2026 Festival

Celebrating 10 Years of the Fleurieu Film Festival

Join us on Saturday, 7 February 2026 for a an evening of outstanding short films, local wine, food and music, set against the stunning backdrop of McLaren Vale.

Tickets are on sale now via Trybooking.

To learn more about our program of events, visit the 2026 Festival page below.

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Key Dates

2026 Submissions Open Now - Submit Film

Monday 25th August 2025 - Earlybird Submission Price Ends

Monday 8th 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 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.

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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 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.