Screening Geelong’s history

GEELONG locals and visitors have the opportunity to experience a snapshot of Geelong’s history as it is projected onto the city’s streets.

Held by the City of Greater Geelong and in partnership with the National Film and Sound Archive, Life in Australia: Geelong (1966) will screen at the Shorts Place Projection Space.

The 20-minute projection will screen each evening from dusk until June 18 and ties in with the finale of the Australian Heritage Festival.

Directed by Antonio Colacino, the film offers a glimpse into Geelong’s industrial past and its residents’ everyday lives in the mid-1960s.

Many city sites are shown throughout including the grain elevators, refinery, cement works and the Ford Factory.

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the city would continue to explore opportunities that showcased unique stories.

“Whether you’re a long-time resident or a newcomer to Geelong, this is an opportunity to experience the city’s history like never before.”

Life in Australia: Geelong was produced by the Department of Immigration as part of its series encouraging European immigrants to move to Australia.

Cr Eddy Kontelj, chair of the council’s arts and culture, hospitality and live entertainment portfolio, said he hoped the film will spark a recollection of shared memories.

“When you’re walking through Little Malop Street over the next month, be sure to look out for the film in Shorts Place and see Geelong’s history projected.

“Life in Australia: Geelong invites reflection on how far the city has come, socially and culturally, over the decades.”

The film will screen daily from 5pm until 11.30pm.

For more information, head to geelongaustralia.com.au