Published Monday, 04 August, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
BIFF in the Burbs returns in 2008 with more family fun
South east Queenslanders will be treated to high-quality cinema in their local parks and sports fields with the return of free outdoor movie screenings as part of the St.George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF).
Arts Minister Rod Welford said BIFF in the Burbs, now in its third year, would take family-friendly films to 12 locations across south east Queensland from Friday 15 August.
“BIFF in the Burbs brings the Brisbane International Film Festival into the community, with screenings scheduled on the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and suburbs around Brisbane,” Mr Welford said.
“It’s an ideal way to introduce families to quality cinema and give them a taste of what the film festival is all about.
“This year BIFF in the Burbs will showcase family favourites from Disney Pixar – including Finding Nemo, Cars and Ratatouille – alongside an international short film.”
Mr Welford said this year’s events would also feature a carnival atmosphere, complete with free popcorn, face painting and activities for children.
“BIFF in the Burbs will be a great night out with family and friends and I encourage everyone to attend,” he said.
“Just remember to bring along a picnic rug and a jumper to keep warm during the movie.”
BIFF in the Burbs screenings, sponsored by Stockland and supported by St.George Bank, will be held every Friday and Saturday night from 5.30pm between 15 August and 20 September.
The BIFF ticketed program runs from 31 July to 10 August. Further information about BIFF in the Burbs and the BIFF ticketed program is available at www.stgeorgebiff.com.au
Screening dates and locations are as follows:
Friday 15 August - Parkwood Sports Fields, Heathwood A Bug’s Life
Saturday 16 August - The Observatory Park, Reedy Creek Monster’s Inc
Friday 22 August - Perrin Park, Toowong Ratatouille
Saturday 23 August - Central Park, Pacific Pines Cars
Friday 29 August - Murray Duus Park, Wavell Heights Ratatouille
Saturday 30 August - Central Park, Bellvista, Caloundra Finding Nemo
Friday 5 September - Lake Eden Park, North Lakes The Incredibles
Saturday 6 September - Catherine Morgan Park, Augustine Heights, Ipswich
Cars
Friday 12 September - Orleigh Park, West End Ratatouille
Saturday 13 September - Victoria Park Golf Course, Herston Cars
Friday 19 September - Aspley State School, Aspley Cars
Saturday 20 September - Wynnum Bandstand Park, Manly Finding Nemo
Media contact: Emma Clarey on 3237 1000 or 0417 791 336
Arts Minister Rod Welford said BIFF in the Burbs, now in its third year, would take family-friendly films to 12 locations across south east Queensland from Friday 15 August.
“BIFF in the Burbs brings the Brisbane International Film Festival into the community, with screenings scheduled on the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and suburbs around Brisbane,” Mr Welford said.
“It’s an ideal way to introduce families to quality cinema and give them a taste of what the film festival is all about.
“This year BIFF in the Burbs will showcase family favourites from Disney Pixar – including Finding Nemo, Cars and Ratatouille – alongside an international short film.”
Mr Welford said this year’s events would also feature a carnival atmosphere, complete with free popcorn, face painting and activities for children.
“BIFF in the Burbs will be a great night out with family and friends and I encourage everyone to attend,” he said.
“Just remember to bring along a picnic rug and a jumper to keep warm during the movie.”
BIFF in the Burbs screenings, sponsored by Stockland and supported by St.George Bank, will be held every Friday and Saturday night from 5.30pm between 15 August and 20 September.
The BIFF ticketed program runs from 31 July to 10 August. Further information about BIFF in the Burbs and the BIFF ticketed program is available at www.stgeorgebiff.com.au
Screening dates and locations are as follows:
Friday 15 August - Parkwood Sports Fields, Heathwood A Bug’s Life
Saturday 16 August - The Observatory Park, Reedy Creek Monster’s Inc
Friday 22 August - Perrin Park, Toowong Ratatouille
Saturday 23 August - Central Park, Pacific Pines Cars
Friday 29 August - Murray Duus Park, Wavell Heights Ratatouille
Saturday 30 August - Central Park, Bellvista, Caloundra Finding Nemo
Friday 5 September - Lake Eden Park, North Lakes The Incredibles
Saturday 6 September - Catherine Morgan Park, Augustine Heights, Ipswich
Cars
Friday 12 September - Orleigh Park, West End Ratatouille
Saturday 13 September - Victoria Park Golf Course, Herston Cars
Friday 19 September - Aspley State School, Aspley Cars
Saturday 20 September - Wynnum Bandstand Park, Manly Finding Nemo
Media contact: Emma Clarey on 3237 1000 or 0417 791 336