“Learn script development and creating characters for the screen in a workshop with Australian Writers’ Guild AWGIE award winner Vanessa Bates. The workshop Character Creation – Real life, Real Character is aimed at anyone who is interested in writing for either theatre, or the big and small screen. Vanessa’s skill in portraying genuine characters is a major factor to the relevance and appeal of her plays. Tthe focus of this workshop will be on key principles, narrative and character development. Come prepared to write!”

About Vanessa Bates:
‘Vanessa Bates is a screenwriter and award-winning playwright (most recently 2019 AWGIE Award for theatre for young audiences). Her work includes; A Ghost In My Suitcase (the play), Trailer, Light Begins To Fade, Every Second, The Magic Hour, PORN.CAKE, Checklist For An Armed Robber, Darling Oscar, EastWest 101, Rush, Play School, Pop’s Dream, The HoneyEaters and ABCTV feature documentary 900 Neighbours. She is currently under commission with Ensemble Theatre to write a new comedy drama about the Asian/Eurasian Australian identity.’

“With veteran Director David Caesar, this workshop will help prepare you for the challenges that impact on your screen story. The emphasis will be placed on the Director’s communication of the story using the camera as the narrator. You’ll learn some theoretical and everyday techniques to help you get the most out of your teams in front of, and behind the camera.”

About David Caesar:
‘David Caesar is a Writer and Director, directing six feature films including Idiot Box, Dirty Deeds and Mullet which won the AWGIE for best original screenplay and best direction at the Shanghai Film Festival. He has directed over 120 hours of television including Flying Doctors, Bananas in Pyjamas, Underbelly and Power Games. More recently he directed Nowhere Boys – the Movie, Hyde & Seek for Matchbox Pictures and for the acclaimed ABC TV mini series Les Norton.’

“Ever considered making a film on a smartphone? Learn how to make a short film with an environmentally delicious conscious in this workshop which explores the latest in iPhone film-making gadgets, practical tips and techniques. Central Coast based smartphone film maker Jason Van Genderen will be joined by founder of Feedback Organics, David Sivyer, who will share how his initiative has turned unwanted food waste into gardens producing fresh fruit and vegetables. This interactive workshop uses environmental sustainability as a topic to embrace a grass roots approach to ‘Enriching in your Environment’ and short film making.”

Movie in Original Version with English subtitles. Registration required. Synopsis Lonely, frustrated, and unable to do anything to make sense of their lives, Vladimir, Clivia, Regina, and Primo make an absurd plan: to kidnap a millionaire. But they don’ t have experience with crime or notion of what it envolves. As they move forward , their fears and ambitions are revealed. Drama and fine humour are intelligently combined in this unusual story shot in Rio, but which could happen anywhere.
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Solitarios, frustrados e incapaces de hacer nada para dar sentido a sus vidas, Vladimir, Clivia, Regina y Primo hacen un plan absurdo: secuestrar a un millonario. Pero no tienen experiencia con el crimen ni la noción de lo que implica. A medida que avanzan, sus temores y ambiciones se revelan. El drama y el humor fino se combinan inteligentemente en esta inusual historia filmada en Río, pero que podría suceder en cualquier lugar.

Be part of the 2019 Real Film Festival Opening Night Event!

Join us for drinks and canapes at the announcement of the Real Film Festival 2019 program launch. Celebrate the short and feature length films about some of the most moving, informative, and challenging real stories screening across the Hunter. Be in the company of the Hunter’s own Screen Industry Professionals and enthusiasts, and rub shoulders with some of Australia’s leading screen practitioners. Get behind the scenes and celebrate the art of storytelling through film. Dress cocktail!

Opening night event will host an Advanced screening of emotional feature ‘In My Blood It Runs.’
‘In My Blood it Runs,’ is a rare insight into the world of 10-year-old Dujuan, an Arrernte/ Garrwa boy living in Alice Springs who is a child-healer, speaks three languages, yet is ‘failing’ in school. As he faces increasing scrutiny from welfare and police, his family battle to keep him safe, grounded in language, culture and identity – the only solution they know works.

Directly following this screening will be a Q&A discussion in response to Dujuan’s statement to the UN Human Rights Council; “I want my school to be run by Aboriginal people”.

Additionally our opening night event will also screen the outstanding short film ‘Star Hotel Riot.’ Musician/Filmaker Chit Chat von Loopin Stab and Carnivore Film’s Tony Whittaker, putting Newcastle under the microscope with a documentary on the infamous Star Hotel Riot. In early Spring of 1979, this event put Newcastle on the world stage, for better or worse. This documentary is about ill prepare police, binge drinking, mob mentality but mostly the passion, dedication and loyalty that Novacastirans had for music and venues in the golden age of Pub Rock. This remarkably detailed story is told by those who lived it. Coppers, journalist, musicians, cameramen, rioters and rockstars all give testimony. It was Anarchy in Newy not long after the Pistols were screaming for it in the UK.

Directly following this screening will be a Q&A session with the films Director Chit Chat von Loopin Stab.

The Real Film Festival presents a Westpac short film screening of ‘Alfie’s Rescue Story’. Holding a newborn brings joy, relief, exhaustion and a little trepidation. For parents Daniel and Brooke it was an emotional ordeal and if not for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, might not have come at all.

