9th North Bellarine Film Festival
14-15 November 2025
Parks Hall
87 Newcombe Street
Portarlington Victoria 3223
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Now in its ninth year, the North Bellarine Film Festival presents another exciting program of Australian and international feature and short films.
Festival Program
Friday, 14 November
Opening Night
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Opening Night drinks and appetizers
Charcuterie platters from Pier Street available for pre-order when you select your tickets
Sorry, no BYO
7:30 to 10:00 PM
Special screening
The Salty Bitches
Directed by Lisa Knight
Feature film
Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her wife Lee's expensive IVF. Their plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet to celebrate their nuptials. The Wedding Banquet is a joyful, exuberant and fresh take on the romantic comedy genre featuring an acclaimed and hilarious cast of multigenerational talent, led by Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Bowen Yang (Wicked).
Saturday, 15 November
Short Film Program
1:00 to 4:00 PM
A selection of the best Australian and international short films.
Charcuterie platters from Pier Street available for pre-order when you select your tickets
Emerging Filmmaker Awards Ceremony
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Drinks and appetizers
Charcuterie platters from Pier Street available for pre-order when you select your tickets
Sorry, no BYO
7:30 to 10:00 PM
Emerging Filmmaker Award
Sponsored by the Portarlington Film Society
Emerging Documentary Filmmaker Award
Sponsored by the Geelong Waterfront Film Foundation & Bendigo Bank
People’s Choice Award
When you get to vote!
Sponsored by the St Leonards Film Society
Ticket Prices
Prices do not include booking fee
Festival Pass
Entry to all sessions
$70
$60 until 30 September
Pass includes canapes, welcome wine, beer or soft drink at both evening programs
Opening Night
+
Saturday Afternoon Short Film Program
$45
Ticket includes canapes and a welcome wine, beer or soft drink at the evening program
Emerging Filmmaker Awards Ceremony
+
Saturday Afternoon Short Film Program
$45
Enrolled students: $25
Ticket includes canapes and a welcome wine, beer or soft drink at the evening program
Saturday Afternoon Short Film Program
$30
Location
Parks Hall
87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington Victoria 3223
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