Films in the Forest 2024 - Fundraising event

Have you ever experienced a film screening in the middle of the forest?

"Films in the forest" is an inspiring fundraising film event held at the Starlight Hall. 

Immersed in a sacred rainforest, 5 mins drive from Yandina, Gubbi Gubbi Country a.k.a Sunshine Coast in Queensland. 

Theme for this particular event is Forests Conservation and Permaculture.
The heart of the event lies in showcasing a selection of 5 environmental short films. The films inspire attendees to connect with nature and recognize the urgency of preserving our precious native forests.

OUR HOSTS

Mauri Badra, a South American audiovisual storyteller and film producer.

Maddie Arnold, an Australian artist, graphic designer and nature lover.

 EnvironmentArt Stories is their passion project, where they engage in permaculture, environmental and cultural practices.

FUNDRAISING

Our screening event is a dedicated effort to secure crucial funds for the completion of our
documentary, "Environment Art Stories," a project where artists do films for nature. 

Simultaneously, we give back to Earth by
using a portion of proceeds to get hands dirty in an environmental action, such as planting native trees.

DONATION BASED ENTRY (suggested contribution $30) 
Attendees have to purchase this ticket online in order to get the exact event location. 

NUTRITIOUS FOOD by Mapu Pranic Food

Abundant Gluten Free + Vegan Meal, Blissball and Chai for pre-purchase. 

Please order your food online in order to help us estimate numbers and make sure everyone gets fed.

RAFFLE

We are having a community raffle. Please feel free to bring anything you wish to donate to the raffle, whether it be excess produce, homemade goodies or homemade crafts!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please be aware that this is a sustainable film event in an off-grid community. Family welcome, kids under 14 for free.

BYO mat, camping chair, cushion and/or blankets. BYO drinking water and mosquito protection.

This is also a LEAVE NO TRACE event. No loitering. No pets.

No phone reception at site, cash accepted. Carpooling recommended.

Please be respectful with minimal disturbance to our local community and wildlife.

Exact location will be sent once tickets acquired.

"Environment Art Stories" documentary is driven by the core intention of using art and film
to advocate for environmental stewardship and protect our mother nature. 

Learn more about this project in YSDM.AU

The event welcomes the local community, friends, environmentalists, filmmakers, artists, students, First Nations and Torres Strait Islanders representatives and individuals of all ages. 

Special Thanks

This event wouldn't be possible without Starlight Community and Starlight Rural Fire Brigade, Friends of Starlight Hall and YSDM. 

We stand on ancient Country: sovereignty has never ceded. We acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi Traditional Custodians of these land, waters and skies. We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Nations as the original storytellers of this land.