One year to go for Barossa fest
The Barossa Valley will host its first International Film Festival next October; the event is currently under consideration for The Arts South Australia grant, with supporters such as Flight Centre Events, Château Tanunda winery, and the Barossa Council.
“The festival stands to boost the profile of the Barossa nationally and internationally as a region of high artistic integrity and creativity. The high calibre event will not only provide invaluable exposure for the Barossa and its artistic pursuits, but also provide an economic boost through the influx of visitors expected to converge here for the festival,” said David Morcon, CEO of The Barossa Council.
Flight Centre business manager Robert Kalemba added his company believes “the potential of such an event shares synergies with not only our Events department but the global travel community at large.”
The festival is the brain child of Barossa filmmaker Dave de Vries (director of the award-winning thriller Carmilla Hyde).
Sounds a little different. Barossa district has no cinemas but does have a film society. Something new in an area most known for its conservatism.