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Australian Film Showcase
Last Updated 12 May 2017, 05:17 IST
Australian Consulate-General, Chennai, in partnership with the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy and in association with Inox SAE Institute Australia and Tourism Australia, is hosting an ‘Australian Film Showcase’ in the city from May 12 to 14. 

This showcase will not only bring eight exquisite Australian films to audiences in Bengaluru, but it will also provide a platform for two renowned Australian film personalities, associated with the opening night film ‘Red Dog: True Blue’ — actor/producer Bryan Brown and producer Nelson Woss — to participate in the various events of the film showcase.

Welcoming Bryan and Nelson, Sean Kelly, Australian Consul-General for South India, said, “This showcase is an opportunity for wider audiences in Bengaluru to enjoy high quality domestic films produced by a very strong Australian film industry.” 

Kelly also reiterated the focus on building stronger links between the Australian and South Indian film industries, by saying, “Our objectives are both to introduce Australian cinema to the people of Bengaluru and to also promote collaboration between the Australian and Kannada film industries.”

“Bryan Brown and Nelson Woss are both renowned, experienced and highly talented Australian film personalities. Their participation in this showcase strengthens our aspirations for knowledge sharing and collaborative working between the two film industries,” he said.

As part of this visit, Bryan Brown and Nelson Woss participated in a film collaboration workshop with leading directors and filmmakers from the Kannada film industry. 

In addition, on May 12, at 10.30 am, Bryan and Nelson will participate in an interaction workshop with students of ‘Tent Cinema’. They will also present for the opening night film screening of ‘Red Dog: True Blue’ on May 12, 6.30 pm, at Inox, Mantri Square.

All the eight films for the showcase will be screened at Inox, Mantri Square, Malleswaram on May 12, 13 and 14. The eight films that will be screened in the ‘Australian Film Showcase’ are ‘Red Dog: True Blue’, ‘Dirty Deeds’, ‘Red Dog’, ‘The Dressmaker’, ‘Force of Destiny’, ‘Lion’, ‘The Sapphires’ and ‘Swerve’. All screenings are open to the public free of charge. 

Complimentary passes will be available for members of the public on the day of the screening on a first-come-first-served basis at Inox. 
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(Published 11 May 2017, 15:52 IST)

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