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SciFi Film Festival blasts off on Halloween Day

Announcement posted by SciFi Film Festival 08 Oct 2015

October 31st, this Halloween Day - the SciFi Film Festival (SFFF) returns to the City of Parramatta.

Now bigger and better than ever, the SFFF brings together the latest fantastical sci-fi and fantasy genre films from around the world. With exciting exhibits, collectibles, cosplay and industry professionals, this year’s 2015 program is the ultimate mixed bag of goodies.

With an array of Australian and world premieres, that include stars from all over the Hollywood spectrum, the SFFF’s diverse program featuring the international premiere of Australia’s Arrowhead, and the Australian premiere of Japan’s Dual City and USA’s Jackrabbit.

The SFFF will also host the exclusive world’s first look at Gena8 Studios’ Garrison 7 film franchise. Garrison 7 features Hollywood stars Mark Dacasos of Stargate Atlantis, Casper Van Dien of Starship Troopers and Marjean Holden of Mortal Kombat, not to mention Australia’s Scott A.Brewer (aka Ryctor from The Matrix films) and Guy Williams from Alienation, who will be guest presenters at the festival.

To celebrate the launch and give back to the fans Gena8 Studios in association with SFFF will be giving away an array of prizes including a screen used movie prop.

You can also catch a behind the scenes sneak peek and Q&A session from Gena8 Studios, creators of Garrison 7, and their SPFX Team (Star Wars films, The Wolverine and The Hobbit Trilogies) who will share in person their experiences of making a SciFi Hollywood blockbuster in their own back yard.

Joining the short film program are legendary actors Zachary Quinto (aka Dr Spock - Star Trek and Heroes), in The Future Perfect and Billy Boyd (Pippin - Lord of the Rings) in The Alpha Invention.

“We are thrilled to include the short film Closets in our program which contains a social message about LGBT and brings to light the struggles of today’s youth,” said Tom Papas, Festival Director, “plus, Kindred, the very first sci-fi film to star Indigenous Australians.”

“My pick is the amazing short film Clones, featuring Rutger Hauer from Blade Runneras a doctor who wants to copy the brain of a body of a dying scientist into a cloned body.” said Papas.

 With a cheeky smile, Mr Papas posed the question ”I mean, could anything go wrong?”

 And  for those who really like a good scare, SFFF will be screening the latest Blu-ray release of Poltergeist - extended cut, in true Halloween style.

 Also Included in this year’s scary program Nigel Honeybone will be presenting a Schlocky SciFi Horror evening with a double feature of Danny Johnson Saves The World and the 1953 cult classic, Robot Monster.

 Whether a cosplay veteran, a sci-fi enthusiast or just curious, the day is yours to explore, relax and immerse yourself in the sci-fi experience by joining us for a great day out on 31 October 2015 at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, corner of Church and Market Streets, Parramatta.

Tickets:
$5 - SciFi Con
$5-10 - Screening sessions
$15 - Premiere screenings

Or visit 
www.scififilmfestival.com for full details.

 Remember 10 am - 10 pm October 31st … Live Long and Prosper

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The SciFi Film Festival is an international festival based in Parramatta, Australia, dedicated to exploring and celebrating the science fiction and fantasy genres, their films and pop culture.

 Focusing on sci-fi, fantasy films and short form cinema, we embrace other artistic and cultural fields, such as creative writing, workshops and forums, plus a SciFi Con Expo including comics, cosplay, exhibitions and computer games.

 Our Festival promotes freedom of thought, cultural and creative expression, regardless of age, abilities, gender or LGBTI.

 SciFi Film Festival is unique by bringing innovation, fun, quirky and cool to all generations and with a global perspective. World class, family friendly entertainment.

 SciFi Film Festival is a not for profit creative enterprise administered by Screen My Shorts Inc, guided by and complying with all relevant state regulations of New South Wales, Australia. This includes financial management, reporting and administrative duties of a Not For Profit, within the Model Constitution under the Association Incorporation Act 2009.