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Director’s Statement J’aimee Skippon-Volke, Festival Director Each year the Byron Bay International Film Festival continues to grow and 2014 is no exception. We have more films, premieres and venues. We’re building a flourishing international reputation which means each year we see both esteemed international filmmakers and those emerging vying for a place in our programme. Many of the films in the programmes tell topical stories of acceptance of others and of individuals finding and stepping into their identity and learning that acceptance starts within. Beyond watching entertaining, inspiring and thought-provoking films there’s a diverse slate of other activities for festival patrons to experience. There are parties and the opportunity to get social and meet new people, to meet the filmmakers. Colourful discussions and classes for

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There’s 226 films from 36 countries, 43 world premieres, 102 Australian premieres and 70 never seen in Byron before. 50 public sessions planned in 5 venues across the Northern Rivers, and a vibrant programme of 4 different sessions available to schools to book. At the time of printing we have interesting and exciting new developments in the pipeline and I encourage you to sign up to our e-newsletter online so you don’t miss out. These new developments include a special screening of Goldfrapps’ Tales of Us on Friday 7th March and a very special announcement as BBFF steps out beyond the Northern Rivers in 2014 to take part in one of Australia’s most artistic and popular events.

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Judges The BBFF Judges bring their expertise to the Byron Bay International Film Festival’s Awards. We thank them for their support. Our 2014 judges include: John Campbell – The Echo Michael Weatherhead – Screenzone Nick Hayes – Dendy Films Elle Becker – Becker Film Group Rauri Elkington – Antidote Films Elysia Zeccola Hill – Palace Films Ed Gibbs – Rolling Stone, The Guardian and many more Will Gammon – CumulusVFX Peter Thompson Steve Bisley Simon Foster – SBS Film

Nominees Best Film When My Sorrow Died: Armen Ra & the Theremin The Activist Gaslands Part II The Deflowering of Eva Van End Upaj: Improvise Best Dramatic Feature The Activist The Deflowering of Eva Van End The Most Fun You Can Have Dying A Guerra da Beatriz Si–o–se Pol – The Last Days of Parvis Karimpour Screenzone Byron International Documentary Prize When My Sorrow Died: Armen Ra & the Theremin 12 O’Clock Boys Gaslands Part II Upaj: Improvise Gore Vidal: The United States Of Amnesia

The Echo Best Byron Film

All BBFF2014 Northern Rivers’ Filmmakers are Nominees The Byron at Byron Best Environmental Film Gaslands Part II 2 Degrees

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Best Surf Film A Life Outside Burra Jurra Covelong Point Nordfor Sola (North Of The Sun) Out in the Lineup Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year See page 36

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Best Music Video Blue Agave Fields Indigo

Life on Earth Liquid Night

Tales of Us – Annabelle

Loving Myself – Hairy Soul Man Best Cinematography Zima

God’s got his Head in the Clouds King of Caravans

Tau Seru (Small Yellow Field) The Audition

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The $5000 ScreenZone International Documentary Prize The documentary prize is a cash prize of $5,000 being awarded for a third year at the 2014 Byron Bay Film Festival. Funding the prize, ScreenZone.tv is a dynamic new Video on Demand website that brings a world of films to your browser. ScreenZone and the Prize promote films that question & inspire our understanding of the world around us. For more info go to: www.screenzone.tv Last year the prize went to the Canadian-Indian film The World Before Her by Nisha Pahuja and Cornelia Principe. It makes a breath taking comparison of two extremes for women in modern India from the Miss India pageant to a training camp for Hindu fundamentalists. Judging the prize this year we have Simon Foster, a film reviewer for SBS Film and ABC Radio and ScreenZone’s founder, Michael Weatherhead.

We greatly appreciate the hard work, time and support that has helped create this event from:

Amy Gray, Alex Mankiewicz, Craig Billett; Dan Redgrave, Geof Webb, Howard Sedgmen, David Sweet, Jenny Grinlington, Ash Shennett, Trace Davis, Luke McDonald, Kyle Sheridan, Michael Weatherhead, Nic Volpato; Obi McDonald–Saint, Ryder Saint, Stuart Amos, Mel Gregory, Kerry Larvin, Di Vickery, Jill Moonie, Lisa O’Meara, Annie & Franco Ivancich, Sally Packshaw, Brigitte Zeisig, David Young, Sunita Bailey, Terry Hore, Ziggi Browning, Ross Murray; Bill Priestly, Paul MacDonald, Zvika Aloni, Paul Spooner and all the BBFF crew, venue staff; Community Centre Ushers and Volunteers.

Credits Patron: Paul Cox Executive Producer: Greg Aitken Festival Director: J’aimee Skippon– Volke Technology & Art Director: Osvaldo C. Alfaro Media Manager: Amanda Blennerhassett Schools Managers: Poppy Walker & Anouska Gammon Outdoor Event Producers: Jamie Hunter & Kirsty Thompson Production Manager: Ricardo Frutos Sponsorship Manager: Kelly Morton Submissions Coordinators: Manon Beerends; Trace Davis, Lindsay Newman, Montana Wambach, Emily De Matteis Workshops Producer: Lynsey Allett Industry Contact: Valentino Costa

Filmmakers & VIP Guest Liaison: Sue Wiseman & Lindsay Newmann Volunteers Coordinator: Jenny Grinlington Schools Programme Facilitator: Peter Gould Schools Assistant: Ella Bickerstaff Marketing & Media Assistant: Julie Gesnel Industry Marketing Coordinator: Amy Grossbard Publicists: Christine Ahearn & Margaret Tierney Writers: Amy Victoria Gray & Annabelle Bernard Surf Writer: Tim Winton–Brown Music Program Coordinator: Jemima Dunlop Media Assistants: Susie Hope, Deb Jarvis Festival Assistants: David Myer; Mascha Rommel; Luke Ryan Décor: Lisa Collins Graphic Design: GreenhouseFX, Alex Mankiewicz & Ziggi Browning Website Content: Obi McDonald– Saint – Mullum Mac; Heilrick Georges Dajon, Peter Gould, Rani Ramsay, Louise Dwyer; Susie Forster, Rosie Repard, Tara Holding Programme Creation: The Echo Performers: Louie and Patrick Projection Team: Osvaldo Alfaro, Ken Ford Technical Crew: Travis Hanley, Emily De Matteis, Giuseppe Maio, Montana Wambach Byron Community Centre: Paul Spooner, Tanja Greulich, Cherie Bromley, Jeannie Merritt, Mary Ravaen & the BCC Team Pighouse Flicks: Paul Mcdonald, Maddy and Joey The Regent: Mia Barbieri & Ken Rippin The Star Court Team – Steve Shaw, David Hylton, Candy Glover, Dean Peachey, Astrid Hermann & Mel Gregory

About the Programme Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the programme. We apologise for any changes, errors or oversights since going to print. For the most up to date information visit the festival website at www.bbff.com.au. A very special thanks goes to one of BBFF’s founders, the warm and charming Greg Aitken who is retiring from our Management Team. Greg has been an absolute joy to work with over the years and we look forward to giving him the VIP treatment at the festivals to come. BBFF PROGRAMME GUIDE 5

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GALA OPENING NIGHT GALA CLOSING PARTY Slip into your favourite cocktail dress or party shirt and join us on BBFF’s Red Carpet as we celebrate the start of ten days of screen magic at BBFF’s 8th Gala Opening Night – with Byron’s most glamorous party teamed with the most intriguing film of the festival – When My Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra & the Theremin. Besides red-carpet grandeur and seeing one of the festival’s best films, the ticket price includes three beverages, live music with the opening styles of talented up-and-comers, Louie and Patrick, our fabulous After Party, which this year is catered by Lennox Head’s gourmet restaurant, Ellenix. Andy Wheeler, Ellenix’s celebrated head chef has designed a bespoke contemporary menu of delicious canapés sourced with local ingredients. The film is a feast as moreish as the evening’s fare – captivatingly eccentric and enigmatic, told with the sharpest of wit, a cutting sense of humour, and deep sincerity. This life-spanning documentary mixes rare concert performances, candid interviews, and archive material with the magical power of music that alchemises ancient sorrow into timeless beauty with such grace that it must be seen and heard to be believed.

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We’ll be joined by the legend Armen Ra himself, who last toured with Nick Cave, as well as producer Matt Huffman, who have made the journey from LA for the Australian premiere. Tickets always sell out for these special, one-off events – so don’t miss this chance to meet a living legend and join film industry and film lovers alike for a night like no other.

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Raise your glasses to a festival experience like no other – packed full of astounding talent, good vibes and an array of sterling films from Australia and around the world – ten days of innovation, accomplishment and enlightenment. BBFF’s Closing Night Gala is your opportunity to chat to that lauded director of your most-loved film of the festival, and sample a delectable menu from the culinary masters at Ellenix while sipping on hand-selected wines and hit the dance floor. The highlight of the evening will no doubt be the world premiere of Cathy Henkel’s thought-provoking film Rise of the Eco Warriors. We follow a group of passionate and adventurous young people who leave their known worlds behind for the jungles of Borneo. Their mission is to confront one of the great global challenges of our time: saving rainforests and giving hope to endangered orang-utans. This is a story about what it takes it be an eco-warrior, an individual willing to step up and take action to avert a global catastrophe. The eco-warriors represent a new generation, ready to face what is happening on our planet and willing to do something, to build a more humane and balanced world. For them, every individual matters, every action counts. Please note that the screening of Rise of the Eco-Warriors will be held at Palace Cinemas with the session starting at 6.45pm sharp – we’ll then stroll the short distance back to the After Party at the Community Centre together.

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Bookings It’s easy to book for BBFF in 2014 as most of our venues offer online booking. You can buy your tickets direct from the venues’ websites or through links from our own – www.bbff.com.au.

films at the Community Centre. These are available online or at the box office. Please see our website for more details on any of these special offers available.

Pighouse Flicks Box Office

1 Skinners Shoot Road, next to the Byron Bay Brewery. Tickets are available online at wwww.pighouseflicks. com.au. Before and during the festival the box office is open every day from Monday to Friday from 6pm and on weekends from 4pm.

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To buy tickets go to:

Byron Community Centre Box Office

69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Prefestival opening hours are between 10am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. During the festival, the box office is open every day from 10am until 7.30pm. Tickets for all our sessions at the Community Centre as well as tickets for our Closing Film and Party where the film is held at Palace Cinemas can also be bought online at www.byroncentre.com.au. Multipack discounts are available for the films at the Byron Community Centre when you are buying tickets to five, eight or 12 different sessions (one ticket per session). If you are interested in buying any of the multipacks on offer, please see our website for more information. Once again we are offering ‘four for three at four’ – four tickets for the price of three for any of our 4 o’clock weekday

5 Brisbane Street Murwillumbah. Before the festival, box office open 10.30am to 9pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check website www.cinemaregent.com or phone (02) 6672 8265. Tickets also available on the day. There is no disabled access or

disabled toilet facilities – this venue has stairs.

Star Court Theatre Lismore

Star Court Arcade, 126 Molesworth Street. Tickets for the Star Court Theatre can be booked online on the What’s On page for movies at www.starcourttheatre. com.au, by phone on 6622 5005 or in person at the Theatre box office Thursdays and Fridays 12–4pm. Ticket prices start from $8 for screenings to $65 for Red Carpet Gala celebrations. Our website www.bbff.com.au is a great place to go for latest information about the films, filmmakers and the festival.

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Feast not only your eyes but all your senses at BBFF’s 2014 gala parties. What better accompaniment to film than fine food and hand-picked wines. This year’s local chefs extraordinaires are from Ellenix. Driven by high end quality and creativity, they are inspired by the variety and simplicity of coastal food culture around the world. Using ethically caught and grown produce and gourmet ingredients, they aim to provide more than just a meal; they strive to provide you with a sensory experience.

BBFF is not just for grown-up film buffs! Nurture your young ones’ appreciation for independent screen culture and entertain them for a fun-filled afternoon at the screening of one of our family-friendly films. Our programme contains many, including the ever-popular Family-Friendly Shorts Session. Please note: it is a requirement that children under 15 are accompanied by their parents or an adult guardian, please. Film classifications can be found on our website www.bbff.com.au.

