welcome to the great barrier reef film festival
7 - 10 September 2017
MAGNETIC ISLAND, TOWNSVILLE, NORTH QUEENSLAND
MAGNETIC ISLAND, TOWNSVILLE, NORTH QUEENSLAND
The GBRFF is one of North Queensland’s leading film festivals and serves up an exciting program of Australian feature films, short films and documentaries, plus industry talks, workshops and family fun in a spectacular tropical island paradise.
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GBRFF Program overview
You're invited to join us for our World Premiere and Gala Opening Night in Townsville, plus Shorts At The Sea, Village Shorts, and a weekend of film held at the Arcadia Village Hotel on spectacular Magnetic Island in the Great Barrier Reef.
2017 GBRFF PROGRAM: View or download it here THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER - 6.30pm World Premiere of 'Zelos' and Gala Opening Night at Event Cinemas, Townsville CBD. Meet the crew on our red carpet launch night! FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER - 5pm to 10.30pm Enjoy a fabulous selection of short films from around Australia at 'Shorts At The Sea - Official Selection'. Held at a spectacular location by the sea with food and a bar available on the night, this event is not to be missed! SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER - 10am to 10.30pm The GBRFF weekend continues at the Arcadia Village Hotel and includes 'Village Shorts - Director's Choice', feature movies, documentaries, FREE industry forums, FREE workshops, film fun for kids, and a range of film events that will satiate the appetites of everyone from film enthusiasts to film professionals - with special events for families. Tickets on sale NOW! Discount ferry and movie tickets are available. You will need to get in early to secure accommodation on Magnetic Island, and to book your GBRFF tickets. To stay in touch and get the latest news, visit our Facebook page. |
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Feature films
thurs 7 sept: Townsville
GBRFF is proud to announce the world premiere of Zelos at the red carpet Gala Opening Night on Thursday 7 September, 6.30pm at Event Cinemas Townsville CBD.
Join us for a drink and nibbles prior to the movie at this red carpet event, and stay for a Q&A with director/producer Jo-Anne Brechin, writer/producer Claire Harris and co-producer Steve Jaggi afterwards. See Zelos Trailer. |
ZELOS (World Premiere) - 6.30pm Thurs 7 Sept, Event Cinemas Sturt St, TSV
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Sat 9 sept (cinema 1): arcadia village hotel, magnetic island
RIP TIDE - 11am Sat 9 Sept Cinema 1 with Q&A after with Steve Jaggi
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PORK PIE - 2pm Sat 9 Sept Cinema 1
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ZEN DOG - 4pm Sat 9 Sept Cinema 1
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CAGE DIVE -
9pm Sat 9 Sept Cinema 1 (Found footage genre)
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sun 10 sept (cinema 1 & 2): arcadia village hotel, magnetic island
THAT'S NOT ME - 11am Sun 10 Sept Cinema 1
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THE LEGEND OF BEN HALL - 1.30pm Sun 10 Sept Cinema 1
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SURF'S UP - 4pm Sun 10 Sept Cinema 2
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KILLING GROUND - 5.30pm Sun 10 Sept Cinema 1
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2017 SHORT FILMS
Session 1: SHORTS AT THE SEA - Official Selection
Fri 8 Sept: at the ferry landing, Geoffrey Bay, Magnetic Island.
6pm - 10.30pm
Imagine the setting ... A tropical island paradise, the lapping of waves are just meters away, the temperature is deliciously comfortable, a bar and food are at hand, and you sit down to savor a fantastic selection of short films for the evening. It can all be yours at the 2017 GBRFF Shorts At The Sea, on Friday 8 September - in fact, why don't you book a room and stay for the weekend on your tropical island escape, and soak up the rest that GBRFF has to offer?
Cost: $20 or $15 concession/pensioner/student
A bar and food are available on the night, but are not included in the ticket price.
PLEASE NOTE: Allow time for an easy 5 minute walk from the main road opposite Arcadia Village Hotel (near the bus stop) to the event site at the ferry landing. If you require assistance, please arrive early and let the gate staff know, so that we can organise transport for you.
Cost: $20 or $15 concession/pensioner/student
A bar and food are available on the night, but are not included in the ticket price.
PLEASE NOTE: Allow time for an easy 5 minute walk from the main road opposite Arcadia Village Hotel (near the bus stop) to the event site at the ferry landing. If you require assistance, please arrive early and let the gate staff know, so that we can organise transport for you.
Adele
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Asha
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Aura
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Curve
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Death In Bloom
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Drawing Hope
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iRony
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Little Nippers
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Mothlight
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Movie Night
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Neighbourhood Wars
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Ocean Life 1
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Outside The Wire
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Sonnet 88
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Traveller
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Twin Beaks
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Voyage
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Welcome Home Allen
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Session 2: VILLAGE SHORTS - Director's Choice
SAT 9 Sept: Arcadia Village hotel, cinema 1
7pm - 8.30pm
The GBRFF team liked this selection so much they wanted to show it to you as well, so come and enjoy them in Cinema 1 on Saturday 9 September.
Cost: $10 (No concessions)
Cost: $10 (No concessions)
Exile: A Star Wars Fan Film
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Fifteen Years
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Fish Story
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Found
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Grounded
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Journey
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Parrot Ice Tours
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Slingshot
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Student Films
SAT 9 SEpt: arcadia village hotel, cinema 2
A selection of student films curated by the JCU and Griffith University. (1 hour each session).
2.15pm - 3.15pm Sat 9 Sept Cinema 2
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3.30pm - 4.30pm Sat 9 Sept Cinema 2
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Forums Meet the filmmakers
Sat 9 sept: Arcadia village hotel, poolside marquee
11.30am to 5.30pm FREE entry!
