In Pictures: Cinefest OZ Albany 2023 opening night at Orana Cinemas

Thursday night marked the opening of the 2023 Albany CinefestOz at Orana Cinemas. The crowd glammed up to hit the red carpet and celebrate West Australian films. A coming-of-age film set in Port Hedland, Sweet As, kicked off the festival. Notable faces Kelton Pell, Myles Pollard and Albany local Joel Jackson ushered in the festival, walking the red carpet and greeting industry peers and fans amid indoor fireworks. Film screenings from Australian talent were the staple of the festival, showcasing local talent from the likes of George Pullar and Ben Oxenbould in Stonefish, and Stephen Curry and Jackson Tozer in Hatchback. A welcome to country was given by Avril Dean, a Menang-Noongar elder, and thanks were given by Myles Pollard to the sponsors and organisers of the festival. The festival was announced to be CinefestOz CEO Malinda Nixon’s final event after 14 years of service.