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BYRON BAY’S MOST ROMANTIC NIGHT OF THE YEAR Who could pass up this great night under the crystal-cut full moon? BBFF once again shared the love and said a big thank you to the northern rivers community for their ongoing support, which has allowed BBFF to now proudly grow into Australia’s largest regional film festival, representing the heart and soul of this community through film. Glinting stars, ocean breezes and the sound of soft crashing waves made this a magical, laidback night for all who attended. The iconic outdoor screening to the backdrop of Byron Lighthouse included a fantastic local turnout of thousands who

joined the beachside festivities for a heart-warming evening of great live music and short films hand-picked from the last seven film festivals. Families, couples and friends relaxed on picnic rugs with baskets of snacks and lounged under the night sky to watch the diverse selection of films around the themes of connection and relationships. A night that makes you fall in love with Byron’s spirit every time, the 2014 Full Moon Cinema was once again thoroughly enjoyable and thank you to all who attended and made it such a fun, friendly and wonderful evening.

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As just a taste of what is on offer throughout the festival, the Full Moon Cinema showcased the best of previous years – with the enduring message being that the magic has just begun! With venues throughout

the northern rivers region, unforgettable gala events and a programme jam-packed with amazing film – this year’s BBFF looks sure to be our best yet. If you liked what you saw under February’s full moon, just wait till you see what else we have in store in this programme!

BEST OF FEST COMES TO LISMORE AND MURWILLUMBAH BBFF brings the best in independent Australian and world cinema to Byron Bay, but there is no reason why some of that love cannot spread to our friends and cohorts around the northern rivers! We want to share this global cinematic experience with our neighbouring communities, and that’s why Lismore and Murwillumbah can both enjoy their own mini-festivals celebrating all that is great and good in the spectacular world of film. The Star Court Theatre in Lismore and the Regent Cinema in Murwillumbah will both be screening a stellar

selection from the overall Festival programme. This includes the official BBFF opening night movie – When my Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra and the Theremin – a film as haunting, ethereal and full of life as the notorious instrument itself. Catch it at the Star Court Theatre on Thursday 6th March at 7.30pm – a must see! The Star Court in Lismore will also be screening a short documentary, The Lismore Lantern Parade, a call to arms to support for LightnUp – the local lantern artists behind the iconic parade. Last year LightnUp Inc was given notice to leave their home of 12

years. A search for alternative rental accommodation was fruitless, and without a place to store the lanterns and a workshop to build them in, they faced closure. It had long been LightnUp’s dream to find a permanent home, so they decided to purchase a building to continue its work with lanterns and light. LightnUp is desperately trying to raise a $30,000 deposit to move into a new premises to house their work and activities for the community. Come down and show your support for this unique home-grown initiative and ensure that their beautiful lanterns continue to lighten up your winter solstice every year! Lismore Lantern Parade

is screening before the familyfriendly feel-good musical Felix, on Sunday 9th March at 5.30pm.

The Regent in Murwillumbah kicks off its festival on Friday 7th March with the widely acclaimed The Deflowering of Eva van End, a satirical look at a dysfunctional family whose doubts and insecurities are turned on their head by an Adonis-like German exchange student. A witty, sincere and moving film, it has already been nominated for several international film festival awards. And there are plenty more great flicks to choose from in the coming pages. Enjoy!

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CLASS ACT LAUNCHES AT NEW OSCARS PARTY Join BBFF for our exclusive 2014 Oscars celebration! Don’t sit at home as an armchair spectator – join filmmakers and Hollywood aficionados to cheer on Cate Blanchett and find out whether Leonardo Dicaprio will finally be endowed with a coveted statue! Photo: Jensta

Besides the anticipation of the Oscars awards ceremony, BBFF will also be launching a very special new award in recognition of incredible talent. During the evening we will be launching the 2015 Best Actor Award – symbolising BBFF’s gratitude, acknowledgment and respect for an actor displaying unique and rare skills during next year’s 2015 festival. Festival Director J’aimee

Skippon Volke says, “At BBFF we believe that awards should be based on merit, not gender – and that’s why we are proud to launch the Best Actor award, regardless of gender, for the 2015 festival next year.” To date, non-gender-specific awards in major ceremonies are a rare commodity. The Grammys have in recent years consolidated their awards for best artists in various categories into one award

Details: When: Monday March 3rd Starts 7.30pm Where: Byron Community Centre, Filmmakers Lounge, 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay Cost: $25 on the door Register: Limited places available. Registration to the guest list essential. Please register via events@bbff.com.au.

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without consideration of sex, and the Emmys spent its first two years (1948–9) with one award, open to both men and women, for Best Actor. However, today, the majority of awards ceremonies celebrate acting, with a clear distinction in gender. BBFF looks forward to shaking things up in 2015 with our inclusive award, solely celebrating excellence in acting – as sex doesn’t always sell!

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EXPERIMENTAL SHOWCASE In a drop in and out gallery setting each year BBFF presents a quirky collection of experimental films from all around the world. Stay for five minutes or sit back and allow yourself to drift to into the sub-consciousness of 20 cinematic artists asking you to share their strange new worlds. These films will be screened free upstairs in the Filmmakers Lounge from 1 till 4pm on Thursday March 6th. The films to be screened include:

Cinamnesia Australia Cinamnesia draws links between the twenty-four vertebrae in the human spine and the twenty-four frames per second in 16mm film while exploring the effects of film on the nervous system.

Collateral Atmospherics Australia

A poetic re-mapping of the natural landscape; recording the luminous, textural and fluid qualities of altered anthropogenic landscapes.

Cosmic Flower Unfolding USA

A constant flow of emerging and dissolving oceanic, futuristic, and mandala forms. It is a tribute to abstraction, its connection to the inner space we inhabit and how it can be externalised.

Dark Shadows Of The Gloom Serbia/Montenegro Past is meaningless, future is pointless and the present is dead, frozen eternity. Stuck in a place, its own mind, burdened by the empirical perspective, the human being has to break out.

Faustus: incident #375 Canada

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Hotzanak, For Your Own Safety Spain

I told her I was a filmmaker... and nothing has changed. Amid these landscapes traipses the soul, at times certain, at others uncertain of its own existence, while the body is and is and is and has no place of its own.

Kako Sam Ostao Bez Krila (How I Lost My Wings) Serbia/Montenegro

Resistance of the common man against all oppressive regimes as they change from Stalin, Tito, Milosevic up to Tadic, shown through surrealistic chronological and ritual inclinations.

Kırda Karanlık (Darkness In The Meadow) Turkey

A mysterious man searching for himself via missing notices. One day he receives a phone call and the caller claims that he knows where the missing person is…

Lights In The Sky USA

Rearranged clips of publicdomain science videos. Out of context they create an almost spooky and otherworldly atmosphere.

LightSpin Canada

An experimental photography and art project that finds its source in a unique lightpainting technique. Performers are improving contemporary dance movements at the centre of a ring on which 24 cameras are mounted.

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Meat Head Australia

Meat Head is a fun and slightly horrifying interpretation of death and what happens to us afterward.

Muina Spain Muina is the rage that fuels what scares us... and also attracts. Fear is present everywhere that haunts us because it is part of us, as well as what faces us. Muina is also courage. Enough to touch the fear with our hands... to even embrace it.

Nervous Person USA

The entwined stories of both a man anxiously waiting for someone at a strange event and of the little man inside his body who runs the gears and levers of his inner workings.

Sedna Of The Sea United Kingdom

In the depths of the sea hide unknown passions. An ancient story of sea, skeletons, sacrifice, loss, love and life, re-presented for modern times. Operating like a dream, it mixes film, stop-frame and digital animation, drama storytelling, taking you on a fantastic and horrifying journey.

Supernova Australia In February 2013 orbiting satellites encountered a short-burst, high-frequency transmission originating from deep space. Further analysis has revealed this transmission contained real-time visual data, recorded deep within the core of an exploding star.

The Liver United Kingdom A man dreams of his death and rebirth. The guardians of life and death accompany him through a surreal journey. As he calls on the spirits to linger awhile, he is re-birthed in various forms, identities and reflections.

The Moving Trilogy USA Four years in the making, each film was shot from a different wheeled land vehicle at varying speeds from the passenger side. Each has its own sense of rhythm and world.

Virtuos Virtuell Germany Synchronising to the music, abstract ink drawings ‘grow’ in an interplay of curiosity, timid encounters, dynamic pursuits and confrontation, stimulating many emotions.

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Cecilia is a woman enmeshed in a fantasy world of surreal objects. She is the custodian of Sumaglla, a living museum of antiques, arcane paintings, curios and collections in a beautiful but crumbling villa in Cuenca, Ecuador.

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HIGH SCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL SESSIONS Each year we host screenings for hundreds of northern rivers students with the aim to educate, entertain and inspire. This year’s exciting selection highlights the diversity, creativity and innovation of filmmakers globally. At the heart of the festival’s schools program is an intent to encourage an informed, inspired and imaginative community with social equality. Film is a powerful means to open both the world, and the world of film, to our community’s youth. Films can expose young minds to different ways of seeing the world and expressing ideas. They can also inspire future careers in filmmaking! We’d like to thank the Star Court in Lismore, the Regent in Murwillumbah and the Byron Community Centre for providing the venues to host these important sessions. The films we will be presenting will include:

High Schools A Silly Little Walk Australia Four-year-old Courtney wanted to be a power ranger. Running, kicking, jumping, flipping - life was going to be awesome! Except for one problem: she was born with spastic diplegia.

Dancing Deaf South Africa

Simone Botha, born completely deaf in both ears, has succeeded in becoming a professional ballet dancer.

Pappa og de Forlatte Små (Daddy and the Lost Little Ones) Norway

Eivind adores his Volvo and the stuffed animals that travel in it with him, gazing out the windscreen at the world passing by.

Yapawarnti Palu Rijikarrijani Australia

A personal insight into a small group of kids from remote Western Australia showing what they enjoy doing in and around their land and their town Yakanarra.

Youth of Yangon Myanmar, New Zealand The emerging skateboard youth culture in Myanmar gives voice to a new generation struggling to find a place in their rapidly developing country.

Cent Crazy Australia

An animated film of a bored young boy who must dive into action when he stumbles upon his one big chance to get rich.

Gone Out Australia

A woman confined to her home by an acute fear of the outside world wins a lottery prize and her life is changed forever.

Hauraki New Zealand

Scratch Australia

Hannah and the Moon UK

Sweetly Broken Czech

In a Heartbeat Iceland

As life-threatening allergies throw his family into crisis, 13-yearold Henry must make a heartwrenching decision. Republic It’s what happens when a boy puppet gets separated from the girl puppet of his love and the lengths he goes to reunite with her.

The Fence Australia

Having fled his native Cambodia by boat, Virak is living at the Villawood Refugee Hostel waiting for his application for asylum to be processed.

The Painted Girl USA

The story of Megan, a gay 15-year-old, who hopes that through her gallery of graffiti she can help her mother understand who she is.

In My Corner USA

A teenage girl tries to reconnect with her estranged father through their common love of boxing.

The Last Time I Saw Richard Australia

Jonah and Richard share a room in a teenage mental health clinic. But as they lock in a battle of wills can they protect each other from the darklings that hide in the night shadows?

Forgotten flowers bloom by the wayside.

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Rose of Turaida Australia

Billy Cart Australia

Based on a true story set in 17th-century Latvia, a beautiful young woman makes the ultimate sacrifice for love and honour.

A boy sits on top of a hill in the billy cart built by his deceased father, as he tries to find the courage to let go.

A lonely little girl who yearns for somebody to talk to begins to confide in the moon from her bedroom window each night.

A nine-year-old girl finds courage to stand up against bullies.

Jacob Fights Giants

Australia When Stephanie is forced to move to the country, she meets her annoying neighbour Jacob in his never-ending battle against the terrible giants.

Life Australia

One man’s epic struggle to have his toast just the way he likes it.

Magic Quandong Australia The story of a native fruit and its magical effect in transporting generations of a family back to their roots and their spiritual home.

My Cat is Evil USA

A quirky animation where a cat uses his person’s addiction to media to gain his attention.

South by Scooter Australia An ambitious young man attempts to mount an expedition to the South Pole entirely within the spare room of his house.

The Gallant Captain

Australia Animated story of a boy and his cat journeying into unknown waters with a bottle, a boat and a vivid imagination.

The Mole at the Sea

Russian Federation An animation about the mole who went to look for a beach of his dream but found a lot of asses and no free space.

