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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Upcoming Sessions

    Opening Night After Party

    Thu June 4 9:00pm 180 mins
    St Kilda Town Hall 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda 3183
    Presended by Mandala Wines

    Dark Matters

    Fri June 5 9:30pm 90 mins
    The Astor Theatre, 1 Chapel St, St Kilda 3184

    First Peoples Showcase (BLACK AS)

    Sun June 7 2:30pm 90 mins
    St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda 3183

    Shifting the Gaze

    Sat June 13 4:30pm 90 mins
    St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda 3183
    Presented by WIFT Vic

2026 Films

The Films of 2026 at St Kilda Film Festival showcases the breadth of Australian short‑form storytelling across multiple genres, while championing diverse voices and supporting creatives.

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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.