10 Years of Kolperi Outback Filmmaking

Since 2014, Griffith Film School students have been heading to the Outback to make a film entirely in Winton to screen as part of the Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival Final Night Showcase and Short Film Competition. Screening most nights before the main feature, 10 Years of Kolperi Outback Filmmaking will showcase the best Griffith Film School student films shot in and around Winton. With films starring industry names like Guyton Grantley (Underbelly), Roy Billing (The Dish) to Winton’s own Mayor, Gavin Baskett, this celebration will highlight the next generation of filmmaking talent, many of whom are already making a name for themselves in Industry.

Behind the Screen

Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival is managed and delivered by a dedicated volunteer Board, a small team of enthusiastic contractors and passionate volunteers. The festival pays tribute to our founding chairperson, Butch Lenton, who led the event from inception.

Festival Patron Leah Purcell

Festival Chair Gavin Baskett

Artistic Director Greg Dolgopolov

Kolperi Director Ash Burgess

Koa Elders

Minnie Mace, Michael Mace, Frank Button

Festival Board Trevor Love

Michael Watson

Ian Kelleher

Sallyanne Atkinson, Nicole Bond, Peter O’Regan, Neil McGregor, Robyn Stephens, Jenny Elliott

Festival Producer Belinda Hopgood

Festival Operations Coordinator Isabella Mackenzie

Festival Operations Team Griffith Business School students

Keith Chun Wai Tong, Rohan Singh, Ririka Matsuzaki, Elisa Walker, Nyiela Annuaritte Anfiritte, Claudia Mason

Projectionists Michael Monaco and Guy Crofts

Photographer Allan Coker

Design & Illustration Liveworm, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University

A special thank you to the dedicated teams at the Waltzing Matilda Centre and The Royal Theatre and to our film-loving community for their ongoing support and enthusiasm.