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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 Aust

ralian 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.

28/05/2026

The wait is over… 170 films, 12 days, our 2026 programme is here.

From international features and award-winning documentaries to shorts, animation and experimental cinema, this year’s lineup is packed with the bold, surprising and unforgettable films Rev is known for.

🎟 Explore the full programme now on our website
⭐ Become a Revelation Member for exclusive benefits

Your next favourite film is waiting.

25/05/2026

Cinema that challenges, provokes, surprises and stays with you long after the credits roll 🎥

The 2026 programme for Revelation Film Festival launches this week, featuring 25 international narrative features and 27 documentary features from some of the most exciting filmmakers working today.

From underground discoveries and q***r cinema to urgent documentaries and cult visions, this year’s programme is one of our most exciting yet 🎉

The 2026 Full programme is available on luna website May 28th!

17/05/2026

🎬 Final call for entries!

Got a story about ageing or challenging ageism? Submit your short film to Life in Pictures before June 19 ⏰

Selected films will screen at the closing night of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, and category winners will take home a cash prize 💰

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - head to our website to enter now!

Proudly supported by the Western Australian Department of Communities.

14/05/2026

It’s a wrap for City of Vincent Film Project To Be Proud! Celebrating the vibrant Irish community embedded within Perth’s City of Vincent, this 10min short doc aims to be an energetic, insightful and intimate portrait of how people negotiate their sense of home across continents. Led by Producer Theresa Roberts and Director Jasmine Formato, we look forward to when To Be Proud hits the screens at Revelation in July!
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10/05/2026

Filmmakers across WA have spoken... so we’re giving you a little more time 🎬
WASCA entries have been extended to June 10!!!

It’s been a huge year for local screen, and we can’t wait to see the work coming through.
With 23 categories spanning feature films, shorts, student work, games, immersive, performance, cinematography and more, there’s a place for every kind of storyteller1

Be part of this celebration of WA screen culture and join us for the night of nights! Head to our website and submit your work now.🎥

09/05/2026

Join Women in Media WA as they delve into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for our thriving film industry. This is a fantastic chance to hear from industry leaders and a unique opportunity to network with fellow industry professionals.

🎤 On the panel:
Rikki Lea Bestall - CEO of Screenwest, leading the charge for WA's screen industry.
Kate Separovich - renowned film producer known for 'Proclivitas', 'Evie' and 'Dirt Music'.

The conversation will be led by Sinéad Mangan, executive producer and presenter of ABC’s 'Australia Wide', and host of 'Expanse: The Pink Diamond Heist', now in development as a TV series.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: ABC Studios Perth, 30 Fielder St, East Perth
🎟️ Tickets: $25+ BF
🥂 Enjoy complimentary sparkling on entry (non-alcoholic options available) & delight in delicious canapés

find tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/wa-s-film-future-are-we-ready

05/05/2026

Got a short film idea?
Life in Pictures 2026 is now open for entries 🎞️
We’re inviting filmmakers across WA to submit short films exploring ageing and ageism.
Five films from each category will be shortlisted and screened at the closing night of Revelation Film Festival, with winners taking home a $1,000 cash prize🏆
Submissions close 19 June!

Proudly supported by the Western Australian Dept of Communities.

03/05/2026

Meet the Revelation Film Fan Membership - the ultimate way to do Rev all year round🎥
What’s inside:
- Revelation Film Festival Gold Pass
- VIP Opening Night & Afterparty Double Pass
- Discounts at all Luna Palace Cinemas, all year round
- Member’s Gift Bag featuring: Revelation Perth International Film Festival 2026 Program, local partner perks, exclusive Rev T-Shirt!
& more surprises waiting for you

Basically… if you love cinema, this is your sign to go all in 🎬✨

head to the link in our bio to sign up today 🍿

01/05/2026

Say hello to the student membership 🎬

A Revelation Film Festival membership designed for year round perks, early access & priority moments!
plus a few extras during the festival 😉

head to the link in our bio to sign up 📧

10/04/2026

🍿 🎬 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎬🍿
We’ve got your next movie night sorted…
Courtesy of we’re giving away 3 double passes + 3 buy one get one free passes to see CALLE MALAGA (Malaga Street) - in Australian cinemas from April 23.
A little nostalgic, a little funny, and full of heart. A sun soaked love letter to Tangier starring the iconic Carmen Maura.
To enter:
✨ follow us
✨ like this post
✨ tag who you’re bringing (more tags = more entries 👀)
Bonus entry:
share this post to your story and tag us so we can see it 🤍
Winners drawn 16th April! Good luck 🎟️

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http://www.revelationfilmfest.org/

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