St Kilda Film Festival
The City of Port Phillip

St Kilda Film Festival

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Opening Night Celebrations

Our Opening Night Gala presented by Mandala Wines returns to St Kilda's historic Palais Theatre. Experience Australia's best short films in the company of filmmakers and special guests from across Australia.

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The City of Port Phillip

St Kilda Film Festival is Australia's largest and longest-running short film festival. The Festival is an Academy Awards qualifying event, showcasing Australia's emerging cinema.

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Wominjeka. Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their legacy and spiritual connection to the land and waterways across the City of Port Phillip and pay our heartfelt respect to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.