At the conclusion of the film screenings, join us for drinks and canapes as we continue conversation and get excited for all the exclusive events this year’s program has to offer!

Be part of the 2019 Real Film Festival Opening Night Event!

Join us for drinks and canapes at the announcement of the Real Film Festival 2019 program launch. Celebrate the short and feature length films about some of the most moving, informative, and challenging real stories screening across the Hunter. Be in the company of the Hunter’s own Screen Industry Professionals and enthusiasts, and rub shoulders with some of Australia’s leading screen practitioners. Get behind the scenes and celebrate the art of storytelling through film. Dress cocktail!

The Real Film Festival presents: Musician/Filmaker Chit Chat von Loopin Stab and Carnivore Film’s Tony Whittaker, putting Newcastle under the microscope with a documentary on the infamous Star Hotel Riot. In early Spring of 1979, this event put Newcastle on the world stage, for better or worse. This documentary is about ill prepare police, binge drinking, mob mentality but mostly the passion, dedication and loyalty that Novacastirans had for music and venues in the golden age of Pub Rock. This remarkably detailed story is told by those who lived it. Coppers, journalist, musicians, cameramen, rioters and rockstars all give testimony. It was Anarchy in Newy not long after the Pistols were screaming for it in the UK.

Directly following this screening will be a Q&A session with the films Director Chit Chat von Loopin Stab.

Additionally our opening night event will also screen the outstanding feature film ‘In My Blood it Runs.’
‘In My Blood it Runs,’ a rare insight into the world of 10-year-old Dujuan, an Arrernte/ Garrwa boy living in Alice Springs who is a child-healer, speaks three languages, yet is ‘failing’ in school. As he faces increasing scrutiny from welfare and police, his family battle to keep him safe, grounded in language, culture and identity – the only solution they know works.

Directly following this screening will be a Q&A discussion in response to Dujuan’s statement to the UN Human Rights Council; “I want my school to be run by Aboriginal people”.

A further short film screening of ‘Alfie’s Rescue Story’ will be screened at our opening night event. Holding a newborn brings joy, relief, exhaustion and a little trepidation. For parents Daniel and Brooke it was an emotional ordeal and if not for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, might not have come at all.

At the conclusion of the film screenings, join us for drinks and canapes as we continue conversation and get excited for all the exclusive events this year’s program has to offer!

Be part of the 2019 Real Film Festival Opening Night Event!

Join us for drinks and canapes at the announcement of the Real Film Festival 2019 program launch. Celebrate the short and feature length films about some of the most moving, informative, and challenging real stories screening across the Hunter. Be in the company of the Hunter’s own Screen Industry Professionals and enthusiasts, and rub shoulders with some of Australia’s leading screen practitioners. Get behind the scenes and celebrate the art of storytelling through film. Dress cocktail!

The Real Film Festival presents a Westpac short film screening of ‘Alfie’s Rescue Story’. Holding a newborn brings joy, relief, exhaustion and a little trepidation. For parents Daniel and Brooke it was an emotional ordeal and if not for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, might not have come at all.

Furthermore our Opening night will be screening emotional feature film ‘In My Blood It Runs.’ ‘In My Blood it Runs,’ is a rare insight into the world of 10-year-old Dujuan, an Arrernte/ Garrwa boy living in Alice Springs who is a child-healer, speaks three languages, yet is ‘failing’ in school. As he faces increasing scrutiny from welfare and police, his family battle to keep him safe, grounded in language, culture and identity – the only solution they know works.

Directly following this screening will be a Q&A discussion in response to Dujuan’s statement to the UN Human Rights Council; “I want my school to be run by Aboriginal people”.

Additionally our opening night event will also screen the outstanding short film ‘Star Hotel Riot.’ Musician/Filmaker Chit Chat von Loopin Stab and Carnivore Film’s Tony Whittaker, putting Newcastle under the microscope with a documentary on the infamous Star Hotel Riot. In early Spring of 1979, this event put Newcastle on the world stage, for better or worse. This documentary is about ill prepare police, binge drinking, mob mentality but mostly the passion, dedication and loyalty that Novacastirans had for music and venues in the golden age of Pub Rock. This remarkably detailed story is told by those who lived it. Coppers, journalist, musicians, cameramen, rioters and rockstars all give testimony. It was Anarchy in Newy not long after the Pistols were screaming for it in the UK.

Directly following this screening will be a Q&A session with the films Director Chit Chat von Loopin Stab.

At the conclusion of the film screenings, join us for drinks and canapes as we continue conversation and get excited for all the exclusive events this year’s program has to offer!

