IndigifestOZ showcases quality Indigenous film works and engages film-goers through a combination of Feature Films in General Screenings, Short Film events and in the free Community Screenings. This program has been designed to celebrate and promote Indigenous filmmaking, storytelling and culture. In promoting Aboriginal film works, new audiences develop, as does an increased awareness and understanding of culture and appreciation of Aboriginal talent.
By championing First Nations filmmakers throughout the festival, CinefestOZ encourages diversity on screens and ensures the Australian experience is available on screen for the wider community. CinefestOZ is a leader in inclusive community engagement presenting diverse and underrepresented voices throughout its screen program. This program provides a platform for Indigenous content to be consumed, raising awareness for the Indigenous experience and cultural understanding, as well as Indigenous talent, and importantly the power of storytelling across all cultures.
Our festival proudly supports all the work of the Indigenous Screen Community. For a film to be recognised under the IndigifestOZ banner, it must have a minimum of a writer and director who identify as Indigenous.
CinefestOZ proudly screens these films throughout the festival week under the IndigifestOZ banners and presents Deadly Days in Busselton, Bunbury and Margaret River, as well as Kinjarling Koort in Albany.
Deadly Day events in the South West presents various cultural activities and celebrations. In Busselton you’ll also meet the IndigifestOZ prospective Guest who is acknowledged for their contribution to First Nations storytelling in the screen industry. The 2023 career retrospective was with Rob Collins. This included a screen of a short clip of his work, followed by an insightful Q+A hosted by Indigenous Film Manager, Jodie Bell.
CinefestOZ IndigifestOZ now also hosts WA’s first First Nations Film Festival in Broome, presented with Goolarri Media Enterprises. This festival screens films created by First Nations filmmakers for Australia, Torres Strait Islands and New Zealand.
