WHILE some towns have put themselves on the map by painting their silos, Quambatook has kept its blank canvas to screen Australian movies.
Now a firm favourite on many bucket lists, people travel from all over Australia to the twice-a-year screenings under a magnificent Mallee night sky.
Quambatook Silo Cinema will be screening the new Australian movie Seriously Red on February 18.
Starring Krew Boylan, Rose Byrne and Celeste Barber and directed by Gracie Otto, Seriously Red revolves around unemployed real estate agent, Red, who pursues her dream of becoming the world’s greatest Dolly Parton impersonator.
When her act attracts the attention of an amorous Elvis impersonator and a powerful booking agent, she soon gets catapulted into the top tier of copycat performers, becoming the on-stage and romantic partner of the top Kenny Rogers impersonator.
Silo cinema projectionist and organiser Laura O’Dwyer said she was excited to be able to screen a recently released movie that most people hadn’t yet seen.
“My favourite part of the cinema is the atmosphere and excitement from the crowd before the movie,” she said.
“We encourage our visitors to frock up and rock up in the theme of the movie.
“Seriously Red presents so many options to impersonate anyone famous and I’ve been planning my costume for a while.”
The silo cinema gates open at 7pm and the screening will kick off at sunset about 8.30pm.
There will be food and drinks for sale on-site, including local community groups selling hot potatoes, barbecue and waffles.
Patrons should bring their own chairs and blankets with an optional costume.
Tickets are $10 per adults and $5 for concession at www.trybooking.com/CFBXE
For people travelling, camping is available at the local caravan park.
