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Revelation maintains its focus on progressive and inspiring works and embraces audiences of all ages, tastes and backgrounds.

Since 1997, the event has developed from a range of alternative and independent screen culture activities and experiments to what is regarded as one of Australia's most unique annual screen activities. Taking place in cinemas, bars and clubs around the country this strange brew embraced live music, performance, movies and all manner of strange and unusual activities. Programmed as part of the Australian film festival season, Revelation actively interacts where possible with the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand International Film Festivals and a range of Australian screen culture organisations with program and print sources and curated projects and guests and as a result fills the gap in the development of a truly national independent screen community. Like the films it presents, the event maintains energy and enthusiasm for the industry quite unlike any other film festival in the country.

01/10/2026

We’ve had a ton of interest in the 2027 City of Vincent Film Project already which is great and it’s been matched by the interest in a one-off upcoming screening of previous productions.🎥

This great session features a collection including Re Stories(2022), The World of Riley (2021),
Raising Joey(2020), Luna Starring
(2024), Persia’s Pantry (2019), Vincent Fediterranean (2025), One Girl’s Fire (2019) and Third Space (2025).

They’re all the highest quality and a real testament to the passion and vision of the filmmakers.

It’s happening on Thu, 15 Oct, 6pm at the Backlot Perth, and there’s only a few tickets left!!

Head to our website for more 🎬

30/09/2026

One of our most successful production initiatives is the City of Vincent Film Project, and it’s now open for submissions! 💫

Each year, the City of Vincent provides 3 grants of $8,500 to new and emerging filmmakers to produce a non-fiction work of up to 10 minutes set in and around the City of Vincent which then screens at the closing night of the 2027 Festival!🎬

Filmmakers are mentored through the entire process from concept to post - and the results are phenomenal. Many have screened internationally and are continuing to do the festival circuit - and now’s your chance to be part of it. 🎥

Stay tuned for a special City of Vincent Film Project screening and info session and workshop! Filmmakers also receive the opportunity to also recieve $1000 in equipment hire from Raz Studios and support from Halo Film and the Backlot Perth!

For more details head to our website! https://www.revelationfilmfest.org

12/09/2026

Our Oscar red carpet is going off at Perth Film Studios! Lots of people.

10/09/2026

Oh my…looking forward to the Perth Film Studios open day tomorrow & Sunday and doing the Rev business. Here’s the work in progress. Thanks Mel at PAV! That Oscar’s impressive!

07/09/2026

🎬 WE’RE HEADING TO PERTH FILM STUDIOS.

Find Revelation at Perth Film Studios on September 11 & 12 for two days of all things film, festivals + the screen industry.

We’ll be there with our Festival Director, alongside the coordinators of the City of Vincent Film Project and Life in Pictures filmmaking competition, ready to chat about everything from independent production and film funding to festival strategies, exhibition, careers and more.

With 30 years in the industry, we’ve picked up a thing or two - so if you’ve got questions, come and pick our brains. 👀

📍 Perth Film Studios
📅 September 11 & 12

Want some one-on-one time with the team? Head to our website to book a chat, or come find us at the booth. 🎥

31/08/2026

Every year Rev receives films from all over the world. This year we want yours! 🎥

The 2027 festival will be programmed with our call for entry films - documentary, feature and shorts.

We love discovering new and innovative work, and can’t wait to see what surprises come our way this year.

Call for entries is open now, closing February 28th 2027 🎬

Head to our website for more 💻

02/08/2026

Step inside the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for its annual, access-all-areas Open Day on Saturday 8 August.

Learn about AFTRS’ courses, explore their state-of-the-art campus, meet passionate students and staff, and get tips for acing your application.

Join this interactive day and discover how you can launch your career at Australia’s national screen and audio school.

Register now : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aftrs-open-day-2026-tickets-1985347539936?aff=Website

01/08/2026

Our friends at Lucky Bay Brewing just keep delivering.
To celebrate another unforgettable Revelation Perth International Film Festival, we’re giving away five epic Rev prize packs 🏅

Each pack includes a carton of Lucky Bay Brewing b**r and a limited-edition Revelation Film Festival T-shirt.
Lucky Bay Brewing is all about crafting honest, great-tasting b**r using quality local ingredients, with a strong commitment to sustainability and a deep respect for the landscape that inspires every brew. We’re proud to have them alongside us as a festival partner.

🏆Want to win? Tell us your favourite REV moment in the comments.

The first five responses will each score a Lucky Bay x Rev prize pack.

Thanks for celebrating independent cinema with us, and a huge shout-out to the team at Lucky Bay Brewing for their incredible support ❤️

21/07/2026

What. A. Festival. 🎬

Revelation Perth International Film Festival 2026 is officially wrapped, and what an incredible 12 days it has been.

From unforgettable screenings and packed cinemas to inspiring conversations, industry events, the WA Screen Culture Awards and countless moments shared with our amazing community, this year's festival was one for the books.

As Festival Director Richard Sowada puts it:
"2026 was a massive year for the fest! Most films sent, most films screened, 3 major events and sell out houses from go to whoa! It was really something for us with the audience numbers, for audiences with the quality of films and for the industry with our free professional development day and the WA Screen Culture Awards. It absolutely delivered…but boy are we wrecked!"

To everyone who bought a ticket, attended a Q&A, supported our partners, volunteered, made films, partnered with us, and helped bring Revelation 2026 to life - thank you. Your passion for cinema is what makes this festival so special.

We'll catch our breath... then we'll see you next year ❤️🎥

19/07/2026

It’s the final day of Revelation Perth International Film Festival. 🎬

One last chance to experience bold stories, unforgettable documentaries, local shorts, cult cinema and everything in between.

Whether you’re catching the moving Barbara Forever, diving into Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, celebrating WA filmmakers at Get Your Shorts On, or closing out the festival with WA Sci-Fi & Horror Shorts, there’s no better way to spend your Sunday.
Join us at Luna Leederville and The Backlot as we wrap up another incredible festival.

🎟️ Last chance to grab your tickets via the link in our bio. See you at Rev. 🍿

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http://www.revelationfilmfest.org/

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