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25.01.2022 And THE SHOW MUST GO ON! It is with great regret that we are writing to let you know that we have postponed the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival due to the difficult and unpredictable circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus. We are both delighted to have the privilege of taking over the reins of such a wonderful event and have been working on an exciting new program and event which was scheduled for 17-19th of July 2020.... Now with the Coronavirus pandemic impacting on social gatherings we wanted you to know of our change of plans - though we are sure it will come as little surprise. As some of you may know we had already partnered with the Theatre Royal to bring you the first two films of our on-going monthly C-Doc pop up screenings both well-attended and hugely enjoyable events. We had planned to showcase another wonderful film The Show Must Go On, later this month. And the show must go on! But it will be a virtual Theatre Royal in your own home. You will be able to see the The Show Must Go On on-line, free of charge. This film explores wellness in the creative industries and there is an on-line discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers following the film. The screening is Thursday 30th of April between 1-3pm. Here is the link . https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-show-must-go-on-wellnes In these worrying and confusing times, we extend our best wishes for your good health and safety in the coming months. We look forward to connecting again in the future to reboot the festival for a fantastic 2021. In the meantime please check out this great film and stay safe. Kindest regards Claire Jager, Festival Director Scottie Charalambous, General Manager

25.01.2022 For those who missed Happy Sad Man and Genevieve Bailey on stage, get on down to the Theatre Royal Castlemaine this weekend.

24.01.2022 PICTURE CHARACTER Everything you wantd to know about emojie's and more Watch the film and see what the filmmaker has to say during the panel discussion following the screening! Friday 17th July at 7pm...... To register for tickets to ATTEND IN PERSON click: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-at-the-theatre-royal- To register for tickets to WATCH ONLINE click: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-in-the-clouds-friday-

23.01.2022 Only a couple more hours to book for your tickets for INTO THE JUNGLE with an accompanying panel after the screening ....https://cdocff.com.au/

23.01.2022 NEWS JUST IN - MAKALA Cannes Film Festival award-winning director, Emmanuel Gras, will join us for a post-screening video Q&A on Sunday 21 July. Read more, below, about what he has to say about the making of Makala.... Screening details and bookings at https://cdocff.com.au/program/ https://www.heyuguys.com/emmanuel-gras-interview-makala/

23.01.2022 ISLAND OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS - Friday 19 July 1.30pm On an isolated island in the Indian Ocean, red crabs migrate in their millions from the jungle to the sea. A team of dedicated people are employed by the authorities to ensure they can make that journey in safety. In that same jungle there is a high security Australian detention centre where thousands of asylum seekers have been locked away indefinitely. Their only connection to the outside world is trauma counsellor Poh... Lin Lee, who, with great delicacy, shows us the agony of living in limbo. DISCUSS: Refugees Continue the conversation with a post screening discussion with producer, Alex Kelly, and Christmas Island counsellor Christine Cummins and refugee activist Janet Galbraith. Tix at https://cdocff.com.au/program/

23.01.2022 Plenty of deliciousness options to choose from. Yum!

22.01.2022 MELBOURNE WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL 2021 PRESENTS - BREAD AND ROSES (an online retrospective) Made to mark 100 years of women's suffrage in New Zealand, Bread & Roses tells the epic story of pioneering trade unionist, politician and feminist Sonja Davies (1923 - 2005), who rose to prominence in the 1940s and 50s. Directed by Gaylene Preston and co-written by Graeme Tetley, the acclaimed three-hour production played on television screens, and also got a limited cinema release. Th...is is a rare opportunity to revisit this production in full. Director: Gaylene Preston / Producer: Robin Laing Aotearoa New Zealand / 1993 / 200 mins MWFF 2021 Link: https://www.mwff.org.au/ ‘Bread and Roses’ Link: https://www.mwff.org.au/program/bread-and-roses

22.01.2022 Loving the front page of today's Castlemaine Mail It's all systems go for the festival. 7 days until all the action. Avoid the queues and buy your tickets online at www.cdocff.com.au or visit our pop-up Box Office in the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre next Wednesday and Thursday from midday until 3pm.

22.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who participated in C-Doc and Film Art Media’s very special Ballarat/Castlemaine online event yesterday for The Show Must Go On - Wellness Roadshow, supported by Creative Victoria and Spark Creative. It was a great space to interact with each other and hear the willingness to support each other around this very important topic.

