BOFA Partners Screening of Tasmanian premieres of Dying to Live

BOFA is proud to present the Tasmanian premieres of Dying to Live, the vital new feature documentary from Richard Todd, award-winning director of 'Frackman' (BOFA 2015). 

Dying to Live is a riveting film that examines life on the organ donation waiting list and how it feels when the only thing standing between you and certain death is the kindness of strangers. Australia has one of the lowest organ and tissue donation rates in the developed world; Richard Todd goes beyond the statistics and intimately focuses on the personal stories of courageous Australians awaiting transplants, and the extraordinary compassion of donor families.

• Thursday 22/11/18 Hobart - Village Cinemas Hobart 6.30PM
• Monday 26/11/18 Launceston - Village Cinemas Launceston 6:30PM 
• Monday 3/12/18 Devonport - CMAX Devonport 6:30PM 

THE GUARDIAN: One of "Ten Australian films to watch in 2018"

FILM INQUIRY's critique: Richard Todd’s Dying to Live is a sincere portrait of the state of Australian organ donation, a weirdly taboo topic with the highest of stakes. Life and death hang in the balance as people, both the recipients and those around them, wait in suspense for that one call that may change all of their lives. The sympathetic approach to the often-painful stories is bound to affect any viewer, both young and old, and prompt them to start the chat; because as this film is keenly aware, every social movement starts with a simple conversation, and this time it can begin with this: what’s stopping you from becoming an organ donor?

Don't miss these very special screenings followed by community Q&A sessions in Launceston, Devonport and Hobart. As per the DemandFilm model, tickets must be reserved online prior to the screening in order for it to go ahead, so please secure your seats right away at https://au.demand.film/dying-to-live/  as the deadline for “go/no-go”  is looming.

We want YOU to be involved in BOFA 2019

The 2019 BOFA programme of films and events is firming up and Breaking News is we are having a BOFA Hobart film festival from Friday 10 – Sunday 12th May!

 We have a number of ways in which YOU could be involved in this exciting festival. So, let us know if you’d like to become, not just a film-lover, but a Festival Volunteer for a specific part of the festival!

• Admin/ secretarial support for the Festival Directors in the lead up to the festival
• Social media support in the lead up and during the Hobart and Launceston festivals
• Distribution of print programmes in Hobart or Launceston or NW coast between mid-March and mid-May. We are organising teams in each area with individuals having a small defined area to drop off programmes.
• Set up and gate duty at Harvest Farmers Market on Saturday 4th May, 2019
• Airport meet and greet, transfer of guests to their hotels and support of guests during their stay
• Design co-ordination and oversight of the Festival Lounge
• Set up and support of our new Pop-up Fringe screenings in quirky venues around Launceston from Friday 17-19 May
• Set up and support of our 5.30 – 7pm red carpet events on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May
• Set up and support of our day-time masterclasses at TasTAFE on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May
• Venue host support at the Village Cinemas Hobart (one or more 4 hour shifts from Friday 10 – Sunday 12thMay) and Village Cinemas Launceston (one or more 4 hour shifts from Thursday 16 – Sunday 19thMay)

Come on and join the BOFA Team. Let us know your preferences in the BOFA Volunteer Application

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