The Understory Film Festival encourages local independent, student, emerging and professional film makers in the Cairns region to create short films to enter a competition for awards and prizes. The competition culminates the screening of selected films and award presentation at the annual Understory Film Festival held each year. The event will also feature pre-show entertainment provided by local musicians and a licensed bar will be available. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the film festival are to showcase local talent, build local industry capacity, award achievement and audience development in short film culture. Creative Life office:
Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
64 Collins Ave Edge Hill QLD 4870
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