21.01.2022 Thanks to the Midland Express for this article

21.01.2022 . . . and we love being able to work in cooperation with the fabulous and, after more than 160 years, the still thriving Theatre Royal! https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/5218

20.01.2022 Thanks so much Time Out Melbourne for your support

19.01.2022 Our Saturday Night Movie 'Into the Jungle' is one you do not want to miss! Buy your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-2020-in-the-clouds-sa

18.01.2022 A fab piece in Screenhub by David Tiley- https://www.screenhub.com.au//smart-thinking-and-great-hom

18.01.2022 Check out the latest news from the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival https://mailchi.mp/534858744d21/join_the_c-doc_team

17.01.2022 Here's a snapshot of just how fabulous the opening night Green Carpet event was. Youth Unstoppable by inspiring Canadian filmmaker, Slater Jewell-Kemker, at the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival with the legendary Bob Brown Sponsored by Canada Down Under Photos: Penny Ryan Photography

16.01.2022 Plenty of smiling faces at day 1 of the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival. And we're doing it all again today and tomorrow. Tickets still available online or at the door for: 10.30am Happy Sad Man. ... Screening followed by director, Genevieve Bailey and panel discussion in venue. 1.30pm On Her Shoulders. Screening followed by discussion with Wendy Lobwein, war crimes witness. 7.30pm Le Grand Bal Screening followed by our own Grand Bal. Stay on and dance to the Goldfields Dance Band, featuring Liz Frencham and Wendy Rowlands.

16.01.2022 Here we go! There are still tickets available for all of today's screening. Available online until 1 hour before screening times or at the Festival Box Office at the Theatre Royal. 10.30am The Ponds, followed by live video Q&A with director, Patrick McLennan in conversation with Derek Guille and Robyn Davidson (Tracks) in the theatre.... 1.30pm Island Of The Hungry Ghosts, followed by Q&A with producer and Festival board member, Alex Kelly, in conversation with Christine Cummins, former Christmas Island trauma counsellor. 4.30pm The Distant Barking Of Dogs 7.30pm Youth Unstoppable - second screening at the Phee Broadway Theatre. Details at https://cdocff.com.au/program/

16.01.2022 This man. Captivating. VERY special event screening of Life After Death with Richard Flanagan speaking so openly and genuinely at the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival. Sponsored by The Mill Castlemaine.

16.01.2022 Thanks for your support The Mill Castlemaine

15.01.2022 WE’RE BACK !! To bring you C-DOC IN THE CLOUDS! So, for now, SAVE THE EVENINGS of Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of July, 2020.

15.01.2022 Thanks to The Bendigo Advertiser Chris Pedler for dropping by to chat with Miro and Geoffrey recently about the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival opening night gala event screening of Youth Unstoppable. Have you booked your tickets yet? www.cdocff.com.au

14.01.2022 This could be you this weekend! We had fun testing the media wall that will be part of our Green Carpet event on Friday night (19 July) All welcome. 6pm at the Phee Broadway Theatre (note change of venue) Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine. Celebrate the festival opening. See the who's who of the festival. You just never know who you'll spot on the green carpet. ... Will you be there? Festival happenings can be found at www.cdocff.com.au

14.01.2022 C-Doc in association with Theatre Royal is delighted to present 'The Leunig Fragments', 7:30 Thursday 27 February, followed by a Q+A with director Kasimir Burgess and producer Philippa Campey. 'With an anarchic and life-affirming heart, this documentary feature celebrates self-expression, friendship, life and death, and the power of the imagination to ignite, enrage, heal and inspire. With exclusive, intimate access to Michael Leunig - one of Australia’s most renowned artists - we reveal the man behind the household name.' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBnVbW362Bs

14.01.2022 Watch with us this year from the comfort of your sofa! The Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival will be live streaming July 17-19! Featuring three wonderful, entertaining and illuminating films over three evenings, C-Doc In The Clouds will bring you people and ideas, vigorous provocation, debate, and laughter. Each film will be followed by a panel discussion to remind us of the importance of sustaining culture, welcoming difference, reflecting on what’s happening around us a...nd to celebrate that what we do each day is precious. Read the program details and purchase tickets at: https://cdocff.com.au/

