Real stories.
Real characters.
Real conversations.
For over a decade we’ve been central Victoria’s home for documentary films.
The Castlemaine Documentary Festival takes place every year in mid-winter at the iconic Theatre Royal in Castlemaine, central Victoria. The film Festival offers a curated program of superb Australian and international non-fiction films, bespoke music events, panel discussions, networking opportunities and parties. Audiences are introduced to a series of fascinating worlds populated by captivating characters that ensure the discussions continue long after the credits have rolled.
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Hear from past LOCALS participants
“Being part of the CDoc locals event in 2022 was such a positive experience. Not only was it great to have the local people I’d filmed be able to attend and see themselves on the big screen, but it was inspiring to see just how many other creative people are making work and with this event, have a chance for it to be seen publicly in such a celebratory way.”
Mitch Nirvalis
Creative Director
‘Equal the Contest’
WINNER: Audience Favourite Award
“As an entrant into the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival (CDoc) and receiving the honour of coming in third place, it has been a transformative experience for my career as a filmmaker.
Being a part of the CDoc festival has allowed me to connect with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, and an engaged audience who share a passion for the art of documentary filmmaking. Both at viewings and industry events. The platform you provided has not only increased the visibility of my work but has also opened doors to new opportunities and collaborations. This has led to new and exciting commercial prospects locally, as well as being invited to work on bigger projects nationally in positions I could only dream of with national broadcasting and streaming services.
The festival’s commitment to celebrating and promoting documentary filmmaking has had a profound impact on my journey as a filmmaker. The feedback, support, and recognition I received from both the festival organizers and the audience have been invaluable in shaping my growth and development in this field. It truly is a wonderful experience and the invaluable platform that CDoc has provided. I look forward to continued engagement with the festival and contributing to the documentary filmmaking community.”
Fred Farquhar
Creative Co-Director
‘What make a Local?’
WINNER: Audience Favourite Award
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