Club CDoc

Where makers and lovers of documentary come together.

Club CDoc is the year-round half of the festival. Filmmaking workshops, pop-up screenings, guest presentations and social events, for the people who make documentaries and the people who can't stop watching them.

Club CDoc Social is the informal one. Five meetups across the season, in December, February, March, April and June, at a venue in Castlemaine. We post the location on our socials.

Supported by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.

Become a member

Membership is $45 a year, $35 concession, and free for First Nations members. Email hello@cdocff.com.au to join.

Members get discounted workshops, tickets and events, early access before tickets go public, entry to member-only screenings and networking nights, and a members' newsletter.

Membership terms

Memberships run twelve months from purchase. Sales are final and can't be refunded or transferred. Discounts apply to selected events and proof of membership may be asked for at the door. Partner offers are set by the partner and can change.

What people say

“This festival felt big and small at the same time, bringing the world and its issues to the Theatre Royal, while also creating a wonderful sense of intimacy and inclusion.” Clare from Alphington, festival goer

“It was great to have the local people I’d filmed be able to attend and see themselves on the big screen, and inspiring to see how many other creative people are making work and have a chance for it to be seen publicly in such a celebratory way.” Mitch Nivalis, LOCALS entrant

“I was sitting next to family and friends of the filmmakers and they couldn’t be more excited and proud. Such a wonderful way to bring the community together.” Jeff Daniels, media professional

Five meetups between December and June.
Club CDoc

Five meetups between December and June.

December, February, March, April and June, at a venue in Castlemaine. A low pressure space for film folks to gather and talk about what they are working on.

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Castlemaine Documentary Festival

18 to 20 June 2027, Theatre Royal, Castlemaine

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which our Festival takes place, the Dja Dja Wurrung, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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