13.01.2022 Listen: Hear Patrick McLennan, director of The Ponds, in conversation with David Astle on ABC Melbourne Evenings radio. Around 9.30pm on Tuesday 16 July. It will be a nice, civilised Tuesday lunch time for UK-based Patrick. Patrick will be talking about the Australian premiere screening of his documentary film capturing a year spent with the swimmers at London's unique Hampstead Heath outdoor swimming ponds. There's much more to this story than swimming! The Ponds - Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival

13.01.2022 ‘The Show Must Go On’ THIS Thursday @ 1pm ONLINE! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-show-must-go-on-wellnes

13.01.2022 Meet Mark Hanlin, the Producer and Director of 'Into the Jungle', our Saturday Night movie. Mark documented an incredible journey to save a tree kangaroo from extinction over 6 months in the jungle of Papua New Guinea. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-2020-in-the-clouds-sa

13.01.2022 There's something really special about working with a professional that intuitively knows how to capture the 'soul' of your event. That's why we got Penny! Penny Ryan Photography Enjoy this snapshot of the 2019 Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival.

12.01.2022 DOSED this Thursday! Who’s coming? Link to tickets ~ https://theatreroyalcastlemaine.oztix.com.au//2dd5527e-bfc

12.01.2022 Plenty of conversations happening at the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival Hub. Local elder Aunty Julie and Leila Gurruwiwi in discussion after the screening of The Final Quarter.

11.01.2022 PANEL TALKS after each film! Watch online or attend the live stream from the Theatre Royal (limited to 40 people). Read our newsletter for all the details about the speakers: https://mailchi.mp//were-back-with-c-doc-in-the-clouds-488

11.01.2022 Looking forward to an exciting and provocative 2020!

11.01.2022 MELBOURNE WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL 2021 PRESENTS - WELCOME TO WEE WAA (an online retrospective) Madeline McGrady documents the protest following the death in custody of Eddie Murray in Wee Waa, 1981. Here Aboriginal political activists campaigned to assist the Murray family in winning justice for the many people who died in similarly suspicious circumstances. The political campaign also tried to reclaim a centrally-placed camping ground for Aboriginal cotton seasonal workers, w...ho are banned by the local council from entering on the basis of 'unsightly' and unhealthy grounds. McGrady's film then highlights issues of land rights and settler occupation that are still extremely relevant today as they were 40 years ago. Director: Madeline McGrady Australia / 1983 / 61 mins MWFF 2021 Link: https://www.mwff.org.au/ ‘Welcome To Wee Waa’ Link: https://www.mwff.org.au/program/welcome-to-wee-waa

10.01.2022 What a fabulous weekend of thought-provoking films. Huge thanks to our wonderful audiences - we shared joy, laughter, admiration, love, tears, frustration and hope together. And plenty of DISCUSSion. Special thanks to our guest speakers, Bob Brown Foundation, Slater Jewell-Kemker Richard Flanagan, Wendy Lobwein, Christine Cummins,Patrick McLennan, Robyn Davidson, the Happy Sad Film contributors and director, Genevieve Bailey, Leila Gurruwiwi, Emmanuel Gras and Dr Dean Cockin...g. Huge thanks to the Castlemaine School Strike 4 Climate youth for showing passion and dedication to create a better future - and the opening night gala event team for creating the Green Carpet action. Big ups to the Theatre Royal Castlemaine - we love this special place and the beautiful team that work so closely with us to present this festival. Our volunteers - what can we say? Without you this just wouldn't happen! Kudos to the in-house tech team and our broadcast buddies Storyland - bringing it all together on the big screen and photographer extraordinaire Penny Ryan Photography for expertly capturing the moments. Elizabeth Geddes for creating our fresh, new branding and stunning program design. Our patrons and sponsors - you guys rock! Canada Down Under, Visit Victoria Corporate, The Mill Castlemaine, Coffee Basics - Das Kaffeehaus, Mount Alexander Shire Council, Queen Victoria Women's Centre, Nutrans Transport Nalderun, Jellis Craig Country, Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar, ASQ Skydancers - Garden Gift & Cafe. Our media supporters Midland Express Castlemaine Mail The Bendigo Advertiser WIN News Bendigo Hepburn Advocate ABC Central Victoria ABC Radio Australia MAINfm Our volunteer Board of Directors, who make sure we deliver the best possible program in the best possible way. The local community for embracing the festival. And, finally, MASSIVE thanks to the storytelling filmmakers and contributors. Without you doing what you do we wouldn't have the stories to share.

