Now in its sixth year, 'The Reel Event' is set for its best event yet, with a new Sunday afternoon timeslot.
Initiated by the Rotary Club of Magill Sunrise, the screening not only showcases the best local films of the year – all made by South Australian filmmakers – but raises funds for the club’s homelessness and youth programmes.
This year’s event partners include the Hutt Street Centre and Eastern Adelaide Domestic Violence Service, as well as the Rotary youth leadership programmes RYLA (for 18-25 year-olds) and RYPEN (for 15-18 year-olds).
For just $25, attendees can enjoy afternoon tea and drinks, a Q&A session with the filmmakers and some amazing local films. Here’s a selection from the programme…
'Walter' (comedy) Directed by Dave Wade.
1969. While travelling through an outback town, two peace-loving hippies accidentally run over a small dog belonging to a family of proud war veterans.'Everything is Connected' (documentary) Directed by Johanis Lyons-Reid.
Change Media, an SA-based digital arts company, collaborated with Ngarrindjeri to create a beautiful series for the inaugural Ngarrindjeri Culture Hub, linking Ngarrindjeri art, culture and country. 'The Reel Event' will feature one of the films.{youtube}v=PbJ5QcUqIxY {/youtube}
'Upside Down Feeling' (drama)
Arthur, a young boy with a wild imagination, develops a preoccupation with death and disease and begins to explore them through the vivid images in the movies he watches and with the help of a strange visitor from another time.'My Little Sumo' (animation) Directed by Ana Maria Mendez Salgado and Carlos A. Manrique Clavijo.
Little Australian girl Daisy, with the help of her super smart cat Charlie and beloved granny, sets out to become a sumo champ.
'Scenes From A Bathtub In Three Pharts'
