The North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) Committee is an independent, not-for-profit, volunteer organisation whose goals are to bring high-quality cinema to the Bellarine Peninsula and to support young filmmakers by providing them the opportunity to present their films in a cinematic environment and to recognise their talent and commitment to their craft.

The NBFF is held annually in mid-November at Parks Hall in Portarlington.

The festival begins with a feature film at its Opening Night followed by a program of international and Australian short films the following afternoon. The jury-selected Emerging Filmmaker and the Emerging Documentary Filmmaker awards, which are presented on the second night of the NBFF, recognise Victorian filmmakers twenty-five years of age and younger who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment to their craft. The People’s Choice Award provides the audience the opportunity to select their favourite film from among the award finalists.

More information is available on the NBFF website: www.northbellarinefilmfestival.org