Rock The Boat Film Festival 2024

RHB FILMS proudly presents Rock The Boat Film Festival 2024

ROCK THE BOAT FILM FESTIVAL - Season 3

A short film festival that is open and accessible to anyone of any age, with the aims of encouraging aspiring storytellers, platforming emerging filmmakers, and bringing communities closer together through storytelling.

There are several sessions available. Please view the Programme for the session you wish to see, then look for the corresponding Location/Day/Time on the ticket list. You can also view our Festival Programme here: Rock The Boat Film Festival Programme 2024  

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, 10th October Filmmaker Networking [FREE]
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
@ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
For Filmmakers, Family & Friends in the Gold Lounge

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Thursday, 10th October Opening Night Ceremony and Screening
6:45 pm @ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
Opening Ceremony, Opening Night Screening, Q&A, In-Cinema People’s Choice Voting

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Sunday, 13th October General Session
11:00 am @ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
Special Performance, Screening, Q&A, In-Cinema People’s Choice Voting

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Sunday, 13th October Community Session [FREE]
2:00 pm @ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
Documentary Screening: The Great Separation
Followed by a gathering in the Gold Lounge

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Tuesday, 15th October
12:00 pm
Online People's Choice Voting Opens

Tuesday, 22nd October
11:59 pm
Online People's Choice Voting Closes
Keep an eye on our social media for the link to view the shortlisted projects in the running for Online People's Choice Award.

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Saturday, 26th October
Gala Awards Night
7:00 pm @ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
Final Screenings and Awards Ceremony

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For a full break down of each scheduled event read on, or press 'Get Tickets'.

Thursday, 10th October Filmmaker Networking [FREE]
Opening Night
Ace Cinemas Rockingham Gold Lounge Function Room
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Before the official opening ceremony, filmmakers, family and friends will have a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in ACE Cinemas Rockingham’s Gold Lounge Function Room. Drinks and bites can be ordered from the Gold Lounge Bar.

Our event photographer will be available to photograph you in front of our Media Wall. All guests will be able to download these professional photographs in the days following. You are welcome to use them for personal or professional purposes and share them on social media. (Feel free to use the tag #rocktheboatfilmfestival)

If you are attending our Opening Night Screening, we recommend you leave the Gold Lounge by 6:30 pm, before the session starts at 6:45.

Please note: as this function room is a licensed area, people under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Limited tickets. Bookings will be a first-in-basis. Click 'Get Tickets' now.

This is not a catered event. 

Please notify us if you do not wish for yourself or your child to be featured in photographs or recordings.

If you book and then are unable to attend, please reach out, so those on any waiting list may be notified. 

Event programme may be subject to change or slight variation.
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Thursday, 10th October Opening Night Ceremony and Screening
6:45 pm @ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
Opening Ceremony, Opening Night Screening, Q&A, In-Cinema People’s Choice Voting

People under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Viewer discretion is advised due to language and thematic content.

The ACE Cinemas candy bar will be open to purchase any food or drink before entering the cinema.

EVENT PROGRAMME

6:20 pm — Registrations open outside Cinema 8.

6:30 pm — Our event photographer will be available to capture your photos in front of the media wall. These images will be accessible in the days following the event, allowing you to share them on social media. (Feel free to use the tag #rocktheboatfilmfestival)

6:45 pm — Guests will be seated for a special Welcome to Country address, followed by the official Opening Ceremony speeches for Rock The Boat Film Festival 2024. Please note: seats are on a first-in basis. There is no seat allocation for general admission.

6:59 pm — Our event photographer will take an audience group photo.

7:00 pm — Screenings commence.

8:20 pm — Screenings conclude. Following the credits, featured filmmakers, along with their cast and crew, will be invited to the front of the cinema for acknowledgement. The audience (and other filmmakers) will have the chance to partake in a brief Q&A session. All audience members will be asked to use their voting card to cast their vote for In-Cinema People’s Choice Award. (These can be placed in the ballot box upon exiting the cinema.)

8:30 pm — Opening Night for RTBFF 2024 officially concludes.

This is not a catered event.

Please notify us if you do not wish for yourself or your child to be featured in photographs or recordings.

There is a 'no refund' policy on tickets. However, should your situation change and you cannot attend the night you are welcome to pass your ticket onto someone else, and notify us of the change of name and details.

Event programme may be subject to change or slight variation.

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Sunday, 13th October General Session
11:00 am @ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
Special Performance, Screening, Q&A, In-Cinema People’s Choice Voting

People under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Viewer discretion is advised due to brief scary scenes and thematic content.