Join us in the (fun) madness of making and screening a film in 48 hours for our annual Kino Sydney Kabaret! WHAT IS IT?
Whether you are a novice or a professional, there is something for everyone at a Kabaret – to make as many films as possible in 48 hours. It is an annual event undertaken by chapters worldwide since Kino began in Montreal in 1999 (yes, Kino is 20 years old!). It’s a chance for filmmakers – amateurs and professionals to have a go. We will have professionals on hand to assist you with technical and creative questions you may have. Lastly and most importantly, this is not a competition. It’s just about people joining forces to create something new and meet like-minded people for future creative pursuits.
WHEN IS IT?
November 15 – 18. The schedule for Kino Sydney Kabaret 2018 is about allowing those involved to get comfy with each other before diving into the creative maelstrom that will ensue. To that end, the schedule goes like this:
REGISTER HERE – https://kinosydney.com/kino-sydney-kabaret-2019/
MEET: FRIDAY 15, 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Meet at Sun Studios for a tour of the facilities, a pre-production meeting and a speed networking session. Teams will be assembled and studio time allocated for the weekend.
SHOOT: SATURDAY 16, 8AM -10PM
Shoot. Shoot. Shoot. Maybe edit. Definitely collaborate. Studio spaces will
EDIT: SUNDAY 17, 8AM – 9PM
Edit. Edit. Edit (maybe shoot). Films must be submitted by 9pm! No exceptions!
SCREEN: MONDAY 18, 6:30PM – 9:30PM
A lavish red carpet screening, media wall for your celebrity photos, everyone dressed in their most glamorous frocks and dapper suits for the soiree and screening.
HOW MUCH?
Directors, Cast & Crew – $50 & Students – $40. This covers studio, gear hire and entry for you to Monday’s screening.
GEAR INCLUDED
Canon DSLR’s
Audio Recorder, Shotgun Mic, Boom and Headphones
Tripods and lighting equipment
STUDIOS
Sun Studios at Alexandria is a full professional space that constantly holds fully fledged photo and video shoots. If you’ve never used such a space, this is the ideal opportunity to get a taste of what it’s like. There will be a number of studio spaces available over the weekend and will be allocated on the Saturday morning.
Check out Sun Studios here – https://sunstudiosaustralia.com/photography-studios

Do you have a business in Newcastle? Do you own or manage an SME? Struggling for ways to make magnetic content for your business social channels? This fun, enlightening workshop will give you practical know-how, insider tips and plenty of ideas to tell your business story creatively.

Presented by Tropfest Alumni and self-confessed ‘Filmbreaker’ Jason Van Genderen, who’ll show you how an iPhone and your imagination are all you need to win at your in-house content creation game. Jason’s production agency ‘Treehouse Creative’ creates award winning content for film and television using iPhones as the heart of their toolkit. Here’s what Jason will cover:

• Why trust an iPhone to make great content?
• What’s in a business story?
• iPhone camera operation 101
• Essential accessories for iPhoneography
• Unbelievably fun storytelling APPs
• What’s just around the corner?

One lucky attendee will also win a Treehouse Production Kit, packed with useful accessories to pimp your iPhone into a video production powerhouse!

This workshop is free for all Newcastle Business Owners! But get in quick!

Presenter: Jason van Genderen – (Tropfest NY, Tropfest Sydney Alumni, Sundance London & IF Award winner, founder and owner of Treehouse Creative – Australia’s 1st Smartphone Storytelling Agency).

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Townsville with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and the Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming.

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

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EVENT DETAILS
#JFFtownsville2019
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ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite or from the JFF Info Desk at the cinema from 1 hour before each session.
*Please note that tickets go on sale from October 23, 2019.

MIRAI (dubbed)
https://bit.ly/30nbRvX

MIRAI (subtitled)
https://bit.ly/2U22TlL

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
https://bit.ly/2NnncZf

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
https://bit.ly/2TSZRAc

VENUE
Event Cinemas Townsville City
Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St
Townsville QLD 4810

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 11:00AM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
English Audio

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

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SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

Screen stories can spark social change by raising awareness of real issues in a world facing a climate emergency, shifting global power structures, and increased social, cultural and economic inequity and discrimination. Independent research, reporting and storytelling have never been more important. This panel discussion explores a new age of screen content – the democratisation of storytelling through the increase in individualised content creation, global passion for social change and access to audiences.

Panel includes:
– Joanne McCarthy
Joanne McCarthy is a senior journalist who has won the Gold Walkley and Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year Award, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Newcastle, for her work over more than 13 years writing about institutional child sexual abuse. She also won the inaugural Walkley award for public service journalism in 2017 for leading the Australian media focus on a global pelvic mesh scandal.

– Don McAlpine
Don McAlpine has had an extraordinary career, having shot over 50 feature films, in diverse genres and styles. He ranks as one of Australia’s most outstanding cinematographers. Don was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the 2001 Queen’s New Years Honours List for his service to Australian Society and Australian Film Production.

– Lisa Scott
Lisa Scott is one of the most established producers in Australia, her career already spanning 25+ years. Her recent work includes The Hunting for Closer Productions for SBS and DCD Rights UK, Pine Gap, the six-part geopolitical thriller for Netflix/ABC and the second series of the Wolf Creek for Stan. The lead producer of the internationally celebrated miniseries ANZAC Girls. Producer of three seasons of the acclaimed Janet King with Karl Zwicky, the recipient of two AACTA nominations for Best Television Drama Series in 2014 & 2017.

– Ian Hamilton
Ian has worked on numerous broadcast documentary and drama programs including the Australian feature film Rabbit Proof Fence, ABC TV’s Wildside and Australian Story.
His latest feature documentary “Angels Gather Here” celebrates one Aboriginal family’s survival over five generations. The film premiered at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival and is due to screen on NITV in late 2018.

