Still from LOCALS 2024

LOCALS 2024

Showcasing regional filmmakers’ work, our LOCALS program is becoming a beloved Festival fixture. It invites filmmakers of all experience levels to submit a non-fiction work of up to six minutes’ duration and of any style or genre; and to hone their films in workshops with local filmmakers Tony Jackson, Leonie VanEyk, Bergen O’Brien and Kyla Brettle, and special guests Sam Dinning and Rob Buttery.

This year’s result: a fresh and wonderful mix that includes films from both first time and experienced filmmakers. All screening filmmakers are in the running for one of two Black Magic Design DaVinci Resolve Studios , worth $500 each.

Presented by: The Mill Castlemaine

2024

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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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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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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.

© 2026 Castlemaine Documentary Festival.

All rights reserved.