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SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES Workshops and panels Saturday 8th March is International Women’s Day – an annual flagpole inspired by gender equality and to advocate change throughout the world in the advancement of women. And BBFF are celebrating womankind in our own way – through the visual creativity and eye-opening accomplishments of women filmmakers on our screens. According to one American study, the number of female directors of the US top 250 grossing films dropped to just 5 per cent in 2013. Big names such as Kathryn Bigelow and Sofia Coppola aside, female directors are woefully absent in most roll calls of new-release film in Hollywood. But this is not so at the Byron Bay Film Festival. We proudly offer around one-third of our programme from women directors – works that are wide ranging, eclectic and totally inspiring. And frankly, we’d like to see that number up at 50 per cent in years to come. In 2014, BBFF presents top picks such as the fast-paced peep into female sexuality A Woman’s Deeper Journey into Sex, directed by Brisbane filmmaker Sally McKenzie – a documentary mixed with animation and graphics, which follows the thread of whether women need emotional connection for good sex. Featuring porn star Jesse Jane, Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss, women paying for sex, Miss Cougar International and a scattering of rent-a-dreads. From an easily identifiable topic to a film exploring an element of female counterculture, Pretty Brutal takes us inside the intense world of roller derby, with self-styled skaters such as Pieces of Hate and Kid Vile immersing themselves in a full-contact arena that celebrates a female

community and then pits its members against each other come match day!

It’s hard not to become absorbed and inspired by Leslie Branagh’s intimate documentary, A Life Exposed, about the creatively brilliant Australian-born photographer Robyn Beeche, who transformed her career after visiting India’s Holi Festival, and then moved from a cutting-edge UK career to India permanently in 1985 to document the festivals and the region. Then in Bety Reis’s haunting A Guerra da Beatriz, East Timor’s first feature film, we are offered gripping insight into the troubled new nation’s women in combat as they defend their country torn apart by war and invasion. And don’t miss our new Spotlight on Byron Talent session, which highlights the acclaimed work of local filmmaker Hattie Dalton. However, ultimately, BBFF is delighted to present this exceptional 2014 selection of films that is both engaging and thought provoking, regardless of gender, celebrating a phenomenal wealth of talent both at home here in Australia, and throughout the world. All of the feature films directed by women will be playing at the Byron Community Centre on International Women’s Day, Saturday 8th March. Please come along and enjoy these excellent works. Tickets available from the Centre, or online at www.byroncentre.com.au. And if you think you might have an important story to tell through film, be sure to check out our workshops and discussion panels for new insights, inspiration and connections into the world of film.

Join some of the most notable and innovative figures in the film industry at BBFF this year as they share their unique insights and experiences, introduce you to new markets and possibilities, and expand your knowledge through a range of workshops, panels and networking opportunities focusing on the art and business of film. We hope you enjoy the programme! Additional information regarding the workshops and panels can be found at www.bbff.com.au.

Weekend 1 1st – 2nd March Screenworks and Screen Australia present: Screen Industry Opportunities in Asia Interested in knowing more about working with Asia? Unsure how to start or where to go? Elena Guest, project manager, state and industry partnerships, Screen Australia, will be sharing Screen Australia’s strategy for facilitating engagement between Australian and Asian screen businesses. Reflecting the desire for many Australian companies wishing to work with Asian partners, Elena will talk about opportunities, challenges and offer practical tips. Elena’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A and group discussion where those with on-the-ground experience can also contribute. The Filmmakers Lounge, Saturday 1st March, 11am, Free

Indiegogo – Crowdfunding Film: The Future. Now. Crowdfunding has revolutionised the way feature and documentary projects are funded, taking the power from the corporations and putting it back into

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Indiegogo Presents: Funding your feature Whether you want to make a feature-length documentary or a drama, the stakes rise considerably with your running time. This panel examines the multiple options filmmakers can choose to raise the money they need to make their film as BBFF’s filmmakers local, national and international filmmakers share their stories with you. The Filmmakers Lounge, Sunday 2nd March, 11am $15

In The Chair with Ed Gibbs and Armen Ra Sure to be a packed session, get up close and personal with Opening Night’s star of the show, the ever fabulous, witty, articulate and philosophical Armen Ra. The master Theremin player will share insights from his colourful life history when he is interviewed in the chair with internationally renowned critic, columnist and broadcaster Ed Gibbs. Ed writes widely on film, music and television for some of the world’s leading titles covering film festivals including Sundance, Cannes, Venice and Toronto. Visit our website for more information on this session. The Filmmakers Lounge, Sunday 2nd March, 2pm, $15

The Meeting Place Byron Bay’s original name is Cavvanbah, meaning ‘meeting place’. In this signature speed-dating event we are offer emerging filmmakers the exclusive opportunity to meet, network and make creative connections in the film world. ‘The Meeting Place’: an hour

Richard Hearman and Mark White. Watch as they take you down the turbulent waters of conceiving, financing and producing a film of this scale and their journey of navigating the many obstacles and logjams they encountered along the way. Eco-Warriors will be in attendance. The Filmmakers Lounge, Sunday 9th March, 11am, Free

Masculinity on film of pure potential. The Filmmakers Lounge, Sunday 2nd, March 5.30pm, $15. Registration essential – contact industry@bbff.com.au

Weekend 2 8th – 9th March Death Proof: the Life and Times of a Stunt Performer The stunt world is one of the most exciting, adrenalinefilled places to be in the film industry, but how do you get into it? Philippe Deseck, veteran stuntman, whose credits include Street Fighter, The Great Raid, At World’s End, Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Iron Sky and The Killer Elite – where he worked with Jason Statham and Robert De Niro – will be giving insight into the physical and mental requirements needed to succeed in the industry. The workshop will also include some inspiring physical demonstrations from Philippe and guests. The Filmmakers Lounge, Saturday 8th March, 11am, $10

story, shot through with simple wisdom and current science, on making yourself a happier life. The Filmmakers Lounge, Saturday 8th March, 2pm, Free

Making the Impossible Possible: the real story of Rise of the Eco-Warriors What does it take to make a high-concept, high-risk, wildly ambitious, genre-breaking cinema documentary in an unfriendly financial climate, shot in the remote jungles of Borneo? Join director/producer Cathy Henkel and producers

With producer Ross Grayson Bell (Fight Club, Under Suspicion), director Ian W Thomson (Out in the line-up) and feminist writer Amy Gray this workshop will consider shifting popular representations of masculinity in film and the media at large. Does film have an impact on social constructions of masculinity? How have the politics of gender and sexuality transformed the terrain of ‘manhood’ in film in recent years? What is the relationship between representations of masculinity and violence – and is this, also, in a state of transition? The Filmmakers Lounge, Sunday 9th March, 2pm, Free

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FILM • FESTIVAL • HAPPY “Simply being happy affects so many areas of the brain: turning genes on and off and changing its structure. Creativity, innovation, learning and flexible thinking are dramatically enhanced by training your brain in happiness – and that’s just the beginning. When we apply this thinking to areas such as film, we can change the minds and moods of many.” A funny little film, a series of unlikely events and a nasty betrayal led sometime filmmaker, Toni Powell, into years of research about how she might be happier. Be inspired by this entertaining

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Director’s Picks Our vast and varied programme has many highlights but one we’re especially proud of is the Australian premiere of Gasland Part II, the sequel to the EmmyAward-winning, Oscar nominated documentary that first shook the world and alerted communities worldwide to the issue of CSG mining. Director Josh Fox chose to have his Australian premiere here in the northern rivers in recognition of the passion of those in the anti-CSG movement in our region. Our Opening Night film When My Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra and the Theremin is not to be missed. It is many things including a feast for your eyes and ears, as is Covelong Point, from the makers of BBFF2008’s Best Film The Laya Project and Goldfrapp’s The Tales of Us. We have a number of amazing animations including the colourful Shave It, The Master’s Voice and Peleda, and the stunning The Rose of Turaida. Angels and Ghosts cleverly explores the effect of mental illness on loved ones while Endtrip gives us a taste of the beyond. I found Nordfor Sola (North Of The Sun), Gyre: Creating Art from a Plastic Ocean and the delightful Bricolage greatly inspiring. They represent a new genre of environmental films that delight while sharing important stories and points of view. New ways of thinking and relating to each other feature as themes throughout Chimeras, Crossroads: Labor Pains of a New Worldview, The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community and The Hot Potato. Coney Island: Dreams for Sale mirrors Byron’s issues as development in the famous seaside

short films. The freshest Australian talent is on display as 10 films picked from 113 entries make up our Young Australian Filmmaker Session. Italy’s film talent shines brightly in the B&W shorts The Audition and God’s got his Head in the Clouds.

community threatens the look and feel of New York’s famous beach. Depuis Que Je Suis Ne (Since I Was Born), Dwarves Kingdom and Рыбалка/ Rybalka (Fishing) are both heartbreaking and heart-warming at the same time. 12 O’Clock Boys turns up the adrenaline and adventure abounds in The Crossing and Na Pogled (On Sight). There’s a different kind of adventure awaiting with A Woman’s Deeper Journey Into Sex. The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne examines a different kind of female Pioneer. In Audrey Of The Alps a young woman trades the city for sheep and A Life Outside shares the love of nature and surfing in a delightful, intimate way that enthrals surfers and landlovers alike. Take a trip to our space-themed shorts at the Pighouse, which include The Landing, Luke Wilson’s Satellite Beach and the amazing Leviathan Ages. Byron features strongly in Burra Jurra and Out in the Lineup, which breaks new surfing ground. There’s a Spotlight on Byron Talent with our final session featuring a retrospective of the work of acclaimed director Hattie Dalton. Advance Australian Film turns the camera back on Australia’s film industry and is screening with a number of excellent Australian

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Eccentric and touching Ikke Tenk På Det Engang (Don’t Even Think About It ) and The Deflowering of Eva van End display European black humour at its finest. A Political Story, Butterfly Stories and Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia reveal a different side of American culture. The Activist and A Guerra da Beatriz are two very solid and engaging feature films with a focus on oppression of indigenous cultures. Upaj: Improvise will have you dancing in your seats as East meets West and cultures collide with joy and passion. But the best of BBFF isn’t just limited to films and so I encourage you to come along to some of our workshops and events to get up and personal with the talent behind the films.

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GALA EVENTS Gala Opening Film & Party Join us on BBFF’s red carpet to kick off BBFF2014 in style! It’s a glittering affair – our most glamorous night packed with excitement, allure and good company. This evening always sells out so grab yours early to avoid disappointment.

When My Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra & the Theremin Graphically stunning this is incredibly moving, entertaining, and revealing story of Theremin master Armen Ra’s extraordinary origins. A truly remarkable being, Armen tells his life stories, which read like mythology, yet are painfully true, with the sharpest of wit, a cutting sense of humour, and deep sincerity. His story is encouraging to the discouraged, his music is the soother of the sad, and his mission is to bring beauty and compassion into a world in chaos. He recounts his dynamic journey that mixes rare concert performances, candid interviews, and archive material with the magical power of music that can alchemise ancient sorrow into timeless beauty. Armen Ra & Producer Matt Huffman will be in attendance

The Gala opening film and party are held at the Byron Community Centre.

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Gala Closing Film & Party BBFF’s Closing Night Gala starts with the film at Palace Cinema and the catered party will kick off over at the Byron Community Centre after. We’ll toast the creatives and talent behind our 2014 festival and enjoy some very special musical entertainment.

Rise of the Eco-Warriors A group of passionate and adventurous young people leave their known worlds behind to spend 100 days in the jungles of Borneo. Their mission is to confront one of the great global challenges of our time, saving rainforests and giving hope to endangered orangutans. Their task is enormous and the odds are against them. Jojo, an orphaned baby orangutan, is entrusted in their care and they must find a way to return her to her forest home. To do this, they need to build an orangutan rehabilitation centre and work with the local communities to protect their forest. They start a reforestation nursery and create a musical education show for local schools. Under the guidance of their mentor Dr Willie Smits, they introduce an innovative satellite monitoring system called Earthwatchers and enlist the help of school students around the world. The system is put to the test when the bulldozers move in and threaten the future of a nearby community living in a traditional longhouse. This is a story about what it takes it be an eco-warrior, an individual willing to step up and take action to avert a global

catastrophe taking place before our eyes. The eco-warriors represent a new generation, ready to face what is happening on our planet and willing to do something, no matter how small, to build a more humane and balanced world. For them, every individual matters, every action counts. Filmmakers in attendance

Rise of the Eco-Warriors is screening at Palace Cinemas and the party will be held at the Byron Community Centre.

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Great Adventures

A story about the perils of identity and wheat.

