THE world’s most extensive fishing film festival, RISE, will hit Australian movie theatres this week.
The festival locations include Brisbane, Singleton, Central Coast, Sydney, Bowral, Canberra, Albury, Melbourne, Ballarat, Hobart, Burnie, Launceston, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin – See below for dates and venues.
Now in its 9th year, RISE is on a quest to showcase the diverse world of fly fishing, to connect anglers through shared experience and to create public awareness of fly fishing’s new vibrant emergence. The festival allows the fishing community to share their passion for the sport, by attending film screenings across the country.
RISE screens exclusive content from the world’s best fly fishing film makers. Cinema audiences will be gripped by stunning footage from New Zealand, Iceland, Argentina, Bahamas, USA and Alaska, presented in high definition on the big screen.
Gin-Clear Media’s Backcountry – North Island is the feature film of the festival. The backcountry of New Zealand holds a special place in the heart of all Kiwis. “Going bush” is a national pastime, and Kiwi fly fishers like nothing better than the sun on their backpack, the cold touch of a mountain stream and the opportunity to sight fish to giant trout in pristine settings.
The film follows six fly fishermen, from different places and different walks of life, as they each explore a treasured corner of the North Island. This land of active volcanoes, rugged gorges and dense forests provides an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet. As each story weaves into the fabric of the film it becomes evident that, despite their differences, the characters are all bound together by their passion for the backcountry.
For many, RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival has become so much more than just going to the cinema. These annual fish-fests have become a true celebration of fly fishing; it’s an excuse to get together with friends and reminisce about the past season, as well as look forward to the season to come.
Read a Fishing World interview with film maker and RISE Festival organiser Nick Reygaert HERE.
For more tour information and to buy tickets visit: www.gin-clear.com
RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival venues & dates:
NSW CENTRAL COAST
CENTRAL COAST GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Date : 7.30-9.30pm, 5th Sept 2014
WAGGA WAGGA
FORUM 6 CINEMA
Date : 7.00-9.00pm, 14th Sept 2014
SINGLETON
MAITLAND BOWLING CLUB
Date : TBC –
SYDNEY
CHAUVEL CINEMA
Date : 7.00-9.00pm, 8th Sept 2014
CANBERRA
Greater Union Cinemas Manuka
Wednesday, 10th September 2014
8.30-10.30PM
BOWRAL
EMPIRE CINEMA
Date : 7.30-9.30pm, 9th Sept 2014
EAST MELBOURNE
PALACE ELSTERNWICK CINEMA
Date : 7.15-9.15pm, 15th Sept 2014
WEST MELBOURNE
SUN THEATRE
Date : 7.00-9.00pm, 17th Sept 2014
ALBURY
ALBION HOTEL
Date : 7.30-9.30pm, 11th Sept 2014
LAUNCESTON
VILLAGE CINEMA
Date : 8.35-10.35pm, 30th Sept 2014
HOBART
VILLAGE CINEMA EASTLANDS
Date : 8.35-10.35pm, 29th Sept 2014
PERTH
HOYTS MILLENIUM
Date : 7.00-9.00pm 2 Oct 2014
DARWIN
BIRCH CARROLL & COYLE CINEMA
Date : 10 Oct, 7.00-9.00pm
