Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival 2019
An international selection of short films that explore materials and making, celebrating craft in all its facets.
Be the first to view the 2019 selection of ‘Real to Reel’, the short film festival dedicated to craft and moving image
For the second year we will premiere the annual selection of short films about craft, produced by the Crafts Council and Crafts magazine (UK)
This year we host an exclusive double-bill premiere at The Backlot in West Perth of this year’s 33 films. We are stoked that three Australian films made the international cut, alongside submissions from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Scandinavia.
Real to Reel will premiere in Australia on Friday 2 August at The Backlot. Book now.
In the following weeks, the films will tour to Mosman Park (WA), Melbourne with Craft Victoria, Sydney with Australian Design Centre and Casula (NSW), as well as Denmark (WA) and with other venues to be announced.
The festival is a unique opportunity to witness craft in action and the narratives, passion and skill inherent in the creation of works. It provides a global perspective and again, the programme unites some unusual and perhaps unexpected tales of making – from miniatures, to replica birds’ eggs, to a human powered bakery – along with animations that bring to life fibre, wool, clay and found objects.
The 33 short films are divided across two sessions, that cover an incredible diversity of styles, people and approaches.
This year, the Real to Reel selection panel was joined by knitter and filmmaker Lorna Hamilton-Brown MBE and Gary Thomas, film programme manager at the British Council and co-director of Animate Projects.
You don’t have to be a ‘maker’ to enjoy these films. As the stories are intrinsically about connections, the power of the hand, tactility and our most basic human instinct to shape materials.
Ranging from just 18 seconds to 11 minutes, there’s plenty to inspire.
WHEN: Friday 2 August 2019
TIME: 6-9pm
WHERE: The Backlot, 21 Simpson St, West Perth
BOOK TICKETS: $60pp* (includes double bill, super comfy seats, plus a drink and canapés in the interval.) *GST Inc., booking fees apply.
Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival is produced by the Crafts Council and Crafts magazine.
Real to Reel 2019 is presented in Australia thanks to Maker&Smith.
Associated events
Real to Reel at Camelot on Friday 9 August; Screening 1 and 2 – come to both or choose one.
Also conversations about the collaborative work of makers of craft and film will also take place. Line up will be released soon.
World renowned Hand and Lock London come to Perth to teach incredible embroidery workshops 2-12 August 2019.
In July 2017, Maker & Smith was founded by Mary Ellen Cliff and Carola Akindele-Obe. Their primary objective was to fulfil their strong desire to elevate the professional craft industry in Western Australia. Maker & Smith operates on a volunteer basis and aims for self-sustainability without compromising standards. We rely on partnerships and pay fair fees to skilled artisans and designer-makers who participate in our programs.