The Dungog Film Festival,established by award winning filmmakers, Allanah Zitserman and StavrosKazantzidis, is a world class film event set in a regional location. Every May over four gloriousAutumn days the usually sleepy town of Dungog turns into Australia's moviemecca. Visitors flock from all over the country to this picturesque location toimmerse themselves in the very best of Australian cinema and get up-closeand personal with filmmakers and actors. The dynamic festival programcombines a smorgasbord of new Australian features, restored masterpieces,thought-provoking documentaries, cutting edge shorts, premiere television,with an inspirational education sidebar. By hosting the biggestcelebration of Australian films in the world, Dungog Film Festival has become akey national event, a fusion of city and country and the ultimate mini-breakwith a culture hit.