DRAMAS

  • Movie poster for 'Backstage' featuring silhouettes of group of women and children in front of a fiery background, with text about the film's production team and cast.

    BACKSTAGE

    Palace Byron Bay

    Set against the captivating backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, Backstage follows the riveting journey of the "Without Borders" dance company as they conclude their Moroccan tour. A startling incident during their penultimate show in a mountain town spirals into a desperate quest.

    Aida, a central dancer and co-choreographer, inadvertently provokes her partner Hedi during a performance, resulting in a severe injury witnessed by the entire troupe. Urgent medical attention is needed, prompting an unexpected detour.

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  • Movie poster for "Black Dog" featuring a man on a dirt bike with a dog in a trailer behind him, set against a mountainous landscape with a cloudy sky.

    BLACK DOG

    Palace Byron Bay

    On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls now embark on a new journey together.

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  • Movie poster for 'Sasquatch Sunset' featuring silhouettes of four Bigfoot creatures holding hands in a forest with a colorful sunset background, with quotes and reviews.

    SASQUATCH SUNSET

    Palace Byron Bay

    In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches—possibly the last of their enigmatic kind— embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year. These shaggy and noble giants fight for survival as they find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them. Starring Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg, acclaimed directors David and Nathan Zellner (Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter) bring you the greatest Bigfoot story ever told.

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  • Close-up of a young woman's face with wide eyes, holding a bloodstained knife. The background features a distressed woman. Text reads 'Hell Hath No Fury' and the title 'The Matriarch' in bold red letters.

    THE MATRIARCH

    Palace Byron Bay

    Hell hath no fury like a mother scorned...

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  • Movie poster for 'The Moon is Upside Down' featuring three women’s faces with angelic wings, a cow’s legs, and a fuel pump. The title is prominently displayed, with a heart-shaped cutout on a billboard. It includes the names Loren Taylor, Victoria Haralabidou, Elizabeth Hawthorne, and others. The poster highlights awards and notable reviews.

    THE MOON IS UPSIDE DOWN

    Palace Byron Bay

    Three very different women's lives fleetingly intersect as they search for belonging in an upside down world.

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  • Poster for the film "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" featuring a person in profile wearing a blindfold and hood, with a blue-toned background and festival logo at the top.

    THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG

    Palace Byron Bay

    Winner of the Cannes Film Festival Fipresci Award, The Seed Of The Sacred Fig was received with record breaking ovation, voted top film in Screen International Critics Grid for Cannes 2024 and displays the true power of cinema to change us and the world we live in!

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  • Four women, three teenage girls and one older woman, standing on a rocky shoreline near water with trees in the background. The title 'We Are Dangerous' is prominently overlaid in large yellow letters. The poster includes awards and a quote describing the story as a joyful and triumphant rebellion.

    WE WERE DANGEROUS

    Palace Byron Bay + Palace Ballina Fair

    In 1954 New Zealand Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape the institution for delinquent girls, however not only are they caught, it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island. The duo become a trio as well-to-do Lou joins them, and life on the island takes shape under the command of devout Matron.

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  • Close-up of a young man with curly hair and blue eyes, looking thoughtfully into the distance. The background is outdoors with rocks. The image is part of a poster for the Byron Bay International Film Festival, highlighting a young Australian filmmaker of the year.

    YOUNG AUSTRALIAN FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR

    Palace Byron Bay

    In the pulsating heart of the Australian film landscape lies a gem that sparkles with the promise of tomorrow: the Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year Competition. An integral part of the Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) since 2007, this competition has, year after year, stood as a beacon for budding filmmakers, calling out to those who dare to dream big.

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  • SHORT FILM SESSION: HEARTBEATS OF HUMANITY

    Palace Byron Bay

    An array of award-winning films from Australia, Norway, Gambia, and beyond, each deeply rooted in its unique cultural context yet universally resonant. This eclectic lineup features both light-hearted, quirky narratives and powerful dramas, exploring the complex tapestry of human emotions and relationships. Highlighted in this session are several nominees for the Best Short Film Award at BBFF2024, underscoring the quality and impact of these works.

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