LENNOX HEAD CULTURAL CENTRE

  • A photo of a beach scene with two silhouetted people, one holding a surfboard, and a quote overlaid that says, 'You should have been here yesterday'.

    YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN HERE YESTERDAY

    Byron Premiere + Q&A with crew

    Friday 25 October 7:30pm

    This film combines hundreds of hours of lovingly-restored 16mm surf film footage with a salt-infused soundscape and wisdoms from Australia’s Gurus, Outsider Artists and Intuitives to tell the story of a wild community who took off up the coast and discovered a whole new way to live.

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  • A group of children and an adult posing on and in front of a yellow school bus in a forested area, with promotional text for a film titled 'Future Council' and credits to Damon Gameau, director of 'That Sugar Film & 2040'.

    FUTURE COUNCIL

    Lennox Premiere + Q&A with Damon Gameau

    Saturday 26 October 3pm

    Damon Gameau (2040, THAT SUGAR FILM) takes eight kids on the ultimate school excursion: a road trip across Europe to challenge powerful leaders and find solutions to our greatest ecological challenges. This is a coming-of-age journey that dares to imagine a brighter future.

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  • Black and white documentary poster showing a woman with long hair carrying a dog in her arms. The title reads 'Washed Away' with a subtitle about Australia's worst flood, and lists featured people and production credits.

    WASHED AWAY

    World Premiere With Q&A

    Saturday 26 October 7pm


    Washed Away chronicles the community members who stepped up to rescue others in the 2022 floods, highlighting their heroic efforts and the collective triumph over tragedy. This documentary celebrates resilience and calls for improved crisis management to prevent future disasters.

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  • A shirtless man with dark hair and facial hair standing against a graffiti-covered wall, holding his hand over his chest, with the text "Blak Douglas vs The Commonwealth" at the bottom.

    BLAK DOUGLAS VS THE COMMONWEALTH

    NSW Premiere + Panel with Blak Douglas

    Sunday 27 October 3pm

    A gripping testament to the spirit and transformative power of Blak Douglas’ iconic art to heal and address the injustices of the past. His reflections are powerful, brutally honest and disarming, establishing him as one of the most vital and authentic voices in the Australian arts landscape.

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  • Cover of "Art and Life: The Story of Jim Phillips" featuring a cartoon-style blue hand with a mouth and red tongue, set against a dark background with graffiti-like art.

    ART AND LIFE: The Story of Jim Phillips

    Lennox Premiere

    Sunday 27 October 6:30pm

    Graphic artist Jim Phillips, known for his psychedelic art, profoundly influenced Santa Cruz’s skate and surf scenes as art director for Santa Cruz Skateboards. Despite personal and professional setbacks, his resilience shaped his legacy. This documentary delves into his impactful career and enduring contributions to modern art.

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