Attending the CinefestOZ Film Festival is an exciting and enriching experience. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the most of it.

Step 1: Plan Ahead
– Check and save the dates, remember the festival has expanded over 9 days this year!
– Browse the program, check out the 80+ films, shorts, and docos. Watch the trailers online, and then mark the events you wish to attend. Tip use the Wishlist tool online.
– Enter our competition to win a double Platinum Pass and 4 nights accommodation.
– Book in the partner, BAE, plus 1, friend, the whole gang or ask that special person you’ve been meaning to ask.

Step 2: Purchase Tickets
– Consider a Multi Cinepass, if you plan to attend multiple screenings, this pass covers 6 general screenings and will save you a tidy 30%.
– Flick it Forward program shares the love of film. Simply go halves with CinefestOZ, to buy a ticket to donate to one of our community groups.
– Buy tickets online, get them early as the popular events usually sell out, save them to your wallet.

Step 3: Accommodation and Travel
– If you are heading Down South to the festival, book yourself some accommodation, options range from luxury resorts, caravan parks, or even a mate’s couch will do.
– Plan your trip, whether you’re driving or flying, plan out your adventure, make it reel safe, see some sites on your way.
– Pack clever, bring a few layers to stay warm and comfortable, and bring a jacket for cooler evenings.

Step 4: Prepare and Stay Informed
– Login to your account on your phone, save your password somewhere handy, add tickets to your wallet, or screen shot your ticket for easy access.
– Follow us on social media for real-time updates, special announcements, and festival highlights.

Step 5: Enjoy the Festival
– Arrive early to get snacks, a picture on the red carpet, soak in the atmosphere and settle in.
– Engage, attend Q&A sessions, workshops, and other events. They offer great insights and opportunities to meet filmmakers and fellow cinephiles.
– Share your experience and favourite moments, tag us on socials using #cinefestoz @Cinefestoz
– Explore, take some time to explore the beautiful South West region, or even stay on after the festival to visit some art studios during Margaret River Open Studios.

By following these steps, you can ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience at the CinefestOZ Film Festival. Enjoy the films, the community, and the stunning backdrop of the South West!

ADDITIONAL TOURISM EXPERIENCES

Sip your way around the region on a Guided Wine tour or at your own pace with a skipper. There’s hundreds of cellar doors and world-class wineries from the prestigious icons such as Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix or Cullen Wines – to the new wave wonders like Blind Corner, Si Vintners or LS Merchants.
Open Studios Margaret River is also on the second weekend of the festival, which means you can visit the personal studios of acclaimed creatives by day and take in a new film by night.
Make a stop in at the iconic Busselton Jetty, which is the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere stretching an amazing 1.8 kilometers out to sea. One of the films screening at CinefestOZ is Busselton Jetty – A Sea Of Discovery an immersive documentary that chronicles the remarkable journey of the Busselton Jetty Artificial Reef project.
Breathe in the freshest air and epic views as you hike along the Cape to Cape Track, keeping your eyes open to see the burst of Spring wildflowers.
Head underground with an Aboriginal cultural guide to experience on of the region’s ancient cave structures peppered along the coastal road connecting Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin.
Treat yourself with a spa treatment at one of the many luxe day spas or at the nature’s own Injidup Natural Spa
Be awe-struck by nature on a whale watching tour or swimming with wild dolphins at the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury.
Taste the best of WA produce, art and culture at Origins Market Busselton or spend your day visiting the farms and artisans directly on your own culinary and arts trail.

For more information on accommodation and tourism experiences in the region head to:
Margaret River Region
Australia’s South West
Bunbury Geographe

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