Heroes, villains, legends. Twenty years ago Billy and his Grandad were all of these and more, every Sunday afternoon before tea. A magnificent, sweeping, suburban epic that celebrates the power of imagination and the bond between generations.

Family-Friendly Shorts Saturday 1st – 10.30am – $8 – family packs available

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Set in the 14th century, Eideann is the story of how a courageous shepherd from the Highlands of Scotland and one of the sheep of his flock become the pioneers of one of the most popular entertainments of our days.

They Look Right Through You

USA | 0:09:02 | Dir/Prod: Tess Martin | Short | 2013 | Australian Premiere Whether a cat person or a dog person, you probably think you have some kind of relationship with your pet. But does your pet feel the same way? Do we know how our animals see us? Or are our relationships with them ultimately a leap of faith?

Peleda Australia | 0:17:45 | Dir/Prod: Luke Jurevicius | Animation | 2013 | Byron Bay Premiere | Best Animation Nominee Two unlikely sibling heroes, Valdis and Mina, embark on the most dramatic of quests to battle minions in the skies and on the land, to turn the tide of destruction and to reclaim a fantastical world from the destructive clutches of Giltine, Queen of the Owls.

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Only Solomon Lee USA | 0:15:00 | Dir/Prod: Àlex Lora Cercós | Short | 2013 | Australian Premiere In the outskirts of a big city, an alienated loner nurtures himself with the lives that he finds in stolen laptops. In his own delusional obsession he’s looking for a miracle: to find a new life and love.

Keep A Modest Head Canada | 0:19:01 | Dir/Prod: Deco Dawson | Short Doc | 2012 | Byron Bay Premiere | Best Experimental Film Nominee A dazzling and arousing portrait of an inimitable artist. Filmmaker Deco Dawson gives Jean Benoit the surreal treatment in a film as mischievous, raunchy and fearless as the surrealist himself.

Hungry Man Australia | 0:17:36 | Dir: Jordan Prosser | Prod: Steven McKinnon | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2012 | NSW Premiere Declan and his psychotic tapeworm have tasted every forbidden food on Earth, but when he falls for the young, curious girl in the bowels of a decaying hotel, the worm manipulates him into pursuing the one delicacy they have yet to sample – human flesh.

Mr Bear Spain/USA | 0:14:00 | Dir/Prod: Andrés Rosende | Short | 2012 | Australian Premiere Driving through New York City on Christmas Eve, Steve’s car breaks down and he stumbles upon a crime scene. Mistaken for the notorious cleaner, Mr Bear, he has to face a choice: dismember and get rid of some bodies or become a corpse himself.

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Australia | 0:10:09 | Dir/Prod: Jo-Anne Brechin | Short | 2013 | World Premiere When a devoted wife and mother in a payphone booth learns that her husband is leaving her, her world falls down around her. And just as her credit runs out and the phone cuts off, her young disabled son appears with a coin to offer to help. Filmmaker in attendance

Man Australia | 0:19:13 | Dir: Richard Hughes | Prod: Dave Christison | Short | 2013 | Byron Premiere A worn-out, aging shearer, who once reigned king of the high country, gets on the gear to keep up his numbers. But when the drugs take over he must learn what it really means to be a man, before he loses so much more than his country pride. Filmmakers in attendance

Adults Only Shorts Saturday 1st, 12.00pm – $8

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Advance Australia Film Australia | 1:00:06 | Dir/ Prod: Courtney Dawson | Documentary | 2013 | World Premiere Independent filmmaker Courtney Dawson goes on an exploratory journey, chronicling the development of our national cinema over the years, by speaking with filmmakers, actors, industry professionals and the general public. The documentary also examines changes that are occurring across the world, such as crowd-funding, social media marketing and alternative distribution models which are empowering filmmakers today and changing the way movies are being produced and accessed. Filmmaker in attendance

Saturday 1st, 2.00pm – $12

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Leviathan Ages

North For The Winter

Byron Bay | 0:05:33 | Dir/Prod: Travis Hanley | Surf Film | 2012 An intimate portrayal of a father and son’s surfing relationship, from the harsh Tasmanian waters to the glistening blue of Byron Bay. Jay Johannesen tells of how he has a lifestyle that has enabled him to live in Tasmania during summer and Byron in winter.

High up amongst craggy hilltops sits an ancient, powerful and imposing temple. Bound in ancient celestial ballet, nine long-dead kings arise to claim a fallen emperor.

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The Fortune Wild

With the view of a child, travel through the forest to discover its magic, its mysteries and its meetings.

A small group of surfers set out to seek their own kind of riches on some of the most remote beaches of the Canadian coast. Surfing, camping and foraging for food on the area’s unspoiled beaches, the three surfers step away from the modern world and into a quieter, more attuned and more self-sufficient existence.

Nordfor Sola (North Of The Sun)

A portrait of winter – a journey through north Russia and Siberia, people who cope with one of the world’s hardest climates; the boundary between life and death is sometimes non-existent.

Na Pogled (On Sight)

Saturday 1st, 5.00pm – $12

Slovenia | 0:20:00 | Dir: Miha Kalan | Prod: Aliash Tepina | Short | 2013 | Australian Premiere Leon is planning a secret solo ascent in the Julian Alps that no one has done before. Suddenly the evening news report stops him. A friend has been seriously injured in the Himalayas. He is stunned and now has considerable doubt regarding his own project.

Best Surf, Cinematography & Environmental Film Nominee | Inge and Jørn spent a cold, Norwegian winter in the isolated and uninhabited bay of a remote, arctic island. There they built a cabin out of driftwood and other cast-off materials and ate expired food the stores would otherwise have thrown away. But the boys brought with them two items of utmost importance: their surfboards – the biggest motivation for the arctic adventure. For the remote bay holds a well-kept secret: some of the world’s finest surfing waves.

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Gasland Part II

Havana is occupied by foreign forces and on the edge of civil war. Lazaro, a kid from the slums, walks us through his streets and reveals the chaos that has taken over the capital.

USA | 2:05:00 | Dir: Josh Fox | Prod: Trish Adlesic | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Film, Best Documentary & Best Environmental Nominee In his Oscar®-nominated exposé Gasland, director Josh Fox alerted the world to the issue of fracking, inspiring communities world-wise to take action. Gasland Part II, examines the long-term impact of the controversial process, including poisonous water, earthquakes and neurological damage, placing his focus on the people whose lives have been irreparably changed. This film shows how the antifracking movement has done its best to amplify its message while the million-dollar conglomerates employ PSY-OPS tactics to shut it down. Unnerving interviews and shocking data underscore this scathing indictment of unregulated industry in Fox’s powerful, not-to-be-missed follow-up. If his schedule allows Director Josh Fox will be in attendence

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Byron Bay | 0:13:13 | Dir/Prod: Caroline Fisher | Byron Bay filmmaker | 2013

A documentary of fou character stories: Frank, Simon, Hannah and the Brunswick River itself. Journey through mountains, cascade over waterfalls, bathe in alluring swimming holes, venture into mangrove forests, then escape to the vast ocean brine. Filmmakers in attendance

No Strangers USA | 0:27:36 | Dir/Prod: Steven Kochones | Short Doc | 2012 | Australian Premiere The plight of indigenous people explored through the images and commentary of acclaimed photographers, anthropologists and ethnographers, encouraging us to consider all traditions, languages and people in a new, enlightened context.

Saturday 1st, 7.30pm – $15

The Pilbara’s summer is here and with it come heat waves dancing across the sweeping plains. Join our Pilbara people as they go out on country. Their oneness is intimately captured on film.

Two Brothers Walking Australia | 0:48:55 | Dir/Prod: David Salomon | Documentary | 2013 | World Premiere In the heart of Australia the old people live their ancestral values, beliefs and practices as handed down from the beginning. But this way of life hangs precariously in the balance. While many young people are confused about their identity others seek reconnection to the birthright denied their parents. The old people say, ‘If you are born in this country you are born from this Tjukurpa’. This story tells the journeys of two men who come together as brothers to embrace story, ceremony and song, and call on all Australians to embrace the continuance of the world’s oldest culture. Filmmakers in attendance

Sunday 2nd, 11.00am – $8

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Sunday 2nd, 1.30pm – $12

Endtrip

The Most Fun You Can Have Dying

A breathtaking animated psychedelic near-death experience.

Cólera (Cholera)

Michael has life pretty sweet. His girlfriend adores him, his best mate David is loyal to the end – and David’s girlfriend doesn’t mind a quick hook-up either... But his self-regarding lifestyle comes crashing down when he finds out he has just a few months to live. Stealing the money raised for his treatment, he flees to London on a one-way...

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God’s Got His Head in the Clouds

Sunday 2nd, 4.00pm – $12

The Statue of Liberty belongs to the USA – or does it? A French political activist is in New York to reclaim Liberty back to France. The film also features Cleave Williams from The Sapphires. Filmmakers in attendance

Italy | 0:14:00 | Dir/ Prod: Gianluca Sodard | Short | 2012 | Australian Premiere | Best Short Film and Cinematography Nominee In a small country chapel, an elderly local priest is kneeling in prayer. He is alone until he turns around to find 11-year-old Angelina standing behind him. She has an inquisitive look in her eyes. Who is this little girl? Why is she there? Filmmaker in attendance

Trond-Soeren is a man in search of meaning in what seems to be an absurd, lonely and gloomy existence. After meeting the two police officers who are investigating a murder case, he realises that there is a whole new world out there to discover.

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Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia

USA | 1:29:00 | Dir/Prod: Nicholas D. Wrathall | Documentary | 2013 | Byron Bay Premiere | Best Documentary Nominee

Sunday 2nd, 4.00pm – $12

This film balances Gore Vidal’s personal life and political views as we examine a man who lived at the centre of 20th century culture and politics in the US. From his friendships with Eleanor Roosevelt and President Kennedy to his famous debates with William Buckley and Christopher Hitchens. Through new interviews and historical footage, Gore draws dramatic conclusions on the fate of the nation in the modern age. This is an unashamedly candid and opinionated film. Filmmaker in attendance

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Grandad Australia | 0:07:30 | Dir: Jonathan Dutton | Prod: Zyra McAuliffe | Short | 2013 | World Premiere A black comedy about Joel, a 16-year-old boy waiting to take his long adored Bekky out on their first date. But first, Joel must survive the bizarre hazing of her overprotective and underappreciated Grandad.

This begins as a playful challenge between two actors, but soon transforms into a war of emotion. What happens is unplanned – as their real emotions become involved they both fall in love. Is this real? Or just really good acting?

A Woman’s Deeper Journey Into Sex Australia | 1:15:00 | Dir/ Prod: Sally McKenzie | Documentary | 2013 | World Premiere We follow Private Detective Lacey’s quest to determine if women need emotional connection for good sex. As she travels from Australia to North America, the UK and Jamaica, she investigates women paying for sex, rent-a-dreads, women’s uptake of porn and romance dependency. Along the way we meet Heidi Fleiss, Jesse Jane, Miss Cougar International and a range of ordinary dames. With a narration written in verse, this fast-paced film blends documentary, heightened abstractions, animation and graphics to peep into the world of female sexuality. Filmmaker in attendance

Sunday 2nd, 7.00pm – $15

A woman takes a journey through the Blue Agave Fields of her mind. As the world changes form around her, she discovers her own personal transformation.

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Monday 3rd, 4.00pm – $12

David Bradbury, Keep the Cameras Rolling

Australia | 0:12:32 | Dir/ Prod: Melissa Nesbitt | Documentary | 2013 David Bradbury has an international reputation as a filmmaker willing to go to extraordinary lengths for a cause, exposing political oppression and environmental vandalism. He candidly shares his three decades of experience and his constant struggle to carry on. Filmmaker in attendance

The manager of a company proposes a daring plan for keeping the workers’ morale high.

The Assange Agenda Mullumbimby | 0:53:09 | Dir/ Prod: Michael Weatherhead | Documentary | 2013 Assange claims that online surveillance is causing a crisis of democracy and a serious threat to civil rights and, as a result, we need greater control of agencies that spy on us. How real is this? What do the experts say? As Assange tries to enter politics what should we expect from him? Through WikiLeaks, he has said that not all national secrets need to be kept from us and some are outright scandals that we should know about. Filmmakers in attendance

Happy Birthday

Fun City

Only some birthdays can be truly memorable. It’s a very important day for Renee. Finally, after 20 years, she will celebrate the most memorable birthday of her life.

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All Alvy wants is to wish his son a happy birthday. But every time he calls his exwife’s house, his son is strangely occupied.

