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Byron Bay International Film FestivalByron Bay International Film Festival is an international festival in Australia featuring films from all genres and of all lengths. Strong local content coupled with diverse international entries makes for an interesting colorful festival. BBFF is passionate about supporting independent filmmakers in all stages of their careers and we believe in creating positive opportunities wherever possible - showcasing the amazing works of talented creatives to an open, intelligent audience as well as some well connected, highly respected Judges. Our judging panels have included representatives from Australia’s top distribution companies including Lionsgate, Dendy Films, Paramount Pictures, the ABC, World Movies Channel, Rialto Distribution, Accent Film, Palace Films and many more. All films entered will automatically be considered for nomination in any award categories that the film might qualify for during the selection process. Our awards include but are not limited to Best Film, Documentary, Short Film, Drama, Cinematography, Surf Film, Animation, Experimental Film, Environmental Film, Music Video, Best Young Australian Filmmaker (open to Australian Director’s and Producer’s under 25.) & an award for the Best Local Film. Further details can be found at www.bbff.com.au The Byron Bay International Film Festival is open to films of all lengths and all genres. ![]() VIDEO Interview with the producer of the Byron Bay Fest opening film The Firestarter - The story of BangarraIvan O’Mahoney (producer) presents « The Firestarter - The story of Bangarra » to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Bangarra Dance Theatre Company. He sat down with Christophetr Labanne in Byron Bay to chat about his latest feature doc.
Nel Michin and Wayne Blair Directors, take us through Bangarra’s birth and spectacular growth, and recognises Bangarra’s founders and tells the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers, Stephen, David and Russell Page, turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse. Through the eyes of the brothers and company alumni, Firestarter explores the loss and reclaiming of culture, the burden of intergenerational trauma, and crucially the power of art as a messenger for social change and healing. Firestarter is ultimately not a story of tragedy. It’s the story of art as medicine, and its role as the messenger of social change and pride. It’s a story of resilience, of overcoming obstacles and the embrace and re-birth of a 65,000-year-old culture, the longest continuously surviving culture in the world.
‘Arts and culture are the biggest medicine, the biggest identity for this country. This is what’s good for our country. Good for our soul.’ ‘A modern dance company unlike any other... remarkable, imaginative and richly varied’ ‘Bangarra’s work resonates far beyond the normal reach of dance’
28.10.2020 | Byron Bay International Film Festival's blog Cat. : PEOPLE
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