Welcome to the 2025 Warburton Film Festival. We extend a warm greeting to
all, whether you are joining us for the first time or returning. This year’s event marks a special milestone as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the festival.
We have chosen seven films to feature
over the weekend, with a mix of genres
and countries of origin, including a classic
in tribute to the late Gene Hackman. On opening night, multi-award-winning director and producer Madeleine Hetherton-Miau will join us as our special guest for the screening of her documentary Mozart’s Sister.
The best entries from our “Show Us Your Shorts” competition will be screened before feature films. In honour of our 40 year celebration, a special shorts-dedicated session on Sunday will see the announcement of prize winners followed by a retrospective selection of shorts since the SUYS inception in 2008.
Warburton’s local cafes are ready to welcome you with great food and coffee. The Festival Dinner on Saturday night is a great way to relax and socialise.
The generous sponsorship from the Yarra Ranges Council and the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank continue to help make this festival a reality. Thanks also to
all the organisers; Yarra Ranges Film Society committee, members, and volunteers.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the weekend.
Rebecca Bowman
Rhiannon Bowman
Co-Presidents, Yarra Ranges Film Society
