Inverell is set to be immersed in an outstanding program of films and special guests this weekend, the highlights of which will include classic masterpieces and recent releases.
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The North West Film Festival will be held at the Inverell Town Hall on Friday, November 16, and Saturday, November, 17.
Festival Director, Sandy McNaughton, hopes that the community will take the opportunity to support our regional filmmakers.
“Undoubtedly, having filmmakers the calibre of director Bruce Beresford and comedian Damian Callinan provides an opportunity to present the very best in visual storytelling. At the same time, it is important that we appreciate the work of our talented home-grown filmmakers,” said Sandy.
The curtain will go up on the Festival Awards on Friday at 7pm. Audiences will be treated to the best films entered from across the region.
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“We are delighted that multi award-winning stand-up comic, actor and writer, Damian Callinan, will host the Awards this year,” said Sandy.
Legendary film director Bruce Beresford will make a presentation during the Awards, as well as presenting the award for Best Film of the Festival.
A BBQ will be provided by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter during interval.
The program for Saturday kicks off at 10am with a series of workshops conducted by local industry professionals.
Highlights of the afternoon will include a stand-up comedy workshop with Damian Callinan at 1pm.
Bruce Beresford will conduct a workshop focusing on directing from 2pm – 3:30pm. The public is invited to attend these unique events.
Damian Callinan’s recently released feature film, “The Merger” will screen at 4pm.
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Damian Callinan will introduce the feature in which he directs and stars, and will conduct a post screen Q & A. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this funny, heart-felt Australian comedy about an exAFL legend who trains refugees to play in the local footy team.
On Saturday evening director Bruce Beresford, will talk about his extraordinary career. Beresford will also introduce the screening of “Mao’s Last Dancer”.
Bookings can be made through Eventbrite. All events are free and open to the general public.
The North West Film Festival is a festival for rural communities across the New England North West. It provides the unique opportunity for young people and our communities to tell their stories, to showcase their work, assess the work of their peers, work with industry professionals and celebrate their achievements.
Festival Director, Sandy McNaughton hopes to see the community embrace this unique event and all that it brings.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our own talent, as well as that of the leading filmmakers in the industry today. And truly remarkable for the community to have the opportunity to meet Bruce Beresford. That just doesn’t happen every day,” she said.