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An eclectic line-up of movies will hit the big screen at the Warkworth Town Hall over Queen’s Birthday weekend, June 1 to 3, for the second Sounds on Screen Festival.
Following on the success of last year’s inaugural event, organiser Urs Bauer says he has taken some risks with this year’s movie line-up.
Instead of filling the programme with safe documentaries about well-known artists, there will be films about Swiss yodelling, throat singing and even some silent movies, including the three winning films from the most recent International Youth Silent Film Festival NZ regional competition.
“It will be interesting to see how local audiences respond to the international flavour of the programme with more ‘out-of-the-box’ films,” Urs says.
Ten musical documentary films will be shown over the three-day festival, opening on the Friday evening with Rocksteady – the Roots of Reggae, which is described as a musical journey through Jamaica’s golden age of music.
The festival will include the New Zealand premiere of Joe Cocker – Mad Dog With Soul and several films will be accompanied by added extras, such as director’s talks and musical items.
“There’s something on the programme to appeal to a range of ages and interests.”
More than 600 people attended last year’s festival, providing Urs with plenty of positive feedback on the quality of the sound and films.
“We hope those who enjoyed last year’s movies will come along again this year and will bring their friends and family. The beanbags, bar and snack bar will be back, and there are discounts for group bookings.”
Info: soundsonscreen.nz
