	{"id":106686,"date":"2025-07-20T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=106686"},"modified":"2025-07-17T15:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:08:08","slug":"free-films-to-be-screened-in-drysdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/free-films-to-be-screened-in-drysdale\/","title":{"rendered":"Free films to be screened in Drysdale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) and the Geelong Regional Libraries will jointly present a free program of short films selected from previous finalists and winners at the festival in Drysdale later this month.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, the NBFF presents the Emerging Filmmaker Award and Emerging Documentary Filmmaker Award to a film-maker who is 25 of age or younger and is a present or past resident of Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>The coming program includes films by local directors Chloe Holliday and Brie Bartleet.<\/p>\n<p>Holliday&#8217;s animated film <em>An Octopus&#8217; Tale<\/em> is the story of a young octopus who, dreaming of a new life, escapes his kingdom. The film addresses the environmental issue of overfishing and was created using hand-cut collage from vintage magazines and books.<\/p>\n<p>Bartleet&#8217;s documentary <em>Sink or Swim<\/em> tells the inspirational story of Point Lonsdale resident Bree-Arne Manley, whose motto &#8220;there&#8217;s always something to do and experience&#8221; has seen her climb waterfalls, learn to surf, make music, skydive and raise a family, all while living with multiple sclerosis. <em>Sink or Swim<\/em> was the selected by the 2024 NBFF festival audience to be the recipient of the People&#8217;s Choice Award.<\/p>\n<p>This event complements to Boronggook Drysdale Library&#8217;s monthly Film Circle program, where film enthusiasts meet to view and discuss films from Geelong Regional Libraries&#8217; extensive film catalogue.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees will also hear from NBFF director Bill Lussier about this year&#8217;s NBFF, to take place in November, and how they can submit their work for the Emerging Filmmaker and Emerging Documentary Filmmaker awards and the festival&#8217;s short film program.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The North Bellarine Film Festival&#8217;s Emerging Filmmaker Award and Emerging Documentary Filmmaker Award recognise young Victorian filmmakers who show exceptional commitment to their craft and are the future of Australian film-making,&#8221; Mr Lussier said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This program is an opportunity to see the work of these young filmmakers at this early stage of their careers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This program is a must-see for all aspiring and established local filmmakers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The program will be screened at the Boronggook Drysdale Library on July 30 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.<\/p>\n<p>For tickets, head to<a href=\"http:\/\/trybooking.com\/CZOAR\"> trybooking.com\/CZOAR<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) and the Geelong Regional Libraries will jointly present a free program of short films selected from previous finalists and winners at the festival in Drysdale later this month. 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