The Real Film Festival presents: Women make up 50% of the population, but less than a quarter of startup founders. SheStarts is an intimate insight into the lives of four visionary female founders as they navigate the first six months of the startup journey. Will their ideas stack up under pressure? Do they have what it takes to secure funding and scale their businesses? And can they push through their fears to step into the spotlight? From Sydney to San Francisco, this journey is one that will change their lives forever.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our line up of short films they will discuss includes: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, The Beeman, Waste Stories of the Hunter, Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, Out On the Streets, TMC, Fabric, Lives in Action, Finish Line

The Real Film Festival presents: ‘It All Comes Back To You’.
Simple stories showcasing a local community organisation doing their bit to make our region cleaner and greener.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our line up of short films they will discuss includes: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, The Beeman, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, Out On the Streets, TMC, Fabric, Lives in Action, Finish Line

The Real Film Festival presents: A casual surf at his favourite break turned to tragedy for Aymon Gow when a wipeout onto a sandbank left him conscious but unable to move. Aymon was carried to shore before being assisted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter with a spinal doctor on board.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our line up of short films they will discuss includes: The Beeman, Waste Stories of the Hunter, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, Out On the Streets, TMC, Fabric, Lives in Action, Finish Line

An amazing array of short films screening from local and international filmmakers including:
Aymon Gow Rescue story from the Hunter
The Beeman
Waste stories form the Hunter
She Starts
Tomaree
Out on the Streets
TMC
Finish Line
Fabric
Lives in Action

Then you can enjoy a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program.

– Don McAlpine
Don McAlpine has had an extraordinary career, having shot over 50 feature films, in diverse genres and styles. He ranks as one of Australia’s most outstanding cinematographers. Don was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal in the 2001 Queen’s New Years Honours List for his service to Australian Society and Australian Film Production.

– David Caesar
David has directed six feature films, including Idiot Box, Dirty Deeds and Mullet which won the AWGIE for best original screenplay and best direction at the Shanghai film festival. He has also directed about 120 hours of TV from Flying Doctors, through Bananas in Pyjamas to Underbelly and Power Games. Most recently he directed Nowhere Boys – the Movie and Hyde & Seek for Matchbox Pictures.

– Scott Hartley
Scott Hartley has been working in the film and television industry for 25 years. He has worked for over 12 years as a First Assistant Director running the sets of dramas such as “White Collar Blue”, “Home and Away” and “McLeod’s Daughters”.
From 2004 to 2007, Scott was the Coordinating Field Producer on eight seasons of CBS Television’s “Survivor”.

– Rachel Blake
Rachael Blake will next be seen in Partho Sen-Guptha’s feature film SLAM. She starred in Mairi Cameron’s THE SECOND for STAN which screened at the 2018 Sydney Film Festival and Simon Baker’s debut feature BREATH which premiered at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival. Rachael’s role in the independent feature film MELODY, won her the Best Actress Award at the 2014 Montreal Film Festival.

Our lineup of short films they will discuss will include: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, The Beeman, Waste Stories of the Hunter, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, Out On the Streets, TMC, Fabric, Lives in Action, Finish Line

The Real Film Festival presents: For the estimated 40% of homeless youth in America who identify as LGBTQ, embracing their true identity often meant that they must also struggle to live on the streets. Jason and Luis, two young gay men in Chicago, face this reality head-on in their personal journeys to self-acceptance.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our line up of short films they will discuss includes: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, The Beeman, Waste Stories of the Hunter, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, TMC, Fabric, Lives in Action, Finish Line

The Real Film Festival presents: The Real Film festival presents: The documentary follows the story of Rod Cooper, the owner and head teacher of The Movement Collective in Newcastle.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our line up of short films they will discuss includes: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, The Beeman, Waste Stories of the Hunter, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, Out On the Streets,
Fabric, Lives in Action, Finish Line

The Real Film Festival presents: A journey through Tomaree National park exploring, educational messages, intriguing stories and the surreal beauty of the famed location like never before. Join us in uncovering the true meaning of ‘Tomaree’.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our line up of short films they will discuss includes: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, The Beeman, Waste Stories of the Hunter, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Out On the Streets, TMC, Fabric, Lives in Action, Finish Line

The Real Film Festival presents: The Beeman follows an eccentric conservationist on a mission to save an unwanted swarm of bees from a neighbourhood backyard, and relocate them to a honeybee sanctuary in the hills of Perth. But this conservationist isn’t like the other bee men in the area, he has a deep, spiritual connection to the local honeybee population, who he believes once ruled planet earth. The Beeman is a character profile of a man left of centre, with a wealth of knowledge about honeybees and a bigger message of their importance to the fragile ecosystem of the backyards they choose to call their home.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our line up of short films they will discuss includes: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, Waste Stories of the Hunter, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, Out On the Streets, TMC, Fabric, Lives in Action, Finish Line

The Real Film Festival presents: Hear from six Australians challenging the intersecting barriers of disability and ethnicity.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our line up of short films they will discuss includes: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, The Beeman, Waste Stories of the Hunter, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, Out On the Streets, TMC, Fabric, Finish Line

The Real Film Festival presents: Story of a woman athlete from Iran who is trying to get back on the field after her accident and also faces deprivation because she does not agree to compete with hijab in international events and she must confront its aftermath.

