Revelation Perth International Film Festival never stops!
Attention filmmakers, it's time to shine! Revelation's Call For Entries 2024 is officially OPEN! Don't miss the chance to showcase your talent at our next festival, happening on 3-7 July, 2024. Submit your films today and be part of a cinematic celebration like no other!
WA Screen Culture Awards
Submissions for the 2023 WA Screen Culture Awards are NOW OPEN!
Established in 2020, the WA Screen Culture Awards are all about celebrating the remarkable achievements, innovation, and ambition of our local screen industry. From thrilling games and immersive VR experiences to mesmerising moving image art, our independent screen community has had an incredible year of creativity and talent! And now, it's time to recognise and honour their outstanding contributions in 23 diverse categories! We’ve also created a new category to recognise television production. Whether it be features, documentaries, series or special broadcast content – if it has been created for the small screen (TV or streaming) - this is for you! Join us on Sunday, 26 November, at Luna Palace Cinemas Leederville for the highly-anticipated fourth annual WA Screen Culture Awards celebration. Submit your entries today, and let's make the 2023 WA Screen Culture Awards a night to remember!
RevStream
Our very own WA-based streaming service – RevStream – is proving to be enormously successful locally, nationally and internationally and we’re adding titles every month. With more than 2,000 viewers since the beginning of the year, RevStream contains 500+ international short, feature and documentary titles, most of which we’ve screened in the fest over the last 26 years.
Cinema happenings in Perth
Book to Film at the Backlot – Mommie Dearest
Christina Crawford's notorious 1978 memoir and exposė of her superstar mother, actress Joan Crawford, is the oh-so-juicy source for this eye-popping psychodrama. The Variety reviewer wrote in 1981, "[Faye] Dunaway does not chew scenery. Dunaway starts neatly at each corner of the set in every scene and swallows it whole, co-stars and all." The plot concerns actress Joan, who is driven, compulsive and controlling of everything from her coat hangers to her children's lives. The Backlot Perth – 2pm Sunday 8 October – tickets from Eventbrite.
Transition Town Vincent – Anote’s Ark
A compelling documentary that sheds light on the pressing issue of climate change in Kiribati, a remote Pacific Island nation facing imminent annihilation due to rising sea levels. Through sweeping cinematography, the documentary paints a vivid picture of the devastating impacts of climate change on this low-lying atoll and the human stories at its heart. There will be free popcorn courtesy of The Source at The Mezz and free bakery items from Dejaxo Bakery. Floreat Athena Football Club – 6.15pm Monday 9 October – tickets from Humanitix.
Irish Film Festival
Get ready for a cinematic celebration of all things Irish! The Irish Film Festival 2023 is back, and it's bigger than ever. Join us in Perth from 27-29 October at Luna Palace Cinemas Leederville for a carefully curated programme of Irish movies and documentaries that capture the essence of a new Ireland in 2023 while sharing stories that demand to be heard. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be deeply moved by the unique storytelling that only Irish cinema can deliver. Further details on the Irish FF website.
Earthship Freo
Join in for an enlightening screening of 'Earthship Freo' at Luna on SX! This thought-provoking documentary follows a group of dedicated squatters who've formed a unique community, living off the grid and serving as a blockade to protect endangered Tuart trees threatened by the Main Roads Department in Fremantle, Western Australia. After the screening, engage in a stimulating Q&A session with Kath Dooley, Co-Producer Michelle Johnston, Mignon Shardlow, and activist Simon Peterffy. Don't miss this powerful exploration of sustainable living, community solidarity, and the role of activism in standing up to power! Luna on SX – 6.45pm Friday 13 October – tickets from Luna.
Luna Monday Doubles – Halloween Special
First up, immerse yourself in David Cronenberg's body horror masterpiece, 'The Fly'. Witness the haunting and cautionary tale of Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum), a brilliant scientist who unlocks the secrets of teleportation, only to have his DNA fused with that of a common housefly. As the transformation progresses, his humanity deteriorates, giving rise to monstrous impulses. Don't miss this unforgettable cinematic experience that blends science fiction, tragedy, and horror. After an intermission, brace yourself for 'The Omen', a chilling tale of Robert Thorn, a diplomat who unknowingly adopts a child with a sinister secret. As Damien grows, a series of eerie events and disturbing deaths surround him, leading Robert to uncover ancient prophecies and malevolent forces conspiring to bring about the apocalypse. With time running out, he races against the clock to protect his family. These two iconic films will send shivers down your spine! Luna Leederville – 6.30pm Monday 30 October – tickets from Luna.
'Mommie Dearest'
Hell Night
Join us for the screening of 'Hell Night', a 20-minute short horror/thriller film starring the talented Nicola Kinnane, known for her lead role in a REV alumni film, 'Cherubhead'. Brace yourself for a night of suspense as we follow Kira, a teenage girl who becomes the target of a relentless stalker in her own home. State Library of WA - 7.30pm Sunday 8 October – tickets from trybooking.
How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse
Can you survive the impending zombie apocalypse? Brace yourself for a heart-pounding, interactive theatre production right in the heart of town! Join the elite team from the School of Survival for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire all the skills you'll need to outlast impending doom. Learn the ropes of zombie apocalypse survival and face the ultimate question: "Could you survive a sudden zombie outbreak?" Will you emerge as the night's sole survivor? Don't miss this thrilling showdown against the undead. City of Perth Library – 7.30pm Tuesday 31 October + Friday 3 November – tickets from eventbrite.
Pieces
Celebrating Mental Health Week 2023, AACTA nominated feature film 'Pieces' is back again by popular demand for another Perth screening. The Backlot Perth – 4pm Saturday 7 October + 6.30pm Wednesday 11 October – tickets from Eventbrite.
Italian Film Festival
The 2023 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival presented by Palace returns to Perth later this month. Transporting audiences to Italy with a stunning selection of the best in contemporary Italian cinema, this year’s festival features award winning drama, comedies and documentaries timed perfectly to celebrate the start of spring. Palace Raine Square, Luna Leederville, Luna on SX, Windsor Cinema – 28 September-25 October. Tickets from venues.
