After making the decision to postpone the January edition of the festival, the Bangalow Film Festival is pleased to announce its rescheduled dates and program for the second annual event (take two!) at the Bangalow Showgrounds and the A&I Hall from 8 – 14 April 2022.
The festival will pop up for 7 nights at the Bangalow Showgrounds with a line up of critically acclaimed films, including premieres, internationally renowned releases, cult classics, thought provoking documentaries and more.
Fri 8 April
The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson (MA15+)
Sat 9 April
The Man From Snowy River (PG)
Sun 10 April
Little Tornadoes (MA15+)
Mon 11 April
Chef Antonio’s Recipes for Revolution (MA15+)
Tue 12 April
Green Is The New Black (PG ) ** flood relief fundraiser**
Wed 13 April
Alone With Her Dreams (MA15+)
Thu 14 April
Facing Monsters (M)
All films commencing at 7PM
Opening the festival is the regional premiere of The Drovers Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson. Directed by, written and starring Leah Purcell, the award winning film is a post colonial reworking of Henry Lawson’s 1892 short story.
Much loved Australian classic, The Man From Snowy River celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year and is definitely worthy of a rewatch! Not to be missed is Australian film Little Tornadoes, a period drama that depicts a newly single father weathering turbulent times. Director Aaron Wilson will be in attendance as the film makes its NSW premiere.
Chef Antonio’s Recipes for Revolution takes us into the restaurant of Italian chef Antonio de Benedetto who transforms lives by employing young people living with Down Syndrome. Staying in Italy and filmed on the Sicilian coast, Alone With Her Dreams explores themes of family, female repression and family secrets.
Thought-provoking documentary Green Is The New Black will have a special screening at Bangalow Film Festival. It is a film that hones in on music and sustainability, following internationally renowned Byron Bay band In Hearts Wake as they strive to become the first carbon neutral band in the world and is the directorial debut by Bangalow local Jake Taylor, who also fronts the band. The screening will also help those affected by the recent flooding, with 100% of ticket sales being donated to charities directly assisting in the flood recovery.
The festival will close with Facing Monsters, an unapologetic documentary with breathtaking cinematography about WA surfer Kerby Brown and his quest to ride a ferocious slab wave in the deep Southern Ocean that no one on the planet has dared to surf before.
THE BFF KIDS CLUB
New to this edition of the Bangalow Film Festival is the BFF Kids Club! Taking over Bangalow’s A&I Hall from Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April from 9AM – 1PM, the little ones can indulge in craft, games, free play, facepainting, balloon making and more thanks to our friends at Kidz Klub. For just a gold coin donation, it’s the perfect way to keep them occupied during school holidays. Alternating daily screenings of Wheely and Foodiverse (both PG) will be on offer for $10 from 10:30AM.
Kicking off the BFF Kids Club is the world’s greatest kids band Bunny Racket with a special one off show in the A&I Hall on Sunday 10 April from 3:30PM – 4:30PM. Don’t be shy, it’s time to party. Let’s rock!
THE FESTIVAL HUB
The brand new Festival Hub will be the perfect place to relax before the screenings at the Bangalow Showgrounds each night from 5PM – 7PM, featuring some of the finest local food trucks, craft beer, fine wine and cocktails. DJ Benjamin Gilmour will be spinning your favourite classic movie tunes to get you in the mood. |
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Bangalow Showgrounds
Fri 8 April | The Drover’s Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson (MA15+)
Sat 9 April | The Man From Snowy River (PG)
Sun 10 April | Little Tornadoes (MA15+)
Mon 11 April | Chef Antonio’s Recipes for Revolution (MA15+)
Tue 12 April | Green Is The New Black (PG) **flood relief fundraiser**
Wed 13 April | Alone With Her Dreams (MA15+)
Thu 14 April | Facing Monsters (M)
All films start at 7PM
Tickets from $18
Festival Hub at Bangalow Showgrounds
From 5PM – 7PM, prior to each screening
The BFF Kids Club at A&I Hall
Sun 10 April | Bunny Racket | 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Tickets from $15
Mon 11 – Thurs 14 April
Daily film screenings from 10:30AM
Tickets from $10
Daily activities, play and fun with Kidz Klub 9AM – 1PM
Gold coin donation, cash only
BANGALOW FILM FESTIVAL
8 – 14 April 2022
Bangalow Showgrounds and A&I Hall
Bangalow, NSW