When it comes to Noosa, there is just so much to love. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty and thriving food scene, the little slice of paradise has made quite the name for itself as a prime holiday destination – and for good reason! Riding this wave all the way to shore is the Noosa International Film Festival (NIFF).
Back for its third year, NIFF is renowned for bringing together an incredible selection of Australian and international cinematic gems that span a huge range of genres and tastes. This year’s program also offers top-notch industry workshops for budding film-makers, including one of the world’s leading film editors, Jill Bilcock (Muriel’s Wedding, Moulin Rouge and The Dressmaker). If this cocktail of salty air, stunning vistas and cinematic magic sounds like your idea of a perfect weekend then get excited … because we’re giving you the chance to experience it all with enough time to get a generous dose of vitamin sea.
To celebrate the return of Noosa International Film Festival, The Weekend Edition is giving one lucky reader and a friend the chance to experience the festival in style with a relaxing night away at one of the festival’s key venues Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas. You’ll be as happy as a clam in a your luxurious one-bedroom apartment (valued at $501) equipped with a three screening pass for you and a friend (valued at $48 each) that will give you access to the cultural goodness the festival has to offer.
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas is nestled in serenity of Noosa National Park, just a short walk from Hastings Street’s world-class shopping and dining strip. With the pristine main beach practically on your doorstep, it’s your chance to enjoy the rolling surf and get sandy toed between catching some of the world’s premier films. After your buffet breakfast, you’ll no doubt be bursting with energy to explore the picturesque area. Why not take the opportunity to spot some koalas and wander along the coastal track pre-festival?
This year’s festival program includes a selection that is sure to inspire any film enthusiasts. The stellar line-up features 80 films from 20 countries, covering everything from controversial thrillers and real stories, to hard-hitting environmental documentaries and comedies that are sure to entertain all filmgoers. See three standard sessions of your choice with a friend or get educated by industry veterans at the Inside Cinema workshops courtesy of your three screening pass.
The Weekend Edition is giving readers the chance to win a three screening pass for you and a friend to this year’s Noosa International Film Festival PLUS a night’s stay at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas on Friday October 26 that includes a full buffet breakfast. Enter below for your chance to win.
If you can’t wait to find out whether you’ll be heading to the festival, or simply don’t want to miss out on seeing acclaimed Australian black comedy Book Week on opening night, you can book tickets to the festival here.
Noosa International Film Festival will be held from Thursday October 25 to Sunday October 28 and is spread across Noosa and Eumundi at key venues including BCC Cinemas, The J and Land & Sea Brewery, Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas and Eumundi School of Arts Hall.
Competition closes at 11:59 am on Monday October 8, winners will be contacted by 5:00 pm on Tuesday October 9.
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