The 19th Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) will run from 17 to 26 October, featuring documentaries that explore humanity’s deep connection to the natural world and the urgency of climate change.
This year’s theme, ‘Love film’ is embodied in stories that both inspire and sound the alarm.
Young Australian Filmmaker Award
Thirteen finalists have been announced for the BBFF Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year Award which is dedicated to screen storytellers under 25. Drawn from a record 85 entries nationwide, these finalists represent the most exciting voices of a new generation, from teenagers still at film school to early-career professionals already shaping the national cinema landscape.
‘Our Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year Award finalists reflect the courage, creativity and distinctive voices of a new generation of storytellers. Each of these 13 filmmakers demonstrates that the future of cinema is in passionate and capable hands,’ said Festival Director J’aimee Skippon-Volke.
The finalists’ films will screen at Palace Byron Bay on Sunday, 19 October at 4pm, with the winner announced during the festival’s closing night celebrations.
The award will be judged by Paul Weigard, CEO of Madman Films.
Find out more at www.bbff.com.au.
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