Albany Film Festival 2025 – CinefestOZ
The Albany Film Festival 2025 is set to transform the Great Southern into a hub of cinema and creativity from 19–23 September. CinefestOZ Albany returns with an inspiring program of screenings, filmmaker visits and community activities designed to showcase the best of Australian film. As part of this four-day celebration, Six Degrees Goldroom will host Salty Shorts on Sunday 21 September at 5:00pm – a showcase of bold and inventive short films in one of Albany’s most iconic venues.
Event Snapshot
- Program: Salty Shorts – CinefestOZ Albany
- Date: Sunday 21 September 2025
- Time: 5:00pm
- Venue: Six Degrees Goldroom, 70 Stirling Terrace, Albany WA
- Tickets: Available via the CinefestOZ program
Get Your Tickets for Albany Film Festival 2025
Seats are limited for this special screening. Secure yours directly from the official Albany Film Festival 2025 website.
CinefestOZ Albany – A Regional Film Celebration
CinefestOZ Albany is more than a festival; it’s a regional arts experience that connects audiences with powerful Australian stories. Across four days, the program spans free community screenings, school workshops, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and the much-anticipated red-carpet premiere. The addition of Salty Shorts at Six Degrees expands the festival footprint beyond cinemas, inviting audiences to enjoy film in a lively hospitality space at the heart of the city.
Salty Shorts – Stories of Coast and Community
The evening opens with a fabulous performance from local Albany vocal group The Shantymen. Their rich harmonies, rooted in maritime tradition, set the stage for an evening that is as much about place as it is about storytelling.
Salty Shorts drifts through coastal worlds of fiction – tales tender and fierce, sorrowful and bright – each film a glimpse into the tides of human experience. The program gathers fictional stories unfolding along the shore, where lives intersect with joy, loss and quiet revelation. Some films ache with sadness, others shimmer with hope, yet all share a poetic intimacy that feels both personal and universal.
As a whole, the program invites audiences to journey through shifting tides of emotion and imagination. With each short film, viewers are carried into new perspectives and moods, creating a cinematic experience that resonates long after the final frame. Hosted in the intimate Goldroom, this screening becomes a highlight of the Albany Film Festival 2025.
The Goldroom Experience
Six Degrees Goldroom is widely recognised as one of Albany’s most atmospheric venues. With its stylish retro-inspired interiors, excellent acoustics and relaxed hospitality, it provides a distinctive setting for both music and film. Audiences attending Salty Shorts can enjoy modern Australian dining with a creative twist, a selection of craft beers on tap, and regional wines that reflect the flavours of the Great Southern. Whether guests begin the evening with tapas in the laneway bar, a drink in the alfresco beer garden or a sit-down meal, the night offers the perfect balance of social connection and artistic engagement.
Watch the Trailer
Here’s a featured video that reflects the creative spirit with a fabulous performance from local Albany vocal group The Shantymen.
Connecting Community Through Film
At the heart of Albany Film Festival 2025 is a mission to inspire and involve the community. The Cinesnaps Schools Program ensures that local students have access to industry professionals, workshops and competitions, building pathways for the next generation of storytellers. By attending Salty Shorts, audiences are not only supporting Australian filmmakers but also contributing to Albany’s cultural identity as a destination for the arts.
Plan Your Festival Weekend
Make the most of your CinefestOZ Albany experience by turning it into a weekend getaway. Six Degrees offers Albany accommodation that keeps you close to the festival action. Between screenings, explore Albany’s historic landmarks, dramatic coastline and vibrant hospitality scene. To stay up to date with more local events, browse the Six Degrees Events Page or check the complete 6 Degrees Music Event Calendar.
Summary of Albany Film Festival 2025
From 19–23 September, CinefestOZ Albany shines a spotlight on Australian cinema in the Great Southern. On Sunday 21 September at 5:00pm, the festival’s Salty Shorts program comes to life at Six Degrees Goldroom, blending short-form storytelling with Albany’s distinctive hospitality and culture. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the Albany Film Festival 2025 – a celebration of creativity, community and the power of film.
Venue
Six Degrees Albany
70 Stirling Terrace, Albany WA 6330
sixdegreesalbany.com.au
