It’s screened in five states in Australia and, this year, been selected, screened and or nominated and or awarded by 13 international film festivals in ten countries.

Co-creator/producer/director Chris Dockrill calls it a “hybrid”.

“We created and produced the live show in Sydney in late 2014,” he said. “With a cast of 35 actors and musicians, the show is a powerhouse of original music, energy-packed choreography, larger-than-life characters and a plot that takes you on a strange and unforgettable journey to this zany island.

“We filmed the show with 14 cameras per shoot over many nights’ performances. We then took ten months in the editing suite to assemble a cinematic film of the live show in perfect 5.1 sound.”

The result is a unique film that, as Dockrill explains, “is like the live show on steroids.” Indeed, a paper in Australia tagged the film as ‘Rocky Horror on Steroids’.

At the Madrid International Film Festival Awards it won an award for best original music, and local MP Luke Hartsuyker opened the screening at The National Library of Australia.

Jack Thompson, who has been a strong supporter of the project since he visited the rehearsal one day, said “the energy and fun the film produces is irresistible”.

Chris Dockrill was approached by Bellingen’s Lynda Stilgoe, who asked if the film could be screened as a fundraiser for the local hockey club.  

“I couldn’t say no,” he said.  “The hockey girls have devised a great night out.  People can come along and enjoy a curry dinner with the show or just sit in the stalls and see the film. I’d be taking the curry deal.”

There’s also a costume award for the best dressed Doctor Moron character on the night. 

“People can go onto our web site gallery for inspiration,” said Chris.

The film is screening in the Bellingen Memorial Hall on Saturday November 10 at 6:30pm.