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Australia’s only Outback Film Festival

26 JUNE - 5 JULY 2026

A 9 day Film Festival celebrating Australian cinema under the Outback Queensland stars.

☼ Winton, Outback Queensland

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A film festival. A road trip. A destination.

Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is a nine-day celebration of Australian cinema set in the heart of Outback Queensland.

Hosted in Winton since 2013, the festival brings films, filmmakers and audiences together in an iconic outback location. From open-air screenings under the stars to special events with industry greats, it’s an experience shaped as much by the journey as the stories on screen.

ABOUT FESTIVAL

WhAT MAKES Vision Splendid Different

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Cinema under the stars

Watch Australian films in iconic outback settings, including Winton’s historic Royal Open-Air Theatre.

Unique outback location

Winton, often called Hollywood of the Outback, is a town celebrated for its deep connection to Australian film and beloved on-screen stories.

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Australian stories

A program celebrating Australian filmmakers, voices and landscapes, experienced in the environments that inspire them.

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More than films on a screen

Meet industry icons and special guests through curated events, workshops and experiences that bring Australian cinema beyond the screen.

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What to expect across nine days

Vision Splendid runs across nine days in late June to July, combining film screenings with special events, conversations and community experiences.

Each day typically includes daytime screenings and evening screenings, alongside curated events such as Breakfast with the Stars, an Opening Night Gala, and short film competition.

The full program and event schedule are released closer to the festival once all films and events are confirmed.

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Make a donation

As a not-for-profit, we rely solely on grants, sponsorship and ticket sales to keep the festival running. These funding streams fluctuate, and rising expenses in remote Queensland make it increasingly challenging to operate at the level our community, partners and audiences deserve.

If you choose to donate, you’re helping us keep Australian storytelling alive and accessible in the outback: supporting local creativity, regional tourism and a one-of-a-kind cultural experience for years to come.

Your support, in any amount, helps safeguard the future of Vision Splendid. Thank you.

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Our Partners

This event is made possible through the support of our partners, whose ongoing commitment ensures we can continue delivering standout cultural experiences for Outback Queensland.

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Throwback to this full house screening of The Drover’s Wife and the privilege of welcoming @leahpurcell to Vision Splendid. Who can name the year this was? 🤨 More stories, more full cinemas. See you all in June 🤞
Since 2013, Vision Splendid has been Australia’s only outback film festival, built by the people who show up and the place that holds it 💜 Filmmakers and locals in the same seats. Visitors who travelled thousands of kilometres to be here. Con