Heathcote Film Festival
The Heathcote Film Festival is a short film event offering cash prizes for selected films, including a $100 award for each displayed entry. It features categories for Open and Emerging Filmmakers, with awards such as the Jury Prize ($1,000), Emerging Filmmaker Prize ($500), and People's Choice Awards ($250 per night). The festival is a community-driven event showcasing films from Australia and internationally, held in late August near Melbourne.
- $100 cash prize for each selected film
- Jury Prize ($1,000) and People's Choice Awards ($250)
- Community-run festival with local support
- Focus on emerging Australian filmmakers
| 📅 Date | Friday August 28 – Saturday 29, 2026 |
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| 🗺️ Location |
Heathcote RSL Hall, 127 High St, Heathcote Get Directions 🚌 |
| 🌐 Website | filmfreeway.com/HeathcoteFilmFestival |
| #️⃣ Socials |
facebook.com/heathcotefilmfestival
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