Queenscliff Film Festival organisers are busy putting the final touches on a weekend of film magic in August.
This eagerly awaited event promises to be a blockbuster experience, featuring an exciting lineup of five unforgettable art house films, an opening night with wine and food, entertaining panel discussion, and a delectable dinner for all film enthusiasts.
Kicking off the festival in style at the opening night on Friday August 4, prepare to be treated like a Hollywood VIP as you step onto the red carpet, greeted with a glass of wine and nibbles. Get ready to mingle with fellow cinephiles before being entertained with a panel discussion between Richard Sowada (festival director St Kilda Film Festival) in conversation with Zak Hepburn (film critic, programmer and Astor Cinema curator). Then enjoy the Australian film, Sweet As, a 2022 Australian coming-of-age drama film, directed by Jub Clerc and starring Shantae Barnes-Cowan as Murra, an Aboriginal Australian girl from a troubled family who discovers a passion for photography while participating in a youth retreat.
On Saturday August 5, prepare to be transported into different worlds as three exceptional films are shown throughout the day: Hit the Road (Iran); EO (Poland) and Close (France/Belgium).
On Sunday August 6, immerse yourself in the final film of the festival, Corsage (Germany), a fictional account of one year in the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
“We are thrilled to bring the Queenscliff Film Festival to our beloved town,” festival committee chair Rose Ott said.
“This year’s lineup is an ode to the magic of cinema, showcasing diverse genres and narratives that will entertain, inspire, and ignite conversations. We invite everyone to join us and
celebrate the enchantment of film.”
Tickets trybooking.com/CIILQ.
