

The Fleurieu Film Festival 2026 season will have no theme. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s excellent films.

Key Dates

2026 submissions open late March 2025

Saturday 29 March – Victa Cinema, Victor Harbor Buy Tickets

Friday 4 April – Wallis Noarlunga, Noarlunga Buy Tickets

Saturday 12 April – Mercury Cinema, Adelaide Buy Tickets

Gala Screening

Save the date for the 2026 festival gala screening on Saturday 7th February 2026 at the McLaren and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre.

why we do it

Importance of short film

The Fleurieu Film Festival recognises the power of short films to tell compelling stories in a concise format and to launch the careers of the next generation of filmmakers. We believe in nurturing emerging talent and fostering creativity in the film industry in South Australia and around the world.

The Fleurieu Film Festival 2025 was proudly sponsored by

Our sponsors share our passion for the South Australian, Australian and International film industry, as well as the Fleurieu community that is crucial to our continued success. Their contributions enable us to celebrate storytelling on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

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Shine Platinum Sponsors

Breaker Morant Gold Sponsors

Storm Boy Silver Sponsors

Red Dog Bronze Sponsors

The Fleurieu Film Festival is also supported by Hanlon Larsen Fellowship and Ron and Laura Fell

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

The festival's gala screening and award night is held at McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre, 796 Main Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171

Book accommodation at the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast website

FLEURIEU FILMS INCORPORATED ACKNOWLEDGES THAT WE WORK ON THE TRADITIONAL COUNTRY OF THE KAURNA, PERAMANGK AND NGARRINDJERI PEOPLE OF THE FLEURIEU PENINSULA, AND WE PAY RESPECT TO ELDERS PAST AND PRESENT. WE RECOGNISE AND RESPECT THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE, SPIRITUAL BELIEFS AND RELATIONSHIP TO LAND AND WATERS AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY ARE OF CONTINUING IMPORTANCE TO THE KAURNA, PERAMANGK AND NGARRINDJERI PEOPLE LIVING TODAY. WE EXTEND THIS RESPECT TO OTHER ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE GROUPS AND OTHER FIRST NATIONS.