FILM lovers are set for a star-studded celebration of homegrown storytelling when the Maleny Film Society presents its Australian Film Festival from 13–15 March at the Maleny Community Centre, with organisers urging audiences to secure their passes now.
The weekend opens in style with an exclusive launch party for festival pass holders at 5.30pm on Friday.
Guests are invited to dress as their favourite Australian screen character, enjoy a complimentary drink and graze finger foods before the 7pm screening of The Travellers, the latest feature from acclaimed director Bruce Beresford, starring Bryan Brown.
Saturday brings comedy-drama Carmen & Bolude at 3pm, followed by Kangaroo Island at 7pm, a visually rich family story set against one of Australia’s most iconic landscapes.
On Sunday, Journey Home, David Gulpilil screens at 11.30am, narrated by Hugh Jackman and honouring the life of the late David Gulpilil. The festival closes at 2pm with Kangaroo, a heartwarming tale of redemption and rescued joeys.
Festival passes are available now at malenyfilmsociety.au or from the Maleny Visitor Information Centre.
Members pay $50, which includes the launch party and all five films; non-members pay $75. Individual session tickets go on sale from March 1, priced at $8 for members and $13 for non-members.
Selected screenings will include short films, including work by emerging local director Luke Dunlop, with a few surprises planned across the weekend.
Organisers say the curated program celebrates the depth, diversity and distinct voice of Australian cinema, offering audiences laughter, reflection and stunning storytelling across one unforgettable weekend.
