Far South Film presents
HIGH TIDE + local short films + Q&A
The Twyford
7.00pm Friday 23 May 2025
Rated M
Far South Film Inc presents the award-winning film HIGH TIDE (1987) filmed in Eden NSW – a fundraising event for the Far South Film Festival.
Director: Gillian Armstrong
Writer: Laura Jones
Featuring: Judy Davis, Jan Adele, Claudia Karvan, Colin Friels & Frankie J Holden
Rated M – Not recommended for children under 15 – under 15s must be accompanied by an adult
Doors to the Foyer Cafe/Bar open from 6.00pm. Short films by local film makers (15 minutes) commence at 7.00pm followed by feature film High Tide 1 hour 44 mins, 15 minute interval and Q&A with special guest: Frankie J Holden.
Please note that there is tiered seating in the Theatre. Contact the box office to book a seat in Row J if you have a wheelchair or mobility disability – all other rows in the Theatre are accessible by steps only. Best alternative: Row H (2 steps only).
Event finishes: 9.45pm
ABOUT HIGH TIDE
A rock’n roll singer gets stranded in a small Australian town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a trailer park only to encounter, by accident, the teenage daughter she deserted following her husband’s death. Nominated for 5 AFI Awards & Winner of Best Actress in Lead Role (Judy Davis) & Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jan Adele). IMDB Entry/Trailer
FUNDRAISER
This screening is a fundraising event for the Far South Film Festival held annually in Merimbula on the 3rd Saturday in August, that showcases films by regional, rural and remote film makers from around Australia. Entries to the Festival close 26 May 2025 and tickets go on sale in July.
