VHS Tracking Presents....GIRLHOOD (2014) with Poppy Van Oorde-Grainger

Please join us for the next edition of VHS Tracking Presents - Goolugatup's film club

The program invites local artists to present a wide-ranging selection of art films, classics, and new wave cinema. Curated by iconic Boorloo film critic Tristan Fidler, the creator of the celebrated local VHS Tracking film zine, and hosted by Goolugatup Gallery monthly.

In this edition, filmmaker Poppy Van Oorde-Grainger will be presenting the film, Girlhood (2014).

• Doors 6:30pm

• Film Starts 7:00pm

Please note: there will be an Intermission break halfway through.

Film: GIRLHOOD (2014)

Mariame is a shy 16-year-old who lives with her mostly absent mother, a domineering older brother, and two younger sisters of whom she largely takes responsibility for caring. Left behind at high school where she's told her grades are too poor to continue, Mariame is soon lured out of her shell by three vivacious neighbourhood teens. Enthralled by their bravado and brash energy, Mariame quickly adopts their flashier look and adapts to their bolder and often reckless behaviour, making both foolish and brave choices as she struggles towards independence.

Cannes Film Festival 2014 Nominee, Céline Sciamma. Independent Spirit Award nominee, Best International Film.

Presenter: POPPY VAN OORDE-GRAINGER

Poppy van Oorde-Grainger is a visual artist, filmmaker and founding director of not-for-profit production company Same Drum. She has 20 years experience collaborating with communities on art and film projects with a social impact. Poppy first gained national recognition as winner of the Fremantle Print Award and later the Australia Council Kirk Robson Award for leadership in community arts and cultural development. Projects Poppy has written, directed and produced include Galup (Perth Festival, 2021), Two Sands (SBS, 2022), Ngaluk Waangkiny (ABC, 2022) and Galup VR Experience (Slamdance, 2023).

If you have enjoyed this evening’s free event, please let Goolugatup know at heathcote@melville.wa.gov.au. The gallery would appreciate any testimonials to help with future screenings.