Makers’ Film Festival 2023
An international selection of 17 short films that explore materials and making, celebrating craft, makers, and making.
Be the first to enjoy the next edition of the ‘Makers Film Festival (MFF23)’, a program of short films dedicated to craft on the big screen
An international selection of short films about craft, produced by Maker & Smith in Western Australia.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the second iteration of the Makers’ Film Festival, MFF23. This year’s program is jam-packed with 17 short films selected from submissions from Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. The premiere will be at our favourite cinema in West Perth – The Backlot on Thursday 4 May 2023.
MFF23 will premiere in Australia on Thursday 4 May at The Backlot. Book now.
In the following months, the films will tour around Australia, New Zealand and internationally – venues and dates to be announced.
The two-part program includes a wonderful diversity of films from animated shorts by audience favourites Tjanpi Desert Weavers to a charming survey of craft from Kazakhstan, and practice insights about casting glass, ceramics, basket weaving and public art. Don’t miss this captivating collection of films from talented artisans, craft artists and filmmakers.
This year, the Maker & Smith selection panel was joined by artist Susie Vickery, whose film ‘Peregrinations of a Citizen Botanist’ won the Favourite Film of the 2021 edition of the festival, and John Collee, internationally renowned screen writer.
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 60 seconds to 9 minutes, there’s plenty to inspire.
WHEN: Thursday 4 May 2023
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: The Backlot, 21 Simpson St, West Perth
BOOK TICKETS: $55pp* (includes 17 short films, super comfy seats, plus drinks and light bites in the interval.) *GST & booking fees included.
The Makers’ Film Festival is produced by Maker & Smith.
Excerpt from the program below.
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.