Monday, November 11, 2013

Access All Areas Film Festival

screen shot from the great gatsby with leonardo dicaprio's character in a tuxedo raising a cocktail glass to the camera
The Access All Areas Film Festival is an accessible showcase of new Australian films for people with a disability. The tour features 50+ screenings at accessible cinemas, schools, community centres and disability groups in NSW and nationally.

The program consists of a feature film as well as a community tour featuring family friendly short films. This year’s feature film is The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby and the family friendly short films will be showing on the following dates and venues:
 

Monday 2 December - Parramatta
Riverside Theatre - Wheelchair accessible venue and hearing loop.
Cnr Church and Market Streets Parramatta, NSW
12.30pm: Family-friendly Shorts (Auslan & Open Captions)
6.30pm: The Great Gatsby (Auslan & Open Captions)


Tuesday 3 December - Sydney
Dendy Opera Quays - Wheelchair accessible venue, hearing loop.
9/2 East Circular Quay
Sydney, NSW
6.00pm: Opening night Gala with complimentary drinks
6.30pm: The Great Gatsby (Auslan & Open Captions)


Saturday 7 December - Casula
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre - Wheelchair accessible venue, hearing loop.
Powerhouse Road, Casula, NSW
12.30pm: Free BBQ – all welcome!
2.00pm: Family-friendly Shorts (Auslan & Open Captions)
5.00pm: The Great Gatsby (Auslan & Open Captions)


Monday 16 December - Campbelltown
Campbelltown Arts Centre - Wheelchair accessible venue, hearing loop.
Cnr Camden and Appin roads
(Art Gallery Road)
Campbelltown, NSW
12.30pm - Family Friendly Shorts (Open Captions)
2.30pm - Family Friendly Shorts (Audio Description
6.30pm - The Great Gatsby, 143 mins, M - (Open Captions)


How to Book
All of the above screenings are free, but you must make a booking to reserve your spot and avoid disappointment! To book for the Parramatta, Sydney and Campbelltown showings please contact the Access All Areas Film Festival office via 02 9281 5608 or email bookings@thefestivalists.com
 

To book for the showings at Casula Powerhouse, please make contact to the Casula Powerhouse Box Office by phone on 02 9824 1121 or by email to reception@casulapowerhouse.com

Also keep an eye on the Access All Areas Film festival website as more information comes to hand about the Community and School Tours which will feature the Family Friendly short films. www.aaaff.com.au


Access Info
If you would like further information on venue accessibility and how to get there, you can call IDEAS who are the proud information partners for the Festival on 1800 029 904.