The Blackwood River Film Festival returns for 2024
Showcasing films by Australian filmmakers, 8 Short Films and 3 Features
FEATURE FILMS
Drift
Directors: Ben Nott and Morgan O’Neill
Runtime: 1hr 53min
In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry.
Breath
Director: Simon Baker
Runtime: 1hr 55min
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)
Director: Adam Morris
Runtime: 90min
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, bonvivant and serial womaniser who just might save his life or ruin it completely once and for all.
SATURDAY MARCH 23
4 pm
DRIFT
(feature 1hr 53min, M)
7 pm
FRANK AND FRANK
(feature, 90mins MA)
Pre-show Drinks available*
SUNDAY MARCH 24
4 pm
8 SHORT FILMS
(87min, not rated)
7 pm
BREATH
(feature 1hr 55mins, M)
Pre-show Drinks available*
2 pm
8 SHORT FILMS
(87min, not rated)
4 pm
BREATH
(feature 1hr 55mins, M)
7 pm
8 SHORT FILMS
(8, 87min, not rated)
2 pm
FRANK AND FRANK
(feature, 90mins MA)
4 pm
8 SHORT FILMS
(87min, not rated)
7 pm
DRIFT
(feature 1hr 53min, M)
SUNDAY APRIL 7
SATURDAY APRIL 6
If not sold out tickets will be available at the door
CHOC TOPS available at each session
* Alcohol available only for movie goers 18 years and over