Stage and Screen Film Festival back for 2025
Join us for 6 incredible films over 3 unforgettable days at the Kingborough Community Hub.
Proudly presented in partnership with Kingborough Council, the festival brings together outstanding cinema, storytelling, and live performance for a truly unique cultural experience.
Opening Night: A Boy Called Sailboat
SOLD OUT Film screening with a live performance
Fri 3rd Oct
Experience the acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers performing their stunning Latin-inspired soundtrack live alongside the film, followed by a Q&A with writer/director Cameron Nugent.
Starring Academy Award® winner J.K. Simmons, this uplifting tale follows a young boy, his tiny guitar, and the song that changes everything.
It’s a one-night-only event — and a rare opportunity to see two of Australia’s most celebrated musicians bring their film score to life, right here in Kingborough.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM - STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES!
Friday 3 Oct
A BOY CALLED SAILBOAT (PG) 6 for a 6.45PM start
Saturday 4 Oct
The Hermit Of Trieg (PG) 4PM
Two Prosecutors (YTBC) 6.30PM
Sunday 5 Oct
Storm Boy ( 1976) 10am
Nt Live Inter Alia 1PM
Sing Sing (MA) 4PM
OPENING NIGHT
Fri Oct 3 6pm for a 6.45 start
Live film score being played and a Q&A with the film maker.
Sat Oct 4 6.30PM
Ukrainian Film Maker and Direct from the Cannes Film Festival
Sat Oct 4 4pm
Winner of Best Single Documentary at the BAFTA Scotland Awards.
Sun Oct 5 10AM
Join us for a charming 9 min short film Tasmania the Wonderland — a 1935 travelogue through Hobart and beyond — before the newly restored Aussie classic Storm Boy.
Digitally restored by the NFSA, Storm Boy is as stunning today as ever.
A timeless story starring Greg Rowe and David Gulpilil.
Sun Oct 5 1PM
Direct from the National Theatre London and the team behind Prima Facie.
Sun Oct 5 4PM
3 Academy Award® nominations
Winner – 3 Gotham Awards
Audience Favourite – SXSW 2024
One of the Top Films of the Year – National Board of Review
Plus an inspiring performance by the Choir of High Hopes will set the tone before Sing Sing
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Opening Night is shaping up to be something special! We recommend arriving early to enjoy a bite to eat and a drink before the film—our menu ( see above ) features a selection of light meals and snacks for you to pre order, along with a generous pour of Tassie hospitality: local bubbles, wines, beers, gin & tonics, and plenty of non-alcoholic options too.
During the film, the extraordinary Grigoryan Brothers will perform live, and afterwards, we invite you to stay for a Q&A with the filmmaker. It’s the perfect way to kick off the festival.
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Yes! We’ll be serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus a tasty selection of hot and cold food. We kindly ask that you don’t bring your own, as we’ve got everything covered. Our full menu has now been released for you to pre order - check above
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Generally, doors open 30 minutes before the screening. However, for this festival we’re serving up a wider range of food and drinks, so we’ll be opening doors earlier than usual. Keep an eye on your inbox—we’ll email you directly with the exact door-opening time for your session.
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Nope—all seating is general admission. It’s first in, best dressed, so if you’ve got a favourite spot, we recommend arriving early to claim it (and maybe grab a snack while you’re at it!).
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Not this time! We’ll have small side tables or stools available so you can pop your food and drink down in front of you and enjoy the film hands-free. Much more civilised—and far less risk of wearing your wine in your lap