Setting Sun Film Festival

13/10/2025

Our good friends Polish Film Festival are giving away tickets.
Details below.

Ticket Giveaway – Polish Film Festival presented by Schnitz

🌟 Celebrate Poland’s stories on the big screen! The Polish Film Festival Melbourne, presented by Schnitz, invites you to experience contemporary films that highlight the heart, humour, and heritage of Polish culture.

🎟️ And now, we’re excited to give you the chance to win complimentary tickets to Photosensitive!

👉 To enter, simply fill in this form: https://forms.gle/rd7nSvCTPXXA4m5s6
📅 Entries close: 16-October, 11:59pm AEST
🏆 The winner will be selected at random and notified by email on 21-October

This promotion is conducted by Polish Film Festival Melbourne presented by Schnitz. The prize is valid for the nominated screening only, is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. The seating will be automatically allocated.

Screened as part of the Polish Film Festival, Photosensitive is an unconventional love story that invites viewers to see the world through a different lens. Agata has never let blindness hold her back – she works with troubled youth, dives into the ocean, and lives with unstoppable energy. Robert,...

21/05/2025

Opening Night, 8th May 2025. 12th Annual Setting Sun International Film Festival. Thanks to Nik, for the great photos.

18/05/2025

Our last physical session is underway at the .

16/05/2025

While our local physical sessions have finished, our international sessions are now available to watch for FREE through until the 18th May. There are still tickets available for our popular Greek program, which screens films from .festival. Follow the links in our bio.

15/05/2025

What a fantastic time we had over the last few days at Bluestone Church Arts Space. Thanks to our staff and all the volunteers and helpers behind the scene who made the venue come alive. And mostly, thanks to all the filmmakers.

13/05/2025

, in cooperation with the Greek Centre, presents a moving short film from Greece: Miss Dress by director Panos Boras.

In a deeply personal story, Miss Dress explores themes of identity, belonging, and the lifelong search for acceptance. Set within the LGBTQ+ community in Greece, it offers a thoughtful reflection on the journey from childhood to adulthood.

Only at .

Tickets via the link https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388454

13/05/2025

FREE! Watch our international short film section for free from ACMI online. Link in bio.

13/05/2025

Watch our international shortfilms for FREE until the 19th May, from

The West’s very own international film festival will be back in May from 9-19 May 2025, presenting quality, award winning films from independent filmmakers around Australia and the world.

13/05/2025

Congratulations to William Genat, SSIFF 2025 Best Secondary Student Film Winner. Bright career ahead of you William.

13/05/2025

Thank you to everyone that attended opening night and have attended the events this week.

Catch “Memories of Occupation“, the winner of best documentary at the on the 18th of May.

12/05/2025

Congratulations to Isabella Andronos, whose film, ‘Under the Water’, won, The Best Film By A Female Filmmaker Award’ for 2025.

12/05/2025

SSIFF Best International Film 2025 Winner, ‘A Study of Empathy’, directed by Hilke Rönnfeldt, from Denmark. A quirky crowd pleaser.