Join a panel of industry experts, Director David Caesar, Producer Scott Hartley, Actress Rachael Blake, and Cinematographer Don McAlpine, providing feedback from their area of expertise on the full RFF Short film program. In partnership with Festival X

Our lineup of short films they will discuss includes: Aymon Gow Rescue Story, The Beeman, Waste Stories of the Hunter, She Starts (Ep 1&2), Tomaree: An Ancient Summit, Out On the Streets, TMC, Fabric, Lives in Action.

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Townsville with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and the Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming.

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

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EVENT DETAILS
#JFFtownsville2019
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ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite or from the JFF Info Desk at the cinema from 1 hour before each session.
*Please note that tickets go on sale from October 23, 2019.

MIRAI (dubbed)
https://bit.ly/30nbRvX

MIRAI (subtitled)
https://bit.ly/2U22TlL

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
https://bit.ly/2NnncZf

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
https://bit.ly/2TSZRAc

VENUE
Event Cinemas Townsville City
Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St
Townsville QLD 4810

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 11:00AM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
English Audio

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

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SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

Join us on Saturday evening for drinks and canapes, as we sit back and enjoy some more of the incredible feature and short films we have lined up.

The Real Film Festival presents short film “Hunter Waste Stories: ‘It All Comes Back To You’.” Simple stories showcasing local community organisations doing their bit to make our region cleaner and greener.”

Additionally, this evening will also screen touching short film ‘Save Our Coast.’ “This film is our story – of hope, of our connection to the coast, of personal stories, community awareness raising, of creating a movement to Save Our Coast, and campaign wins. It is a celebration of our coast and a plea for all to help Save the Coast that we all love.”

Further to the above, this event will see the unmissable screening of feature film ”Green Light.’
“In Australia, two men are working to provide the last vestige of relief and in some cases, cure for thousands suffering chronic and terminal illnesses. Directed by Ned Donohoe, “Green Light” is a documentary that shows the two providing black market medicinal cannabis for people who have nowhere else to turn.

Directly following this screening, join us for Q&A’s with Director Ned Donohoe.

Finally, we’ll continue conversation over drinks and nibbles.

Hope to see you there! or all to help Save the Coast that we all love.

Join us again on Saturday evening for drinks and canapes, as we sit back and enjoy some more of the incredible feature and short films we have lined up.

The Real Film Festival presents ‘Green Light.’
“In Australia, two men are working to provide the last vestige of relief and in some cases, cure for thousands suffering chronic and terminal illnesses. Directed by Ned Donohoe, “Green Light” is a documentary that shows the two providing black market medicinal cannabis for people who have nowhere else to turn.

Directly following this screening, join us for Q&A’s with Director Ned Donohoe.

Additionally, this event will see the screening of short film ‘Save Our Coast.’ “This film is our story – of hope, of our connection to the coast, of personal stories, community awareness raising, of creating a movement to Save Our Coast, and campaign wins. It is a celebration of our coast and a plea for all to help Save the Coast that we all love.”

The final short to be screened on Saturday evening is part of our Hunter Waste Stories series. ‘It All Comes Back To You’.
Simple stories showcasing local community organisations doing their bit to make our region cleaner and greener.”

We invite you to continue conversation over drinks and nibbles.

Hope to see you there!

Join us again on Saturday evening for drinks and canapes, as we sit back and enjoy some more of the incredible feature and short films we have lined up.

The Real Film Festival presents ‘Save Our Coast.’
“This film is our story – of hope, of our connection to the coast, of personal stories, community awareness raising, of creating a movement to Save Our Coast, and campaign wins. It is a celebration of our coast and a plea for all to help Save the Coast that we all love.”

Additionally, this event will see the screening of feature film ”Green Light.’ “In Australia, two men are working to provide the last vestige of relief and in some cases, cure for thousands suffering chronic and terminal illnesses. Directed by Ned Donohoe, “Green Light” is a documentary that shows the two providing black market medicinal cannabis for people who have nowhere else to turn.

Directly following this screening, join us for Q&A’s with Director Ned Donohoe.

The final short to be screened on Saturday evening is part of our Hunter Waste Stories series. ‘It All Comes Back To You’.
Simple stories showcasing local community organisations doing their bit to make our region cleaner and greener.”

Finally, we’ll continue conversation over drinks and nibbles.

Hope to see you there! or all to help Save the Coast that we all love.

Our Saturday afternoon event takes place at Newcastle Museum, where we’ll screen both a short film, feature film, and conclude with the highly anticipated Q&A session with filmmakers.

The Real Film Festival presents: locally made short film “My Uncles.” “My Uncles is a documentary that tells the story of three men John, Michael and Graham. They talk about their individual journeys, the fear of being arrested and the discrimination they received from society for being homosexual. They open up about homosexuality through the years leading to John and Michael marrying after 40 years together.”

Additionally this event will also hold a feature film screening! “Animals” is not one to be missed! Based on the novel by Emma Jane Unsworth, “Animals” strikes as a fierce and unapologetic celebration of female friendship. An intimate, funny and bittersweet examination of the challenges of turning talent into action, and being a modern woman, with faults, longings, and competing desires.

Directly following is a Q&A session with the filmmakers of such a brilliant tale.

Can’t wait to see you there! Tickets on sale now!

