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This year, some of Australia’s most acclaimed directors and actors will be guests at the 5th Bangalow Film Festival.  The 2025 line-up includes Warwick Thornton, Rolf De Heer, Gary Sweet, Aaron Pedersen, Mark Leonard Winter and Molly Reynolds, with more guests to be announced.

Featuring over 20 exclusive premieres of international and Australian acclaimed feature films and award-winning documentaries, the program also includes various special screenings and Q&A sessions, live performances, and a two-day program of industry panels presented in partnership with the Byron Writers Festival and Screenworks. The festival will also host a lunch conversation with director Rolf De Heer, The Tracker, Ten Canoes, Charlie’s Country who will speak in depth about his extraordinary career.

Bring out your most glamorous fashionista look for the opening night red carpet and attendance at the Australian premiere of  Milano: The Inside Story of Italian Fashion.

Daily, ticket holders along with the general public, are invited to join others in the Film Festival Lobby Bar, with Common People Brewing Co, Ink Gin and Husk Rum providing refreshments plus all your favourite movie snacks and more.

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