Rock The Boat Film Festival is an independent short film and documentary festival that supports aspiring, emerging and independent filmmakers from across Western Australia. 

This year’s screenings will feature a range of shortlisted films and documentaries across multiple categories, showcasing local storytelling and filmmaking talent. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, aspiring filmmaker, or simply looking for an inspiring day out, it’s a great opportunity to discover Western Australian stories and support the local film industry. 

Screening dates & timings  

Join them at ACE HOYTS Rockingham located on Syren Street for four exciting screening sessions: 

• (Opening Night) Saturday 12 September 2026 - 6:00pm – 9:00pm  
• (Student Session) Sunday 13 September 2026 - 4:00pm – 7:00pm 
• (Session 3: Connection) Saturday 19 September 2026 - 6:00pm – 9:00pm 
• (Session 4: Resilience) Sunday 20 September 2026 - 4:00pm – 7:00pm 

 Includes Screening, Q&A time with the filmmakers, People’s Choice Voting, Networking & Connection time. (All sessions follow this format)

The festival also features its glamorous Red Carpet, black-tie Awards Night on Saturday 24 October 6pm onwards, where the best short films are screened and finalists and winners are recognised. It’s a fantastic opportunity to experience the excitement of the film industry, with tickets available to the public. Full details can be found in the program. 

Festival Categories 

Official selections may include films from the following categories: 

• Open Short 
• Open Documentary 
• Student Short Film 

Ticket Information 

Tickets are available from $25 per person ($22.90 + $2.10 booking fee). 

Student pricing are available for student session at $17 ($15.24 + $1.76 booking fee). 

For booking, and full ticket pricing, visit Humanitix.

Terms & Conditions 

Any ticket holders under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Viewer discretion is advised. For more details visit Festival Program and Humanitix booking site.