BBFF2023 Winners
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BBFF2023 Winners

Announcing the winning films and filmmakers of BBFF2023.

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Engaging Drama Wins BBFF Screenplay Comp
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Engaging Drama Wins BBFF Screenplay Comp

The top four screenplays in Byron Bay Film Festival’s 2023 Screenplay Competition cover four distinct genres – a measure of the breadth of writing talent to be found amongst those writing for the screen.

Overall winner was Dinner at Seven, described by Competition judge, Alex Mankiewicz, as an "engaging drama".

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BBFF2023 Meet the Filmmaker: Andrew Shaw
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BBFF2023 Meet the Filmmaker: Andrew Shaw

The darkness at the edge of a boy’s play threatens to turn him into a beast. ‘Boy/Beast’ delves into the challenging phase in boys' lives when they vigorously test limits to establish their identity. It's a narrative of a boy's anger driving him to discover his voice at any expense, uncovering the hidden grief it shields — a feminine perspective on masculinity at its core.

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BBFF2023 Meet the Filmmaker: Susie Forster

BBFF2023 Meet the Filmmaker: Susie Forster

Discover the moving story of Lee Stephenson, an 82-year-old artist, and her dying wish to spend her last days at home. Her daughter, Susie, captures this emotional journey as the family unites to fulfil Lee's wish. With COVID-19 restrictions adding complexity, the documentary reveals the power of love and determination in honouring Lee's final desire.

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BBFF2023 Meet the Filmmaker: Kym Staton
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BBFF2023 Meet the Filmmaker: Kym Staton

The gripping story of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks controversy, this powerful documentary directed by Kym Staton, takes you on a global journey of truth, exposing government secrets, personal sacrifice, and the battle for press freedom.

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Edge of Nature World Premiere Opens BBFF2023
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Edge of Nature World Premiere Opens BBFF2023

The World Premiere of The Edge of Nature by Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning filmmaker Josh Fox is the Opening Night Film at the Byron Bay Film Festival at Byron Palace Cinemas on October 20.

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Save The Date
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Save The Date

BBFF2023 - Incredible surf adventures, eye-opening environmental investigations, human interest stories and insightful music and art narratives explore the familiar and the strange, while feature dramas from home and abroad will entertain, enthral and challenge.

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BBFF2023 Launches Poster
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BBFF2023 Launches Poster

Join BBFF as we celebrate cinema's magic at our 17th edition, unveiling an inspiring tagline and official poster.

Experience hope, creativity and limitless possibilities from October 20th to 29th 2023 and explore a diverse array of films and events in the heart of Byron Bay.

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