Si-o-se Pol – The Last Days of Parvis Karimpour Germany | 1:22:00 | Dir/Prod: Henrick Peschel | Feature | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Dramatic Feature Nominee In this poignant and engaging feature terminally ill Parvis wants to reconcile with his only child Nasrin. He makes his way to Madrid where he believes she may now live, having fled Iran years ago. Finding shelter in a city which is battered by the economic crisis, Parvis meets two other struggling migrants, a failed Italian piano player and a spoilt young German who has followed her boyfriend to Madrid looking for a direction in life. Parvis regains hope and the search for Nasrin becomes their common quest.

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Programme

No Strangers Nguras Wanggagu

11.00am $8

1.30pm $12

4.00pm $12

7.00pm $15

12:30pm $8

4.00pm $12

7.30pm $15

12.30pm $8

4.00pm $12

7.30pm $15

12.30pm $8

4.00pm $12

7.30pm $15

12.30pm $8

4.00pm $12

7.30pm $15

Two Brothers Walking

SUNDAY 2ND

No Respires

Endtrip Cólera (Cholera) The Most Fun You Can Have Dying Liberty de Liberty

Ikke Tenk På Det Engang (Don’t Even Think About It) God’s Got his Head in the Clouds Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia

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Blue Agave Fields

Family-Friendly Shorts Great Adventures Eideann

They Look Right Through You Amalia Lucia Gomez is Gluten Intolerant I am Tom Moody

10.30am $8 Family packs available

Peleda

Adults Only Shorts Loving Myself – Hairy Soul Man

SATURDAY 1ST

Flutes – Kilburn Only Solomon Lee Keep A Modest Head

12.00pm $8

Worst Date Ever

Happy Birthday

Vera – People Who Can Fly Heaven

2.00pm $12

Man Booth

Advance Australia Film Leviathan Ages Ma forêt Zima Na Pogled (On Sight) Bricolage

13 14 15

2 Degrees Collectors Gyre: Creating Art from a Plastic Ocean A Grand Canal 18 (Eighteen Noir) The Ringer

5.00pm $12

Head in a Vice When You Fall

Gasland Part II

Enviromental Local Feelgood Social Justice

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I’ll Miss You Someday

Nothing Stops Detroit The No Name Painting Association Chimeras GodWolf – ‘Alone’ Tales of Us

The Funmaker The Master’s Voice We Keep on Dancing Indian Aussies Upaj: Improvise

7.30pm $15

Culture Action Drama Visual Feast

THURSDAY 6TH

Habana (Havana)

Love Is – The Life Of Byron – Conversations With The Elders A Guerra Da Beatriz (Beatriz’s War)

Nordfor Sola (North Of The Sun)

Directors Pick Surf

This Dewdrop World

Butterfly Stories

The Fortune Wild

Legend

Fun City Si-o-se Pol – The Last Days of Parvis Karimpour

North For The Winter

Sam’s Gold

12 O’Clock Boys

Mr Bear

Democracia The Assange Agenda

Hungry Man

The Rose of Turaida

Big Scary – Twin Rivers

Shave It

MONDAY 3RD

TUESDAY 4TH

When My Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra & the Theremin

The Audition David Bradbury, Keep the Cameras Rolling

WEDNESDAY 5TH

FRI 28

Opening Night

Grandad A Woman’s Deeper Journey Into Sex

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Condom

20 21

Indigo Ghost Train Io Sono Li (Shun Li & The Poet) Gowwa E! Lea’ Ba (Inside The Game) Not Anymore: A Story Of Revolution Without Shepherds Liquid Night

To Cut a Long Story Short Stock Exchange De Ontmaagding van Eva van End (The Deflowering of Eva Van End)

Please Don’t Rush Рыбалка (Rybalka) (Fishing) Covelong Point

12.30pm $8

Stick Me in the Heart

We Love You The Dolphin-skin City

4.00pm $12

Into the Streets OUT in the Lineup

7.30pm $15

Retreat!

From 1994 My Mother Her Daughter Minerita

10.30am $8

Dotty

Coney Island: Dreams for Sale

1.00pm $12

Not Their Boots

3.30pm $12

M1 M2

Women Who Run With the Tides Burra Jurra Gala Closing Night Party – at Palace Cinema Rise of the Eco-Warriors

6.30pm $15 6.30pm arrival for a 6.45pm sharp start $60

Dr. Salt

11.30am $12

Fitz Trippin’

SUN 9

Step N’ Soul

A Life Outside The Activist Mt Warning ‘Midnight Dawn’ The Radar The Crossing

2.00pm $12

8.30pm $15

4.30pm $12

7.00pm $15

Spotlight on Byron Talent One of Those Days The Banker

PIGHOUSE FLICKS The Tree Myth Beasts In The Real World Sobota

The Gift The Beast and The Silence

6.00pm $15

Blind Faith

8.30pm $15

Dwarves Kingdom

Maiden de Ontmaagding van Eva van End (The Deflowering of Eva Van) The Hot Potato – The Road to Transformation Homebound Depuis Que Je Suis Ne (Since I Was Born)

7.30pm $12/$10 conc.

4.00pm $12/$10 conc.

6.00pm $12/$10 conc.

2.00pm $12/$10 conc.

4.00pm $12/$10 conc.

El Rastrillo Se Quire Comprometer (Rakes’ Commitment)

Tau Seru (Small Yellow Field) Cosmic Flower Unfolding Dalai Lama’s Road to Peace; Ancient Wisdom of the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet

M4 M5

The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community Crossroads: Labor Pains of a New World View A Life Exposed Upaj: Improvise

LISMORE STARCOURT THEATRE THU 6

A Political Story

SAT 8

SUNDAY 9TH

FRI 7

What Remains

Third Star

SAT 1

Culantro (Coriander)

MURWILLUMBAH REGENT CINEMA

Drawn Here

My Mother

Faustus: incident #375

SATURDAY 8TH

Swim

The Interviewer

Code of the West

Curiosity

SUNDAY 2ND

SUN 9

King of Caravans

SUN 9

SATURDAY 8TH

Symphony no. 42

The Dangers Of The Aquarius

4.00pm $15

Nightingale Floor

Ultramarine

Distant Noises And Other Voices Crossroads: Labor Pains of a New World View

The Hatinator

Angels And Ghosts Kayip (The Loss)

Tritch

Strike

Sophie’s Wish

6.00pm $15

A Woman’s Deeper Journey Into Sex

Young Australian Filmmakers

Mr Invisible Vultures

Pretty Brutal

Mi Ojo Derecho The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne

Audrey Of The Alps Little Lies

FRI 7

SATURDAY 8TH

FRIDAY 7TH

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Lismore Openiing Night When My Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra & the Theremin The Anzac Spirit – One Hundred Years On Gasland Part II Leviathan Ages De Ontmaagding van Eva van End (The Deflowering of Eva Van)

Herd In Iceland

The Lismore Lantern Parade

The Man from Coxs River Felix

7.30pm $14/$12/$10

5pm $14/$12/$10

7.30pm $14/$12/$10

2.00pm $14/$12/$10

5.30pm $14/$12/$10

Life on Earth Ray Kurzweil And The Singularity

Workshops & Panels

The Makers of Things

113 Degrees Endtrip Leviathan Ages The Landing Satellite Beach

3.45pm $15

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Shocked by her mother’s ALS diagnosis, Elizabeth (the filmmaker) searches for ways to help her adjust. But in her struggle to come to terms with her mother’s unrelenting decline, Elizabeth senses a larger story that mirrors her private one.

Clunes | 1:30:00 | Dir/Jeff Canin | Documentary | 2013 | NSW Premiere | Best Environmental Nominee 2 Degrees is about nothing less than the fight for the health of the planet we call home. The abstract idea of climate change is explored through the weaving of real and emotional. Our characters battle to mitigate the potential disasters of climate change and fight for climate justice, for it will be the developing world that bears the brunt of our profligacy and short sightedness. While An Inconvenient Truth alerted us to the problems facing the earth, 2 Degrees is the gripping and vital fight for a solution. Filmmakers in attendance

Big Scary – Twin Rivers

Gyre: Creating Art from a Plastic Ocean

USA | 0:21:15 | Dir: J.J. Kelley | Prod: Adrian Pruett & JJ Kelley | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere

The story of a praying mantis living through the perils of a modern world.

An international team of renowned artists and scientists journey to Alaska to change the way we view some of the most disturbingly profound cultural artefacts of our time: marine debris, the number one problem threatening life in our oceans.

Collectors

Butterfly Stories

Whether it’s antiques, insects, autographs or adventures – collecting is a passion. For these collector’s there’s just never collected enough.

Monday 3rd, 7.30pm – $15

USA | 0:35:00 | Dir/Prod: Elizabeth Thompson | Environmental Film | 2013 | Australian Premiere

2 Degrees

A magical trip to the world of butterfly people all over the world. We go on a witty road trip with Cory McAbee aka Wandering Star on the butterfly trail from Chicago to the highlands of Mexico. In his search for inspiration the singer/songwriter follows the spectacular monarch migration. Other stories include a young artist from Ecuador who has fallen in love with the unseen beauty of moth, a couple of silkworm-breeders and a moth hunter in the Thai jungle, a Swiss girl living in her own cocoon and a German guy who just hates butterflies.

Tuesday 4th, 12.30pm – $8

This Dewdrop World

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Tuesday 4th, 4.00pm – $12

18 (Eighteen Noir)

A Grand Canal

A coming-of-age film noir. Movie crazy Dongdo lives with his loving mother. At high school he becomes friends with a bully and his gang who lead a life of swearing, smoking and violence. He develops a crush on the most popular girl in the gang, much to the annoyance of the rest of the gang. Summoning up his courage he writes her a love letter.

A Greek tragedy told in Chinese pop music. The tragic events of a boat captain trying to collect a debt to save his fleet of boats, as remembered by his ten-year-old son.

Head in a Vice

Tuesday 4th, 7.30pm – $15

12 O’Clock Boys

In 2012 the filmmaker made a documentary about a professional snowboarder who broke his back paragliding, and how he has faced the challenges of returning to sports. A year later he broke his own neck...

When You Fall

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Byron Bay Elders tell us what love means to them. This short film is part of a larger Healthy Ageing Project being run out of the Byron Community Centre. Filmmakers in attendance

I’ll Miss You Someday Canada | 0:13:29 | Dir/Prod: Louis Lazaris | Short | 2013 | World Premiere During their first reluctant blind date, Addison and Ellis catch glimpses of a potential picture perfect future together when a disposable camera shows them all they could be if they were to give their relationship a shot.

Timor-Leste | 1:40:57 | Dir: Bety Reis & Luigi Acquisto | Prod: Stella Zammataro & Luigi Acquist | Feature | 2013 | Byron Bay Premiere | Best Dramatic Feature Nominee East Timor’s historic first feature film is the haunting, passionate story of one woman’s conviction to remain true to the man she loves and the country for which she fought. It is a bold reworking of the 16th century French ‘Martin Guerre’ story. This adaptation is transposed to Portuguese Timor during the Indonesian occupation. Sixteen years after Beatriz’s husband disappears during a brutal massacre by occupying Indonesian forces, she is troubled by his mysterious return: is he the young man she’d lost or is he an impostor? Filmmakers in attendance

Nothing Stops Detroit

Chimeras

A short, splice-of-life piece documenting Californian street artist Evan Rossell during a painting trip to Detroit City. Shot entirely on 16mm and Super 8mm film stock.

Liu Gang, the only child of a humble rural family, gets a dream start for his art career as an American curator invites him to exhibit in the most prestigious art gallery in China. The film follows his metamorphosis from a humble photography graduate into a rising art star. While enjoying his new life within Beijing’s jet set world of westernised luxury, he starts to wonder who he is and where he is heading to. Meanwhile international art star, Wang Guangyi, an aging multi-millionaire pop-artist, is obsessed with questions of his legacy and feelings of emptiness after having achieved it all. Through the lives of these two contemporary artists, Chimeras freeze-frames China at the moment when its aspirations are at war with its sense of identity.

The No Name Painting Association China/USA | 0:23:27 | Dir: Joe Griffin | Prod: Rene Balcer | Short Doc | 2013 | Australian Premiere In 2011, a group of Chinese artists gathered in New York City for an exhibition of works they made in the early seventies, during the dark days of the Cultural Revolution. Their stay culminated in an afternoon of painting in Central Park, an event that reflected their artistic beginnings as free artists.

