Look out! Here’s a feast of film, and I think you’re going to love it. This is the 13th Canberra International Film Festival (CIFF), and my first as President. It’s also the first in which we’re throwing open an invitation to become a member of CIFF. We want you to enjoy the full festival experience; see some of the best international film on offer; and join us for discussions, debates and master classes. Our new membership program will also keep you in touch with CIFF film events throughout the year.
This has been an exciting year for CIFF. We have a new Board and a new Artistic Director, the wonderful Simon Weaving.
In the program, Simon has brought together a stunning array of films from across the globe. No need to jump on a plane to indulge your senses. We’ve got it all right here, for twelve glorious days, in which you can feel the cultural pulse from the depths of South America, across the US, UK, Europe, through Scandinavia, Russia and some tantalizing choice picks from Korea.
But of course none of this could be possible without the tremendous support and encouragement of our sponsors. Fortunately those organizations are led by people who place a high priority on the local community’s creative and emotional well being. To that end, my deep thanks to our principal partner TransACT, the ACT Government and our founding partner the University of Canberra.
Also, a hearty welcome to our new sponsors; Canberra CBD Ltd, Tongue & Groove, the National Press Club and the Canberra Institute of Technology. May it be a long and loving relationship!
In Canberra we’re extremely lucky to have sponsors who are seriously committed to film and the arts. My thanks to each and every one of you.
Now let’s all sit back and …“Look Out”.
CIFF President
Virginia Haussegger