The ACE Cinemas candy bar will be open to purchase any food or drink before entering the cinema.

EVENT PROGRAMME

10:50 am — Registrations open outside Cinema 8.

11:00 am — Our event photographer will be available to capture your photos in front of the media wall. These images will be accessible in the days following the event, allowing you to share them on social media. (Feel free to use the tag #rocktheboatfilmfestival)

11:15 am — Guests will be seated for an introductory address and a special performance by students from Sheoak Grove Primary School.

11:20 am — Our event photographer will take an audience group photo.

11:20 am — Screenings commence.

12:35 pm — Screenings conclude.

12:35 pm — Following the credits, featured filmmakers in attendance, along with cast and crew, will be invited to the front of the cinema for acknowledgement. The audience (and other filmmakers) will have the chance to partake in a brief Q&A session. All audience members will be asked to use their voting card to cast their vote for In-Cinema People’s Choice Award. (These can be placed in the ballot box upon exiting the cinema.)

12:45 pm — The General Session for RTBFF 2024 officially concludes.

This is not a catered event.

Please notify us if you do not wish for yourself or your child to be featured in photographs or recordings.

There is a 'no refund' policy on tickets. However, should your situation change and you cannot attend the night you are welcome to pass your ticket onto someone else, and notify us of the change of name and details.

Event programme may be subject to change or slight variation.


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Sunday, 13th October Community Session [FREE]
2:00 pm @ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
Documentary Screening: The Great Separation
Followed by a gathering in the Gold Lounge

People under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Viewer discretion is advised due to thematic content.

A documentary film by award-winning producer/director, Shannon Swan and made possible through funding from Frasers Property Australia.

In a world more designed to pull us apart than unite us, what can we do to reconnect to our innate human need to live life together?

At age 23, Joey felt so alone he attempted to take his own life. He awoke in the ICU 6 days later to find his right leg had been amputated. This same feeling of isolation and loneliness now effects 1 in 4 Australians. Now fully recovered from the experience, Joey searches for answers as to why it happened to him and how he can stop it happening again. Can we find a way to live together, as united communities, to fight loneliness and reconnect in a world that is designed to pull us apart?

JOIN US for this inspiring story that explores the impact of isolation and the power of human connection. This film takes a look at the challenges many face and the ways we can come together as communities to support one another. Be part of the conversation and the movement to build a more united and compassionate world, where no one has to feel alone.

Afterwards, join us for a casual gathering in the Gold Lounge Function Room. Capacity for the Gold Lounge is 80 people only. First-in-basis. Drinks and bites can be ordered from the Gold Lounge bar. (Not a catered event.)

Please notify us if you do not wish for yourself or your child to be featured in photographs or recordings.

If you book and then are unable to attend, please reach out, so those on any waiting list may be notified. 

Event programme may be subject to change or slight variation.


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Saturday, 26th October
Gala Awards Night
7:00 pm @ ACE Cinemas Rockingham
Final Screenings and Awards Ceremony

Due to the licensed area, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Some films contain coarse language and thematic content and viewer discretion is advised.

For our third year in a row, Rock The Boat Film Festival will conclude with a black-tie red-carpet ceremony where finalists are screened and winners are awarded.

This special evening brings together filmmakers, finalists, friends and family from across all regions of the festival.

If there’s just one event this year to dress up for, this is it! Our Event Photographer will begin capturing photos on the red carpet at 7:00 pm sharp, ensuring you get your red-carpet moment.

Inside the cinema, you will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or juice. It’s a great opportunity to network with new connections or catch up with familiar faces. Nibbles will be available, and our media wall will be ready to capture those memorable moments before the ceremony begins.

At 7:30 pm, guests will be seated for the awards ceremony, where finalists in the main categories will be presented as well as further Awards of Recognition announced on the night, including Best Cinematography, Best Sound and the RHB Films Rising Star Award. Following a brief closing ceremony, the evening will conclude by 10:00 pm.

Professional photographs from the night will be made available for download, free to keep or share as you wish.

Please note: the light refreshments will consist of nibbles, not a full dinner, but there will be Gluten Free (GF) and Vegan (VG) options available. Catering staff will be on hand to advise guests about suitable food for any special dietary needs.

There will be a 20 minute comfort break during the ceremony, whereby any confectionary or water can be purchased from ACE Cinemas candy bar.

Please notify us if you do not wish for yourself or your child to be featured in photographs or recordings.

There is a 'no refund' policy on tickets. However, should your situation change and you cannot attend the night you are welcome to pass your ticket onto someone else, and notify us of the change of name and details.

Event programme may be subject to change or slight variation.