Find a screening near you, or host your own!
The true story of Bakala is one of hardship and hope. We hold events and screenings across Australia for Bakala the Film, and often appear in film festivals.
You can also host your own Bakala screening! Get in touch for more information on how to organise your own event, and host a social event with a cause.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
Adelaide Film Festival
10 – 21 October 2018
Bakala the Film will feature as part of the Adelaide Film festival this October. Adelaide Film Festival (ADL Film Fest) is an eleven-day celebration and exploration of Australian and international screen culture with a unique program of screenings, forums and special events.
The event has rapidly established itself as one of the boldest and most innovative in the country and has made a name for itself internationally as a platform for exciting new talent in the Australian industry. Originally presented biennially in March, since 2013 the Adelaide Film Festival has been presented in October.
Bakala will be screening on October 14th and 20th. Check out their website for session and ticket information.
Northern Territory Travelling Film Festival
May – July 2018
Bakala the Film will feature as part of the Northern Territory Travelling Film Festival (NTTFF). The NTTFF is a curated two hour and ten minute program of Northern Territory shorts made up of established and emerging filmmakers showcasing the breadth of stories of the region.
Travelling with a solar powered screen the tour will visit remote Indigenous communities, as well as key NT iconic sites creating special open air cinemas under the stars.
There are multiple events and screenings as part of NTTFF. Check out their website to find one near you!
Darwin International Film Festival
8.30pm Sunday 17th September 2017
We are thrilled to announce that Bakala the Film will be screened publicly as part of the BEST OF TERRITORY SHORTS program showcasing 4 new short films made in the NT. Bakala the man will also be there to talk to people.
View the full Darwin International Film Festival program here.
Bakala will be screening at 8.30pm on Sunday 17th September. Information about the event and tickets are available here.
Gilbert+Tobin staff screening – Sydney
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Gilbert+Tobin’s employees are invited to an exclusive private lunchtime screening of Bakala the Film. G+T’s Probono practice has been supporting the MJD Foundation for many years.
Bakala is flying from Groote Eylandt to be in Sydney to share his story. There will be a short panel discussion after the 15 minute screening with Bakala, the MJD Foundation, and the film makers.
Cocktail Event – Private Screening
Tuesday 19th September 2017
Gilbert+Tobin is hosting an exclusive private evening screening of Bakala the Film. Hosted by Tom Calma, this is an important event to raise awareness of Machado Joseph Disease and its devastating effects in remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. Bakala will be there from Groote Eylandt to tell his story.
This is a cocktail event by invitation only. Get in touch to see how your company can host your own Bakala event!
Numburindi Festival
Numbulwar, 14 – 16 September 2017
Bakala The Film is also being featured at the Numburindi Festival on the 16th of September.
For more information on the Festival, visit their website.
7th July 2017
NAIDOC Week – Melbourne
The international premier of Bakala the Film is being screened privately by Telstra for their staff as part of NAIDOC week celebrations in Melbourne. For Telstra staff, you can follow this link to the matched giving page. Every dollar you donate will be matched by Telstra. See how the Telstra Foundation has been supporting the MJD Foundation over the last 4-5 years:
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