Welcome to the Fleurieu Film Festival - an annual competitive short film festival, set under the stars in the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia.
What we do
Encouraging and Celebrating Australian Filmmaking
The Fleurieu Film Festival aims to champion all filmmakers, offering a platform to showcase their creativity at a spectacular annual event held under the stars at the McLaren Vale Visitors Centre. We celebrate storytelling, bringing film lovers and emerging talent together for an evening of music, food, wine and film, on the stunning Fleurieu Coast.
Key Dates
2026 Submissions Open Now - Submit Film
Monday 25th August 2025 - Earlybird Submission Price Ends
Monday 1st December 2025 - Submissions Close
Monday 5th January 2026 - Notification Date
Saturday 7th February 2026 - Screening and Awards Night
Gala Screening
Save the date for the 2026 festival gala screening on Saturday 7th February 2026 at the McLaren Vale Visitors Centre.
why we do it
Importance of short film
The Fleurieu Film Festival recognises the power of short films and short film festivals to tell compelling stories in a concise format and to launch the careers of the next generation of filmmakers. Our event plays an important role in nurturing emerging screen talent, providing an opportunity for networking, recognition and new audiences.
The Fleurieu Film Festival 2026 is 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.
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]
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.
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