Rubbo hosts films afloat

Killcare film producer Mr Mike Rubbo will be hosting a series of "Floating Flicks" aboard the traditional timber ferry Banjo Patterson II during the summer holiday period.

Hardys Bay Yacht Charters owner Ms Anna McCall said the films would be all-Australian, ranging from classics that "shaped Australian Cinema" to contemporary films, including winners of the recent AFI awards.

Cruises would depart at 7.30pm from Hardys Bay for a sunset cruise aboard Banjo Patterson, a 48ft classic timber ferry.

The cruise would be on Brisbane Waters and, weather permitting, motor round to Lobster Beach.

"Once the sun has set and the stars are out, the Banjo will lay anchor and the film will then commence with a short introduction by Mike," Ms McCall said.

"After each film, there will be a chance to talk about its techniques.

"The ambience will be casual with seating provided in the form of bean bags, comfy cushions and deck chairs.

"The cruise will return to Hardys Bay at the completion of the film."

Ms McCall said Mr Rubbo had spent 40 years making and showing movies.

"Mike's films have won many prizes including an Emmy for Vincent and Me," Ms McCall said.

"Former head of ABC documentaries, Mike brought the much-loved Race Around the World to Australia.

"Used to talking about movies in an engaging way, he's been a lecturer at Harvard, our own film national school, AFTRS, and is passionate about this series of Australian Film to be shown on the water - a first for outdoor cinema."

"Floating Flicks" will screen on Friday, December 28, Saturday, December 29, and then every Thursday evening throughout January.

The films will include Picnic at Hanging Rock on Friday, December 28, The Home Song Stories on Saturday, December 29, Swimming Upstream on January 3, Romulus My Father, January 10, The Overlanders, January 17, Walkabout, January 24, and Strictly Ballroom on January 31.

Press release, 17 Dec 2007 Anna McCall, Hardys Bay Yacht Charters