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BUNINYONG FILM FESTIVAL

presented by the Buninyong and District Community Bank

24 & 25 May 2024

The Buninyong Film Festival enjoys bringing highly acclaimed Australian and International films to the big screen to the historic village of Buninyong, and giving the community access to films that would not normally be seen outside of Melbourne.

BABYTEETH

FRIDAY 24 MAY, 7pm
1hr 58min, Australia

Milla, a terminally ill teenager, falls in love with Moses, a drug dealer, and her parents’ worst nightmare.

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BEYOND UTOPIA

FRIDAY 24 MAY, 9.30pm
1hr 55mins, USA

The story of several families as they attempt to escape oppression in North Korea, revealing a world most of us have never seen.

UPROAR

SATURDAY 25 MAY, 9am
1hr 50mins, New Zealand

A 17-year-old student is forced to stand up for himself, his whanau (family), and his future, in this heart-warming story of identity.

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CHARCOAL

SATURDAY 25 MAY, 11:15am
1hr 47mins, Brazil/Argentina

In a remote area in Sao Paulo, a family straining to care for their bedridden patriarch is offered a diabolical deal to host an Argentinian drug kingpin in need of a place to hide.

HIT THE ROAD

SATURDAY 25 MAY, 2pm
1hr 33mins, Iran

An Iranian family embarks on a road trip across their country. The family comprises a wisecracking, weary father with a leg in plaster, a mother whose anxiety is alleviated by songs, their hyperactive six-year-old son, the troubled elder brother who is of an age he might be facing military service, and their sick dog.

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THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE

SATURDAY 25 MAY, 4pm
1hr 38mins, Germany

When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her. Nominated for an Academy Award for 2024 Best International Film.

EGO: THE MICHAEL GUDINSKI STORY

SATURDAY 25 MAY, 8pm
1hr 52min, Australia

This feature documentary follows the wild ride of Michael Gudinski over five decades as he forges his own maverick path consumed by his ambition and enduring passion for Australian music.

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EXTRA ACTIVITES FOR THE WEEKEND

Get Involved

In addition to the main Buninyong Film Festival events, there are lots of other fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy. Check the space below to see what we have in store, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and we would be more than happy to help.

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FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER

The Popular Retro Supper!

The retro supper is a staple of the Buninyong Film Festival! The supper is served between the first session and second session on Friday night and is included in your admission ticket. Enjoy this year's supper as an individual "Cheese Ball Trio with Crackers".

FRIDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL

Enjoy a cocktail on us!

Included in your Friday night admission ticket is a free cocktail (or non-alcoholic drink).

 

This year is a choice of either an old fashioned Shandy (beer/lemonade) or a tipple of Sherry!

SATURDAY
LUNCH

Please enjoy the array of food venues and cafes we have in our wonderful Village.

The Shared Table

Espresso Depot

Buninyong Bakery

Yummy Kitchen

Buninyong Pizza & Hamburger House

The Old Bluestone Cafe

Dynamite Cafe

Maggie & Kate

Kawa Japanese Sushi

Red Door Pizza

Buninyong Fish & Chips

Book a table and order your food through the cafe to save time!

HISTORIC WALK
 

Saturday Lunch

115pm

Not Just Pines & Needles!

A guided walk discovering the trees of the Buninyong Botanic Gardens.

Approx. 30 mins

(weather dependent)

FREE

FESTIVAL DINNER

Saturday Night

6pm-730pm

Enjoy a relaxed two-course dinner at The Shared Table on Saturday night between screenings.

Drink on Arrival +

2 courses

(Entree & Main Meal)

(tea & coffee n/a)

$65 per person

OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Thank you to our generous sponsors without whom we could not present our Film Festival.

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BUNINYONG AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK

PLATINUM SPONSOR

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ACCOMMODATION

Rosie's Cottage
E: Sutcliffesonya@gmail.com
M: 0417168456

The Ridge - Mt Buninyong

the-ridge.com.au

E: rickymcleod1@gmail.com

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