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Films of Resilience Fundraiser: IMPERMANENCE + MESSENGER

  • Second Story Studios 222 Johnston Street Collingwood, VIC, 3066 Australia (map)

“Beautifully intimate, moving documentary craft…”

“Awe-inspiring!”

Two stories of spiritual cultures transforming adversity. Join us for this special fundraising event showing the latest version of the documentary "IMPERMANENCE" from China/Tibet (75mins), and scenes from "WUNYUNGAR (MESSENGER)", the incredible documentary of Indigenous Message Stick Walker, Alwyn Doolan. All proceeds to go towards completing both films for broad-scale release.

Featuring ethnic sound healing, artisan food & drinks, meditation & music.

ABOUT THE FILMS:

"IMPERMANENCE"

At the world's largest academy of Buddhism in eastern Tibet, three young monks pursue spiritual practice for the benefit of all beings. Under China's development agenda, however, their world is torn down around them, threatening their homes and their lives. Utilising their teachings as tools for survival, their stories reveal the cyclic nature of Tibetan resilience that has prevailed over centuries.

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Ryan Jasper discussing the film “IMPERMANENCE” on Instagram 8-7-2022.

"WUNYUNGAR (MESSENGER)"

One man's walk for truth, healing and unity. He will make history, but can he make lasting change? Alwyn Doolan is a Gooreng Gooreng Wakka Wakka man from Queensland who completed the longest walk in modern Aboriginal history - over 8,500km from Cape York via Tasmania to Canberra, to deliver three Message Sticks to the Australian Government. This is the official documentary of his story.

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INCLUDING:
Ayurvedic Dinner: Masoor Dahl + Rice (vg, gf) [Indian] by Amor
Yummy Spiced Chai Tea (non-caffeinated, vg)
Ethnic Sound Healing Journey with Kamilindo
Music by DJ Mickey Space
Local Organic Kombucha by Good Brew (separate purchase)

TICKETS:
$33-44* - with Dinner, Chai & Music
$22-28* - Films Only

*Low income & concession options available.

Kids under 12 free entry (dinner by separate purchase)

BOOKINGS:
Online at: https://www.trybooking.com/CAVDO

Reserve & pay cash on door:

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EVENT TIMES:
4:00pm - Doors open
4:30pm - DJ Mickey Space
5:15pm - Kamilindo Ethno-Sound
6:00pm - Meditation
6:15pm - Ayurvedic Dinner
6:30pm - Film intros
6:45pm - "MESSENGER" (sneak peek scenes, 25mins)
7:20pm - Prelude to "IMPERMANENCE"
7:30pm - "IMPERMANENCE" (latest work-in-progress, 75mins)
8:45pm - Q&A with director Ryan Jasper
9:30pm - Close