A silver screen marathon

Running over three decades, this year’s Warburton Film Festival is set for a marathon weekend of film on 16, 17 and 18 June.
The festival, held at the Mecca in the Warburton Arts Centre offers a smorgasbord of Australian and international art house, along with a show-case of community-made movies as part of the Show-Us-Your-Shorts film competition.
This fiesta of films is hosted by the Yarra Ranges Film Society who each year present a catalogue of entertaining and thought-provoking movies while acknowledging and introducing up and coming directors who produce alternative, yet fascinating documentaries and films.
Eight highly acclaimed contemporary feature films including drama, comedy, and documentaries from five different countries will be featured and a special tribute will be given to the great Australian film director and long-time patron of Yarra Ranges society and Warburton Film Festival Society, Paul Cox, who sadly passed away last year.
Cox’s ‘The Nude in the Window’ makes up the ninth film.
Popcorn and warm, cosy chairs with ground-breaking movies are the perfect recipe for a cold winter’s day and for visitors to Warburton, there is plenty to do and enjoy.
In between movies, visitors can embrace the relaxing environment with the misty Yarra River running next to the town, the grandeur of the surrounding mountains and delightful cafes.
Warburton is the perfect escape and the film festival gives you the perfect excuse to visit.
Tickets are available for individual films, as a multi-pass for three films or more, you can get ‘one with the lot’ that includes all nine film sessions, the festival dinner and grand opening, or a season ticket to see the nine films – no meals included.
For more information and to book, visit www.warburtonfilmfestival.com.au.