By MICHELLE HERBISON
LOCAL surf legend Wayne Lynch will help kick off the inaugural Lorne Film festival this weekend discussing a new documentary about his life and career.
Unchartered Waters, directed by Craig Griffin, traces Lynch’s life and career including his upbringing at Lorne and spiritual surfing journey.
The film explores Lynch’s experiences as a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War as well as his spiritual connection to surfing that often conflicted with both the sub-culture and general society.
Lorne Film Festival will feature 11 Australian films alongside a string of international gems, with screenings, workshops and celebrations all weekend celebrating and nurturing film culture in the region.
Aussie pub-rock royalty Cosmic Psychos will answer audience questions following the screening of Matt Weston documentary, Cosmic Psychos – Blokes You Can Trust.
Filmmaking education organisation Open Channel will present a framed industry forum coinciding with the screening of family friendly comedy, Reverse Runner, produced by Colac filmmakers Lachlan Ryan and Jarrod Theodore.
The film premiered at Geelong’s Village Cinemas in February after becoming Colac cinema’s “third most successful film of all time”.
The movie follows the quirky story of “slightly backwards” Kid Campbell who is a bit of an outcast until he discovers the sport of reverse running at the “Alternate Athletics”.
The Lorne festival will feature nearly 30 films, both new and classic, exploring a range of genres and topics.
Four venues will host the event; Lorne Theatre, Cumberland Resort and Mantra, all on Mountjoy Pde, as well as a Saturday night outdoor screening at QDOS Arts’ sculpture garden, Allenvale Rd.
Lorne Film’s ambition is to lead, nurture and recognise excellence in filmmaking for those at the early stages of their careers and to celebrate film and filmmakers through their stories.
The Lorne Film festival program and ticket bookings are available at lornefilm.com.au.
Opening night tickets cost $60 or $50 for concession card holders and include the Unchartered Waters screening, entry into Lorne Film’s VIP opening night party, a celebration at the Mantra Convention Centre including a light banquet and drinks.
Tickets to only the screening cost $20 or $18 concession.
Ticket packs can be purchased costing $150 or $100 for concession card holders for 10 sessions and $80 or $60 concession for five sessions, excluding opening night.
