The 5th annual Bangalow Film Festival finished with a burst of colour, as fashionistas gathered at the A&I Hall to celebrate Milano, the Inside Story of Italian Fashion, on Sunday night.
Over five days the festival screened 17 films, hosted special musical events, industry panels and a school’s program which provided high school students from the area access to industry talent with a range of inspirational programs.
The guests on Sunday night were a sea of colour, sparkle and fun, gathering to support the community festival after being postponed due to Cyclone Alfred in March.
Festival founder and program director, Christian Pazzaglia, said that despite cyclones, postponements, and freak accidents, it was still a truly memorable edition. ‘It has been amazing to get such a turnout from the community, day after day. We watched movies, we experienced live performances, we debated, but most of all we connected!’
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