SWIFF 2022

Luke Young • March 28, 2022

Every year the Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) is held right here in Coffs Harbour and this year is going to be huge!

SWIFF is a film and screen culture celebration held in both Coffs & Bellingen. This year it’s running from 21^st April to 6^th May, so if you’re planning a holiday in Coffs and love films, then this is the time to come!

Here’s a taste of the incredible line up including films, panel discussions, live music and more!

21^st April – SWIFF Opening Night: The Northman

23^rd April – STORYLAND

26^th April – Bloody Oranges

29^th April – Flee

1^st May – The Velvet Queen

6^th May – Everything Everywhere all at Once

The Observatory are incredibly proud to, once again, sponsor SWIFF. We love that SWIFF brings together the community as well as those visiting the area and provides a wonderful celebration of all things screen and film.

To find out more about SWIFF and purchase your tickets you can do so HERE.

If you’re needing a place to stay while in Coffs, you can book your accommodation with us HERE!

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