Setting Sun Film Festival

Setting Sun Film Festival Largest film festival in Melbourne's West, Kulin Nation. Open to all. Shorts and features, all genres Shorts and features, all genres.

International and largest film festival in Melbourne's West, Kulin Nation. The Setting Sun Film Festival was launched in Maribyrnong in 2013 to provide the western suburbs with it's own prestigious film festival, to promote the West as a filmmaking location and to showcase its filmmakers. Maribyrnong is one of Melbourne's most ethnically diverse municipalities and the festival has sought to be a f

estival that is inclusive and representative onscreen of Australia's diverse reality (age, sexuality, race, gender, culture, religion). Around a quarter of the festival's films are made by diverse filmmakers. The Setting Sun Film Festival was the first festival in Australia to offer a female (and female identifying) program, with a third of all films entered, coming from women.

Opening Night, 8th May 2025. 12th Annual Setting Sun International Film Festival. Thanks to Nik, for the great photos.
21/05/2025

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

Our last physical session is underway at the .
18/05/2025

Our last physical session is underway at the .

While our local physical sessions have finished, our international sessions are now available to watch for FREE through ...
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.

What a fantastic time we had over the last few days at Bluestone Church Arts Space. Thanks to our staff and all the volu...
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

FREE! Watch our international short film section for free from ACMI online. Link in bio.
13/05/2025

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

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

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

Congratulations to Isabella Andronos, whose film, ‘Under the Water’, won, The Best Film By A Female Filmmaker Award’ fo...
12/05/2025

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

SSIFF Best International Film 2025 Winner, ‘A Study of Empathy’, directed by Hilke Rönnfeldt, from Denmark. A quirky cr...
12/05/2025

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

Still some tickets left for Session Three tomorrow night. Lots of great films which you can read about here.
11/05/2025

Still some tickets left for Session Three tomorrow night. Lots of great films which you can read about here.

Short films from local and interstate filmmakers.

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Kindred Studios, 3 Harris Street Yarraville
Yarraville, VIC
3013

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Monday 10am - 4am
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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