What do crossing guards, compost bins and co-housing have in common? They all feature in the upcoming Castlemaine Documentary Festival’s LOCALS encore screening — a joyful jumble of short films made by local legends.
After a sold-out first screening, LOCALS is back at the Theatre Royal for round two this Saturday July 26. This special encore includes all 18 short films submitted to screen at this year’s Castlemaine Documentary Festival, celebrating the humour, heart and creativity bubbling up in our own backyard.
From chicken coops and sacred icons to heartfelt tributes and experimental gems, it’s a chance to see our community on the big screen in all its unexpected, creative and heartfelt glory.
Join CDoc for an afternoon of local storytelling, complete with an interval to grab a snack, stretch your legs and have a yarn with your neighbours. Don’t miss out twice!
Films to feature include:
Through Fading Light – Jim Elson
A son rediscovers the artist his mother once was, through her fading memories.
The WINC Middle Women Housing Fund
A compelling portrait of older single women facing housing insecurity — and the grassroots initiative working to build them a future.
Commuter – Elissa Sandgrove
A sensory loop between country and city, movement and meaning.
I Live In The Country – James Brook
A lyrical film that challenges rural stereotypes through music and imagery rooted in Castlemaine and Djaara Country.
Jolly Nice – Bergen O’Brien
An old woman with dementia and a house full of uni students. What could go wrong?
YIMBY: The Soil of Life – Cath South and Lucy Young
Compost, community and connection — one bin at a time.
Sober – Ella Williams
A raw, personal journey through addiction, nightlife and recovery.
The Elusive Heart Rock – Trace Balla
A poetic meditation on rocks, friendship and Djaara Country.
Dropping the Feed Dog – Sam Downing
Textiles, community and radio waves — stitched together.
Puu O))) – Alexandre Ries
An immersive meditation on nature, movement and sound — filmed among Finland’s autumn trees.
INTERMISSION
Eikon – Michael Harkin
In a quiet Castlemaine studio, 75-year-old Sally Morgan revives the ancient art of iconography, asking what meaning remains in modern devotion.
Lollipops – Hannah Moon
Meet Jeremy: school crossing supervisor, local legend and unlikely star.
A Horse Walks Into A Pub – Bianca Malcolm
A local publican’s quest to learn horsemanship becomes an unexpected journey of trust, humility and connection.
My Generation Rising From The Ashes – Ben Dubuc-Timson
A hopeful plea from one generation to protect the next.
Constructing Change – Alex Riches
Meet the tradespeople breaking barriers and building futures.
A Shared Coop – Sam Loy
Chickens. Disability support. Life lessons.
For George – Martine Murray
A tribute to a humble grocer and the market that matters.
Tickets are selling fast! $20 full / $10 concession. Book now: www.trybooking.com/DDANN
