Swamp Film Festival

We're celebrating World Environment Day and the opening of our newly refurbished Theatrette with our inaugural SWAMP Short Film Festival.

Coinciding with World Environment Day the Swamp Film Festival will present an exiting program of environmental film screenings, Q&As with film industry and environmental speakers, film workshops and film-focused activities for kids.

Swamp Film Festival showcases locally produced films focusing on the wetlands ecosystems and wildlife of the Hunter Estuary in NSW, Australia inspiring us to explore, protect and respect our wetlands environment.

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FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Swamp Walk - Filmmakers Workshop - POSTPONED

Sat 6th June | 9am-10am

Whether you're a seasoned documentary filmmaker or social media content creator or are newly transitioning from photography you will enjoy this walking workshop on nature filmmaking and videography.

$15pp Ticket includes Entry

Unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control this event has had to be postponed. Date to be advised. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Swamp Talk - Hunter Estuary Past Present & Future - POSTPONED

Sat 6th June | 2pm-4pm

Featuring historical footage and archive images and a live panel of experts in environmental science, disaster management and audiovisual archiving, this special Q&A explores the legacy of the devastating 1955 Maitland Flood, the social and environmental changes it shaped across the Hunter region and what a changing climate may mean for the future of our coasts and waterways. 

$10pp Ticket includes Entry

Unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control this event has had to be postponed. Date to be advised. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Swamp Kids Make Films

Sun 7th June | 10am-Midday

Kids can have fun creating their own animations at this creative drop-in session. Then head outside and follow our Storyboard Trail around our Wetlands Centre to make your own documentary reel.

FREE with Entry No Bookings Required.

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Swamp Short Film Screenings

Sun 7th June | 2pm-4pm

Held in in our newly refurbished Theatrette, this specially curated afternoon screening showcases a diverse collection of locally produced short films and footage with an environmental focus, ranging from rare wildlife moments to animated visual storytelling.

$10(adults) $5(kids) Ticket includes Entry BOOK NOW