Revelation Perth International Film Festival

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Arts & CulturePerth
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration12 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsLive musical scores performed alongside
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AUD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Revelation Perth International Film Festival in Perth

Revelation Perth International Film Festival began in 1997 as an underground screening series in a club basement and has grown into Western Australia's largest and only international film festival. Running twelve days each July across Leederville and North Perth cinemas, it champions independent, experimental and documentary filmmaking, mixing around 170 international films with live-scored screenings, panels and companion art exhibitions.

Revelation Perth International Film Festival began in 1997 in the basement of the Greenwich Club, where founder Richard Sowada and a small crew screened independent features, documentaries and shorts on 16mm film for an audience drawn more by curiosity than marketing.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Live musical scores performed alongside classic or silent films are among Revelation's most distinctive events, pairing local and touring musicians with restored or reimagined cinema in a way standard multiplex screenings never attempt

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival also runs academic panels and discussions on film and culture, and companion visual art exhibitions that spill its program out of cinemas and into gallery spaces around Leederville and North Perth

03

The city starts moving

Together these elements give Revelation a festival identity built as much around ideas and performance as around the films themselves

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival maintains its founding character as an independent

Water and renewal

Living ritual

submission-driven event

The sacred route

Living ritual

regularly pairing live musical scores with classic or silent film screenings as a signature part of its program

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Revelation Perth International Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Perth venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual clothing is fine throughout, with a jacket for the walk between cinemas on cool July evenings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Revelation Perth International Film Festival, stay near the part of Perth you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

AUD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.95 S, 115.86 EOpen in Google Maps

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Nearest airportPER — Perth
TransportFor Revelation Perth International Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Perth venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Revelation Perth International Film Festival, stay near the part of Perth you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Perth via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Perth, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing is fine throughout, with a jacket for the walk between cinemas on cool July evenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Australia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Revelation Perth International Film Festival?

Revelation Perth International Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 8–19 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Revelation Perth International Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Perth, Australia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

12 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLrevelationfilmfest.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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