Here’s what we have all been waiting so long for – the return of the The Bangalow Film Festival (BFF) with a star-studded fifth season.
Some of Australia’s most acclaimed directors and actors will be joining us from March 6 to 16 – eleven days to remember.
The extraordinary line-up of guests includes Warwick Thornton, Rolf De Heer, Gary Sweet, Aaron Pedersen, Mark Leonard Winter and Molly Reynolds, with more to be announced.
The 2025 program will feature over 20 exclusive premieres of international and Australian critically-acclaimed feature films and award-winning documentaries, plus various special screenings and Q&A sessions, a career spanning lunch conversation with director Rolf De Heer (The Tracker, Ten Canoes, Charlie’s Country), live performances, and a two-day program of industry panels presented in partnership with the Byron Writers Festival and Screenworks.
Organisers say, ‘the festival will open this Thursday bringing a touch of red carpet glamour to Bangalow. Join us in your best fashionista look for the Australian premiere of the movie (Milano: The Inside Story of Italian Fashion).
‘Bring your best self, enjoy an aperitivo and have your photo taken by a professional fashion photographer as we kick-start another amazing festival.
‘The festival’s opening night is supported by Trenery, Sunglass Hut and Byroncello along with all of our incredible festival partners.
‘Ticket holders along with the general public are invited to join us in the Film Festival Lobby Bar, with Common People Brewing Co, Ink Gin, and Husk Rum providing refreshments plus all your favourite movie snacks and more.
‘Show your wonderful ongoing support of the festival by purchasing tickets and celebrating the magic of film, ensuring the BFF continues to bring storytelling to life.’
The 2025 program features two Oscar winning films. The awards, held earlier this week, saw Flow win Best Animated Feature and No Other Land take home the statue for Best Documentary Feature.
To keep up-to-date with all of the events and the festival program, visit www.bangalowfilmfestival.com.au.
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