The Setting Sun Film Festival

The Setting Sun Film Festival

The Setting Sun Film Festival

Setting Sun Film Festival

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Welcome to the 12th Annual Setting Sun Film Festival 9 – 12 May 2025

Lights. Camera. Fun.
The Setting Sun International Film Festival returns for its 12th spectacular year — bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever. Celebrating diverse voices, powerful stories, and the magic of cinema, our 12 day festival showcases the very best in independent filmmaking from Australia and around the globe.

From an Opening Night until the last session, this year’s festival invites audiences to experience cinema in all its glory. 

What’s On:

    • Premieres from award-winning filmmakers
    • Spotlight on First Nations, Women, and Diverse Voices
    • Live Q&As with filmmakers & industry experts
    • Family-friendly screenings
    • Online screenings
    • A selection of films from the Athens Short Film Festival

Whether you’re a die-hard film buff, an aspiring creator, or just love a good story — this is your festival. Join us in celebrating 12 years of fearless storytelling.
Be part of the story. #SettingSunFilmFest

 

 

Short films

Search for films and sessions to all our local sessions and book tickets.

The Rouge

Aussie female filmmaker program and Q and A presented by WIFT (Vic).

NYAA WA 

A celebration and premiere of feature length doco followed by filmmaker Q and A. 

ACMI online sessions

For $5 watch a selection of international films plus our youth program.

Major Partner

Venues

kindred studios
sun theatre yarraville logo
maribyrnong city council logo
kindred studios