Community-led international film festival Tilde is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, with a special lineup of events ready to captivate audiences from May 3 to 5.
Chief executive Ro Bright said this year’s festival will celebrate the decade-long run with the theme ‘Trans Collectivism’.
“We are breaking the stigma of being the only trans and gender expansive person in the room and championing individuality and connection with one another in a safe and supportive environment,” they said.
Tilde will host seven sessions across three days, to honour the work of established and emerging trans and gender diverse (TGD) artists said Mx Bright.
“The festival came out of the trans and gender diverse community wanting to see more of their stories,” they said.
“We had our very special launch back in March which was our chance to reintroduce ourselves to the community through food and drinks and hanging out together.
“So this will celebrate 10 years but also really connect with the country first, which is really important.”
Those looking to attend Tilde can expect a program of films spanning the genres of comedy, romance and drama.
The festival will also showcase dance, music and performance through film and conversation panels.
Highlights will include a collaboration with Sapphic Flicks on the opening night, an Australian premier from Aribada from Simone Jaikiriuma Paetau and Natalia Escobar.
The Alexander Ball is an observational documentary that will also be on the radar , plus a world premier of Black Trans Miracle (2023) by Tinaye Nyathi.
Details: footscrayarts.com/event/tilde-film-festival/
Jennifer Pittorino
