Frequently asked questions

Wait. What is Fantastic Film Festival Australia?

A home for mind-breakers, trend-setters, razor-walkers, loose-wires, truth-talkers, trailblazers and envelope-pushers, Fantastic Film Festival Australia comes to Lido Cinemas (VIC), Thornbury Picture House (VIC), Brunswick Picture House (VIC) and Ritz Cinemas (NSW) from 23 April to 15 May 2026. It's a film festival celebrating genre and alternative cinema from around the globe; cinema that is subversive and thought-provoking, outside-of-the-box and a little bit wild.

How do I buy tickets?

You're in the right place! Use the Films & Sessions page to navigate through to the film/s of your choice, and click through on the session time to finalise your booking. Tickets can also be purchased at the Lido, TPH, BPH and Ritz Cinemas box offices.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are $25 for adults and $19.50 for concession and Lido, Ritz, Thornbury Picture House and Brunswick Picture House members. Festival passes include a 5 film pass for $90, 10 film pass for $165, and a VIP film pass for $315.

Where and when is the festival screening?

Fantastic Film Festival Australia screens at Ritz Cinemas in Randwick, New South Wales from 23 April to 14 May, at Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn, Victoria from 23 April to 15 May and at Thornbury Picture House and Brunswick Picture House in Victoria from 24 April to 12 May.

How do I book in as a group?

Group bookings are an ideal way to see festival films at a more affordable price: $16 per ticket for a group of 20+. So gather your friends and family together, and make it a group booking! For bookings at Lido and Ritz Cinemas send enquiries to: info@movingstory.com.au. For bookings at Thornbury Picture House send enquiries to: hello@thornburypicturehouse.com. For bookings at Brunswick Picture House send enquiries to: hello@brunswickpicturehouse.com.

Are the films classified?

Fantastic Film Festival Australia has received a classifification exemption from the Classification Board. Films screening at FFFA are Unclassified 18+ unless otherwise noted. Nobody under 18 (including infants) can legally attend a session with this exemption.

How do I know if a film is right for me?

Each film is paired with content warnings; check the listings online and in the printed program. Feel free to email info@movingstory.com.au for further information about any of our films. We advise you to use discretion when picking which film is right for you.

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