Poco Film Fest

Poco Film Fest Celebrating Australia’s best short films. Shorts in Winter.

Introducing Poco’s first ever ‘People’s Choice Award’ 🎉🎉🎉Now it’s your turn to have your say. Vote for your favourite fi...
12/08/2026

Introducing Poco’s first ever ‘People’s Choice Award’ 🎉🎉🎉

Now it’s your turn to have your say. Vote for your favourite film and help decide who takes home the People’s Choice Award 🙌

✨ Follow the link in our bio to cast your vote now! The winner will be announced on socials soon.

Thanks to everyone that came along to Poco last weekend and made it one to remember! 📸 Medadesign Au
07/08/2026

Thanks to everyone that came along to Poco last weekend and made it one to remember! 📸 Medadesign Au

06/08/2026

Miss Poco already and want to keep the magic alive one last time? Fear not! 🎥

We have one final screening to satisfy your short film appetite. This Saturday, we’ll be screening eight of the best student films from across the country ⬇️

- Lincoln
- Set Menu
- The Connection of Ants
- Bor
- The Runaway Horses
- Bringing His Spirit Home
- Adrift
- Tuesday Tuesday

Don’t miss your last opportunity to experience Poco and support these wonderfully creative filmmakers. Join us for one final celebration of short film! 🍿

🍿 We’re still buzzing from our Poco weekend, and we hope you are too! Enjoy this little highlight carousel, with plenty ...
05/08/2026

🍿 We’re still buzzing from our Poco weekend, and we hope you are too! Enjoy this little highlight carousel, with plenty more photos from the festival still to come. 📸

Stay tuned…

🎉🎉🎉 We would like to congratulate all of our 2026 Poco Film Fest winners! The winners are….Best Short Film 🏆A Thousand O...
04/08/2026

🎉🎉🎉 We would like to congratulate all of our 2026 Poco Film Fest winners! The winners are….

Best Short Film 🏆
A Thousand Odd Days - Directed by Riley Blakeway

Jury Prize 🏆
The Meaningless Daydreams of Augie & Celeste - Directed by Pernell Marsden

Best Student Short Film 🏆
The Connection of Ants - Directed by Billy Ferguson

We are always blown away by the support and community that back us each year. Thank you so much to everyone who attended this year, thank you so much to our judges and speakers Steve Bastoni , Megsy Pascoe , Sam Chiplin , Diana Glenn , Tracey Rigney , thank you to our amazing volunteers, and as always, a massive thank you to our sponsors who believe in our vision. Poco is what it is because of you! 👏👏👏

📣With tickets 2 for 1, the action keeps rolling on today with 'Poco Talks'. If you're interested in filmmaking, acting, ...
02/08/2026

📣With tickets 2 for 1, the action keeps rolling on today with 'Poco Talks'. If you're interested in filmmaking, acting, producing and creative industries then don't miss this amazing lineup of speakers right here in Ballarat! Kicks off 1pm at the Goods Shed today! 🎥🎬😎🎟️ tickets in bio! Visit Ballarat The Goods Shed Ballarat

Morning cinephiles, the wait is over! Poco weekend has finally arrived. There are some tickets still available so Jump t...
31/07/2026

Morning cinephiles, the wait is over! Poco weekend has finally arrived. There are some tickets still available so Jump to it and join us to see who takes home the Poco trophy!!!
🏆🎥🍿🎟️ tickets in bio. Visit Ballarat Visit Victoria

31/07/2026

🍿 Poco is only 24 hours away! There’s still time to secure your tickets to our both our short film screening and Poco Talks 🎟️ Link in bio!

31/07/2026

🎥 We’re thrilled to welcome legendary cinematographer Sam Chiplin to Poco Talks this Sunday, August 2! 👏

Known for his work on ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’, ‘The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart’, ‘The Stranger’ and so much more, Sam will be diving into all things cinematography. From his creative process to the craft behind some of Australia’s most compelling screen stories.

And, of course, he’ll be answering all the important questions… like how far did Sam run before recording this video? 👀

If you’re into film, cinematography and what really goes on behind the camera, you won’t want to miss this one.

🎟️ Book your tickets now! Link in bio!

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Tuesday 9am - 5:30am
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Thursday 9am - 5:30am
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