Brisbane International Film Festival – something tropical this way comes

BIFF's slice through the year's films finds some favourites but begins an aesthetic which may become more and more a spirit of a distinctive place.
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The Brisbane International Film Festival has been thrashing around for some years, changing owners and festival directors, but always determined to relate to its local audience. But there are different visions of that project, as Screen Queensland tries to ensure that practicing filmmakers have a chance to learn. 

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.