Families are invited an afternoon of family films and fun with the Blow-Up Cinema coming to Preston City Hall, as part of Darebin FUSE Festival’s Film Sessions program.

Enjoy a short film plus two family film features. We encourage attendees to bring bean bags, chairs, blankets and snacks! The event is FREE to attend, bookings are essential. Please book a ticket for every family member who will be in attendance. One ticket per person grants access to the entire program. 

Program:

Doors open at 1.15pm

baban darrang

2pm: baban darrang (mother tree)
2022, 10 minutes, suitable for all viewers, Woiwurrung and English

A short film celebrating the journey of Wurundjeri-willam, Dja Dja wurrung and Ngurai illum wurrung woman Mandy Nicholson, as she explores the ways we embody, grow, nurture and transmit knowledge and culture over time.

Kangaroo

2.20pm: Kangaroo
119 minutes, rated PG, English. Mild themes, mild violence, mild course language.

Inspired by Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns, the founder of The Kangaroo Sanctuary, the film follows Chris who after being stranded, teams up with a young girl to help rehabilitate young, injured joeys. 

The Magic Faraway Tree

4.30pm: The Magic Faraway Tree
2026, 104 minutes, rated G, English

Adapted from Enid Blyton’s classic tale, the film follows a family who relocate to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents.