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Southeast Asia Film Festival

Column: News | Date Published: Wednesday, 17 February 10 | Author: Julia Winterflood | | 1 year, 11 months ago

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ARC Cinema from Feb 24 to Mar 7

Southeast Asian Cinema

Many of us have travelled to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, but how many of us have seen an Indonesian love story, a Malay musical or a Thai slasher film? Southeast Asia has a burgeoning film industry that produces more than 200 films per year but very few of these films make it into Australian cinemas. The National Film and Sound Archive’s Arc Cinema and the ANU’s Southeast Asia Centre are giving Canberra film lovers, students of Southeast Asia and anyone interested in the region the opportunity to discover some of the most exciting new films from Southeast Asia with Regional Intersections, a vibrant program of premiere films screening from February 24 to March 7. Head to www.nfsa.gov.au for more.

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	Gangbusters: @ Bar 32 Wed Feb 3 Bust a Move On the night of Wednesday February 3, Gangbusters returned to Bar 32 in glorious fashion to celebrate local music. Killing Birds and Ah! Pandita opened the night triumphantly followed by technical whiz kids Girl Sized Hands and Kasha who seized the night. If you’re unfamiliar with Gangbusters it’s one of the longest running regular band nights in Canberra, mixing local with interstate acts. Next Gangbusters returns to Bar 32 on Wednesday March 10.
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	Secret Cities: @ The Front Wed Feb 24 Ssshhh… The opening of Secret Cities, and exhibition of digital paintings by Paul Summerfield, will be splashing colour all over The Front on Wednesday February 24. The works are inspired by cities like Tokyo and it’s running ‘til March 16. Celebrate at the opening with sushi, plum wine and sake, and performances by Mr Fibby, Andrew and Galan and Luke Mameo Bartolomei playing the wondrous Japanese instrument, the koto.
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	Port Fairy Folk Festival: @ Port Fairy, Victoria from March 5-8 Get Folked Up The 34th Port Fairy Folk Festival will be held in the picturesque coastal village of Port Fairy, Victoria from March 5-8, with a stellar lineup of roots music from around the world. Highlights include Bob Dylan-endorsed string band expats The Greencards, the country-blues troubadour Charlie Parr, heart-wrenching Timorese songwriter Ego Lemos, and a host of local and imported heroes including Archie Roach, Jen Cloher and The Endless Sea and more. Buy tickets at www.portfairyfolkfestival.com.
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	Poetry Slam: @ The Front Thu Feb 25 We’re Slammin’ Over the last three years, poetry slams have become a regular favourite of The Front’s monthly artistic smorgasbord. Cosy couches and cold Coopers combine to create the perfect environment for virgin and veteran poets alike to compete for cash prizes. This year’s slams have a new feature: a High Score Table. 2010’s top poets will get a shot at the Super Secret Poetry Slam Secret Level and also learn coveted poetry slam finishing moves! The first instalment is on Thursday Feb 25. $3 entry (free for poets). Book your slot from 7.30pm on the night. Head to traversepoetry.org for more info.
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	Little Saturn, Soheyla, West of the Sun and Goatfish : Fri Feb 19 Got My Goat The next Woden Youthie event heralds Little Saturn’s debut in the Canberra music scene, and it’s set to explode as they open for Soheyla, West of the Sun and Goatfish on Friday February 19. Doors at 6pm, entry $5. This is a strictly drug and alcohol free event.
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