Festival Program

Highlight Event

Praise: Screening and Q&A

Thu 5 Sep, 6pm
SLV, Village Roadshow Theatrette

The late, deeply admired author Andrew McGahan burst on to our literary scene with his iconic work Praise. Join us for a screening of the 1998 film adaptation and a Q&A with its stars, Sacha Horler and Peter Fenton, to discuss his work’s impact. With Jason Steger.

Duration

2 hours

Tickets

Session Artists

Peter Fenton went from Crow, one of the most important Australian bands of the 1990s, to starring in Praise, adapted from Andrew McGahan’s Vogel-winning novel, and ABC’s Love is a Four Letter Word. He co-produced the multi-award-winning short film, Bunny New Girl, now a worldwide viral phenomenon.

Sacha Horler is one of Australia’s most loved and respected actors. She had the unprecedented joy of winning two AFI awards on one night for the lead role in Praise and supporting role in Soft Fruit. She won her third AFI award for best supporting actress in Travelling Light.

Jason Steger is Fairfax Media’s literary editor and was a panellist for eleven years on ABC TV's The Book Club.

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