This is your chance to learn first-hand from industry leaders. These four forums are a springboard for budding filmmakers and offer valuable insights for professionals. Interact with some of the countries leading Directors, Producers, Writers, Actors and Teachers. Ask the questions you have always wanted to ask. Inquire, debate, interact and glean valuable information from these experienced filmmakers. Choose a forum theme to suit, or attend them all for FREE!
Referenced (movies) below are what each filmmaker will be showing at GBRFF 2017.
This is your chance to learn first-hand from industry leaders. These four forums are a springboard for budding filmmakers and offer valuable insights for professionals. Interact with some of the countries leading Directors, Producers, Writers, Actors and Teachers. Ask the questions you have always wanted to ask. Inquire, debate, interact and glean valuable information from these experienced filmmakers. Choose a forum theme to suit, or attend them all for FREE!
Referenced (movies) below are what each filmmaker will be showing at GBRFF 2017.
Dr Jan Cattoni - Director/Writer
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Steve Jaggi - Producer/Director/Writer
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Anthony Ring - Producer/Director/Actor
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Ruth Berry - Producer/Director
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Session 1: Finding funds to film
11.30am - 12.30pm
Facilitated by Dr Jan Cattoni (Ocean Life 1) with Steve Jaggi (Zelos and Rip Tide), Anthony Ring (Fifteen Years, Movie Night, Aura and Parrot Ice Tours) and Ruth Berry.
Facilitated by Dr Jan Cattoni (Ocean Life 1) with Steve Jaggi (Zelos and Rip Tide), Anthony Ring (Fifteen Years, Movie Night, Aura and Parrot Ice Tours) and Ruth Berry.
Dr Jan Cattoni - Director/Writer
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Ashley Burgess - Lecturer, Film & Screen Media Production
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Dr Steven Campbell - Lecturer, Film & Digital Media
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Ben Southwell - Director/Writer
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SESSIon 2: Studying film - where do you start?
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Facilitated by Dr Jan Cattoni (Ocean Life 1), with Ashley Burgess (Griffith University), Steven Campbell, (JCU) and Ben Southwell.
Facilitated by Dr Jan Cattoni (Ocean Life 1), with Ashley Burgess (Griffith University), Steven Campbell, (JCU) and Ben Southwell.
Gina Black - Producer
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Lyndon Berresford - Producer
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Pete Valley - Producer/Actor
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Georgia Harrison - Writer/Actress
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SESSION 3: making headway in the film industry
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Facilitated by Gina Black (Screen Queensland) with Lyndon Berresford (Exile: A Star Wars Fan Film), Pete Valley (Cage Dive) and Georgia Harrison (Rip Tide).
Facilitated by Gina Black (Screen Queensland) with Lyndon Berresford (Exile: A Star Wars Fan Film), Pete Valley (Cage Dive) and Georgia Harrison (Rip Tide).
Gina Black - Producer
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Damien Power - Director/Writer/Actor
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Matthew Holmes - Director/Writer/Producer
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Jo-Anne Brechin - Director/Writer/Producer
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Session 4: short film to feature film
4.30pm - 5.30pm
Facilitated by Gina Black (Screen Queensland) with Damien Power (Peekaboo/Killing Ground), Matthew Holmes (The Legend of Ben Hall) and Jo-Anne (Zelos).
Facilitated by Gina Black (Screen Queensland) with Damien Power (Peekaboo/Killing Ground), Matthew Holmes (The Legend of Ben Hall) and Jo-Anne (Zelos).
FREE WORKSHOPS
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 September - Various locations around Arcadia
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FREE: KIDS film workshop (6-13y/o)
10.00am - 11.00am Sat & Sun
At Alma Beach Matt Whitton is a filmmaker and musician from Magnetic Island who has worked extensively with children, people with disabilities, indigenous groups and veterans. He offers a film workshop where younger kids can join in and have some fun. |
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FREE: Make a movie on your mobile (13y/o+)
10.00am - 11.00am Sat & Sun
At the GBRFF Marquee Ben Green is a Townsville filmmaker and musician. Join Ben between 10am-11am on Sat 9 & Sun 10 in the GBRFF Marquee to make your own movie. |
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FREE: A conversation with andy mcphee12.30pm - 1.30pm Sun
In the GBRFF Courtyard International actor and coach Andy McPhee works between LA and Australia. So what’s it like juggling a career in two countries, how does he get work, and what are the blessings and pitfalls? Just ask Andy at this Q&A. |
OUR MISSION
The Great Barrier Reef Film Festival presents a range of feature films, short films, documentaries and animations from around the world, whilst highlighting Queensland film makers and the varied cultures, stories and environment that surround and affect the Great Barrier Reef and the world's oceans and waterways.
Forums and workshops encompass film industry professionals, film students and film enthusiasts, and provide an environment that is conducive to fostering discussions, collaborations, connections and new opportunities to develop the film industry in North Queensland.
Forums and workshops encompass film industry professionals, film students and film enthusiasts, and provide an environment that is conducive to fostering discussions, collaborations, connections and new opportunities to develop the film industry in North Queensland.
CONTACT US
Film submissions are now closed for 2017 GBRFF.
If you'd like to be a sponsor or volunteer, simply fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you'd like to be a sponsor or volunteer, simply fill in the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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2017 Major Sponsors:
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Media Partners:
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Supported by:
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2017 Minor Sponsors:
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Special thanks to our volunteers, supporters and sponsors.
The Great Barrier Reef Film Festival is a Magnetic Island Community Development Association initiative.
The Great Barrier Reef Film Festival is a Magnetic Island Community Development Association initiative.
