BIG SCREEN 2010
Nanango and Blackbutt Screening times:
21 May – 23 May
OPENING NIGHT
FRIDAY 21 MAY, 6.30PM
NANANGO STATE HIGH SCHOOL HALL, NANANGO
Tickets: $15 include beer, wine and nibbles.
Meet Jacki Weaver! One of Australia's best known actors, Jacki will be in Nanango to introduce this special screening of...
Three Blind Mice (M)
2008, 92mins
PLUS Glen Owen Dodds (U/C)
2010, 17 mins, Dir: Frazer Bailey
Three young naval officers hit town for a wild night before being shipped out to the Gulf. There’s fast talking Harry, conservative Dean and Sam who’s planning on jumping ship. Bernie (Jacki Weaver) plays Sam’s tough talking Mum. In a comic series of mishaps, a secret is revealed and courage and friendship are rediscovered.
Dir: Matthew Newton. Writ: Matthew Newton. Prod: Ben Davis.
FREE SCREENING
SATURDAY 22 MAY, 10.00AM
NANANGO STATE HIGH SCHOOL HALL
A delicious morning tea will be provided after the screening.
Meet Jacki Weaver, who won an AFI award for this film! She will introduce this special screening.
Caddie (M)
1976, 100mins
Caddie (Helen Morse) is a beautiful, classy woman. Walking out on her unfaithful husband, she’s struggling to support her two children by working in a bar. Josie (Jacki Weaver) becomes Caddie’s best friend and teaches her the ropes, while Jack Thompson plays one of her suitors, a rascally SP bookmaker. A moving and accurate portrayal of working class life in the 1920s.
Dir: Donald Crombie. Writ: Joan Long from the novel by Caddie Marsh. Prod:Anthony Buckley.
FAMILY SCREENING
SATURDAY 22 MAY, 2.00PM
NANANGO STATE HIGH SCHOOL HALL, NANANGO
Tickets: $5 children, includes snack and drink. Accompanying adults free!
Joey (G)
1997, 93mins
A boy, a girl and a lost baby kangaroo embark on a breathtaking journey…to find their way home. A slapstick comedy shot in Queensland, featuring Rebecca Gibney (Packed to the Rafters) and Ruth Cracknell (Mother and Son).
Dir: Ian Barry. Writ: Stuart Beattie. Prod: Michael Lake.
SATURDAY 22 MAY, 4.00PM
NANANGO STATE HIGH SCHOOL HALL, NANANGO
Tickets: $5
The Boys are Back (M)
2009, 104mins
A moving and humourous story about Joe Warr (Clive Owen) and his two sons, who find themselves living in a boys-only household.
Dir:Scott Hicks. Writ: Simon Carr, Allan Cubitt. Prod: Greg Brenman, Timothy White.
SATURDAY 22 MAY, 6.30PM
NANANGO STATE HIGH SCHOOL HALL, NANANGO
Tickets: $5
Subdivison (M)
2009, 100mins
PLUS Aunty Maggie and the Womba Wakgun (U/C)
2009, 11 mins, Dir/Writ: Leah Purcell.
Hervey Bay carpenters Digger Kelly (Gary Sweet) and son Jack (Ashley Bradnam) have their world turned upside down when a city property developer and its hotshot young executive Tiffany (Brooke Satchwell) move into town. A comedy/drama exploring the challenges faced by communities in the face of development. Also stars Luke Carroll, Bruce Spence and Denise Roberts.
Dir: Sue Brooks. Writ: Ashley Bradnam, Janice Bradnam, Terry McCann.
SUNDAY 23 MAY, 10.00AM
NANANGO STATE HIGH SCHOOL HALL, NANANGO
Tickets: $5
Bran Nue Dae (PG)
2009, 85mins
A coming-of-age, musical comedy road movie. Accompanied by the joyous sounds of country and gospel with Broome-style Broadway dancing.
Dir: Rachel Perkins. Writ: Reg Cribb, Rachel Perkins, Jimmy Chi. Prod: Graeme Isaac, Robyn Kershaw.
SUNDAY 23 MAY, 6.30PM
BLACKBUTT MEMORIAL HALL, BLACKBUTT
Tickets: $5
Bright Star (PG)
2009, 119mins
London 1818: a secret love affair begins between 23-year-old English poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) and the girl next door, stylish young Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish). Inspired by their actual love letters, this is an exquisitely beautiful and deeply moving film from the director and producer of The Piano.
Dir/Writ: Jane Campion. Prod: Jan Chapman.
Free School Screenings
| Fri 21 May 12.30pm |
Napoleon (G) | Nanango State High School Hall |
General Screenings
| Fri 21 May 6.30pm |
OPENING NIGHT Three Blind Mice (M) + Glen Owen Dodds (U/C) | Nanango State High School Hall |
| Sat 22 May 10.00am |
FREE SCREENING Caddie (M) + guest Jackie Weaver | Nanango State High School Hall |
| Sat 22 May 2.00pm |
FAMILY SCREENING Joey (G) |
Nanango State High School Hall |
Sat 22 May |
The Boys are Back (M) | Nanango State High School Hall |
| Sat 22 May 6.30pm |
Subdivision (M) + Aunty Maggie and the Womba Wakgun (U/C) | Nanango State High School Hall |
| Sun 23 May 10.00am |
Bran Nue Dae (PG) | Nanango State High School Hall |
| Sun 23 May 6.30pm |
Bright Star (PG) + short films for children | Blackbutt Memorial Hall |
Venues & Tickets
Nanango State High School Hall
54 Elk Street, Nanango
Tickets
Opening Night: $15 includes beer, wine and nibbles
Family Session: $5 includes snack and drink. Accompanying adults Free!
All other Sessions: $5
Festival Pass: $30 for 7 films ($5 discount)
Blackbutt Memorial Hall
Coulson Street, Blackbutt
Tickets
$5 at door
Pre-purchase tickets at South Burnett Regional Council Customer Service Centres in Nanango and Blackbutt. Tickets also at door.
To book school screenings see our School Screen page
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