Bangalow Film Festival (BFF) is returning in 2025 with a star studded program of special guests, exclusive films, premieres, events and masterclasses. With an incredible selection of 24 critically acclaimed international and Australian films to experience along with several short films, find your seats and settle in for the 2025 program reveal....
We're thrilled to reveal the special guests joining us for this edition of the festival include extraordinary directors Rolf de Heer, Warwick Thornton, Mark Leonard Winter, Molly Reynolds, Mara Jean Quinn, Eliza Cox and Nays Baghai along with beloved actors Gary Sweet, Aaron Pedersen and Damon Gameau.
Featuring a diverse range of entertaining and thought-provoking films, there’s something for everyone to enjoy from dramas and comedies to documentaries and animations. With special guests in attendance and masterclasses on offer, Bangalow Film Festival is ready to roll out the red carpet!
Bringing a touch of Italy to Bangalow, the Australian premiere of Milano - the Inside Story of Italian Fashion will be opening the festival with a night of glitz and glamour. Arrive in style and raise a glass of prosecco before the screening with friends and enjoy a a dazzling start to the festival.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Italy’s fashion capital, Milano - the Inside Story of Italian Fashion chronicles the emergence of Italian fashion and its rise as a global phenomenon. A captivating documentary tribute helmed by award winning filmmaker John Maggio, the film features a renowned cast of icons including Helen Mirren, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Frances McDormand, Tom Ford, Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana.
The enlightening documentary Music For Mushrooms chronicles musician East Forest and their journey to bring healing music and medication into the public sphere. Featuring interviews and conversations with artists, academics, and cultural experts in the fields of psychedelics, science, music and philosophy, this eye- opening and cinematic experience offers a fresh perspective.
Need more mushrooms? Join us for Mycelium Dreams, an exclusive program of fungi-focused short films created in collaboration with Fungi Film Fest.
Experience some of the special events on offer. Join us for an intimate conversation over a memorable luncheon with iconic filmmaker Rolf de Heer (The Tracker, Ten Canoes, Charlie’s Country).
Following the uplifting screening of Living Bach will be a remarkable performance by Amatori Choir, ready to serenade and encourage the audience to sing-along.
Take part in two days of panels and gain industry knowledge and insight into the world of filmmaking and screenwriting presented in collaboration with Byron Writers Festival and Screenworks. Dive into a panel dedicated to underwater photography featuring leading NSW underwater photographers and filmmakers.
For more details on films and special events, peruse the full festival program at www.bangalowfilmfestival.com.au
