Perth Independent Film Festival

01/01/2022

Happy New Year! We are very excited to welcome all ticket holders to our sold out festival screening at The Backlot Perth this evening at 6pm.

Please remember that face masks must be worn at the festival (except of course while eating or drinking). See you tonight!

28/12/2021

Here are two more selections for our inaugural screening on New Year's Day at The Backlot Perth...

ODD ONES OUT. While the family are dealing with Angie's big news, they find out that Willow is returning home after eight years of living away. Director: Steve Bowker.

BUFF. Buff is a quirky, passionate and affectionate look at the magic of cinema and is a Perth based profile of film buffs, film critics and enthusiasts. The film not only explores the world of film fandom but is informative, poignant, entertaining and humorous. Directors: Ian Abercromby and Gavin Bond.

Please note that in accordance with current WA health requirements, face masks must be worn at the festival.

23/12/2021

Two more selections for our festival screening at The Backlot Perth on New Year's Day...

EDITH. A chance meeting in a launderette between an elderly woman and a troubled younger woman leads to life altering decisions and unexpected revelations. Director: Tracy Bolton.

UNFORGETTABLE. The tale of an amnesiac awakening at the scene of a murder and his journey to contact the local authorities. Director: Christian Tejada Vanstaaden.

22/12/2021

After an incredible number of submissions, our inaugural festival at The Backlot Perth is now officially sold out.

Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket, and we look forward to welcoming you on New Year's Day!

19/12/2021

Two more selections for Perth's newest film festival to be screened at The Backlot Perth on New Year's Day. Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out! Book at https://filmfreeway.com/PEM-1/tickets

THE GUNSLINGER. A gunslinger fights for agency over her own story against a frustrated narrator who just wants to get their job done. Director: Rachel Fitzgerald.

SOFIE. Sofie is a reflective story of how a pretty young lady is affected by the constant harsh words delivered by her mean mother. Director: Rod Manikam.

17/12/2021

The submissions are in, and the screening selections have been made for Perth's newest film festival. First up...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. Jake and Jess are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary by taking a bucket-list ride in a hot air balloon, when they discover an uninvited passenger on board… a deadly brown snake. It seems their dream has turned into a nightmare! Director: Gareth Wilkes

Many more films to be announced... For tickets to the festival at The Backlot Perth on New Year's Day go to https://filmfreeway.com/PEM-1/tickets

08/12/2021

Just one week left to submit your short film, doco or music video to Perth's newest film festival! All genres of film are welcome. Final submission deadline is next Wednesday 15th December. The festival takes place on New Year's Day at The Backlot Perth.

Submit your film via https://filmfreeway.com/PEM-1?fbclid=IwAR09z0Vz-PjeZ4_jUwdBkPh-YItaRZqWk8wUL4ktAsBJoaoPPz09GTGYZuA

02/12/2021

Just two weeks left to submit your short film to Perth's newest film festival. Dramas, comedies, documentaries, music videos... we welcome films in every genre. December 15th is the submission deadline, and then on New Year's Day your work could be up on the big screen at The Backlot Perth...

Submit your film via https://filmfreeway.com/PEM-1?fbclid=IwAR0d8vdidE0cGNTsZX-WmQfla0F-dXpoDdXGWhG5b1wygyCYCiR3X1BqD6M

01/12/2021

Calling all filmmakers! Perth Independent Film Festival makes its debut on New Year's Day at The Backlot Perth. We support emerging filmmaking talent across WA, and we are open for submissions.

We welcome short films, music videos, documentaries and trailers in all genres. Submit via https://filmfreeway.com/PEM-1?fbclid=IwAR3bx0nwCi9ZxOAO3A3wFIL5ted3tG9qIStTKFKTpZNUB5cbaAtNmrJF4v4

Tickets for the festival are available now. Come along and support emerging WA talent, mingle with fellow creatives and enjoy a drink in the bar. Purchase tickets at https://filmfreeway.com/PEM-1/tickets

30/11/2021