Immerse Yourself in the Magic of Australian Cinema at the Blackwood River Film Festival!
As part of the 2024 Blackwood River Arts Trail, the Blackwood River Film Festival is set to shine a spotlight on the artistry of Australian cinema! Join us on March 23 – April 7, as we proudly showcase three feature-length films and eight short films by talented Australian filmmakers in Nannup and Bridgetown.
In partnership with Revelation Perth International Film Festival, we’re excited to bring you a diverse selection of captivating stories that celebrate the richness and creativity of Australian cinema. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of homegrown filmmaking talent!
The Blackwood River Film Festival: A cinematic journey celebrating the rich tapestry of storytelling woven by Australian filmmakers.
As a pivotal component of the Blackwood River Arts Trail, the festival showcases the diversity, creativity, and talent within the Australian film industry.
At the heart of the event are captivating short films and a feature presentation, each carefully curated to provide audiences with a unique and immersive cinematic experience. The short films serve as snapshots of the boundless creativity and innovation thriving in the Australian film landscape. These concise yet powerful narratives offer a glimpse into the minds of emerging and established filmmakers, exploring a myriad of themes and styles.
Complementing the short films is a feature presentation crafted by a prominent Australian filmmaker. This cornerstone of the festival exemplifies the depth and breadth of storytelling within the Australian film industry, providing a compelling narrative that resonates with audiences.
Presented with a passion for the arts, the Blackwood River Film Festival is a celebration of the art of filmmaking.
FILMS SCREENED:
Drift
In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry
Breath
Based on Tim Winton’s award-winning and international bestselling novel set in mid-70s coastal Australia. Two teenage boys, hungry for discovery, form an unlikely friendship with a mysterious older adventurer who pushes them to take risks that will have a lasting and profound impact on their lives.
Frank and Frank
(or the Valley and the Walrus: Ruminations on the Mystery from Soup to Nuts)
A faith and finance guru heads to the country to present at a regional conference only to find out his wife is thinking of leaving him. As his life unravels, he finds comfort in his new neighbour, an itinerant artist, Bon vivant and serial womaniser who just might save his life or ruin it completely once and for all.
- Me, Myself & Pie
After a class presentation goes horribly wrong, a young boy seeks refuge at a quiet park bench where he gets some life advice from the most unlikely person. - We’re always touching underwater
In this experimental underwater film. the syrupy-slow vision of submerged ecologies is interrupted by an uncanny presence – a hand, deathly-pale and unnaturally articulated. We’re always touching underwater uses the horror trope of ‘the body in pieces’ to examine environmental anxiety and the nature of loss, bringing dark absurdity and a transgressive aesthetic to the benthic zone. - Marlu Man
An Aboriginal man who is pushed to his limits by a racist society creates the gammonest super hero alter-ego; Marlu Man. Armed with a pouch full of ping pong balls, a polony sandwich (yes polony, not devon) and a thirst for justice, Marlu Man kidnaps online trolls and dishes out punishment in his fortress of solitude, Mum’s shed. - Bird Drone
A heartfelt story of unrequited love explored through a lonely seagull struggling to accept that his newfound object of affection is a human-operated drone with a limited battery life. - Requiem
Requiem imagines the last remaining astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) bidding farewell to their vessel before it is deorbited and crashed into the remote South Pacific (an event scheduled to take place by the end of 2030) - Raising Thunder
A young girl discovers a magical cloud that may hold the key to mending her father’s broken heart. - Tee Ken Ng
From freezing cold swims in the depths of winter to the wildest imaginative artistic outputs, Tee Ken Ng’s Mind is one that pushes the boundaries of life and art to extremes, and one we could all learn a lot from. - First-ish Contact
A low paid government employee makes first contact with an alien species.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of Australian filmmaking at the Blackwood River Film Festival!
