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.
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.
Opening Night: A Boy Called Sailboat
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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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, tOpening 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 features a selection of light meals and snacks, 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 festivalhe way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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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 will be released soon—watch this space!
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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.tem description