The Bass Coast Shorts film festival runs from April 24 to 27, with screenings at Berninneit and Archies Creek Hotel.
The third Bass Coast Shorts film festival returns on the Anzac Day weekend, showcasing the talents of local film makers.
There are four separate screenings at Berninneit, as well as at the Archies Creek Hotel.
Bass Coast Shorts is a competition-based festival with submissions coming in throughout the year and awards in three categories: schools (under 18), local (South Gippsland), and open (everywhere else).
The program will feature award-winning national and international films and animations.
As part of the festival there will also be forums and Q&As with filmmakers and screen industry guests.
There are 12 different categories for the short films, including local, under 18, documentary, animation, music video, coastal life, First Nations stories and emerging talent.
Screening times are:
- Thursday April 24, 7pm-9pm (Sneak peek), Archies Creek Hotel
- Friday April 25, 6pm-9pm (Opening night screening), Berninneit
- Saturday April 26, 2pm-4pm (Screening), 4.30pm-5.30pm (Free festival forum), and 6.30pm-9.30pm (Screening and awards), Berninneit
- Sunday April 27, 3pm-5pm (Closing screening), Archies Creek Hotel
Each screening is a different program of short films showcasing selected entries. The festival forum is free and features Q&A with an industry guest. All welcome.
Tickets are $20 per session ($14 concession) online from the Bass Coast Shire Council website, Trybooking or from the box office (Berninneit sessions) or at the door (Archies Creek Hotel sessions)
Tickets: www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/bass-coast-shorts-film-festival-2025-berninneit
