Built on a Vision. Grown Through Community.
For the past four years, Rock The Boat Film Festival has brought together storytellers of all ages and backgrounds, some seasoned filmmakers, some beginning their creative journeys, and others with impactful messages who appreciate this platform to share their stories. Each short film screened has reflected the essence of this festival: stories that challenge, inspire, and connect us.
Impacting people through film and storytelling has been a vision of Renae Hardie Braovich for decades. In 2020, the idea of building a community of storytellers began to take shape, and in 2021, she developed this, preparing for a 2022 launch. Her key focus was to offer people from all walks of life and all levels of experience or ability the opportunity to express themselves. By doing so, the festival creates space for everyday storytellers, local community members, and emerging filmmakers to join a shared vision for impactful storytelling.
For 2026, Rock The Boat Film Festival is accepting entries filmed anywhere in Western Australia, and is collaborating with Yellowstone International Film Festival to give filmmakers the chance to be part of an International Short Film Exchange.
