The film festival is aimed at filmmakers in Australia from culturally diverse backgrounds. This weekend it is screening in Marrickville on Friday (3/6), and Saturday at the Parramatta Riverside Theatre (4/6).
I will be helping out with the technical aspect of things with a few of my mates from uni (UWS Penrith).
It's a great platform for emerging filmmakers of different backgrounds to tell their story.
I believe that as a multicultural society, Australia is really lacking in the film industry in displaying avenues for the different voices of our nation. While the film industry itself is in dire territory, the only films that do get made and shown to wider audiences are that of traditional 'typical' Australians. There are so many amazing stories that just aren't getting the chance to be heard which is extremely embarrassing for our nation as a whole.
The festival has established a stage for not only emerging filmmakers in australia, but those that come from diverse backgrounds who have such amazing ideas, fresh new stories and who are constantly giving us so much to learn from.
Check out the website: http://colourfest.com.au/
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