What is Warrambeen? Sheep and Films?
‘Warrambeen’ is the most unique film festival in Australia, if not the world. We show short films from all corners of the globe on four screens within a Sheep farm, ‘Warrambeen’. We also show Aussie features at night to the camping audience.
These unusual cinemas create a very picturesque location and that is just the beginning of what’s on offer. Cinema 1 and 2 are in the historic Bluestone woolshed that was built in 1832. Cinema 3 in a day screen that sits in the Orchard in front of the stunning Homestead and Cinema 4 is the Massive 8 X 10 meter inflatable, that pops up next to the main stage to become the focus of the day/evening. The produce market surrounds the main stage in a natural amphitheatre.
To attend the day session you will need DAY Pass. Through the DAY, there is produce market serving up delicious refreshments and food. Last year these stalls included, fresh Calamari, local pork and snags, Paella, African, local boutique beers and wines and homemade ice cream plus many more. Excellent live music meanders off the main stage plus heaps of other entertainment to keep you busy between screenings. Films play continuously on the screens dotted around the farm buildings.
In the evening the main stage and screen becomes the focus. Our headline band warms up the crowd as the sun slips behind the gum trees. We then show the ‘Best of the Fest’ or our top short films selected earlier in the year by our committee. These films are then judged by a few celebrities, film makers and farmers that make up the judging panel. Winners are announces and that concludes the DAY part of the event at about 10.30pm.
For the first year in 2012 Warrambeen will have its inaugural NIGHT session for our exclusive campers. We will be showing two Aussie feature films. Expect some classics….Thrillers and Horrors to test your nerves in the middle of a paddock!
We will also offer a bar, food and music throughout the night to make this the only camping film festival in Australia. Camping is for all ages but NIGHT session is strictly 18+. In other words, families are welcome to camp and we will have a separate area for families, but the NIGHT session is a bit of a party. The festival finishes in the early hours of Sunday morning and the campers can sprawl out under the stars.
FILMS
Award winning Australian and International Films will again be shown on several screens across 'Warrambeen' property. In the NIGHT session Aussie feature films. Expect some classics….Thrillers and Horrors
Q & A
Warrambeen will see professional flimakers hold a forum where they are able to discuss their film with the public. A great experiencwe for punters!
SCREENS
In 2012 we are all set to return with The Shed (120 seats), The Yard (220 seats), The Orchard (400+) and the outdoor superscreen The Hill (1000+). Furthermore, a seperate screen will be erected for overnight screenings and camping.... Watch this space.
CAMPING
In 2012 WFF is introducing camping! Yes, you heard right... no need to travel back home, stay at Warrrambeen and enjoy the rural setting overnight. More info on it's way.
FOOD & WINE MARKET
Approximately 25 stalls will be present at Warrambeen Film Festival in 2012 showcasing the produce of many local businesses.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Warrambeen Film Festival has activities for all ages including Camel rides, face painting, jumping castles plus much more
