Red Carpet Arrival: 6.45pm

Event Start: 7.30pm

 Magic happens in the dark – and also under the lights of a star-studded Gala Opening Night to launch BBFF 2015’s 10-day extravaganza, illuminated by a glittering array of some of the festival’s strongest films to date.

With politics the topic on everyone’s lips, there will be a lot of interest in the Australian Premiere of Will and Testament – a profile of someone described as “the most dangerous man in Britain”, Tony Benn, a politician with that rare quality, integrity, vision, principle.

Have your idealism (or scepticism) piqued, enjoy fine wine, live music and delicious canapés made from fresh local ingredients.

Join the stars for Red Carpet Arrivals at 6.45. With scores of filmmakers joining you from Australia and all around the world BBFF’s guestlist is extensive so tickets to the public are extremely limited. Opening Night always sells out so don’t be disappointed – buy your tickets now.