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ITALIO-AUSTRALIS FILM FESTIVAL

2023


Italio-Australis is a new festival that celebrates the Italian and Australian cultural fusion.


IAFF illuminates the indelible mark Italians have made on Australia, spotlighting their cultural journey and legacy through films, and engaging conversations. With virtual screenings and live Q&As, we aim to unite audiences from both nations in a singular cinematic experience. Guided by esteemed Italian-Australian figures, filmmakers, and Embassies, we explore narratives rich in tradition, emotion, and scenery, saluting the Italia-Oz cultural mosaic.

Four powerful Italian-Australian stories

We invite you to watch these fantastic stories and discussions.

<div class="editor-content"><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(235, 174, 23)">LITTLE TORNADOES</span></strong></p><p style="line-height: 1.25"><span style="font-size: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.25; color: rgb(88, 88, 88)">The story of one man’s struggle to adapt and a new immigrant endeavouring to find her place in a foreign land.</span></p></div>

LITTLE TORNADOES

The story of one man’s struggle to adapt and a new immigrant endeavouring to find her place in a foreign land.
<div class="editor-content"><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(235, 174, 23)">THE SPACE BETWEEN</span></strong></p><p style="line-height: 1.25"><span style="font-size: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.25; color: rgb(88, 88, 88)">Marc has given up his career and any sense of hope to return to Udine in Northern Italy to nurse his ailing father.</span></p></div>

THE SPACE BETWEEN

Marc has given up his career and any sense of hope to return to Udine in Northern Italy to nurse his ailing father.
<div class="editor-content"><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(235, 174, 23)">PROMISED</span></strong></p><p style="line-height: 1.25"><span style="font-size: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.25; color: rgb(34, 36, 51)">In 1953, two young Italian children are promised in marriage by their fathers. Twenty one years on the pair are expected to marry, or face the consequences.</span></p></div>

PROMISED

In 1953, two young Italian children are promised in marriage by their fathers. Twenty one years on the pair are expected to marry, or face the consequences.
<div class="editor-content"><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(235, 174, 23)">GIORGIO MANGIAMELE COLLECTION</span></strong></p><p style="line-height: 1.25"><span style="font-size: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.25; color: rgb(34, 36, 51)">Two provocative works from an Italian filmmaker in post-war Australia, THE SPAG and NINETY NINE PER CENT.</span></p></div>

GIORGIO MANGIAMELE COLLECTION

Two provocative works from an Italian filmmaker in post-war Australia, THE SPAG and NINETY NINE PER CENT.

FILM & DISCUSSION BUNDLE

Available until 8 January 2024

Access to All 4 Screenings and Live Discussions for only $19.99USD

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS

Each of these powerful films will also include a panel discussion comprising of Film Makers, Embassy officials and important Italian-Australians.


This is a unique opportunity to reflect on the Italian-Australian experience with filmmakers, experts and cultural leaders.

Aaron Wilson

Director, 'Little Tornadoes'

Ruth Borgobello

Director, 'The Space Between'

Nick Conidi

Director, 'Promised'

Dr Gabriella Blasi

Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University

Elisabetta Ferrari

Lecturer, Italian Studies, University of Melbourne

Graham Shirley

Film Archival Researcher and Oral Historian

Matt Absalom

Convenor, Italian Studies, University of Melbourne

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is IAFF 2023?

IAFF is the Italio-Australis Film Festival 2023


The Italia-Australis Film Festival is a new festival taking place virtually on FanForce TV and in Cinemas across Australia to celebrate the Italian-Australian Experience.


The festival will present a collection of Italian-Australian stories that focus on the experiences of Italian immigrants in Australia. Virtual screenings will have a live chat function so audiences can interact with each other and send questions to the moderator during the Q&A after the screening.

When is IAFF?

IAFF 2023 will be streaming on FanForce TV during 27 Nov - 2 Dec.

What films are being shown?

We are showcasing 4 extraordinary films: LITTLE TORNADOES, THE SPACE BETWEEN, PROMISED, and 2 films from the GIORGIO MANGIAMELE COLLECTION - The Spag and Ninety Nine Per Cent.






How can I watch?

You can watch in 2 ways: Method 01. You can register for any Virtual Screening event or grab an All Access Pass, then come back at the event start time to watch the film and participate in the live chat. Simply login to your FanForce TV account and visit the Virtual Screening page to get access to the film. Method 02: Buy a ticket to any cinema screening at https://films.fan-force.com/iaff2023tickets


When can I watch the films?

Each virtual screening will be live streamed at the given date and time listed on the Virtual Screening page. As these events are live streamed, you will not be able to access any playback options (rewind, fast forward etc.) if you miss any part of the event. So be sure to arrive on time! For cinema screenings please arrive at the cinema 15 minutes before the time advertising at https://films.fan-force.com/iaff2023tickets

Can I watch the films later?

At this stage there are no Encore Screenings. An announcement will be made on our Facebook page if this changes.


How much do Virtual Screenings cost?

Individual Virtual Screening: $9.99 usd. All Access Pass to Virtual Screenings: $19.99 usd. Cinema Tickets vary but are around $24.00 aud

Can I buy tickets for someone else?

Absolutely! We have Gift Cards available for purchase if you would like to gift a ticket or an All Access Pass.


Bulk ticket purchases are available for companies or organisations to distribute to staff/community members. Please contact us to arrange bulk ticket purchases.







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