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"Byron Underground Film Festival" text in distressed font and white color.
"Making Byron Weird Again" written in jagged, stylized font

24 APRIL - 4 MAY •

24 APRIL - 4 MAY •

Welcome to the Byron Bay Underground Film Festival, where we tear down the walls of mainstream cinema to champion the offbeat, the eccentric, and the unapologetically bizarre. This year’s lineup is fuelled by raw creativity and a rebellious spirit, bringing the weird back to Byron Bay in all its gritty glory.

There will be extravagant musical performances courtesy of the Benjamin Walsh Quartet, VERSACE BOYS & Lucidream (to name a few), Burlesque, circus acts, stand-up comedy & portraits by ‘Pricasso’ (a man who paints with his…. ahem… nether regions)

Prepare to be pushed, provoked, and maybe even unsettled as our boundary-breaking films challenge your notions of art and defy cinematic norms. Step into the shadows, embrace the unorthodox, and let your curiosity run wild at a festival that dares to be different.

TICKET PACKAGES

Get ready to dive into the weird and wonderful world of the Byron Bay Underground Film Festival with a range of ticket options designed to suit every kind of cinema-lover:

No matter which ticket you choose, prepare for a festival that dares to challenge convention and bring the weird back to Byron Bay. Secure your spot, and we’ll see you at the edge of the screen!

GOLDEN TICKET

All-Access Pass: If you’re truly ready to go underground, this pass grants you entry to every screening, event (including gala), and experience we have in store.

Immerse yourself in the entire grit and glory of the festival from start to finish.

1-DAY PASS

Day Pass: Perfect for those wanting a quick fix of offbeat film. Pick your screening, grab your seat, and get ready to be amazed—or unsettled.

OPENING CEREMONY

Gala Pass: Our Gala offers drinks on arrival, hobnobbing with Byron’s most prestigious, movies, music, and live performances. It officially opens our festival and promises to be a night you won’t be able to forget.

FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Abstract artwork featuring a large letter 'G' and the word 'Gala' with vibrant swirling colors and a silhouetted figure.

THURS 24TH APRIL

Gala Opening - Red Carpet Event

$59

Abstract design with bold red, white, and black geometric shapes.

FRI 25TH APRIL

Australiana
(shorts)

$25

Stylized number three with abstract textures and foliage

SAT 26TH APRIL

Tripper’s Paradise
(shorts)

$25

Fantasy art with mythical creatures forming a number 4 among trees

FRI 2ND MAY

Sex, Drugs & Sci-fi
(shorts)

$25

Number 5 with nature landscape and flying birds overlay.

SAT 3RD MAY

Breaking the Shackles
(shorts)

$25

Artistic depiction of the number six with neon colors and textured details on a dark background.

SUN 4TH MAY

CBD NATION
(feature)

$25

FILM PROGRAM

BUFF ARCHIVES

Indoor event with audience watching a projected film; colorful lighting and decorations, including plants and a painted wall.
Indoor event with speaker giving a presentation to an audience seated in a narrow, dimly lit room.
Audience seated in a theater with "Byron Underground Film Festival" displayed on a screen.
Outdoor movie screening with audience at night, surrounded by illuminated lanterns and rustic decor.
Indoor event with stage and audience, featuring colorful lighting, performers, sculptures, and spectators seated and standing in a dimly lit space.
Outdoor movie screening with audience in a forest setting, illuminated by red lights.
Panel discussion at Byron Underground Film Festival 2022

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