Thursday, July 31, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Film Festival Fever Hits Mackay

Are you ready?

Film Arts Mackay have some excellent films lined up this year, showcasing a diverse selection of cinema from around the world. Adding to the excitement, they also have a couple of exciting bonuses, Q&A sessions with the filmmakers of Road to the North and Strange Creatures.

Upcoming Films:

Friday, 1st August - BCC Mt Pleasant Cinemas
7.00pm – Holy Cow & Opening Night Event
$35pp (FAM members & Non-members) Includes wine and French- inspired finger food

Saturday, 2nd August - Bcc Mt Pleasant Cinemas
• 1.30pm Road to the North (Join Fergus Gregg after the screening to chat about the film and his experiences living in Japan.)
• 4pm Peacock (plus short film Nim and the Butterfly by Mackay born director Sarah Hope)
• 6.30pm I’m Still Here

Sunday 3rd August - BCC Mt Pleasant Cinemas
• 4pm Flow
• 6pm Strange Creatures (Join Director Henry Boffin after the screening for a Q&A)

Ticket Prices (Saturday & Sunday sessions):
FAM members / Students: $15 per person
Non-members: $20 per person
FLOW (Children aged 5-12): $10 per person

Multi-Pass Ticket:
Access all six films screening at BCC Mt Pleasant from 1 to 3 August
FAM members / Students: $95
Non-members: $120

How to Book:
Tickets are available online at www.trybooking.com/DBTRR or in person at the Film & Arts Mackay table at the cinema, starting 30 minutes before each film. Please note tickets cannot be purchased at the cinema box office. FAM members must present their membership card upon purchase.

The festival is proudly supported by Screen Queensland, Mackay Regional Council, and the Mackay Festival of Arts. Film Arts Mackay looks forward to welcoming audiences to another unforgettable Mackay International Film Festival.

For the full program, ticket bookings, and the latest updates, visit www.filmartsmackay.weebly.com.

Please Note: All screenings start promptly at the advertised times with no adverts or trailers. Audience members are encouraged to arrive at least five minutes early. If you plan to purchase food from the cinema, please allow extra time to avoid missing the start.

Film & Arts Mackay is rolling out a world of cinema this August, with six powerful films, Q&As with acclaimed filmmakers, and a vibrant opening night—book now for the Mackay International Film Festival! Images supplied

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