The Travelling Film Festival (TFF), the regional tour of Sydney Film Festival, returns to Majestic Cinemas in Sawtell on August 30 - September 1.
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Opening Night at Sawtell stars a debut feature by Australian director Mirrah Foulkes that reimagines the Punch and Judy puppet show as a black comedy feminist revenge tale.
With Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) and Damon Herriman (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood), Judy and Punch is as darkly comical as it is visceral.
Another standout selection is the controversial Adam Goodes documentary The Final Quarter, screening Sunday at 10am.
Earning an impassioned standing ovation at its world premiere at Sydney Film Festival, The Final Quarter documents AFL champion footballer and Indigenous leader Adam Goodes' call-out against racism and Australia's heated response.
The film's social impact has been massive - since its premiere, it has reignited crucial discussion on Goodes' treatment from both supporters and detractors. Ahead of the premiere, the AFL also issued an official apology to Adam for their lack of action against the racial abuse, after years of silence.
"We are very excited to bring the festival back to film fans across the Mid North Coast," festival manager Sanam Rodrigues said.
"The program includes the most electrifying films from the Sydney Film Festival, from Oscar-nominated epics to outstanding audience favourites."
On Saturday evening in Sawtell catch the Australian rom-com Standing Up for Sunny.
Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte stars in this charming film about a loner with cerebral palsy who is roped into helping a comedian (Phillippa Northeast) overcome her shyness.
The festival will close on Sunday evening with Daffodils, a delightful musical romance from New Zealand starring George Mason (Home and Away), Rose McIver (iZombie) and pop star Kimbra, which is brimming with decades of New Zealand hits from Crowded House to Bic Runga.
