We want you to prove that regardless of age, ability or the equipment you have, that anyone can be a storyteller, and that your story can leave as much of an impact upon the audience as anything else on the silver screen. And using the devices that have led us to become more disconnected, we want the stories you tell to bring communities closer together.
Story
Everybody has a story. We want you to tell yours any way you like.
Getting the most out of the Festival
What You Need to Know.
How it Works
All you need to do is film your project within one of the regions for 2024 and create a short film or documentary for any one of our 5 categories, and then upload it through our FilmFreeway page before the submissions deadline closes on the 31st of August where entry to the festival is free. For more information, go to our How it Works page below:
Categories
This year, there are five categories for short film and documentary projects and finalists will be selected across all regions. For more information, view our Categories page below:
Sponsors and Support
Rock The Boat Film Festival is a community-orientated event and all sponsors of the event receive specific benefits, depending on their contributions to the event. For organisations interested in supporting the festival, view this page:
We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which our office stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to Elders past, present, and emerging. We extend this respect to all Indigenous language groups.