Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival – Australian Tour 2019
An international selection of short films that explore materials and making, and that celebrate craft in all its facets.
‘Real to Reel’, the film festival dedicated to craft and moving image, screening at selected venues around Australia
The international selection of short films, produced by the UK’s Crafts Council and Crafts magazine, is an eclectic programme that explores our relationship with materials and making, and celebrates craft in all its facets.
The 33 short films are divided across two sessions, that cover an incredible diversity of styles, people and approaches.
There’s BAFTA-winning, hand-crafted animation and music videos as well as glimpses behind the scenes in makers’ studios.
Specialisms include weaving, glass-making, mosaic, ceramics, metalwork, costume and even bread making.
You don’t have to be a ‘maker’ to enjoy these films.
Themes are at times playful or meditative, some highlight social impact projects, there’s comedy and song, even dance…
In 2019-20 Real to Reel will show at venues in WA, NSW and Victoria, with more dates to be announced.
- Perth with Maker&Smith: Friday 2 August (The Backlot) + Friday 9 August (Camelot)
- Melbourne with Craft Victoria: Thursday 22 + Friday 23 August (Nova)
- Sydney with ADC: Thursday 5 September (Chauvel); Saturday 21 September (Casula Powerhouse)
- Cowra: Friday 1 November (Cowra Regional Art Gallery)
- Alice Springs: Friday 29 November, 6.30pm (Alice Springs Cinema) Book Now!
- …more dates will be announced soon.
Real to Reel: The Craft Film Festival is produced by the Crafts Council and Crafts magazine.
Real to Reel is presented in Australia by Maker&Smith, and its tour is in partnership with Australian Design Centre and Craft Victoria.
If you are interested in screening Real to Reel please contact us.
Maker&Smith acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land where we operate, the Nyoongar people, in particular the Whadjuk and Mineng peoples. We respect their culture and the continuing contribution they make to the life of this region.