Orana Cinemas Busselton

Gala Night offers the glamour, drama and spectacle befitting this award-winning festival's premium evening event. Finalist filmmakers attend, along with all VIP guests and audiences to witness the awarding of the highly coveted $100,000 CinefestOZ Film Prize in competition at the festival. But the evening is so much more than this. 5.30pm Red Carpet spotlight Your evening begins with an option to walk the red carpet in your finest formal gear - it's not just for the film stars! 6.00pm Film showcase Screening of a selection of Australian Short Films having their premieres at the festival. Settle into your seat to enjoy...

Filmmakers and attending cast of Judy & Punch will walk the red carpet ahead of the film making its Western Australia Premiere at CinefestOZ. This is your last chance to attend a Film Prize finalist screening so don't miss the cinema action at Orana, followed by the after party at The Hub, with live music, canapé options, Forester Estate wines and beers by Eagle Bay Brewing Co.

MIFF@CinefestOZ film Measure for Measure, a finalist in the CinefestOZ Film Prize, makes its Western Australian premiere at this event, screening and after party. Filmmakers and talent will attend the premiere at Orana Cinemas, along with the high profile Film Prize Jury. After watching the filmmakers and talent shine on the red carpet, enjoy the film, then head to the Festival Hub for delicious canapés, live music, Forester Estate wines and beers by Eagle Bay Brewing Co.

Hearts and Bones, a Film Prize finalist film starring Hugo Weaving, makes its Western Australian Premiere at CinefestOZ. Filmmakers and attending talent walk the red carpet at Orana Cinemas along with the high-profile Jury, ahead of the screening. After settling in to enjoy the feature, celebrate at the Festival Hub. Relish delicious local food, wines by Forester Estate and beers from Eagle Bay Brewing Co.

Open your festival experience with GO!  the highly anticipated coming-of-age story filmed on the shores and dirt tracks of Busselton, the heart of CinefestOZ. This heart-warming family film makes its premiere as a Film Prize finalist at Orana Cinemas, followed by a glittering celebration at the Festival Hub. CinefestOZ Opening Night is always fun, inclusive and thoroughly entertaining, so be quick to secure your tickets.