Set in the seaside centres of Busselton and the Margaret River wine region, CinefestOZ premieres feature films and events in the region’s cinemas and picturesque venues, making it a feast for the senses and an unforgettable six-day getaway. CinefestOZ is a unique festival experience, Australia’s best new films are screened as they compete for the richest film prize in Australia. As a homegrown event, CinefestOZ has defied the odds, matured and prospered to become one of the great film festivals of Australia. It is also noteworthy that the success of CinefestOZ has also been paralleled with the growth of the Western Australian film industry, with many of these local films presented in our programs over the years. CinefestOZ was established in 2008 by David Barton and Helen Shervington, as a cultural celebration of the French bicentenary of Antipodean exploration of the South West corner of Western Australia, and the many French place names in use today. A not-for-profit CinefestOZ Board came together with a