MADE IN THE WEST
FILM FESTIVAL
2025 FESTIVAL PROGRAM
SCREENING AND SESSION DETAILS
OPENING NIGHT GALA EVENT
RED CARPET SCREENING & AWARDS NIGHT
Saturday 22 November at Event Cinemas Liverpool
Step into the spotlight at Made in the West Film Festival! Join hundreds of local filmmakers, cast and crew as we roll out the red carpet and kick off the 2025 festival season with an exciting line-up of short films made right here in Western Sydney!
Films include: A Blacktown Ballad, Always: Sonic Mantra, Azadi, De-Comm, Hold, I Don’t Wanna: Sarah Jane & The Noise, No Right Turn, Oi, The Colour of Black, Tiger Cop: Project A, Waves, Wolf, Wombo and Yandel’mawa.
Opening Night Schedule
6pm - 7:00pm Red Carpet Entry and VIP Meet & Greet
7:30pm - 11pm Film Screening (includes intermission at 9pm)
11pm Jury Awards Presentation
Tickets
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General Admission: FREE
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VIP Supporter: $20 (includes access to the best seats in the house)
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VIP Exclusive: $100 (includes access to the best seats in the house, plus unlimited soft drinks / popcorn and VIP Meet & Greet before the show with sparkling on arrival)
MARATHON SUMMER SESSIONS
IRL SUMMER SCREENINGS
We're partnering with some incredible venues across our region to host a series of 2-hour movie marathon events featuring 90 minutes of short films & 30 minutes for meet-the-filmmaker networking drinks.
At the end of each marathon session, viewers will be invited to cast their vote for the People's Choice Award!
The Marathon Summer Series is screening at the following venues:
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EVENT Cinemas, Campbelltown on Wednesdays (with Gold Class bar) - Tickets are $15
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Arts & Cultural Exchange, Parramatta on Fridays - Tickets are $10
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Bankstown Arts Centre on Saturdays - Tickets are $10
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EVENT Cinemas, Liverpool on Sundays (double screenings in December) - Tickets are $10
TRUTH & ILLUSION
2pm Sunday 7 December at Event Cinemas Liverpool
7pm Wednesday 4 February at Event Cinemas Campbelltown
6pm Saturday 21 February at Bankstown Arts Centre
Stories where belief and reality collide - exploring manipulation, self-deception and the moments we finally confront what’s real. These films journey through fragile hope, identity and the things we desperately want to believe - even when we shouldn’t.
Films include: The Colour of Black, Rage Bait, No Right Turn, Wombo, I Spy Myself, and Hold.
Duration: 83 minutes
IN BETWEEN WORLDS
4pm Sunday 7 December at Event Cinemas Liverpool
6pm Saturday 14 February at Bankstown Arts Centre
Step into stories where characters cross emotional, cultural and even mythic boundaries to discover who they are - and who they might become. These films bridge the territory between identity, grief, fantasy and belonging.
Films include: Oi, Azadi, Yandel’mawa, Tamah, I Don’t Wanna: Sarah Jane & The Noise, and Olan, Earthbound.
Duration: 83 minutes
LOCKED & LOADED
2pm Sunday 14 December at Event Cinemas Liverpool
7pm Wednesday 11 February at Event Cinemas Campbelltown
Explosive action, high pressure and power plays - where violence, betrayal and risk sit one move away. These films dive into crime, confrontation, criminal legacies and life-changing choices in hostile environments.
Films include: Wolf, Fasten Your Belts: Deo, De-Comm, Fun & Games, Duplicity, A Blacktown Ballad, and Tiger Cop: Project A.
Duration: 82 minutes
THRILLS & CHILLS
4pm Sunday 14 December at Event Cinemas Liverpool
7pm Wednesday 18 February at Event Cinemas Campbelltown
Suspense, tension and fear - these are stories that pull you into the unknown, the unsettling and the dark corners of the imagination. These films are made for audiences who love mystery, danger, and surprising plot twists.
Films include: Riverberi, Destination Sophie, Contagious, Yandel’mawa, Animus, and Wombo.
Duration: 86 minutes
MIND OVER MATTER
3pm Sunday 1 February at Event Cinemas Liverpool
7pm Friday 6 February at Arts & Cultural Exchange Parramatta
Stories where the biggest battles happen internally - confronting identity, personal responsibility and the weight of our own thoughts. These films lean into resilience, self-reckoning, and the pivotal moments that force us to rethink who we are.
Films include: No Right Turn, Passion Pop, Agoge, Egg Law, River Town People, and Waves.
Duration: 88 minutes
DEEP CUTS
7pm Friday 30 January at Arts & Cultural Exchange Parramatta
3pm Sunday 8 February at Event Cinemas Liverpool
Hitting you right in the feels, these films explore the hard truths we don’t often want to say out loud. This session is for audiences who want depth, vulnerability and stories that stay with you.
Films include: Olan, Earthbound, Silent Currents, The Colour of Black, The Impossible Decision, A Blacktown Ballad, Oi, and I Don’t Wanna: Sarah Jane & The Noise.
Duration: 83 minutes
REAL WORLD STORIES
6pm Saturday 7 February at Bankstown Arts Centre
3pm Sunday 15 February at Event Cinemas Liverpool
Documentaries and lived experiences grounded in place, memory, and heritage - told through the lens of Western Sydney voices. This session reveals cultural knowledge, community identity, creative legacy and the people who carry stories forward.
Films include: Yandel’mawa, Ghost Town Cricket, Stone Lions, Liquid Lions, Odd One Out, and River Town People.
Duration: 88 minutes
FUN-SIZED SHORTS
3pm Sunday 22 February at Event Cinemas Liverpool
Short, sharp and unexpected - this is a fast-binge sampler of mini gems and quick-hit genre pieces. The films in this lineup are playful, punchy and packed with energy - perfect for audiences who love variety and surprise.
Films include: I Don’t Wanna: Sarah Jane & The Noise, Egg Law, Stone Lions, Liquid Lions, Wander, Waves, Always: Sonic Mantra, Fun & Games, Wolf, Fasten Your Belts: Deo, Wombo, The Teapot Troopers, and Tiger Cop: Project A.
Duration: 82 minutes
MEGA MOVIE MARATHON
STREAMING AROUND THE WORLD
3 hour movie marathon online and on-demand
Featuring a marathon lineup of 16 short films made by indie and student filmmakers from Western Sydney, plus red carpet highlights from Opening Night and interviews with the filmmakers, this 3-hour film festival extravaganza is sure to entertain!
Films include: A Blacktown Ballad, Azadi, Destination Sophie, Egg Law, Hold, I Spy Myself, Oi, Olan, Earthbound, Rage Bait, Stone Lions, Liquid Lions, The Colour of Black, Tiger Cop: Project A, Waves, Wolf, Wombo and Yandel’mawa.
All viewers will cast their vote for the People's Choice Award!
Tickets
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Purchase any one of the eight sessions above: $10 each
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Full MEGA Movie Marathon experience (3 hours): $20
Please note this event is recommended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
CELEBRATE AN INCREDIBLE SEASON OF FILMS WITH US!
Saturday 28 February at The Joan, Penrith
We'll be closing out the festival in the most spectacular way possible: with our Closing Night Party at The Joan in Penrith on Saturday 28 February.
You can expect to see some of the season's award-winning films and with your help, we'll be crowning your favourite film from the season and sending them home with a $3,500 prize package, courtesy of Panavision!
Tickets
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General Admission: $15
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VIP Ticket: $25 (includes access to the best seats in the house and sparkling on arrival)