Our Saturday afternoon event takes place at Newcastle Museum, where we’ll screen both a short film, feature film, and conclude with the highly anticipated Q&A session with filmmakers.

Feature film “Animals” is not to be missed! Based on the novel by Emma Jane Unsworth, “Animals” strikes as a fierce and unapologetic celebration of female friendship. An intimate, funny and bittersweet examination of the challenges of turning talent into action, and being a modern woman, with faults, longings, and competing desires.

This film is not for the light hearted and has an “R” rating.

Additionally this event will see the screening of locally made short film “My Uncles.”
“My Uncles” is a personal story of the homosexuality, joys and challenges of over 40 years culminating marriage.

Can’t wait to see you there! Tickets on sale now!

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Townsville with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and the Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming.

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

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EVENT DETAILS
#JFFtownsville2019
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ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite or from the JFF Info Desk at the cinema from 1 hour before each session.
*Please note that tickets go on sale from October 23, 2019.

MIRAI (dubbed)
https://bit.ly/30nbRvX

MIRAI (subtitled)
https://bit.ly/2U22TlL

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
https://bit.ly/2NnncZf

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
https://bit.ly/2TSZRAc

VENUE
Event Cinemas Townsville City
Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St
Townsville QLD 4810

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 11:00AM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
English Audio

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

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SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

From big-budget action blockbusters, to razor sharp female-led comedy and edge-of-your seat thrillers, the Russian Resurrection Film Festival returns to Sydney 7-17 November

Join us for another year of the very best new Russian cinema! From scintillating spy thrillers, to irreverent romantic comedies and avant-garde arthouse drama, this is one of our strongest programs yet.

And don’t forget to book your ticket to our stellar opening night screening – accompanied by the biggest and wildest opening night party. Leave your inhibitions at the door and dive headfirst into a Russian extravaganza teeming with ice cold vodka, tasty traditional delicacies, dancing and raucous live entertainment.

Check out the full program here: www.russianresurrection.com/2019

Presenting the most extraordinary saga of Jewish discovery you may never have heard of, the compelling documentary From Cairo to the Cloud tells the story of the Cairo Geniza, a vast treasure trove of manuscripts hidden for centuries in the sacred storeroom, or geniza, of a Cairo synagogue.

The Jewish Board of Deputies in association with Multicultural NSW present a post-screening discussion on Jewish life in Egypt before 1956, and the significance of the Cairo Geniza. With Michael Christie SC, whose Greek-Egyptian family lived in harmony with their Jewish neighbours in Egypt for generations and Dr. Racheline Barda. Dr Barda was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and left in 1957, shortly after the Suez War.

Tickets now on sale!

Heated Jackets. Levitating desk lights. Barking Wallets. Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter have seeded a virtual revolution in funding the un-fundable. But what happens to this $34 billion industry when the wheels fall off? ‘Lost In The Crowd’ follows the triumphs and pitfalls of three crowdfunded filmmakers seeking answers from this unregulated space.

Followed by Q&A’s with Director/Producer Jason Van Genderen, and Producers Shane and Josephine Emmett.

Our short film winners will be announced, giving away $12,000 in cash, mentorships and prizes. A night not to be missed.

Continue the conversation with drinks and canapés.

Tickets on sale now!

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Townsville with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and the Society of Manga, Anime and Gaming.

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

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EVENT DETAILS
#JFFtownsville2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite or from the JFF Info Desk at the cinema from 1 hour before each session.
*Please note that tickets go on sale from October 23, 2019.

MIRAI (dubbed)
https://bit.ly/30nbRvX

MIRAI (subtitled)
https://bit.ly/2U22TlL

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
https://bit.ly/2NnncZf

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
https://bit.ly/2TSZRAc

VENUE
Event Cinemas Townsville City
Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St
Townsville QLD 4810

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
———-

SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 11:00AM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
English Audio

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SATURDAY, 16 NOV; 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

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SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018 / Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

———-

SUNDAY, 17 NOV; 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

Movie in Creole with English subtitles. Registration required. Synopsis After accidentally killing a bearded goat with their father’s truck, two incompatible siblings in their teenage years, embark on a journey of reconciliation. Corn and Rita must find a way to repair the truck in time to pick up the tourists that will be staying at their family’s hotel. As they struggle to find the necessary means to conceal the accident, the siblings will visit a butcher, rastafari drum makers, pawn shops, car mechanics and even a witch doctor, in a 24-hour adventure around Port Paradise.
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Después de matar accidentalmente a una cabra con el camión de su padre, dos hermanos incompatibles en su adolescencia, se embarcan en un viaje de reconciliación. Corn y Rita deben encontrar la manera de reparar el camión a tiempo para recoger a los turistas que se alojarán en el hotel de su familia. Mientras luchan por encontrar los medios necesarios para ocultar el accidente, los hermanos visitarán a un carnicero, fabricantes de tambores, mecánicos de automóviles e incluso a un médico brujo, en una aventura de 24 horas por Port Paradise.

