CinefestOZ acknowledges the Wardandi and Piblemen people, the spiritual and cultural custodians of this land on which we live and work. We honour and respect the significant role First Nations people play in our community and in guiding us and allowing our festival to flourish.
Community Screenings
Film for all!
Our Community Screenings span the South West region throughout the festival.Located in accessible venues, the 2021 Community Screenings Program showcases features and short films that reflect Expecting the Unexpected, whether it’s unexpected successes, unexpected events, or unexpected stories to be told.
Venues in: Augusta | Dunsborough | Bunbury | Busselton | Margaret River
Boy
Set on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.
Saturday: 1pm in Augusta, Margaret River, Bunbury, Dunsborough
Sunday: 12:30pm in Busselton
Happy Feet
Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!
Saturday: 11am in Augusta, Margaret River, Bunbury, Dunsborough
Sunday: 10:30 Busselton
Malcolm
Malcolm is a chronically shy mechanical genius who has just been fired for building his own tram. He gets Frank, who has just been released from jail, to move in to help pay the bills. Malcolm, with Frank’s help, turns to a life of crime.
Friday: 11am in Augusta, Margaret River, Bunbury, Dunsborough
Saturday: 10:30am in Busselton
Also available for online viewing
2021 Cinesnaps Short Film Finalists
Each year students are invited to enter the Cinesnaps short film Competition. These are the seven finalist films as chosen by a prestigious Cinesnaps jury for their strong film techniques, storytelling and a clear connection with the theme “Suitcase”.
Friday: 10am in Augusta, Margaret River, Bunbury, Dunsborough
Saturday: 9:30am in Busselton
Saturday: 10am in Augusta, Margaret River, Bunbury, Dunsborough
Sunday: 9:30am in Busselton
Samson and Delilah
A glue-sniffing boy and his girlfriend escape the government-controlled no-hope Aboriginal community they live in and go to the city, Alice Springs, looking for a better life.
Friday: 1pm in Augusta, Margaret River, Bunbury, Dunsborough
Saturday: 12:30pm in Busselton
Also available for online viewing
Film schedule
*Please note different times and days for Busselton venue.
Community Screening timetable for Augusta, Margaret River, Bunbury and Dunsborough
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Day |
Time |
Film |
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Friday 27th |
10am |
Cinesnaps |
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Friday 27th |
11am |
Malcom |
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Friday 27th |
1pm |
Samson and Delilah |
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Saturday 28th |
10 am |
Cinesnaps |
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Saturday 28th |
11am |
Happy Feet |
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Saturday 28th |
1pm |
Boy |
Community Screening timetable for Busselton
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Day |
Time |
Film |
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Saturday 28th |
9:30 |
Cinesnaps |
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Saturday 28th |
10:30 |
Malcom |
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Saturday 28th |
12:30 |
Samson and Delilah |
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Sunday 29th |
9:30 |
Cinesnaps |
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Sunday 29th |
10:30 |
Happy Feet |
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Sunday 29th |
12:30 |
Boy |
Venues
Busselton: The Esplanade Hotel
30 Marine Terrace, Busselton
Augusta: Augusta Community Resource Centre
66 Allnut Terrace, Augusta
Margaret River: Margaret River Library
16 Fearn Ave, Margaret River
Bunbury: Bunbury Museum & Heritage Centre
1 Arthur St, Bunbury
Dunsborough: Dunsborough Districts & Country Club
40 Gifford Rd, Dunsborough
Online viewing: This year the two films Malcom and Samson and Delilah will also be available for online viewing for the duration of the community screenings.