What’s On Busselton

Busselton is a hot-spot of activity during CinefestOZ! From free community events and a generous spread of general screenings to red carpet events and awards nights, there’s a whole lot to choose from! 

Take a look at some highlights below, and be sure to check out the full program here.

Busselton Opening Night

Proper Loved Up

SAT 29 AUG | 5.00PM | Orana Cinema Busselton

Ticket inclusions:
Red Carpet Screening – Welcome Drink + Light Bites + Exclusive Q&A session with special guests.

Fall head over heels with Proper Loved Up, a set of bold witty First Nations romantic comedy shorts. Join filmmakers and cast on the red carpet, enjoy a welcome drink, canapes and indulge with the exclusive Q&A session.

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Special Events

Man On Stage Playing Guitar.

Deadly Day

Sat 29 Aug I 2.00pm
Saltwater Precinct

Join us at Deadly Days, a series of FREE events that shine a spotlight on our magnificent First Nations filmmakers, artists, performers, and storytellers. 

See event details here.

Girl Wearing A Snorkel Swimming Alongside A Whale Shark.

Whale Shark Jack

Sun 30 Aug I 2.00pm
Orana Cinema Busselton

Ro​​​​ll out the red carpet for the kids at this special family screening! Enjoy pre-film activities, family fun and a magical cinema experience for all ages at this special Pay What You Want screening!

See event details here.

Two Women Smiling At The Camera Holding Popcorn Boxes And Glasses Of Wine Outside The Cinema.

Mulled Wine Monday

Mon 31 Aug I 6.30pm
Orana Cinema Busselton

Gather for a cosy night of mulled wine and a mixed bag of shorts by and about women. These stories celebrate bold and complex characters who are unapologetically themselves.

See event details here.

People Standing On The Edge Of Busselton Jetty And Jumping Into The Water.

The Big Dip | FREE EVENT

SUN 6 SEP | 10.00AM | The Busselton Jetty

Get fresh and wash away the end-of-festival blues with a bold and brisk dip into the Indian Ocean. Make a final splash in the South West with filmmakers and fellow festival-goers at the iconic Busselton Jetty – the longest in the Southern Hemisphere.

See event details here.

Film Prize Journey

The prestigious $100,000 CinefestOZ Film Prize Event is Australia’s largest annual film prize dedicated to celebrating the very best in home-grown Australian filmmaking and storytelling. Four Film Prize Finalists make their WA Premiere at CinefestOZ.

Each title hosts a glamorous red carpet screening and afterparty – plus exclusive post-screening live in-conversations with the filmmakers, cast and crew.

Read more about the Film Prize Journey and discover more events here.

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JURY BREAKFAST

Film Prize Event | Jury Breakfast
5 Sep, 8am | Shelter Brewing Co., Busselton
Tickets include:
Live In Conversation – Food + Drinks

Join the acclaimed CinefestOZ Film Prize Jury for a morning of inspiring conversation exploring the art of filmmaking, creative journeys and the stories that shape Australian cinema. Hosted at Shelter Brewing Co. on the Busselton Foreshore, this popular breakfast event combines exceptional industry insights with a relaxed coastal setting.

Smiling Crowd Watching An Awards Ceremony.

GALA NIGHT

Film Prize Celebration | Gala Night
5 Sep, 7pm | Saltwater, Busselton
Tickets include:
Red Carpet Gala – All Drinks + Dinner Canapes + Live Acts

Join the acclaimed CinefestOZ Film Prize Jury for a morning of inspiring conversation exploring the art of filmmaking, creative journeys and the stories that shape Australian cinema. Hosted at Shelter Brewing Co. on the Busselton Foreshore, this popular breakfast event combines exceptional industry insights with a relaxed coastal setting.