Jack Thompson heads stellar Bunbury CinefestOZ line-up

The man from Snowy River, iconic Aussie actor Jack Thompson, will head the line-up of actors, directors and filmmakers at this year’s CinefestOZ film festival.

CinefestOZ, which is celebrating its sixth year, recognises the South West’s early French exploration and the strong film-making culture of both France and Australia.

For the first time CinefestOZ events will be held in Bunbury including a red carpet gala night at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.

Festival chairman David Barton said Thompson was one of the greatest figures of Australian film.

``To have Jack here to attend CinefestOZ presenting his film and to receive our Screen Legend Award at this event is a special honour for our festival and a tribute to its growth,” he said.

``Jack will join Australian director and actress Rachel Ward who will present her world premiere ABC Production An Accidental Soldier, as part of the festival line-up.

``We will be making further announcements in the lead up to the festival about our special film industry guests.”

Thompson, a film and television legend is best known for the Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith, Breaker Morant, The Man from Snowy River and more recently The Great Gatsby.

CinefestOZ runs from August 21 to 25.

For more information and tickets go to [www.cinefestoz.com|CinefestOZ]

West Australian Regional Newspapers is a proud partner of CinefestOZ.