
INDUSTRY EVENTS
SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER
Connected Learning Centre (CLC) Byron Bay 23 Bayshore Drive, Arts & Industrial Estate
Join us for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to learning about the latest trends in creative technology - it’s where innovation meets imagination. BBFF is bringing Filmmakers, Creators and Creatives together to explore how new tools and ideas are continuing to transform the creative process. From hands-on learning to engaging discussions from Industry Experts, it’s a chance to connect, collaborate and be inspired by the possibilities of technology in the screen industry.
The program of events is free but but bookings are essential to secure your spot.
The Writer’s Blueprint: Crafting Compelling Stories
12:15 Arrival for a 12:30 start
Join internationally recognised filmmaker and storyteller Pete Short for an interactive creative writing workshop. His work has been selected for the Venice, Tribeca and Toronto Film Festivals, and he has collaborated with New York Times best-selling authors, West End directors and award-winning storytellers across film, theatre and literature.
In this dynamic two-hour session, you’ll learn how to lay a powerful foundation for your own stories. Working with Neptune, a cutting-edge storytelling platform, you’ll explore how to:
Create memorable characters by defining their values, traits and flaws.
Establish the rules and laws of your story world.
Design tension and conflict that drive compelling narratives.
Shape a clean resolution and a coherent arc that resonates.
The workshop blends guided demonstration, individual writing time and small-group collaboration - so you’ll not only develop your own ideas but also gain inspiration and feedback from fellow writers. Whether you’re working on a screenplay, a novel or a new concept, you’ll leave with sharper tools, fresh insights and a clearer path forward.
What to bring: A laptop and your imagination.
BOOK HERE
Co_Lab_Create
3 - 5pm
BBFF first introduced Filmmakers to Virtual Reality in 2014, and went on to deliver a series of public and industry events and offerings. Since 2016 Co_Lab_Create has been a meeting place for those working in the immersive space to come together and share ideas, knowledge and their passion.
Filmmakers, artists, gamers, creatives, creators and technology enthusiasts are invited to come and learn from Industry Leaders.
Co_Lab_Create Gallery



































