The Real Film Festival (RFF) Newcastle 2017 will educate and inspire filmmakers across all ages and skill levels and link like-minded people through their love of independent film and the art of telling true stories.

Bringing together a range of documentaries and independent short and feature-length films, all based on real events, the RFF enters its sixth year in 2017.

The three-day festival program is comprised of hands-on workshops, short film competitions and screenings, and can be best understood by its philosophy of watch, learn, create and connect.

Watch: a wide range of documentary and independent short and feature-length film screenings

Learn: 12 industry development workshops, panel discussions and Q&A sessions with key industry figures

Create: share your story in our short film competitions

Connect: Connect with key industry practitioners, form friendships and share your experiences with friends and the community

If you’d like the opportunity to share your true story on the big screen, head to this page to enter your film before September 15, 2017.

We look forward to seeing you at the Real Film Festival Newcastle 2017!