THE GOOD DOG! INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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Dogs have always been referred to as man’s best friend, and now a film festival returns to Sydney where dog lovers can spend the night under the stars watching films with their canine friends.
Now in its fifth year, this festival is an original Australian event which screens 21 dog-related films from around the globe over two nights. The festival intends to screen Australia wide in 2017 and internationally in 2018.
“The purpose of this film festival is to celebrate both dogs and film and to encourage all ages to write and produce stories, films and entertainment with animals, especially dogs as central characters,” explained festival director Anny Slater. “We only have well behaved dogs – it’s a criteria! – and they have a great time being able to share a happy outing with their owners.”
For a nominal entry fee attendees can enjoy the night away watching doggy films, and this year the festival has teamed up with Green Square Markets “Paws Day Out” to offer day and night markets alongside the film screenings.
“This is a perfect film festival for cinephiles, dog lovers, families (kids and pensioners attend free), singles to be enjoyed with friends and those wanting to make a difference in the lives of others. Profits are donated to charity Young Diggers Dog Squad which trains ex-pound dogs as service dogs for returned service persons suffering from PTSD.”
With an impressive program of films on offer there is bound to be something for all tastes. War Dogs of the Pacific is a heart-warming documentary which centeres on the Marine Dog Platoons of WWII and the bond which develops between the marines and their dogs.
Okpik’s Dream is another mesmerising documentary which tells of a man’s childhood dream to enter his dogs in the annual Ivakkak dog sled race.
Something About Molly, Detectives of Noir Town and If The Cuckoo Don’t Crow are other highlights not to be missed at the film festival.
“If you love film and love dogs this is the event for you!” (MMo)
Dec 2-3, 7pm–11pm. Joynton Park, 21 Gadigal Ave, Zetland. $10 entry fee. Tickets & info: www.gooddogff.com