10.01.2022 SATURDAY NIGHT: PANEL TALK after the film Into the Jungle. Mark Hanlin Director & Producer, in conversation with Castlemaine environmentalist, Natalie Moxham; and ecologist Professor Brendan Wintle.

10.01.2022 The Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors and staff for 2020 and beyond. From L to R, bottom row: Derek Guille, Leonie Van Eyk (Secretary), second row: Damien Kingsbury (Chair), Shirley Hardy-Rix, Claire Jager (Festival Director), top row: Scottie Connolly (General Manager), Kylie Pacoe (Deputy Chair), Jeni McMahon (Treasurer). Looking forward to an exciting festival and thought-provoking stand-alone documentaries.

09.01.2022 This way to saving our planet. . : : #youthunstoppable #schoolstrike4climate #cdocfilmfest #openingnight #castlemaine

09.01.2022 We are super excited to share with you our second Pop-Up Screening and Q&A on THURSDAY 12TH MARCH. Make sure to like our page and click 'going' on the event to stay updated! See you there....

08.01.2022 Thank you so much to everyone who came to The Leunig Fragments, our first Pop Up screening and Q&A last night! It was lovely to see so many of you there. Stay tuned into our page for info on the next screening! Thanks to Derek Guille, our wonderful moderator, Kasimir Burgess the director and producer Philippa Campey. Congratulations! And Chloe Hall and Wynne Kelly-Buttfield for their assistance. And Leonie Van Eyk for these pics!

08.01.2022 Meet Jim and Jean, the main characters from 'Into The Jungle', our Saturday Night movie. The film documents their incredible journey to save a tree kangaroo from extinction over 6 months in the jungle of Papua New Guinea. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-2020-in-the-clouds-sa

08.01.2022 Get set for Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival - In The Clouds! .. Today's Mail

07.01.2022 Hear Genevieve Bailey, director of Happy Sad Film, speaking about coming to Castlemaine on ABC Central Victoria radio at 9am today. 91.1FM. Happy Sad Man is screening on Saturday 20th July at 10.30am at the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival. View trailer at https://vimeo.com/294254156... Details and bookings https://cdocff.com.au/program/

07.01.2022 Due to the release of our second screening of The Final Quarter (with bar service) today we've been caught short. Do you have a current RSA? Can you spare a few hours today (Sunday 21/7 from 12-3.30pm or 4-7.30pm) to be on hand at our Film Festival Hub in Mostyn Street to serve the occasional bevvie? Be part of our festival volunteer team. ... In exchange for your shift you can see one of today's films - see program at www.cdocff.com.au (obviously one which doesn't clash with your shift) Please PM details. TIA

05.01.2022 Feels like a ceilidh at the Festival Hub. The Goldfields Dance Band rehearsing for tonight's Le Grand Bal. Tix at the door unless sold out. Proudly supported by Nutrans Transport

04.01.2022 Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all who came and kept us company at the Theatre Royal and to all of you who tuned into the Clouds and joined with us there. We hope you loved our films and enjoyed the discussions afterwards.

04.01.2022 AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!! CDOC is teaming up with the Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2021 to help promote some of the enlightening and inspiring documentaries they are showcasing in this year’s festival. MWFF is a festival that prides itself on presenting a program that showcases bold and socially relevant films and web series from gender diverse Australian, Aotearoa New Zealand and Pasifika filmmakers. With experiences online and in cinemas, MWFF celebrates its 5th edi...tion cultivating a culture of equality and some exceptional filmmaking. Running between the 17th-24th of February, we kick things off with THE WEATHER DIARIES (in cinemas and online) The Weather Diaries is a feature documentary made by a mother concerned about the future for her daughter: a musician emerging in the shadow of the twin threats of climate change and mass extinction. Filmed over 6 years, the documentary reaches its climax in 2020, as temperatures rise, bushfires rage, and the flying foxes that usually soar over Sydney die in record numbers. Ruminating on our failure to understand the effects of climate change and the implications for the future generation, The Weather Diaries is a story both personal and political. Director: Kathy Dayton / Producer: Tom Zubrycki Australia / 2020 / 90 mins MWFF 2021 Link: https://www.mwff.org.au/ ‘The Weather Diaries’ Link: https://www.mwff.org.au//the-weather-diaries-screening-wit

