Bangalow Film Festival is back for its fourth year and the full program is available in all its cinematic glory – and it starts next week.
Grab the popcorn and settle in for exclusive world and Australian premieres of critically-acclaimed feature films, award-winning documentaries, beloved classics, plus masterclasses with industry experts, Q&A sessions, special guest encounters and surprise events.
The 2024 program features over 20 premieres, three masterclasses and a specially curated program to showcase some of the Northern Rivers’ finest creative talents.
The opening weekend features the 30th anniversary of the Australian masterpiece The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Adding sparkle and pizzaz, Priscilla will be the queen of the festival in 2024 and there will be a very special evening including an Australian exclusive panel talking about the making of this modern classic with the director Stephen Elliot, and Oscar-and-BAFTA-nominated members of the original production team, giving you incredible insight into this iconic film. Prior to the screening, there’ll be a fabulous performance by Lismore’s ‘queen of the drag queens’ Maude Boate, in all her sequined and sculptured-wigs glory.
The Made in the Northern Rivers program offers special events that highlight the incredible local creative talent. The beloved Shire Choir brings you A Love Letter To Musicals, harmonising their way through a selection of some of film’s finest and most iconic songs, with singalong encouraged!
Nosferatu is often cited as the film that gave birth to horror, but for BFF it’s getting reborn with Nosferatu
(A)Live, a music and film event with an original score written and performed live in concert by acclaimed musician Jai Piccone.
This year’s industry moments will include masterclasses by BAFTA-nominated composer Guy Gross, and by Oscar-nominated sound recordist Guntis Sics, plus a session on working with archival footage with filmmakers Wendy Champagne, Sharon Shostack and producer Sam Griffin, which will also feature some clips from Wendy’s forthcoming documentary about the Aquarius festival.
Make sure you head along to the Lobby Bar at the A&I Hall, offering delicious drinks including the specially–brewed Take Two BFF beer by Common People, culinary bites and entertainment. It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends and loved ones before each screening.
Tickets are selling fast with some already or about to sell out! For more info and to grab your tickets, head to www.bangalowfilmfestival.com.au.
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