Movie in Creole with English subtitles. Registration required. Synopsis It is 1988 and Pope John Paul II is set to visit the impoverished town of Melo, Uruguay, on the border with Brazil. The Pope will begin his tour through Latin America in this small town where over 50,000 visitors are expected. The more modest townsfolk are convinced his visit will prove a miracle for their souls as well as their hip-pockets – they will get rich selling food and drink to the pilgrims descending en masse. However, Beto has an even more lucrative plan: install latrines in front of his house and rent them.
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Es 1988 y el Papa Juan Pablo II visitará la empobrecida ciudad de Melo, Uruguay, en la frontera con Brasil. El Papa comienza su gira por América Latina en este pequeño pueblo donde se esperan más de 50,000 visitantes. Los habitantes más modestos de la ciudad están convencidos de que su visita será un milagro para sus almas y sus bolsillos de cadera: se enriquecerán vendiendo comida y bebida a los peregrinos que descienden en masa. Sin embargo, Beto tiene un plan aún más lucrativo: instalar letrinas frente a su casa y alquilarlas.

Presented by NFSA, Sydney Film Festival and Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
NFSA Restores – reviving our cinema icons

During the drought of 1898, headstrong and vivacious Sybylla Melvyn (Judy Davis) dreams of escaping the drudgery of farm life for a career as a writer. On an extended visit to her aristocratic grandmother (Aileen Britton), she meets Harry Beecham (Sam Neill), a well-to-do grazier. Sybylla must decide if love will interrupt her plans for a brilliant career.

Producer: Margaret Fink
Associate Producer: Jane Scott
Director: Gillian Armstrong
Screenplay: Eleanor Witcombe (from the novel by Miles Franklin)
Musical Director: Nathan Waks
Production Designer: Luciana Arrighi
Director of Photography: Don McAlpine.

Cast: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Aileen Britton, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb, Max Cullen.

Adam Goodes was a champion AFL footballer and Indigenous leader. In the final three years of his playing career he became a lightning rod for a heated public debate and widespread media commentary that divided the nation. He publicly called out racism, was named Australian of the Year, was accused of staging for free kicks, and performed an on-field war dance celebration.
The cheers became boos as football crowds turned on him.
Using only archival footage aired at the time, the film holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the football field.

Followed by Q&A’s with AFL Footballer, Film Director, and Elder’s from It’s Time.

The Final Quarter will follow the screening of It’s Time, a short film response to the PhD studies of Uncle Pat Lock on Aboriginal Leadership with Newcastle University, Australia’s Awabakal elders and community gathered for a traditional ‘yarn up’ at the Macquarie Life Church in Cardiff

The Real Film Festival presents: “With a deep concern for the preservation of their unique cultures and the climactic chaos we are experiencing worldwide, indigenous elders from around the globe are rising to navigate the path forward in these unprecedented times.
In response to the PhD studies of Uncle Pat Lock on Aboriginal Leadership with Newcastle University, Australia’s Awabakal elders and community gathered for a traditional ‘yarn up’ at the Macquarie Life Church in Cardiff, NSW in March 2019, to discuss and share unique cultural knowledge specifically relating to the water crisis, seismic testing in our oceans and skilful use of fire to manage and care for country. Their warnings serve as a palpable reminder that #it’s_time! to come together, to remember who we are and our connection to everything in existence. Our survival depends upon it.”

This screening is followed by The Final Quarter, a feature film documenting champion AFL footballer and Indigenous leader Adam Goodes. In the final three years of his playing career he became a lightning rod for a heated public debate and widespread media commentary that divided the nation

Afterwards continue the conversation in a Q&A with AFL Footballer, Film Director and Elders from It’s Time

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Newcastle with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney with Japanese English Club (UoN)

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

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EVENT DETAILS
#JFFnewcastle2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Reservations are available through Eventbrite:

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
http://bit.ly/2lznqAV

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
http://bit.ly/2m1nZ6R

MIRAI
http://bit.ly/2m1o3DD

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE
http://bit.ly/2lEo9R3

VENUE
Event Cinemas Kotara
Park Ave, Kotara
NSW 2289

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

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FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
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FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

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FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

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SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018/ Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 6:00PM

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険　ダイヤモンドは砕けない　第一章)

2017 / Fantasy, Action/Adventure / 120 mins / MA 15+ (Strong fantasy violence)
In Japanese with English subtitles

Stylish supernatural action.

Famed cult film director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer) helms the first-ever live-action film adaptation of cult manga classic Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki. The sleepy town of Morioh, Japan, is home to Josuke Higashikata, a high school student who possesses the supernatural ability to conjure a being known as a “Stand”. It turns out he’s not the only one, as a mystical arrow has been travelling through the town, bringing out the latent Stand abilities in everyone it encounters. When Josuke and his family become targets of a Stand-wielding criminal, Josuke teams up with a band of wacky Stand users to protect the ones he loves.

Movie in Spanish with English subtitles. Registration required. Synopsis: In the house live only women: Matilde, the matriarch, her three spinster daughters and the youngest, one adopted. Matilde is dying, which is why her two grandchildren arrive at the house, one of them with her gringa wife. In her posthumous confession to the village priest, Matilde claims to have murdered her husband, 40 years earlier, and to have “buried” him in a chest in the garage, a chest that was already occupied by the corpse of a man, unknown to her. They are just a couple of family secrets … and they are events that will cohabit the house in the course of the reunion of the present, which will add new secrets to the atavistic baggage of the family. //
En la casa viven solo mujeres: Matilde, la matriarca, sus tres hijas solteronas y la más joven, que es adoptada. Matilde se está muriendo, razón por la cual sus dos nietos llegan a la casa, uno de ellos con su esposa gringa. En su confesión póstuma al sacerdote del pueblo, Matilde afirma haber asesinado a su esposo, 40 años antes, y haberlo “enterrado” en un cofre en el garaje, un cofre que ya estaba ocupado por el cadáver de un hombre, desconocido. Esto son solo un par de secretos familiares … y son eventos que sucederán en la casa en el transcurso de la reunión del presente, lo que agregará nuevos secretos a la familia.

