Opening Night: The Magic of Movie-Making and Special Effects

OPENING NIGHT OF HILLTOPS OFF THE BEATEN TRACK ARTS AND CULTURAL TRAIL

Experience Movie Magic and Fine Artistry - LIVE!

Be part of a unique Opening Night as we launch the 2025 Hilltops Off The Beaten Track Arts & Cultural Trail at Southern Cross Cinema & Arts Complex—the beating heart of film and arts in the Hilltops for 20 years!

📅 Friday, 7 March | 6:30 PM
📍 Southern Cross Cinema, 96 Main Street, Young
🍷 Wine & refreshments on arrival
🎤 Exclusive Artist Talk by Kev Greaves (Reload Productions Australia)
🎥 Premiere Documentary Featuring Three Hilltops Artists

Discover the Secrets of Movie Magic!

Ever wondered how explosions look real, how Superman takes flight, or how editing shapes the stories we love?

Filmmaker Kev Greaves, a special effects and post-production expert with 25 years of industry experience, will take you behind the scenes of cinematic storytelling.

Premiere Screening: ‘Scratch the Surface’

Step into the world of three exceptional Hilltops artists in a captivating documentary produced by Kev Greaves. This exclusive film brings together:

🎨 A visionary visual artist
🎼 A passionate composer
🛠  A master sculptor

Through raw, unfiltered storytelling, witness their creative journeys and the fusion of art, music, and film in a way you’ve never seen before.

This Is More Than a Film—It’s an Experience.

Be part of a special night of cinema, storytelling, and inspiration as we celebrate two decades of Southern Cross Cinema and the incredible talent of the Hilltops region.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED—BOOK NOW!

Secure your seat for this exclusive Opening Night and be the first to experience the 2025 Hilltops Off The Beaten Track Arts & Cultural Trail.