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Wednesday 5th, 12.30pm – $8

A Guerra Da Beatriz (Beatriz’s War)

Wednesday 5th, 4.00pm – $12

Love Is – The Life Of Byron – Conversations With The Elders

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GodWolf – ‘Alone’

We Keep on Dancing

Australia | 0:08:00 | Dir/Prod: Jessica Lawton | Short | 2013

She’s a solitary dancer who performs for nobody; he’s an isolated kid with no-one to interact with. They’re both ‘alone’ but ‘haven’t been alone in a long time’.

Tales of Us

UK | 0:10:00 | Dir/Prod: Lisa Gunning | Music | 2014 | Special Presentation | Best Music Video Nominee Journey with Goldfrapp through the stories of Drew and Annabel, sharing themes of love, loss, madness and identity and taking you on a unique musical and cinematic journey.

A tongue-in-cheek look at Indian Australians across the spectrum. From identity to racism, from maintaining their roots to assimilation, and of course cricket. This film deals with everything, and like a Bollywood film there is a twist and music at the end.

See our website for details of a special Goldfrapp screening on Friday March 7th.

Upaj: Improvise

Wednesday 5th, 7.30pm – $15

A comic-drama about human connection expressed through the strange meeting, stranger dance, shared by the mechanic and the lonesome gent with the rundown Beetle in the workshop.

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USA/India | 1:00:00 | Dir: Hoku Uchiyama | Prod: Antara Bhardwaj | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Film & Best Documentary Nominee The journey of 68-year-old Kathak (North Indian Classical dance) master, Pandit Chitresh Das with 32-year-old tap star Jason Samuels Smith, is an explosive East-meets-West collaboration, ‘India Jazz Suites’. As these two artists, from different cultural backgrounds, different generations, and different art forms come together in this unique collaboration, they discover not only the similarities of their artistry, but the congruous paths that lie ahead for themselves as artists, and for their art forms. As they persevere to preserve their traditional heritage in today’s pop culture world, young learns from old, and old learns from new. Their whirlwind tour of India brings to audiences a whole new look at the value of maintaining one’s tradition and the role of mentors in life’s journeys. Filmmakers in attendance

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Io Sono Li (Shun Li & The Poet)

A film about alienation on the inside – Shot in New York City and built in two elements: the music video and the narrative short. Music by Frida Sundemo, starring Cecilia Forss and Johan Matton.

Ghost Train Australia | 0:14:30 | Dir/Prod: James Fleming & Kelly Hucker | Short Doc | 2013 | NSW Premiere An elderly man, struggling to cope with his wife’s dementia, becomes captivated by a young actress at Dracula’s, the theatre restaurant. A documentary about the many forms of love and finding life in unexpected places.

France | 1:36:00 | Dir: Andrea Segre | Prod: Francesco Bonsembiante | Feature | 2011 | Byron Bay Premiere The story of the romantic and difficult friendship between a young immigrant Chinese woman and a fisherman of Slavic origin, on an island in the Venetian lagoon, which is undergoing a period of economic and social change. An encounter between two worlds in crisis: the world of those who have abandoned their roots and the one of those who feel their roots deeply transformed by economic growth.

Gowwa E! Lea’ Ba (Inside The Game)

Without Shepherds

A film about the influence of video games, and their imaginary parallel worlds on a young generation of Egyptian gamers who found themselves in a deep relationship that can’t be broken up as it became the most significant dream of their ‘normal life’. Filmmaker in attendance

Thursday 6th, 12.30pm – $8

Six bold Pakistanis struggle with their country’s current crisis and try to build a different tomorrow: Imran Khan the cricket star starting a progressive political party, a female journalist working behind Taliban lines, an ex-mujahidin seeking redemption, a trucker crossing dangerous territory to feed his family, a supermodel pushing feminism through fashion, and a subversive Sufi rocker using music to heal. Filmed by a team of American and Pakistani filmmakers over two years, this film cuts through alarmist media depictions of the country to celebrate the bravery of its people.

The story of the Syrian revolution as told through the experiences of two young Syrians, a male rebel fighter and a female journalist, as they fight an oppressive regime for the freedom of their people.

Thursday 6th, 4.00pm – $12

Indigo

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To Cut a Long Story Short

De Ontmaagding van Eva van End (The Deflowering of Eva van End)

Stock Exchange Belgium | 0:11:43 | Dir/Prod: Frederic Mosbeux & Stephane Everaert | Short | 2013 | Australian Premiere Kris wants his daughter back. He pays the ransom to Kostas. Unfortunately, the after-sales services of this dubious kidnapping company is a catastrophe and finding the little girl seems to be next to impossible.

In this perfect blend of satire and sincerity, a dysfunctional family gets turned on its head when the ‘perfect’ exchange student moves in. Every member of the van End family is preoccupied with his or her own peculiar fixation – be it father Evert’s Skype relationship with a boy in Africa (seemingly his only functional relationship), or mother Etty’s relentless tirades against her dope-dealing youngest son or praises for her eldest son about to marry. Trapped in the middle is the youngest – 15 year-old Eva – struggling for any attention or affection at all. When Veit, the Adonis German exchange student Eva invited, moves in, the family is shocked and each family member must confront his or her own doubts, insecurities, fears and desires. During Veit’s two-week stay, all five family members begin to reinvent themselves, led by former wallflower Eva, who begins a dramatic transformation.

Рыбалка (Rybalka) (Fishing)

Please Don’t Rush

Friday 7th, 12.30pm – $8

Thursday, 6th, 7.30pm – $15

Jack was a rocker. A roller. No stopping him. Until he met the Leone twins.

At a school for the blind in Laos, children who cannot see are raised away from their families. For many, their parents have abandoned them, as the difficulty of raising a blind child in impoverished Laos is too much to bear.

Russian Federation/Sweden | 0:27:25 | Dir/Prod: Denis Evseev | Short Doc | 2013 | Australian Premiere There is a myth that children should be grateful for being taken from an orphanage. However, it’s not easy to earn the love of a child who has experienced the rough side of life. Gena is nine years old and the orphanage his only home until a Swedish family invite him to spend summer with them.

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Covelong Point

Friday 7th, 12.30pm – $8

This is the story of Covelong Point, the first surfing village in India, and the story of one man, Murthy, a fisherman. With nothing more than a few old boards, a deep passion for surfing and teaching others to surf, Murthy strives alone to nurture the awakening of a new surfing culture against the backdrop of an ancient, simple culture. Lush cinematography and an amazing world fusion soundtrack will transport you to the rich seaside fishing village of Covelong Point. From the filmmaking team behind BBFF 2008’s Best Film The Laya Project. Filmmaker in attendance

Stick Me in the Heart

UK | 0:03:18 | Dir: Alex Sufit | Prod: Geoff Glendenning | Music Video | 2013 | Australian Premiere The hypnotic tale of a hunter and this prey.

We Love You

The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. And what can be more mysterious than water, flowers and the beauty of women... Filmmakers in attendance

The Dolphin-skin City France | 0:19:40 | Dir: Pierre Gaffié | Prod: Marilia Deloison | Short | 2012 | Australian Premiere Idealistic architect Eric attends a congress where he exposes his views about future cities: ‘The dolphin-skin project’. The same day, he meets Claire, a young and singular woman, and falls under her charm... Filmmakers in attendance

Audrey Of The Alps Australia | 1:15:59 | Dir/Prod: Grace McKenzie | Documentary | 2012 | Byron Bay Premiere Twenty-something Audrey isn’t entirely sure what she wants to do with her life. Other young women in her position would most likely backpack or volunteer, but Audrey decides to sign on as a shepherd for the season. In the high pastures of the French Alps, Audrey and her boyfriend take on the daunting task of marshalling 1700 recalcitrant sheep, a handful of goats and six dogs. Often at odds with her pragmatic employers, Audrey struggles to learn shepherding ways, until she finally discovers her inner strength.

Friday 7th, 4.00pm – $12

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Little Lies

OUT in the Lineup

Australia | 00:15:00 | Dir/Prod: Keith Adam Johnson | 2012 | Byron Bay Premiere

Phillip has just lost Marcus, his long-term partner. He tries to forget his grief in a haze of alcohol and invites a young rent boy home. But the boy proves to be more than Phillip bargained for, and a dangerous game of truth and lies unfolds.

Friday 7th, 7.30pm – $15

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Into the Streets Australia | 0:06:00 | Dir: Logan Mucha | Prod: Taylor Litton-Strain | Short Doc | 2013 | Byron Premiere Sydney’s first Gay Mardi Gras started the breakout of a movement in this country. It was 1978 and Craig was a naïve teenager who became swept up in its birth. Through a fragmented recollection, he revisits the chaotic events of the first Sydney Gay Mardi Gras.

Filmmakers in attendance

Retreat!

My Mother Her Daughter

USA | 0:03:31 | Dir/Prod: Lizzi Akana | Music Video | 2013 | Australian Premiere

Sharon Jones and the DapKings take on a pack of rampaging, cat-calling wolves in a psychedelic battle of dance. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!

After the sudden violent death of her grandmother, a teenage girl struggles to reconnect with her increasingly distant mother before she loses her too. Filmmakers in attendance

From 1994 Saturday 8th, 10.30am – $8

After 20 years of silence, ex-champion surfer David Wakefield feels ready to reveal a secret that could turn his life upside down. He is gay. At the same time, on the other side of the world, Thomas Castets is setting up the world’s first online community for gay surfers. Together they embark on a global journey to speak with people about an aspect of surf culture that has until now remained hidden. They uncover a culture of fear, secrecy and exclusion but are inspired to affect change by connecting people, provoking discussion and looking to the sport’s grass-roots value of freedom of spirit.

Minerita

USA | 0:04:59 | Dir/Prod: Casey Warren | Short | 2013 | Australian Premiere What would you say to your child if you only had one chance to say it all? From 1994 seeks to answer that question through the moving story of a mother, her son, and the discovery of a letter.

Spain | 0:27:04 | Dir: Raúl De la Fuent | Prod: Amaia Remírez | Short Doc | 2013 | Australian Premiere The story of three women who work in the Potosi mines in Bolivia – a lawless territory characterised by brutal violence. A western about women who work as night watch women or inside the mine, struggling to survive in an inhuman inferno.

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Pretty Brutal

Saturday 8th, 10.30am – $8

Off the rink, all skaters are equal, but when the game of Roller Derby begins for Australasia’s first all-girl league, they discover some are more equal than others. Pretty Brutal follows self-titled girl skaters Pieces of Hate, Kid Vile and Naki Kronik into the fullcontact world of New Zealand’s first Roller Derby league. Their challenge: work and train together as sisters in a democratic community, then savage each other come match day. As tension mounts, will they preserve their community or tear each other apart?

Symphony no. 42

Hungary | 0:09:33 | Dir: Reka Bucsi | Prod: Jozef Fulop | Animation | 2013 | Australia Premiere Applying an unconventional narrative this film presents a subjective world through 47 scenes. Small events, interlaced by associations, express the irrational coherence of our surroundings as the differences between humans and animals diminish.

Coney Island: Dreams for Sale

Offers a rare, sensitive glimpse of real poverty in New Zealand. It’s a picture of a place where people only go as a last resort; where hopes have evaporated into a limbo of emotional and physical subsistence. The film would be heartbreaking if it weren’t for the pride and humour of the people themselves.

Like Byron Bay, this once magnificent playground has survived many battles, but now faces its greatest enemy: corporate greed. Centre stage in the passionate struggle to protect the amusement park from an unscrupulous developer and a group of misguided politicians is newly turned political activist Dianna Carlin, owner of the celebrated Lola Star boutique. This Davidand-Goliath tale chronicles the courage and determination of a community to preserve the spirit and authenticity of a legendary American icon and an entire way of life against the threat of ruthless real estate development. Filmmaker in attendance

Saturday 8th, 1.00pm – $12

USA | 1:20:23 | Dir: Alessandra Giordano | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere

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Sophie’s Wish Byron Bay | 0:09:34 | Dir/ Prod: Dominic Sullivan | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2013 | World Premiere After being diagnosed with cancer over two years ago Sophie had only one wish: to travel to Africa. It all changed, however, when she went to Hamilton Island on a holiday and met Sir Owen Glenn.

Tritch Australia | 0:14:46 | Dir: Natalia James | Prod: Bryony McLachlan | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2012 | NSW Premiere In Shanghai, a wealthy housewife’s life of luxury is disrupted by the presence of a young ghost. What begins for Mei as a peculiarity slowly creeps into a beautiful terror that may bring life to spectres of the past.

