Drysdale Library, NBFF to present short films

The North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) and the Boronggook Drysdale Library will present a program of short films by local film-makers later this month.

Geelong and surrounds is home to a diverse array of film-making talent, and this program will highlight a number of beginning and more established filmmakers.

The films will include period dramas Barwon Mansion by Torquay-based Mia de Rauch and the recently released Daisy by St Leonards-based Cassidy Krygger; The Girl Who Cried Sick and Goodbye by young Geelong filmmakers Joe Doedel and Ruby Taylor; and works by Geelong’s international touring and contemporary world theatre company Back to Back Theatre.

The evening will also include a Q&A with several of the filmmakers whose works will be screened.

This event will complement Boronggook Drysdale Library’s monthly Film Circle program where enthusiasts meet to view and discuss films from Geelong Regional Libraries’ extensive film catalogue.

Attendees will also hear from NBFF director Bill Lussier about the upcoming North Bellarine Film Festival in November and how they can submit their work for the Emerging Filmmaker and Emerging Documentary Filmmaker awards and the festival’s short film program.

The Geelong Waterfront Film Foundation will also be on hand to talk about its “48 Hour Film Frenzy”, which will see film-makers from across Australia will converge on Geelong to create films that feature the Geelong area.

“The Geelong area is home to a vibrant and diverse filmmaking community that is often overlooked in favour of our capital cities,” Mr Lussier said.

“This program presents the work of some of the regions newest and more established film-making talent.”

“This program of short films is a must-see for all aspiring and established local film-makers and for anyone who is interested in the local film-making scene.”

“Attendees will also hear about the Geelong Waterfront Foundation’s coming ’48 Hour Film Frenzy’ where participants will create short films that highlight the region. We’re thrilled to have been asked by the foundation to screen the winning film at our festival in November.”

The short film program will be screened at Boronggook Drysdale Library on August 14 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

It is a free event, but attendees must register at the Geelong Regional Libraries website at grlc.vic.gov.au