The true story of the nineteenth century priest who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for Leprosy patients. This drama focuses on Father Damien (David Wenham), a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium who takes up a post at a Hawaiian leprosy settlement. Appalled by the conditions that he finds […]
BE PART OF NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS JULY 7 – JULY 21 Experience the power of First Nations storytelling by joining The First Nations Film Festival 2024 during NAIDOC Week. This year’s theme, ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud,’ celebrates the unyielding spirit of our communities and amplifies voices that have long been silenced. Event Dates: July […]
An extraordinary story of one Yolŋu man’s 45 year life journey fighting for the political and spiritual freedom of his people. Unflinching in his delivery, yet soft in his humanity – Rev Dr D Gondarra has a confronting and urgent message for Australians and the world as he illuminates the long standing paradigm that controls us […]
A unique documentary that follows artist Mark Waller and his family over 20 years. When Mark is diagnosed with a deadly Melanoma the fault lines in the Waller family erupt with surprising results. Mark Waller loves to paint the seascapes around beautiful Lennox Head. He is a dreamer who sees angels in the street. His […]
A love letter to film; told through the eyes of documentarian and projectionist, Rob (Bert) Murphy. A decade ago when film projectors were being ripped out of cinemas and replaced by digital counterparts it was pretty clear that film was facing its death knell. Like many others Rob felt digital was a poor substitute so […]
FanForce acknowledges that we are on traditional lands, and recognises the global indigenous peoples. We honour all traditional custodians, and pay our respects to spiritual Elders both past and present.