Swim Australia | 0:08:02 | Dir: Isabelle Love-Dack | Prod: Isabella Giovinazzo | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2013 | NSW Premiere She wakes amongst the debris of last night’s party, navigates through the haze towards her sleeping friend, lies on the couch beside her and watches and waits for her to wake. Will her friend want the same thing?

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Ultramarine Australia | 0:10:55 | Dir: Matthew Earl | Prod: Nicki Murray | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2013 | NSW Premiere A teenage boy suffering undiagnosed depression finds an escape in an unlikely place, but when his untreated condition worsens, he must learn that accepting the help he has been avoiding might be his only chance at recovery.

The Dangers Of The Aquarius Australia | 0:06:00 | Dir: Charlotte Hamlyn | Prod: Charlotte Hamlyn & Debbie Steer | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2013 | Byron Bay Premiere Set in 1950s McCarthy Era America this fake propaganda film takes a satirical look one of the gravest dangers threatening our very way of life: the Aquarius person. Do not take the Aquarius for granted or they will take your napkins and possibly even your life!

Curiosity Australia | 0:06:10 | Dir/Prod: Marli Lopez-Hope | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2013 | World Premiere A passionate PhD student, who is fearful of insects, decides to tackle one of the greatest mysteries of the Australian Giant Spiny Stick Insect and, through her research, uncovers a deeply personal journey about fear, culture and the human desire to learn.

The Interviewer Australia | 00:12:00 | Dir: Genevieve Clay | Prod: Eleanor Winkler | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2012 | Byron Bay Premiere Thomas Howell gets more than he’s bargained for in a job interview at a prestigious law firm; an insult about his tie, a rendition of Harry Potter and the chance to change the lives of a father and son.

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This film, featuring English pro surfer Sam Bleakley, explores the synergy between jazz, surfing, dance and improvisation by capturing a series of choreographed surfing performances.

Women Who Run With the Tides Byron Bay | 0:17:36 | Dir/Prod: Michelle Shearer | Documentary | 2013 | BBFF Premiere A film about older women in the line-up and the unique qualities and insights they bring. The film focuses on Lennox Head surfers: Marg, 64, Sally, 58 and Carol 50. Filmmakers in attendance

Burra Jurra

Byron Bay | 0:44:29 | Dir/Prod: Juliet Carrington | Documentary | 2013 | World Premiere | Best Surf Film Nominee The ocean offers spiritual and physical significance for the original custodians of Byron Bay. Burra Jurra is a surfing charity that seeks to promote positive social change in local Indigenous communities, by reconnecting Indigenous children with the ocean through surfing. Pro surfers and local surf coaches integrate with the Indigenous community to coach kids and pass on cultural identity through dance, storytelling and arts. Filmmakers in attendance along with Burra Jurra Patron Layne Beachley

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Trippin’

A portfolio of ideas and opinions on the changing face of the architecture, urban design and development in the Gold Coast and northern rivers.

Following the little white line can release the inner soul. It is a life that is seemingly simple and complete. It offers us a getaway from the modern world, an escape to complete and utter freedom.

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Dr. Salt Byron Bay | 0:04:59 | Dir/Prod: Naomi Fryer | Short Doc | 2014 | Australian Premiere The experience of Robbie, who joins a group to learn how to swim in the ocean. He not only learnt how to swim, he also learnt about himself, and it helped him to find perspective. Filmmakers in attendance

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A Life Outside USA | 1:23:00 | Dir/Prod: Catherine Brabec | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Surf Film Nominee This is a story of passion and obsession. It’s the story of the relationships of six New Jersey surfers who got on a surfboard 50 years ago and haven’t stopped to this day. Pioneering the surf break at the Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, NJ in the 60s, surfing freezing waters before wetsuits existed, they found themselves inside the grip of a passion, an obsession so deep only those who ride waves would understand. Surfing the Pier was a privilege earned, a territory protected, and friendships were complicated by fierce competition.

Sunday 9th, 11.30am – $12

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Sunday 9th, 2.00pm – $12

Sunday 9th 4.30pm – $12

A Political Story

The Activist

France | 1:30:00 | Dir: Tabbert Fiiller & Cyril Morin | Prod: Arnaud Gauthier & Cyril Morin | Feature | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Film & Best Dramatic Feature Nominee A political thriller during the Wounded Knee insurrection in the USA in 1973. During the insurrection, Marvin and Bud, two Native American activists, are arrested and thrown into jail. In jail, they must face two officers monitoring their every move, and they join forces with a young lawyer assigned to their case. Why does a Nixon representative visit them in jail? And a senator? And a Hollywood star? What is Nixon’s role? During the seventies, the world keeps spinning and tension arises in this simple jail in the middle of nowhere...

Mt Warning ‘Midnight Dawn’

The Crossing

Created to soundtrack the sunrise, Midnight Dawn is the call to arms to persevere through the day, to carve your own party, the beginning of the journey to the end. Filmmakers in attendance

The Radar

France | 0:17:40 | Dir: Jan Rouiller & Nicky Marbot | Prod: Franck Carle | Short | 2012 | Australian Premiere How do you get your photos out of a speed-camera box? You certainly should not count on the help of Fender and Baguette, and even less on Jose, the Gypsy. As for the police, they’re busy dealing with... ravens!

Sunday 9th 7.00pm – $15

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Two young Australians set off on the adventure of a lifetime. The pair attempted to drag their home-made kayaks more than 1,000 kilometres across a remote island in the arctic, resulting in disaster. They battled freezing temperatures, knee-deep mud, razor-sharp rocks, got chased by wolves and hid from polar bears. The film is an insight into the minds of two young adventurers biting off far more than they can chew. An antidote to a world of instant gratification, showing that you can achieve anything – but sometimes there ain’t no easy way. Filmmakers in attendance

The Banker

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USA | 0:15:00 | Dir: Hattie Dalton | Prod: Kelly Broad | Short | 2004 | Byron Premiere

One of Those Days

A story about unrequited love, focused on a lonely scientist who toils away in a sperm bank.

UK | 0:14:00 | Dir: Hattie Dalton | Prod: Kate Bleasdale | Short | 2008 | Australian Premiere

Third Star

Nothing seems to go right, life just seems to be dealing you one poor hand after another. Unfortunately for Howard Whittam, that day is Judgment Day.

USA | 1:32:00 | Dir: Hattie Dalton | Prod: Kelly Broad | Feature | 2010 | Byron Premiere James and his three closest lifelong friends go on an ill-advised trip. A touching and comical adventure with friendship, heroism and love. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

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Pighouse Flicks

The iconic Pighouse Flicks specialises in bringing Arthouse, International and Classic film to the north coast. Featuring super-comfortable lounge seating and state-of-the-art digital technology, this beautiful theatre offers the discriminating film lover an exceptionally satisfying experience. The intimate atmosphere of the Pighouse makes it an ideal venue in which to enjoy a selection of BBFF’s world-class films. Pighouse Flicks offers disabled access and disabled toilet facilities and a well-stocked candy bar!

The Tree Myth Byron Bay | 0:06:55 | Dir/Prod: Caroline Fisher | Short | 2013 | World Premiere Based on a mythological story by the Roman poet, Ovid, in the pursuit of love, Apollo (the Sun God) and Daphne (the River Nymph) chase each other around a majestic Moreton Bay Fig tree. Filmmaker in attendance

Beasts In The Real World

A surreal short exploiting the tenuous connections between a naturalist, a rare landmammal, some ghosts and a pair of sushi chefs.

Sobota Germany | 0:29:00 | Dir/Prod: Marie Elisa Scheidt | Short Doc | 2013 | Australian Premiere A man without morals or remorse, Sobata was known as the most notorious pimp and merciless thug in Vienna. His memoirs topped Austrian best-seller lists. Where does the fascination for the dark side of life come from? And what is left of him today?

Dwarves Kingdom USA | 1:16:00 | Dir/Prod: Matthew Salton | Documentary | 2013 | World Premiere Little people from all over China have travelled to dress in medieval costumes and perform pop songs for curious tourists in a theme park filled with mushroom cottages and castles. Critics liken the park to a human zoo, but its founder claims that he has created jobs for people who would otherwise be unemployed and ostracised in China. This fascinating film colourfully tells the sometimes sad, sometimes amusing but ultimately life-affirming stories of these little people who live and perform in this unique and controversial community. Filmmaker in attendance

Saturday 1st, 8.30pm – $15

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Life on Earth

Endtrip

In Aulnay-sous-Boi, one of the harshest Parisian suburbs, life becomes wonderful, cheerful, like the coming of spring...

A breathtaking animated psychedelic near-death experience.

Ray Kurzweil And The Singularity

Leviathan Ages

High up amongst craggy hilltops sits an ancient, powerful and imposing temple. Bound in ancient celestial ballet, nine long-dead kings arise to claim a fallen emperor.

Humanity will reach a point about 2045 when technological change will reach such a crescendo of change that there will be a quantum evolutionary shift in human existence.

The Makers of Things

Edward returns to the rural American farm of his childhood on a desperate mission to unearth a secret buried for over 50 years. As he digs, his mind drifts back to the fateful night when he and his father witnessed a UFO crash-land, irrevocably changing their lives forever.

Sunday 2nd, 3.45pm – $15

Friday 7th, 6.00pm – $15

The Society for Model & Experimental Engineers is a sprawling organisation with members all over the world. Their common tools and methods mask a huge array of interests and skills, from experimental tinkerers to woodworkers and librarians.

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Satellite Beach

113 Degrees

USA | 0:28:10 | Dir: Andrew Wilson & Luke Wilson | Prod: Luke Wilson | Short | 2013 | Australian Premiere

USA | 0:20:25 | Dir: Sabrina Doyle | Prod: Matilde Barbagallo | Short Doc | 2013 | Australian Premiere Francesca and Joe are astronauts who’ve become lovers, bunkered up in their spaceship. But now their mission is ending, and Joe’s wife is waiting for him. Thinking she’s going to lose him, Francesca takes desperate measures, leading to terrible consequences.

As the Endeavour space shuttle makes its final journey through the streets of Los Angeles to the California Science Center to the Kennedy Space Center a devoted and unlikely shuttle manager (Luke Wilson) steadfastly navigates the path of the mission alongside the shuttle interacting with the real-life citizens, reporters, and officials in this mockumentary.

Dotty

Mi Ojo Derecho

Spain | 0:13:00 | Dir/Prod: Josecho de Linares | Short | 2012 | Australian Premiere Zurdo maintained a special relationship with his grandmother. Since he went away to study they have lost contact. On the last day of summer he decides to visit her with the intuition that he might not see her again.

On her bed in a run-down rest home, a stubborn old lady struggles with technology to send a text message to her daughter.

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The Life And Crimes Of Doris Payne

UK | 0:13:33 | Dir: Greg Ash | Prod: Kieran O’Brien | 2013 A lonely disregarded old man seems invisible to the world around him. But when he journeys to the heart of London, being invisible proves to be his greatest weapon.

USA | 1:14:00 | Dir/Prod: Kirk Marcolina, Matthew Pond | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere

An emotionally engaging, entertaining and suspenseful film about one of the world’s most notorious international jewel thieves. Combining vérité scenes, re-creations, a rich archive and revealing interviews, a portrait of a most unusual woman. The story follows Doris’s latest trial; facing questionable evidence, she rejects a three-month plea deal and risks five years in prison. In candid moments, 80-year-old Doris reflects on her extraordinary life: from a poor black girl in the segregated South, to plucking diamonds in Monte Carlo while juggling the demands of being a single mother. Doris’s story is an unapologetic version of a unique American Dream.

Friday 7th, 6.00pm – $15

Mr Invisible

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Vultures

Distant Noises And Other Voices

Five years ago Dean was diagnosed with schizo affective disorder, a mental illness characterised by recurring episodes of elevated or depressed mood, alternating with distortions in perception. A window into mental illness which still has an enormous stigma surrounding it.

No-budget music video that examines the effect of ‘scene’ culture upon nonconforming individuals. Filmmaker in attendance

Kayip (The Loss)

Strike

Crossroads: Labor Pains of a New World View

An urban love story of a bowling alley mechanic who is forced to break free of the constraints of his mechanical world.

