XR:WA is an experiential and thought-provoking conference and exhibition for games, interactive, virtual and augmented reality industry professionals, artists, businesses and the wider general public.

Designed to explore the opportunity and possibility of digital screen technology, the major conference and subsequent workshops, speaking events, and interactive experiences aim to discuss the impact and opportunities for VR, AR and digital-screen technologies across a number of industries including:
• Science & academia
• Art & entertainment
• Architecture & design
• Education & training
• Medicine & research

Conference activities are divided into four distinct concurrent elements that are designed to engage attendees, promote discussion, and allow for professional networking:
1. A 2-Day Trade Floor and Exhibition allowing visitors to engage with local, national and international companies, organisations, campuses and screen artists.
2. A 2-day Academic Conference designed to enhance critical discussion and debate amongst VR and AR industry colleagues.
3. A 1-day Digital Skills Day, which includes workshops, master classes, and panel discussions.
4. A 4-day program of public activities and experiences showcasing local and internationally produced VR and AR works.

Having welcomed over 5,000 attendees and 91 speakers in it’s inaugural year, XR:WA is back for a second year with an even bigger program planned for 2020. Join us on the 3-6 December in Perth, Western Australia to meet the makers, explore the opportunity, and experience the future.

POLISH FILM FESTIVAL IN PERTH | CARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ | IKAR. LEGENDA MIETKA KOSZA
THURSDAY, 3 December 2020 6:40pm

Brimming with jazz ICARUS. THE LEGEND OF MIETEK KOSZ by Maciej Pieprzyca, is a drama inspired by the true story of blind piano prodigy Mietek Kosz, with music by one of the most acclaimed Polish jazz pianists and music composers, Leszek Możdżer.

If not for his untimely death Mietek Kosz, the genius jazz pianist, often referred to as Polish Bill Evans, would have been one of the most famous jazz pianists in the world. His talent was discovered at the young age when he started attending a school for the blind. In 1967 after his memorable performance at the most important Polish jazz festival – Jazz Jamboree he became famous almost overnight. Hailed as one of the greatest and most original talents in Polish music, he began an international career.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuwf1wLs6Eo&t=2s

​TICKETS
ONLINE – http://lunapalace.com.au/select-film+3741+polff20-icarus-the-legend-of-mietek-kosz
BOX OFFICE – Luna Leederville until sold out

The film screens with English subtitles.

For more information about the screening and the festival please visit: https://www.polishfilmfestival.org/icarus

Formed in 1989, the Bangarra Dance Theatre Is one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies.

In Firestarter directors Blair (The Sapphires, Top End Wedding) and Minchin (Matilda and Me, Making Muriel) tell the story of Bangarra via intimate and revealing interviews with performers and especially the core trio of Stephen, Russell and David Page.

Documentation of rehearsals and performances, as well as home movie and archive footage, play alongside newsreel material that contextualises the experiences of the company through the cultural and political landscape of contemporary Australia.

Firestarter offers a remarkable insight to one of the country’s most important performing arts companies.

Join us after the film for our first COVID friendly after party with drinks from West Cape Howe Wines and Feral Brewery and that special vibe Rev’s famous for.

Don’t get caught short, put Get Your Shorts On! in your calendar now! Join us for an exciting selection of short films in a nod to WA’s talented emerging filmmakers – thanks to @Screenwest, @Lotterywest and the @CityofVincent Film Project.

Some shorts are not suitable for people under 15

RAISING JOEY (2020 Documentary, 10 min)
Director: Stephanie Senior, Producer: Jennifer Friend
Through Alex Cearns’ animal photography and her profile, she brings support to the WA Wildlife Carers who work tirelessly rescuing the wildlife and raising baby joeys.

SPIRIT OF THE STREETS (2020 Documentary, 10 min)
Director & Producer: David Downey
With a song in their hearts and friends by their sides, the Spirit of the Streets choir has been bringing joy to the community for over 15 years. But there’s more to this choir then you think.

SPIRIT OF HAPPINESS (2018 Narrative, 12 min)
Directors: Kelli Cross, Producer: Stephanie Davis & Danielle Reston, Writer: Seth Armstrong
Christmas memories from the life of Coral, a child of the stolen generation and her unbroken spirit of happiness.

ANTECEDENTS (2020 Narrative, 12 min)
Writer & Director: Emma Vickery, Producer: Stephanie Davisl
A woman battling to move her dementia suffering mother into care finds herself reluctant to leave when it means acknowledging the loss of the mother she once knew.

MYSTIC PINES (2019 Narrative, 12 min)
Director: Zoe Pepper, Producer: Cody Greenwood, Writer: Zoe Pepper & Adrianne Daff
Serena seeks out a mysterious psychological treatment that gives her the courage to stand up for herself.

@DAFAQEntertainment and Fanta-Sea invite you to don your best Ver-sayce and relive the cult film from the 1990s complete with over the top ridiculous characters, trashy dialogue, lavish musical numbers and salacious yet totally unsexy nudity.

Fanta-Sea will be judging the very ‘Best Dressed” who will be awarded a voucher for DAFAQ Entertainment Events (valid for 12 months)
Leave Your Inhibitions at the Door! Strictly 18+

YOU DON’T NOMI (2019/USA/92 min)
Directed by Jeffrey McHale

Paul Verhoeven’s erotic drama Showgirls was poorly received on its release in 1995. In 1996 it won seven Golden Raspberry Awards, and for the first time in Razzie history, a winner attended the ceremony with Verhoeven appearing to collect his Worst Director Award. But is there more to Showgirls than you thought?

Verhoeven has maintained a strong track record with smart, incisive films like Flesh and Blood, RoboCop, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, Black Book and Elle. Is Showgirls just a bad film, or is it a smart satire, a camp classic, or so-bad-its-good?

In You Don’t Nomi, director McHale takes the audience on a journey through Showgirls, talking to filmmakers, actors, fans and detractors, and with some well-chosen archives, McHale’s film offers a thorough exploration and, perhaps, a celebration of Showgirls, challenging many expectations of cineastes, film buffs, and audiences.

Whatever you thought you knew and felt about Showgirls, You Don’t Nomi will make you reconsider.

Screens as a Double Bill: screens with:

SHOWGIRLS (1995/USA/ R18+/131 min)
Directed by Paul Verhoeven
To celebrate You Don’t Nomi, and to give audiences the opportunity to see Showgirls on the silver screen – where it may truly belong, Revelation is pleased to present Paul
Verhoeven’s classic for two special screenings. Come prepared to cheer, to cry, to laugh, to live and to, yes, love, as dancer, performer and dreamer Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley) heads to the big city in pursuit of her dreams.