Albany Community Screenings

Zach’s Ceremony

Friday 30th April     I     11am     I     Runtime 93mins.     I     M

Director: Aaron Peterson

Growing up isn’t easy, especially for Zach who is rapidly making the transition from boyhood to manhood, in both the modern world and his ancient culture. Pressures from his loving, but staunch father, the temptations of city life and the ever present spectre of racism all take their toll. Ultimately Zach must embrace the traditions and knowledge of his ancestors and awaken the warrior within.

Puberty Blues

Friday 30th April     I     1pm     I     Runtime 87mins.     I     M

Director: Bruce Beresford

The coolest things to do are the things they say we can’t do. Directed by Bruce Beresford, Australian 80’s classic coming-of-age film Puberty Blues traces the lives of two adolescent girls who have spent the first part of their lives. In a group by themselves, while desperately trying to break into the “in” crowd who dominate the Greenhill beach.

Backyard Ashes

Friday 30th April     I     11am     I     Runtime 90mins.     I     M

Director: Mark Grentell

When a bitter rivalry between two neighbours escalates after a bizarre accident, they agree to settle the score with a backyard cricket match.

A History of Australian Surfing

Friday 30th April     I     1pm     I     Runtime 87mins.     I     G

Director: Nat Young

A companion to Nat Young’s legendary History of Surfing this groundbreaking documentary presents the history of surfing in Australia from its origin in 1915, through its development with wooden boards, the Malibu revolution of the ‘50s and ‘60s, the short board revolution of the ‘70s and into the radical ‘80s. Part parody, part memoir, it is an insightful look at the early days of what has largely become a national pastime.

2020 Cinesnaps Student Short Film Finalists

Fri 30th Apr & Sat 1 May     I     10am     I     Runtime 32mins.     I     M

Director: Various

Each year students are invited to enter the Cinesnaps short film Competition. These are the seven finalist films as chosen by a prestigious Cinesnaps jury for their strong film techniques, storytelling and a clear connection with the theme “Suitcase”.