Founded in 2014 by John Roebuck, The ReelGood Film Festival started as a small gathering of friends to celebrate each other's films. It was a night of laughter, popcorn, and good company.
Over its formative years, RGFF grew from this small night of short films to a full-blown day of festivities with DJs and food trucks and late-night afterparties.
Much of the festival's success is attributed to its unique format: snappy 25-minute sessions followed by a 35-minute break giving you a chance to grab a fresh beer, some food and debate the films with friends.
Since day one, RGFF’s mission has been to support Australian filmmakers, and each year showcases 20-30 short films from some of the country's most talented and upcoming filmmakers.
In 2021, John Roebuck passed the baton to RGFF filmmaker alumni Jacintho Muiños who brought flair and style to the festival, followed by Chris Luscri in 2023.
In 2026, we welcome our new Festival Director Rendah Haj. Rendah is a Melbourne-based documentary filmmaker and international film programmer, whose work champions bold emerging filmmakers and underrepresented voices in Australian and global cinema.
Producers Kasia Zongollowicz and Jessica Leonard continue to bring years of RGFF experience to the 2026 edition
Now in its 12th year, RGFF is expanding its industry initiatives, growing its programme, and deepening its roots in the Australian film community.
RGFF is a largely volunteer-run festival, powered by a passionate community of film lovers.
As a programmer, she has led the Academy Award-qualifying short documentary category at Slamdance, served as Director of Programming at Nova Frontier Film Festival, and worked with major international festivals including TIFF.
If you have access needs you'd like to discuss, email jessica@rgff.com.au
Address: 675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Lido Cinemas is right across the road from Glenferrie railway station which services the Alamein, Belgrave and Lilydale lines. It's also accessible via tram along routes 72 and 16.
Click here to plan your journey on the PTV website
We recommend not driving to RGFF, but if you need to, there are parking spots located in the steets surrounding the cinema.
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All films must be submitted via FilmFreeway, we unfortunately cannot offer free entry.
We acknowledge the sovereignty of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation whose unceded land will always be a home of storytelling and culture.
