Antarctic showcased
The latest antarctic adventures can be experienced in comfort at the New Zealand Antarctic Society (NZAS) Film Festival in Balclutha for one night only.
From 6.30pm on Tuesday, August 19, Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre's Riviera Cinema will host a series of short films showcasing the beauty, science, and charm of life on the ice, curated by award-winning film-maker Anthony Powell.
The 110-minute programme will blend documentaries with inventive short films from the Antarctica 48-Hour Film Challenge, and will also feature a spoken presentation by Max Quinn on his Emperor Penguin expedition.
Doors open at 6pm; bookings and more information can be found at their website.
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A curious seal comes up for air at a research point featured in the NZAS Antarctic Film Festival, coming to Balclutha next week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The latest antarctic adventures can be experienced in comfort at the New Zealand Antarctic Society (NZAS) Film Festival in Balclutha for one night only. From 6.30pm on Tuesday, August 19, Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre's Riviera Cinema will host a series of short films showcasing the beauty, science, and charm of life on the ice, curated by award-winning film-maker Anthony Powell. The 110-minute programme will blend documentaries with inventive short films from the Antarctica 48-Hour Film Challenge, and will also feature a spoken presentation by Max Quinn on his Emperor Penguin expedition. Doors open at 6pm; bookings and more information can be found at their website.
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