Revelation Perth International Film Festival never stops!
Rev's 2025 programming proceeds apace with some real treats for audiences, especially for fans of New German Cinema, and some exciting special events slowly unfolding too. . . watch this space and, if you haven't already, sign-up to our socials.
Academic Conference – Call for papers
Join us for the Revelation Perth International Film Festival’s Academic Conference – an exciting two-day event taking place on 1-2 July. Engage in dynamic discussions and debates as we explore creative practices, theories, and the evolving landscape of contemporary cinema and screen culture. Delegates from across the country will gather to share insights and ideas. Submit your abstracts by 30 April to be part of this engaging event. More info at our website.
Cinema happenings in Perth
Spit in person
Twenty-three years after the release of the cherished Australian film 'Gettin’ Square', the iconic character Johnny Spitieri (aka Johnny Spit) returns to the screen in 'Spit'. Join David Wenham and ABC Afternoons presenter Jo Trilling for a live Q&A following the screening. Luna Leederville – Sunday 6 April 4.15pm – tickets from Luna.
La Joie de Vivre takes centre stage!
The Alliance Française French Film Festival is in full swing, showcasing the finest of French cinema to Perth audiences – and there’s still plenty more to enjoy! Now in its 36th year, the largest celebration of French film outside France will screen until 16 April at Palace Cinemas Raine Square, Luna Leederville, and Luna on SX and regionally in Bunbury from 10-13 April.
Blackwood River Film Festival
Showcasing films by Australian filmmakers, 9 short films, 2 features and, for those that missed out, a re-screen of the 2022, 2023 and 2024 short film compilations. Screening at Nannup Town Hall, Bridgetown Rep Theatre and Balingup Town Hall across April – tickets and more info from Blackwood River Arts Trail website.
Book to Film – The Witches
Children’s films moved into darker territories during the 1980s and '90s, and Nicolas Roeg’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s 1983 novel was one of the darkest of them all. Jim Henson’s creative puppetry and Roeg's dark and witty visual style helped create nightmares for its young audience but it’s Anjelica Huston’s bravura performance which remains in the memory. Conflict arose when the filmmakers decided to depart from the novel’s ending and Dahl threatened to have his name removed from the credits. Ultimately two endings were shot. To find out whose vision was respected, join the discussion after the screening. Sunday 13 April at The Backlot Perth - tickets from Eventbrite.
'The Witches'
Transition Town Vincent Movie Night – A Stargazer's Guide To The Cosmos
Outback astronomer, Greg Quicke (aka Space Gandalf), the ex-pearl diver, cattleman, microbiologist and truck driver calls on his own galaxy of life experiences to reveal the secrets of our solar system, drawing remarkable connections between the everyday world we take for granted and the night sky above us. Monday 14 April at Floreat Athena – tickets from Humanitix.
Neil Young: Coastal
Take a journey with maverick musician Neil Young in this personal, behind-the-scenes doco as he cruises the coast on his recent solo tour. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and Young’s wife, Daryl Hannah, 'Coastal' offers a glimpse behind the curtain of this unguarded iconoclast, as he navigates a return to the stage post-COVID – from his everyday observations on the bus to his candid, wry banter with his audience. The illuminating film also features songs rarely, if ever played live, performed in breathtakingly beautiful theatres. Thursday 17 April at Event Cinemas Innaloo.
German Film Festival
The 2025 HSBC German Film Festival returns to Perth from 8-28 May. This year's exciting line-up features contemporary German cinema, with several films arriving directly from the 2025 Berlinale. Expect a mix of thought-provoking dramas, timely documentaries, delightful comedies, and heartwarming family films. The festival will be held at Palace Cinemas Raine Square, Luna Leederville, and Luna on SX.
Support indie film
Two locally-made productions seeking your financial support – 'The Jewel Wasp' on Indiegogo and 'F**king Transformer' on Pozible. Supporting these projects ensures that the creative spirit thrives and provides audiences with a broader range of authentic and meaningful content.
