A Powerful Award-Winning Documentary Screening

The highly acclaimed Sydney Film Festival award-winning documentary Floodland officially comes to Byron Bay for a special event. This moving film powerfully captures the devastating 2022 Lismore floods through the eyes of the residents. It tells the stories of the brave people who directly lived through the climate disaster.

The story moves far beyond the standard news cycle to highlight deep community resilience. It brings important focus to First Nations healing practices and community-led solutions that remain vital for Australia’s future. Furthermore, this cinematic piece prompts urgent conversations about the reality of our changing climate. It shows the incredible strength found when a community pulls together during recovery.

Event Schedule and Ticket Details

Join us for this special event screening and panel discussion at the Stone&Wood Brewery. We are partnering with local community organizations to discuss regional disaster response. Consequently, the conversation will directly explore community resilience frameworks in the local area.

Please note the evening schedule details carefully:

• Date: Wednesday 5th August.

• Arrival Time: Doors open at 5:45pm to allow guests to settle in.

• Film Screening: The acclaimed Sydney Film Festival feature starts at 6:00pm.

• Panel Discussion: The community conversation begins at 7:30pm.

• Event Conclusion: The evening ends at 8:00pm.

Location details place the event at Stone&Wood Brewery, 96-100 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $7 for concessions, which includes a refreshing drink on arrival. Furthermore, two dollars from every ticket sold will be donated directly to Resilient Lismore. This charity actively supports disaster preparedness, recovery, and resilience in Lismore. Therefore, your attendance directly provides support to ongoing regional recovery efforts.

Creative Production and Partnerships

Floodland was proudly produced by MOFA and is distributed across Australia by Bonsai Films. The project is a proud participant in Documentary Australia’s Climate Story Lab. This collaboration helps amplify crucial environmental messages to a wider audience.

You can watch the trailer online to preview the powerful cinematography. Because seats at the brewery are limited, you should secure your entry as early as possible. Please spread the word to friends interested in regional climate action. Come join us to support this Sydney Film Festival winner and unite for our shared future!