Bring your picnic blankets, low-lying camping chairs, movie snacks and friends. The Wollongong Botanic Garden will be hosting the Creative Wollongong Short Film Fest on Saturday 19 March.
This free event presented by Wollongong City Council will close off the Sunset Cinema 2022 program with a night of exceptional short films made by local young people for our Creative Wollongong Short Film Competition as well as other award-winning locally made short films.
Entry to this event is free, but you’ll need to reserve your space by booking a ticket through the Sunset Cinema website.
“This is a must-see event as we’ll be showcasing some of the best of the best entries to the Creative Wollongong Short Film Competition over two years. All of the tales shown on the big screen are stories told by local filmmakers of all ages so it’s a real mix of creative talent, ideas and passion,” Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.
“This is a family-friendly, free event and there will be food, drinks and hire seating available for purchase on the night. You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic gear and snacks to share with your family and friends.”
Films featured will include:
- Shorts by Beyond Empathy, Bus Stop Films and Yesterday’s Stories
- Award winning films by emerging film makers Ollie Birt and Tom McGill (both had their films screened at Cannes).
- Films from young local filmmakers – Beau Ritchie, Ava Dupont, Felix Williams, Mala Elith, Toby Shubank, George Adams, Alyssa Norris, Nerida Fields and Jade Woods.
There will also be a warm-up performance by local musician Jodi Phillis (The Clouds) while people set-up and wait for the sun to set.
Creative Wollongong Short Film Fest
WHEN: Saturday 19 March, 8-10pm (gates open at 6.30pm for an 8pm start)
WHERE: Wollongong Botanic Garden, 20 Murphys Avenue, Keiraville
COST: Free! Book your ticket by visiting the Sunset Cinema website.
This event is brought to you by Wollongong City Council. Special thanks to Sunset Cinema, Screen Illawarra, Bus Stop Films and Beyond Empathy.
