Get ready for an evening of epic storytelling, breathtaking cinematography, and pure climbing passion-the CAWA Film Festival 2026 is here! This annual showcase celebrates the Western Australian climbing community, bringing together local filmmakers, adventurers, and outdoor enthusiasts for a night of inspiration.

Join us at LUNA, Leederville, on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, where the big screen will come alive with tales of WA climbers pushing their limits, exploring remote crags, and capturing the essence of our unique climbing culture.

Awards & Incentives

• CAWA Film Award:
  $500 cash prize.​

• People’s Choice Awards:

  • 1st Place - $300​

  • 2nd Place - $150​

• Revenue Sharing:
  Opportunity to earn a share of ticket sales if your film is selected for screening.

Film Lineup

• Glory Days

On the 60th anniversary of WA’s first climbing route, two climbers set out to climb it in its original style, using the original gear. A tribute to climbing history and the generations who came before us.

• A Kid’s Dream

Follow Eli as he shares his climbing journey with the world, hoping to inspire future climbers and thank the community that has supported him along the way.

• Belay Beaches – Highlights

Five friends, one shared passion and plenty of adventure! Discover the climbing adventures of a group who first met at the climbing gym and have since explored the outdoors together.

• GAWA: It Goes Girls

CAWA’s first-ever series of girls-only outdoor climbing adventures! Featuring local climbers of different abilities, spectacular WA crags and plenty of silliness, this film celebrates having a go, supporting one another and getting out on the rock together.