TimeOut Local film talent in spotlight

l CAIRNS

| Nick Dalton

A NEW film series highlighting local movie industry talent is scheduled for Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC).

It comes as construction starts on Screen Queensland Studios at Portsmith where $12.6 million is being spent on the former Bunnings Warehouse to create a world-class screen production facility with production offices, editing suites, sound recording studio, construction and wardrobe facilities.

CPAC’s Talking Pictures involves four movies, one per month from March to June, each connected to North Queensland by local film industry professionals who worked on the sets.

“We’ve invited these locals to join a lively discussion with Fiona Sewell, former journalist and die-hard movie buff, before a feature length screening,” a council spokeswoman said.

“Each screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience, where participants will be able to ask any questions relating to the films or film industry,” she said.

Mad Max: Fury Road screens at 7pm on Thursday, March 23.

Ms Sewell will be joined by award-winning action director, stunt coordinator and stunt performer Lawrence Woodward who worked on the set of Mad Max: Fury Road. He is a director of Kite Fish Film in Cairns.

Shot on location in Far North Queensland, The Island of Dr Moreau employed many Cairns locals as film crew and extras on a production that was fraught with challenges from day one.

Musician, artist, entertainer and presenter David Hudson, who played Bison Man in the movie, will take the audience on a behind the scenes Q & A session with Ms Sewell to talk about the relationships he built with cast members, including Marlin Brando and Temuera Morrison.

The Island of Dr Moreau screens on Thursday, April 20 at 7pm.

The founder of Millstream Productions, Matthew Blyth, of Tumoulin, worked as the video split operator on Tracks, traversing a world desert terrain in Central Australia and capturing stunning footage along the way that augments this tale with the lead performance by Australian actress Mia Wasikowska.

Tracks is at 7pm on Thursday, May 11.

Local actor, presenter and make-up artist Sarah Speller worked on hair and makeup for the film Paradise Road, mostly shot at Port Douglas, and starring Glenn Close, Frances McDormand and Cate Blanchett.

Ms Speller, of Cairns North, joins Ms Sewell in a conversation that takes the filmgoers through a day entails as a make-up artist on a feature film.

Paradise Road is on Thursday, June 8 at 7pm.

Scope Club Of Cairns Manunda Library

l THURSDAY MARCH 23RD

We are inviting all young at heart women to a complimentary morning tea to introduce Scope, and how we help in our community, and the valued work and friendships that are made while enjoying time helping those in need in the community. Scope is a purely Australian women’s service club, established in the 1970s.

Contact Judy 0408 884 371 or Jan 0427 120 631 if you would like to join this happy group and be exhilarated volunteering with friends.

Urthboy Tanks Arts Centre

l FRIDAY MARCH 17TH

Off the back of the release of his Savour [Prologue] EP, hip hop artist Urthboy is heading around the country for a headline tour to celebrate his upcoming album Savour.

Supporting across the entire tour is the electrifying Noongar rapper Dallas Woods as well as Gamilaraay rising star Loren Ryan.

Cost: from $30 Book tickets through ticketlink.

Ocean Film Festival Cpac

l FRIDAY MARCH 17TH

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this unique collection of short films from around the globe document the beauty and power of the ocean. Explore underneath the surface with the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

Cost: from $27 Book tickets through ticketlink.

LIOR & DOMINI CPAC

l FRIDAY MARCH 17TH

Animal In Hiding is a collaboration between one of Australia’s most distinguished performers and an exciting emerging talent. Singer songwriter Lior and vocalist Domini Forster have a creative partnership developed over six years touring together. Animal in Hiding features songs that are rooted in intimate storytelling.

Cost: From $30.00

Book tickets through ticketlink.

FRIDAY

Whiskey Boat - O’Donnells, 2.00pm

Bobby Maguire - Dunwoody’s, 4.00pm

PADDY’S PLUNGE SKYPARK CAIRNS

l FRIDAY MARCH 17TH

Ready to get your adrenaline pumping this St Paddy’s Day? Then come on down to Paddy’s Plunge at Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett!

Live music from Sanchez starting at noon. Fully licenced event.

So grab your mates, wear your best green, and let’s have a good time!

Book online through Skypark by AJ Hackett.

Cairns Celtic Craic - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 5.30pm

Wind and Wood - Ten06, 5.30pm

Jeanette Wormald - Frogs Restaurant, 5.30pm

Hot Ice - Cazalys Cairns, 6.30pm

Infinity Duo - Atherton International Club, 7.00pm

Urthboy - Tanks Arts Centre, 7.00pm

Nick Atherton - Mount Tyson Hotel Tully, 7.00pm

The Love Handles - Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail, 7.00pm No More No Less - Elixir Music House, 7.30pm

Lior & Domini - CPAC Studio, 8.00pm

Kaweyova - The Pier Bar, 8.00pm

Jana Mercedes - Rattle n Hum Cairns, 8.30pm

SATURDAY

Carinda Christie & Jason Donnelly - Mt Uncle Distillery, 2.00pm

Waiting for Alice - Strait on the Beach, 3.00pm No More No Less - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3.00pm

Cairns Celtic Craic - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 5.30pm

The Love Handles - Mission Beach Blues Bar, 6.00pm

Lexi & Waha - Cazalys Cairns, 6.15pm

Cloudland The Musical - CPAC Theatre, 7.30pm

Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Tanks Arts Centre, 7.30pm

Music Bingo - Macalister Brewing Company, 7.30pm

PolyMantra - Elixir Music House, 7.30pm

Vivien Aisi - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 8.00am

Koahlition - Tanks Arts Centre, 8.00pm

Kaweyova - Rattle n Hum Palm Cove, 8.00pm Hot Ice - Red Beret Hotel, 8.00pm

ST PATRICK’S DAY NORTH CAIRNS TIGERS CLUB

l SATURDAY MARCH 18TH

Come along on Saturday 18th March to North Cairns Tigers Football Club, Watson Oval for a bit of craic!

International rules game (Cairns Chieftains vs North Cairns Tigers), Sports & games for all ages, Irish dancing by highland & Irish dancers Cairns, Traditional Irish music, Irish drinks & food menu, Raffle with prizes from our generous sponsors. Free entry.

SUNDAY

Nick Atherton - Garradunga Hotel, 2.00pm

Bobby Maguire - Dunwoody’s, 2.00pm

Cinnamon Sun - Hemingways Brewery Cairns, 2.00pm

NQ Chamber Orchestra - CPAC Studio, 3.00pm

Big Pups - Sauce Brewing Co, 3.30pm

Cairns Celtic Craic - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 4.00pm

Kaweyova - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 4.00pm