04.01.2022 ... and the answer to Question 2 is? :-)

04.01.2022 An absolute blast of a night, we can’t thank the Theatre Royal Castlemaine enough for hosting this brilliant film And of course, that thanks is shared with all of you who bought tickets and came along to the Q&A with writer/director Sally Ingleton and our very own inspiring local heroes: Harriet O’Shea Carre, Milou Albrecht and Callum Neilson Bridgefoot For those of you who've missed out, there are a couple of other upcoming sessions of WILD THINGS, so make sure to check ...out the TR program guide. Photography Credit: Leonie Van Eyk

04.01.2022 THREE NIGHTS / / / THREE FILMS In 2020 we at the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival have been forced to change the way we present the Festival. Restrictions placed on public gatherings has meant that our Festival is now completely online. This could be seen as great news! It means no dragging out the winter coats and heading out in the cold night air. You can watch our superlative films from the comfort of your own home in your Sunday best or your Pj's no matter where you are in Australia or New Zealand! Check our website for details - www.cdocff.com.au

04.01.2022 What is Democracy? Screening Sunday 19th July at 7pm! Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-2020-in-the-clouds-su

04.01.2022 Insert self here! TODAY is the final day of the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival and you can still be a part of it. There are tickets available for a number of today's screenings. Available online until 1 hour before screening times or at the Festival Box Office at the Theatre Royal and Phee Broadway Theatre (for that session only.)... 10.30am Babies (family friendly film / Crybaby session). 1.30pm The Final Quarter (venue: Phee Broadway Theatre) followed by broadcast discussion and Q&A with Leila Gurruwiwi of Marngrook Footy Show. 4.30pm Makala - followed by live video Q&A with Cannes Film Festival award-winning director, Emmanuel Gras. 7.30pm The Cleaners - followed by discussion and Q&A with Dr Dean Cocking, moral philosopher and author of Evil Online. Details at https://cdocff.com.au/program/

03.01.2022 tickets are go......!!!!! check out the website to see the program and to book your tickets! www.cdocff.com.au

03.01.2022 Stay on after our Saturday night screening of Le Grand Bal as we recreate our own Grand Bal and dance like nobody's watching. Details and tix on website - link in bio. . : :... : #legrandbal #folkdancing #danceevent #cdocfilmfest #cdocff2019 #dancing #castlemaine #documentaryfilm #filmfestival #castlemainedocumentaryfilmfestival #thisweekend #thingstodoincastlemaine #castlemainemaldonsurrounds #booknoe See more

02.01.2022 Final days to buy tickets - https://mailchi.mp//were-back-with-c-doc-in-the-clouds-488

02.01.2022 Watch the trailer for the facsinating 'Picture Character' To register for tickets to ATTEND IN PERSON click: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-at-the-theatre-royal- To register for tickets to WATCH ONLINE click: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-in-the-clouds-friday-

02.01.2022 The all too often unsung heroes - the engine room of the festival. We're feeling the love for the Storyland tech team that worked so hard to bring together the simultaneous broadcast of our fantastic opening night event, Youth Unstoppable. Photo credit: Penny Ryan Photography

02.01.2022 Friday 17th July. Picture Character LOOK Who'sTalking on our panel Enlightening. Everything you ever wanted to know about emoji’s but were afraid to ask. Hollywood Reporter... To register for tickets to ATTEND IN PERSON click: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-at-the-theatre-royal- To register for tickets to WATCH ONLINE click: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-doc-in-the-clouds-friday- Jennifer Lee, Producer of Picture Character, live from New York, in conversation with Allycia Cox & Adeline Johnston two of Castlemaine’s best and brightest Year 12 students. Allycia Cox is a year 12 Student at Castlemaine Secondary College currently studying Theatre Studies, Maths, English, Art & Outdoor Environmental Studies and she 'likes all things that are good.’ Adeline Johnston is ayear 12 Student at Castlemaine Secondary College who is passionate about performing arts, politics and music.

01.01.2022 Come along to Le Grand Bal tonight and stay on the the Goldfields Dance Band and our own Grand Bal. Tickets available at the door unless sold out earlier. www.cdocff.com.au

01.01.2022 On-line film festival