Angels And Ghosts

USA | 1:03:59 | Dir: Joseph Ohayon | Prod: Joseph Ohayon, Lio Spiegler | 2012 | Australian Premiere

United Kingdom | 0:15:00 | Dir: Sara Kenney | Prod: Duncan Copp & Sara Kenney | Animation | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Animation Nomination Based on a true story, Angels and Ghosts tells the emotive journey of Amber, a young girl who is on a quest to find her brothers who have disappeared. It’s a gripping animated adventure exploring the potent themes of mental health and family bonds.

A documentary exploring the depths of the current human condition and the emergence of an integrated world-view. Weaving together insights and findings from biology, psychology, network science, systems science, business, culture and media, the film reveals the inner workings of the human experience in the 21st century, urging viewers to step out of the box and challenge their own assumptions about who we really are, and why we do what we do.

Saturday 8th, 4.00pm – $15

After a painful breakup with the love of his life, a man waits at a cafe for a lifetime, hoping she would walk in again.

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Saturday 8th, 8.30pm – $15

Culantro (Coriander) Argentina | 0:12:57 | Dir/Prod: Roberto Meza Mont | Short | 2012 | Byron Bay Premiere Tobias is a teenage boy who is becoming aware of his erupting adolescence. Despite the way he is undermined by his mother, his growing desire to experience adulthood leads him to an unusual encounter with his neighbour, Claudia. Filmmaker in attendance

A Woman’s Deeper Journey Into Sex Australia | 1:15:00 | Dir/Prod: Sally McKenzie | Documentary | 2013 | World Premiere We follow Private Detective Lacey’s quest to determine if women need emotional connection for good sex. As she travels from Australia to North America, the UK and Jamaica, she investigates women paying for sex, rent-adreads, women’s uptake of porn and romance dependency. Along the way we meet Heidi Fleiss, Jesse Jane, Miss Cougar International and a range of ordinary dames. With a narration written in verse, this fast-paced film blends documentary, heightened abstractions, animation and graphics to peep into the world of female sexuality.

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Blind Faith

Mephistopheles enlightens Faustus.

Being blind can limit a person’s options, but not for Jim. He actively pursues his life goals from blind cricket to assisted aircraft licence, and has a passion for life that most sighted people would love to have.

The Gift

Sunday 9th, 6.00pm – $15

Code of the West

Grace is forced to face her own sexuality and the strain on her marriage when her son Charlie, who has cerebral palsy, asks to lose his virginity for his birthday. Filmmaker in attendance

The Beast and The Silence Australia | 0:10:15 | Dir/Prod: Henry James Baulch | Young Australian Filmmaker | 2013 | Byron Bay Premiere Jonathan Hardy was born profoundly deaf. As a youth in Perth he was introduced to wrestling, and found his passion in life. Filmmakers in attendance

USA | 1:15:00 | Dir: Rebecca Richman CohenFrancisco Bello | Documentary | 2012 | Australian Premiere The world is rethinking its drug policies large and small. Once a pioneer in legalising medical marijuana, the state of Montana is poised to become the first in the US to repeal its medical marijuana law. Set against the sweeping vistas of the Rockies, the steamy lamplight of marijuana grow houses, and the bustling halls of the State Capitol, this film follows the political process of marijuana policy reform. This is the story of the many lives and fraught emotions when politics fail and communities pay the price.

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Murwillumbah Regent Cinema

de Ontmaagding van Eva van End (The Deflowering of Eva van End)

In 1978, in Brisbane, Mick (a struggling greyhound trainer) is trying to make a living for his family. He is so certain that his young ‘maiden’ greyhound will win and bring them success he decides to take a risk and bet all their money on one single race...

A colourful and quirky tragicomedy about a perfectly normal dysfunctional family. When the incarnation of perfection enters their lives, embodied by Veit, a German exchange student, doubt, insecurity, fear and desire invade the van End family. During the course of Veit’s stay, all five family members reinvent themselves and their connections to each other.

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The Hot Potato – The Road to Transformation

Depuis Que Je Suis Ne (Since I Was Born)

To cool the heat on the asylum debate – the biggest ‘hot potato’ in Australian politics – the filmmakers took a hot potato food van around the country in the lead up to the 2013 federal election. The mission? To see what Australia really thinks about asylum seekers. Filmmakers in attendance

Homebound Australia | 0:04:55 | Dir/Prod: Sari Braithwaite | Short Doc | 2012 | NSW Premiere Set against the humdrum of suburban Melbourne, a Bangladeshi student has become an unlikely dissident. Online day and night, he streams updates to his people under attack, sharing their story with the world media. But what will it be like to return home?

Like all children in the Deheisheh refugee camp on the West Bank, Tamer dreams to free his country. His father tries to protect him from the dangers-bound by the Israeli occupation, but he also tries to fulfil his son’s dream: to see the big sea. Situated on the other side of the wall, the Mediterranean Sea is almost inaccessible to Palestinians and although only 40km away from the camp, special permission is necessary to reach it. They try everything to achieve this breakaway beyond the wall, where the sea flows peacefully and occupation becomes only a memory.

Saturday 8th, 4.00pm – $12/$10 conc.

Maiden

Friday 7th 7.30pm – $12/$10 conc.

The historic Regent Cinema in Murwillumbah is the oldest movie theatre on the NSW north coast, and along with the Pighouse Flicks, one of the last remaining independently owned, family-run movie theatres in Australia. The Regent possesses many of those bygone charms that have always excited people about ‘going to the movies’. Not too large, and not too small, the Regent is a grand venue for screening great festival films! There is no disabled access or disabled toilet facilities – this venue has stairs.

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Saturday 8th, 6.00pm $12/$10 conc.

Sunday 9th, 2.00pm $12/$10 conc.

Sunday 9th, 4.00pm $12/$10 conc.

El Rastrillo Se Quire Comprometer (Rakes’ Commitment)

Cosmic Flower Unfolding

USA | 0:02:00 | Dir/Prod: Benjamin Ridway | Animation | 2013 | Australian Premiere A constant flow of emerging and dissolving oceanic, futuristic, and mandala forms. A tribute to abstraction, and connection to the inner space we inhabit.

Dalai Lama’s Road to Peace; Ancient Wisdom of the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet

Tau Seru (Small Yellow Field)

United Kingdom | 1:11:08 | Dir/Prod: Leon Stuparich | Documentary | 2013 | NSW Premiere With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the Dalai Lama, this profound documentary candidly reveals the nature and wisdom of one of the most influential people on the planet. The Dalai Lama is followed as he shares his spiritual and humanitarian message with the West and he inspires others to live more meaningful lives. This unique portrait captures the inspiring, human and humorous nature of the Dalai Lama and reveals his personal and powerful legacy for this and future generations.

The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community

Crossroads: Labor Pains of a New Worldview

USA | 0:56:00 | Dir/Prod: Anne Macksoud & John Ankele | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere Climate change is taking place. Will we have the wisdom to survive? The film features thought leaders and activists in the realms of science, economics and spirituality discussing how we can evolve in the face of climate disruption. Interviewees include Bill McKibbin, Joanna Macy, Roger Payne and young pioneers like Herschelle Milford and Quincy Saul.

USA | 1:03:59 | Dir: Joseph Ohayon | Prod: Joseph Ohayon, Lio Spiegler | Documentary | 2012 | Australian Premiere A documentary exploring the depths of the current human condition and the emergence of an integrated world-view. Weaving together insights and findings from biology, psychology, network science, systems science, business, culture and media, the film reveals the inner workings of the human experience in the 21st century, urging viewers to step out of the box and challenge their own assumptions about who we really are, and why we do what we do.

A Life Exposed

Upaj: Improvise

Australia | 0:52:00 | Dir/ Prod: Lesley Branagan | Documentary | 2013 | Byron Bay Premiere Robyn Beecher became renowned in London for her iconic images of the 80s. In a time rich with experimentation and creativity, she was celebrated for her ground-breaking photographs of painted bodies, and collaborations with counter-culture personalities. At the height of her success, she was transformed when she first experienced the Indian colour festival and has been living in India for 25 years, where she has dedicated herself to documenting the rituals of her region as a spiritual service. Filmmakers in attendance

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USA | 1:00:00 | Dir: Hoku Uchiyama | Prod: Antara Bhardwaj | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Film & Best Documentary Nominee This is the story of an unlikely friendship. 68-year-old Kathak Master Pandit Das (North Indian classical dance) and 32-year-old tap star Jason Samuels Smith come together in a unique East-meets-West dance collaboration that tours through India: ‘India Jazz Suites’. As we follow their journey, we learn about their struggles to preserve their traditional heritage in today’s pop-culture world. Filmmakers in attendance

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 – SUNDAY MARCH 9, 2014 BBFF.COM.AU

Lismore Star court Theatre

Opened with great fanfare in 1921, the Star Court Theatre was, and still is, Lismore’s hub for avant-garde culture whether film, theatre or music. Walk the red carpet of the Café Verde bar – an intimate, burlesque-like salon open to the public before and after screenings.

Lismore Opening Night USA | 1:24:57 | Dir/Prod: Robert Arjoyan | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Film & Best Documentary Nominee An incredibly moving, entertaining, and revealing story of Theremin master Armen Ra’s extraordinary origins. A truly remarkable being, Armen tells his life stories, which read like mythology, yet are painfully true, with the sharpest of wit, a cutting sense of humour, and deep sincerity. His story is encouraging to the discouraged, his music is the soother of the sad, and his mission is to bring beauty and compassion into a world in chaos. He recounts his dynamic journey that mixes rare concert performances, candid interviews, and archive material with the magical power of music that can alchemise ancient sorrow into timeless beauty. Armen Ra & Producer Matt Huffman will be in attendance

Gasland Part II

USA | 1:25:00 | Dir: Josh Fox | Prod: Trish Adlesic | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Film, Environmental & Documentary Nominee In his Oscar®nominated exposé Gasland, director Josh Fox alerted the world to the issue of fracking, inspiring communities worldwide to take action. Gasland Part II examines the long-term impact of the controversial process, including poisonous water, earthquakes and neurological damage, placing his focus on the people whose lives have been irreparably changed. This film shows how the anti-fracking movement has done its best to amplify its message while the million-dollar conglomerates employ PSY-OPS tactics to shut it down. Unnerving interviews and shocking data underscore this scathing indictment of unregulated industry in Fox’s powerful, not-to-be-missed follow-up. If his schedule allows Josh Fox will be in attendance

Thursday 6 march Gala open i ng 6pm Direct from Hollywood Armen ra and Matt Huffman

Saturday March 8

L2, Saturday 8th, 5pm $14/$12/$10

The Anzac Spirit – One Hundred Years On

Thursday 6th, 7.30pm $14/$12/$10

When My Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra & the Theremin

THE MAN FROM COX’S RIVER

Sunday March 9

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Sat 8th, 7.30pm $14/$12/$10

Sunday 9th, 2.00pm $14/$12/$10

Sunday 9th, 5.30pm $14/$12/$10

De Ontmaagding van Eva van End (The Deflowering of Eva van End)

High up amongst craggy hilltops sits an ancient, powerful and imposing temple. Bound in ancient celestial ballet, nine long-dead kings arise to claim a fallen emperor.

Family Friendly Films Herd In Iceland

The Man from Coxs River

USA | 0:28:21 | Dir: Lindsay Blatt & Paul Taggart | Prod: Lindsay Blatt | Short Doc | 2013 | Australian Premiere

For over 1,000 years, Icelandic law has made it illegal to import horses. Therefore, they are a pure breed. During summer the horses live a remote and wild existence, grazing in the highlands. Every September, they are rounded up by local farmers to reunite with their owners.

Can a near-impossible mission to save a mob of doomed brumbies in an inaccessible wilderness bring fiercely independent horseman and a feral control national parks ranger to see the world through each other’s eyes? As the budgetary clock ticks, we investigate wilderness management, heritage and the call of the wild, riding out on an adventure not seen since Banjo Patterson penned his immortal poem. Filmmakers in attendance

The Lismore Lantern Parade

Felix

13-year-old Felix dreams of becoming a saxophonist like his late father of the famous Bozza Boys Band. His mother hates jazz, which she blames for her husband’s death. Because of alcohol, he died before Felix was born. Felix’s world is turned upside down when he wins a scholarship to a prestigious school. Wanting to prove himself, he auditions for the school concert, but he can’t read music. Two aging ex-Bozza Boys give Felix a crash course on the saxophone and teach him about his musical roots and his father’s past.

The Lismore Lantern Parade has been a showcase event for the Northern Rivers for 20 years. This documentary celebrates the festival’s beginnings, growth, and the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Filmmaker in attendance

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