October 9-13, 2025

October 9-13, 2025
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California Light

One filmmaker’s exploration of natural light in California and its influence on the lives of those touched by this light.

Generation UA

After the outbreak of a full-scale war of Russia against Ukraine, the Ruslan Shostak Foundation carried out the largest evacuation of orphans since the Second World War. Rescued 1700 orphans from Ukraine, transporting them to Turkey. What do children dream of without parents? Where will they return after the war?

Starling

A tenacious young star soars down from the heavens for an important occasion.

Hafekasi

Mona is a 10 year old Tongan-Australian girl who begins to realise she’s different to her single, white mum and family. Both mother and daughter navigate identity and belonging in Australian suburbia during the 90’s.

Escaping Ohio | Film Screening and Panel

A coming-of-age romcom following Sam and JJ, two 18-yr-olds facing adulthood. When it becomes clear Sam intends to leave their small town for new adventures in California, JJ dares her to let him prove why Ohio is worth sticking around for.

Food That Saves You

Emerging from the isolation of grief, a man finds joy in a passion he used to share with his loved one.

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