The Japanese Film Festival – Australia travelling program will tour Newcastle with three contemporary #Japanese films, screening for #free. Presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney with Japanese English Club (UoN)

Free admission. Limited seating, reservations required.

Please see below for more information.

———-
EVENT DETAILS
#JFFnewcastle2019
———-

ADMISSION FOR FILMS
Reservations are available through Eventbrite:

DAD’S LUNCH BOX
http://bit.ly/2lznqAV

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
http://bit.ly/2m1nZ6R

MIRAI
http://bit.ly/2m1o3DD

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE
http://bit.ly/2lEo9R3

VENUE
Event Cinemas Kotara
Park Ave, Kotara
NSW 2289

PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
japanesefilmfestival@jpf.org.au

———-
FILM PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
———-

FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 2:30PM

DAD’S LUNCH BOX (パパのお弁当は世界一)

2017 / Drama / 76 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Family drama based on a true story.

Dad’s Lunch Box is a heart-warming story of a newly-divorced father who vows to make his daughter Midori’s lunch every day until she finishes high school. Meanwhile, Midori it still adjusting to the new dynamic with her father and dealing with the trials and tribulations of high school life–friends and boys at the top of the list.

Based on a viral tweet that was retweeted by 80,000 people and received 260,000 likes, Masakazu Fukatsu’s debut feature film brings together a warm story of the growing bond between father and daughter, reinforcing the age-old sentiment that family connections are best built through food.

———-

FRIDAY, 22 NOV | 6:00PM

EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY (日日是好日)

2018 / Slice of Life, Drama / 100 mins / Rating: Suitable for all ages
In Japanese with English subtitles

Finding your passion in the most unexpected of places.

Noriko and Michiko are cousins about to graduate from university. Michiko is adventurous and graceful while Noriko is clumsy and shy—so when they begin tea ceremony lessons Noriko is understandably nervous. Their first lesson is difficult and their teacher is rigid, but the intricate fine details in the practice are fascinating enough for the girls to continue learning. While the lessons are only a hobby for Michiko, Noriko develops a passion for the practice and a deep connection to her teacher. Through the changing seasons of Noriko’s life, the ritual of tea ceremony becomes a safe place to meditate on the ups and downs of life.

Every Day a Good Day is an elegant, moving tale that brings the world of tea ceremony to life; based on essayist Noriko Morishita’s book of the same name.

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SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 2:30PM

Mirai (未来のミライ)

2018/ Anime / 98mins / Rating: PG
In Japanese with English subtitles

Fun family-friendly adventure anime!

Four-year-old Kun’s life gets turned upside down when he meets his new baby sister Mirai (meaning “future”). Having only known life as the apple of his parents’ eyes, Kun immediately becomes jealous of Mirai, whose arrival has taken away his spotlight. One day, whilst sulking in the backyard, he finds a mysterious magical time-travelling gateway. Through it, he meets strangers from the past and future, including a teenage Mirai! Together, the two embark on a fantasy-filled adventure—uncovering their family’s history and the love that has been passed down through generations.

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SUNDAY, 24 NOV | 6:00PM

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険　ダイヤモンドは砕けない　第一章)

2017 / Fantasy, Action/Adventure / 120 mins / MA 15+ (Strong fantasy violence)
In Japanese with English subtitles

Stylish supernatural action.

Famed cult film director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer) helms the first-ever live-action film adaptation of cult manga classic Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki. The sleepy town of Morioh, Japan, is home to Josuke Higashikata, a high school student who possesses the supernatural ability to conjure a being known as a “Stand”. It turns out he’s not the only one, as a mystical arrow has been travelling through the town, bringing out the latent Stand abilities in everyone it encounters. When Josuke and his family become targets of a Stand-wielding criminal, Josuke teams up with a band of wacky Stand users to protect the ones he loves.

Movie in Spanish with English subtitles. Registration required. Synopsis I “Based on a sequence of true events where an innocent man became a victim to one of many tragedies that took place during the Salvadoran Civil War, The Path of Shadows is an emotional and intimidating film that talks about the horrors of war and its consequences. The film is a sincere memoir from Professor Carlos Mauricio, who finds himself persecuted by El Salvador Government death squads.”
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“Basado en hechos reales en la película se relata la historia de un hombre inocente que se convirtió en víctima de una de las muchas tragedias que sucedieron durante la Guerra Civil Salvadoreña, The Path of Shadows es una película emocional e intimidante que habla sobre los horrores de la guerra y sus consecuencias. La película se basa en la memoria del profesor Carlos Mauricio, quien se ve perseguido por los escuadrones de la muerte del Gobierno de El Salvador “.