‘Breath of Fresh Air’ (BOFA) Film Festival – Free Tix for TT Readers!!!

BOFA is a celebration of fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to screen-based story telling that inspire positive change. Set against the stunning backdrop of one of Australia’s most beautiful cities, Launceston – within the fertile Tamar Valley, BOFA will run from Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 November in the Inveresk Precinct.

The Film Festival will showcase features and documentaries and two short film competitions around the themes ‘food for thought’ and ‘fresh horizons’.

The musical performances and parties will add an additional element of sophistication and choice of entertainment for visitors to soak up during the film festival, said MyState BOFA Film Festival Founder and Director Owen Tilbury.

“While MyState BOFA has its serious side- to highlight great films which can make a positive difference to the way we live- it will also have its fun side and a packed social program will ensure that every visitor has a great time in Launceston,” said Mr Tilbury.

Festival visitors looking for a place to relax, discuss films and reflect on their festival experience will love The Balcony. Free to all festival attendees, the MyState Balcony provides a place to relax and be entertained. The Balcony will feature exclusive live performances from some of Australia’s finest jazz artists, to be enjoyed whilst indulging in a range of premium Tasmanian food and wine.

MyState have confirmed jazz vocalist Elly Hoyt will perform at The Balcony on the Saturday night. Described by jazz great James Morrison as ‘the real thing’, 24 year-old Hoyts captures audience with her soulful, velvety voice. The Tasmanian born singer has been touring Australia and is looking forward to returning home for the festival.

Other artists confirmed for The Balcony include the divine Maria Lurighi whose vocals range from blues to choir; musical ensemble ‘Strings on Fire’ String Quartet – the perfect accompaniment for a Sunday lunch and the captivating voice of Jude Elliot.

MyState BOFA will also host red carpet gala events, an indulgent Awards dinner and ‘fresh’ after parties.

The Gala Launch of the festival (Wednesday, 23rd November) will be a glamorous black tie event, allowing attendees to mingle with the film industry crowd, enjoy cocktails, entertainment and Tasmanian’s finest food and wines.

Friday night (25th November), the MyState BOFA Devil Awards will celebrate the winners of the festival’s best short films. Promising to be a night to remember, contestants, finalists, celebrities and film fans will feast of Tasmania’s abundance of fresh produce from the sea and land, while sipping on fine wine. The ticketed evening will also help raise money for the Save the Tasmanian Devil Fund.

Confirmed attendees that would be of interest to your readers include:

· Gregor Jordan (Ned Kelly; Two Hands) who has directed celebrities such as Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush and Naomi Watts;

· Producer Vincent Sheehan (The Hunter; Animal Kingdom; Little Fish) who has worked with Cate Blanchett, Sam Neill and Hugo Weaving;

· Director, Michael Rymer (Angel Baby; Face to Face; Battlestar Galacticia)

· Director, Rowan Woods (Little Fish; The Boys; Farscape)

MyState BOFA Film Festival

Venue: Inveresk Precinct, Launceston, Tasmania

Dates: Wednesday 23 to Sunday 27 November 2011

Program: Five days of feature film, digital SLR shorts, debates, competitions, master-classes and gala events, plus Food, Wine ‘n’ Film – a food and wine festival featuring the best produce from the region

Website: http://www.bofa.com.au/

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