The inaugural Central Coast Film Festival is launching on November 30 at Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong.
The festival is set to run until December 7 and brings together three of the Coast’s renowned filmmakers – Timothy Wilde, Shane Emmett and Carley Edmonds – who as festival directors have collated a wonderful collection of films in diversely inclusive categories showcasing some of the best in filmmaking from around the world, Australia and the Central Coast.
This exciting new festival will feature a glamorous red carpet, showcasing in-person screenings and exclusive world premieres.
Opening the festival will be the world premiere of the feature film Remnant, directed by local talent Mike Horan, which will be in competition for festival honours.
Additionally, attendees can look forward to the much-anticipated world premiere of the TV pilot Gosford City Players, presented out of competition by the festival’s founders Timothy Wilde, Shane Emmett, and Carley Edmonds.
The festival will also highlight a diverse line-up of premieres, including micro shorts such as Eleanor, created by local Year 11 student Elise Middlemiss.
Feature films like Journey, directed by Damien Osborn, and the short film Night of The Ronin by Nathan Bender will also be showcased.
The Central Coast Film Festival aims to discover, honour, and celebrate filmmakers through a carefully curated global program that emphasises authentic storytelling and exceptional filmmaking, featuring both local and international works.
This inaugural event is an unmissable opportunity for film enthusiasts, educators, and the whole community.
Incredible, the iconic Paradiso, built by a dreamer for dreams, what a classic venue. Lets go !!!.