The AFTRS Library Presents 50th Anniversary Screening program is a celebration of feature films that have been made by AFTRS Alumni. This program shines a spotlight on the wonderful legacy of our screen practitioners, whose work continues to inspire. This month will are showcasing:

BENEATH CLOUDS (dir: Ivan Sen, 2002)

Ivan Sen studied filmmaking at the Australian Film Television and Radio School, graduating in 1997. At AFTRS he produced five short films and met many of the film crew he has continued working with throughout his career.

Sen has produced a number of award-winning feature films, documentaries and television series. His works include Yellow Fella (2005), Toomelah (2011), Mystery Road (2013), Goldstone (2016) and Limbo (2023), which recently had its world premiere in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival and screened in Australian cinemas nationally.

This event celebrates his first feature film Beneath Clouds. Released in 2002 , the film won global critical acclaim, including winning the Berlinale Silver Bear and Best Director at the AFI Awards.

When: Tuesday, 25 July, 2023

Time: 7pm / Doors open: 6:30pm

Where: AFTRS Main Theatre

Bookings are essential as seating is limited.

Seating is NOT allocated.

Film print courtesy of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.

Beneath Clouds (2002)

Summary: Lena is the daughter of an Aboriginal mother and Irish father and Vaughn is a Murri boy doing time in a minimum security prison in North West NSW. Dramatic events throw them together on a journey with no money and no transport.

Starring: Dannielle Hall, Damian Pitt, Jenna Lee Connors

Run Time: Approx. 90 minutes

Rated: Not Rated