From the acclaimed director of classics like Paris, Texas, Buena Vista Social Club, Wings of Desire and The Salt of the Earth, Wim Wenders returned to the Cannes Competition this year with a poignant tale set against the backdrop of Japan.

Local filmmaker Susie Forster intimately chronicles the final weeks of her mother, artist Lee Stephenson, at their art-filled Goulburn Valley home.

Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear is an in-depth look at the 2021-22 big wave season through the eyes of Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister, Vini dos Santos and pioneering female surfer Bianca Valenti and maybe the 100-foot wave.

Director Justine Triet's cinematic brilliance, underscored by haunting steel drums, earned this film the Cannes Palme d’Or 2023, making it an unforgettable watch.

World Premiere with Cast and Crew present. Still grieving the recent death of her mother, 18-year-old American-Australian Ella meets Izak, an aspiring Australian Aboriginal hip-hop artist who works at the venue to save for his dream of professionally recording and producing his music. Ella and Izak discover their combined musical force and unanticipated common ground.

BBFF Opening Night film comes to Lennox Head

Dive into "Through the Local Lens", a showcase of shorts illuminating the tales and talent of our region. From the cultural richness in "Heart Healing Feeling" and resilience in "Tinnie Heroes", to introspective journeys in "I Love to Dance" and "I'm Ready", this session is a canvas of life, art, and connection. "Coming Home" and "The Crossing Project" further explore heritage and the serene yet powerful landscapes of Bundjalung Country, offering a cinematic celebration of our vibrant community and its stories.

Showcasing films from a diverse range of countries, including Italy, Luxembourg, Argentina, and beyond, this session epitomizes the power of cinema. Significantly, among this global lineup are several nominees for BBFF2023's Best Short Film Award.

Spanning from 1897 to 2023, Brand Bollywood Downunder is the story of the ‘Bollywoodisation’ and globalisation of Indian popular cinema through its love affair with Australia.

Children at the struggling Jose Urbina Lopez Elementary face not just academic hurdles but also violence and poverty. Hope emerges with Sergio Juarez, played by Eugenio Derbez, an innovative teacher who reignites their passion for learning.

The story of The Birthday Party's ascent, apex and inevitable collapse is a thrilling tale of epic struggle, artistic genius and total dysfunctionality. Told in the group's own words, Mutiny In Heaven brings the band's story to the screen for the first time.

A documentary feature about captivity and the power of music and art featuring Kurdish refugees Mostafa Azimitabar and Farhad Bandesh.

Mia Wasikowska shines in this Cannes' 2023 featured film as Miss Novak, a teacher at an elite boarding school championing the idea of "conscious eating." Her innovative lessons quickly spawn a fervent student group, "Club Zero", advocating for minimalistic consumption.

This special session at BBFF curates a trio of films (Mother Earth Educators, Refugia & Between Earth & Sky) that resonate with themes of connection, rejuvenation, and the profound impact of nature on our lives. It’s a cinematic journey that shines a spotlight on the resilience of the human spirit and the undying bond we share with Mother Earth.

Set amid the squalor of one of Papua New Guinea’s infamous settlements, Kaugere is a modern-day parable of once tribal men finding their feet through the game of rugby league.

World Premiere with Filmmaker Q&A

A love story for the ages and a rousing exploration of life and creativity. As David Bromley himself says, “art saved my life”. But that’s just the beginning of this story…

A love story for the ages and a rousing exploration of life and creativity. As David Bromley himself says, “art saved my life”. But that’s just the beginning of this story…

Features Q&A with David & Yugi Bromley

A love story for the ages and a rousing exploration of life and creativity. As David Bromley himself says, “art saved my life”. But that’s just the beginning of this story…

Features Q&A with David & Yugi Bromley

POSTPONED A magical night for everyone.

BBFF’s Outdoor Activations return with a very special evening under the full moon. POSTPONED

115 Young Australian Filmmakers entered BBFF’s coveted Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year Competition this year. This session features the top 10 Nominees for 2023.

Director Justine Triet's cinematic brilliance, underscored by haunting steel drums, earned this film the Cannes Palme d’Or 2023, making it an unforgettable watch.

What happens when humanity’s infatuation with itself and an untethered free market meet 45 billion cameras…

Filmmakers Axel Danielson & Maximilien Van Aertryck (Ten Meter Tower, Jobs For All!) once again turn their cameras directly on society, this time to explore, explain and expose how our unchecked obsession with image has grown to change our human behaviour.

In this french language comedy Mathieu is at a crucial juncture in his life, with both his family and job demand his unwavering attention he makes an unexpected decision. Without a word or a hint, he ventures deep into the woods, leaving the life he once knew behind. This isn't a mere escape; it's a profound declaration of independence.

From the acclaimed director of classics like Paris, Texas, Buena Vista Social Club, Wings of Desire and The Salt of the Earth, Wim Wenders returned to the Cannes Competition this year with a poignant tale set against the backdrop of Japan.

A valentine to Cuban youth culture youth and Habana (an island city and Cuba's capital, on the cusp of change) Habana Shakes is lyrical and an observational window into the world's of Maya, Yoljany, Yelda, Teresita and Lehardi.

In this french language comedy Mathieu is at a crucial juncture in his life, with both his family and job demand his unwavering attention he makes an unexpected decision. Without a word or a hint, he ventures deep into the woods, leaving the life he once knew behind. This isn't a mere escape; it's a profound declaration of independence.

Free Music Video Party at the Beach Hotel with an after-party at Lovers Lane

Children at the struggling Jose Urbina Lopez Elementary face not just academic hurdles but also violence and poverty. Hope emerges with Sergio Juarez, played by Eugenio Derbez, an innovative teacher who reignites their passion for learning.

A documentary feature about captivity and the power of music and art featuring Kurdish refugees Mostafa Azimitabar and Farhad Bandesh.

Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear is an in-depth look at the 2021-22 big wave season through the eyes of Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister, Vini dos Santos and pioneering female surfer Bianca Valenti and maybe the 100-foot wave.