Magic Island explores the transformation of Uluwatu, Bali from a remote fishing village into one of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations. Through the voices of local residents, surfers, activists, and cultural figures, the film examines the growing tension between cultural preservation and rapid development in a place where Bali’s future hangs in the balance.

Sharing the screen is a collection of short surf films which explore identity, belonging, community and our sense of home. Across very different stories, they consider what it means to feel connected to a place, what happens when that connection is disrupted or contested, and the complicated relationship between belonging, change and ownership.

This special session features and Q&A Magic Island's Director Max Desantis.

Doors open at 6:00pm, films start at 7

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