Explore the short film culture of a nation bristling with issues and bursting with creativity with special guest Gal Greenspan. Featuring the Australian premiere of Skin (2019 Academy Award Winner for Best Live Short) alongside a showcase of Greenspan’s works from the First Course Israeli shorts program. Mon Jun 24 7:45 PM St Kilda Town […]

Join Wentworth’s original Top Dog, actress Val Lehman, in this special event celebrating four decades of Prisoner – including a big screen showing of one of the series’ most explosive episodes, a selection of iconic scenes and other rarities from the NFSA collection. In 1979 Australians fell in love with the inmates of Wentworth Detention […]

Join us for a matinee screening of this classic Australian film: a heartfelt story a single mother struggling to raise two children during the throes of The Great Depression in Sydney. Wed Jun 26 12:30 PM St Kilda Town Hall General Admission 110 Mins Click here for more info.

Acclaimed filmmaker and Gunditjmara man Richard Frankland joins us to reflect on his works and the 2019 NAIDOC theme of ‘Voice. Treaty. Truth.’ Wed Jun 26 7:45 PM St Kilda Town Hall General Admission 100 Mins Click here for more info.

Whether it’s in the studio, writing, rehearsing or gigging, It’s the same every time. Baggage is dropped at the door and egos are pushed aside. Nothing gets in the way of us. It’s just pure creating. It’s easy! It’s joyful. It’s just music. All the right reasons. Led by their fierce leader Stacey Gray, Desperateens […]

COSENTINO – ‘ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE TOUR’ by Australia’s own 'International Magician of the Year'. Join Cosentino as he performs death-defying escapes that will thrill your senses, mind boggling stage illusions and cutting-edge street magic that twists your view of reality. Cosentino’s trademark blend of dance and magic with a touch of hilarious audience participation will […]

Back in 1986, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty made history when they joined forces for one of the greatest concert tours of all time, TRUE CONFESSIONS, with Stevie Nicks. Taking inspiration from this tour, frontman Jeff Jenkins and his stellar 5-piece band DYLANesque, will have you rocking out to all their greatest hits, telling fascinating […]

Bring the whole family along for a morning of heart-warming short films from Australia and beyond, plus a fun filmmaking activity for our next generation of film buffs. Watch three kid-friendly short films and join in on a filmmaking workshop brought to St Kilda Film Festival by 77 Productions. Appropriate for ages 5+. Sat Jun […]

Join us to celebrate the world premieres of two documentary film homages to St Kilda's vibrant music heritage - St Kilda Jazz Stories and Return of the Espy. This session also includes Q&A with filmmakers Kaye Blum (St Kilda Jazz Stories) and Matt Mullins (Return of the Espy) plus a special performance by the Margie […]

The St Kilda Film Festival is one of Australia's largest and oldest short film festivals. Proudly presented and produced by the City Of Port Phillip, the St Kilda Film Festival supports the Australian film industry by turning the spotlight on a wide range of fascinating works. Exceptional films by both emerging talent and accomplished industry […]