By Jed Lanyon
A feast of films will come to the lovely mountain town of Warburton for the 36th annual Warburton Film Festival.
This is a rare opportunity to see recent films that have had limited release in Australia on 14-16 June at the Arts Centre, Warburton.
Yarra Ranges Film Society presents the festival, which brims with the warmth of a film-loving community thanks to shared dinners and drinks under the backdrop of the scenic town.
The Warburton Film Festival features nine films aired over the course of the weekend, ranging from documentaries to comedy, courtroom drama to psychological thriller.
The films originate from the UK, Australia, Mauritius, Lebanon, Japan and Palestine.
The weekend starts on Friday night with the grand opening at Oscar’s on the Yarra for drinks and nibbles.
Saturday afternoon’s entertainment includes the Show Us Your Shorts competition, where aspiring local filmmakers vie to showcase their talents.
The winning entries across four categories will be aired.
Guests can reconnect with old friends and welcome new ones at a spit roast dinner on Saturday night. Places are limited.
Call 5966 4500 for more informaiton.
