NOT, Just a Farmer movie
They call me “just a farmer”, a man who works the land,
Sunburnt face and calloused hands, an Akubra hat in hand.
They’ve heard the tractor rumble, the cattle in the yard,
Australian Bush Poetry Film Festival 2023: Celebrating the Power of Verse and Film
The Australian Poetry Film Festival is an event entirely devoted to the celebration and showcase of poetry film. Poetry film or video poetry is a fast-growing art form that combines poetry, moving images, sound and music. We would like to invite film-makers and poets of any age and backgrounds to participate in the first edition of the Festival which will take place in November 2024 in Guyra. In particular, we encourage the submission of innovative and eclectic takes on bush poetry film as a distinct media form.
The Festival will be held in conjunction with the “Poets on the Mountain Festival @Guyra” and will offer the opportunity to showcase the diversity of bush poetry film produced in Australia. The 2024 Australian Poetry Film Festival is organised by The Australian Poetry Hall of Fame in Guyra.
The Future of Australian Poetry
One of the most notable trends in Australian poetry is the increasing prominence of Indigenous voices. Indigenous poets are bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the fore, and their work is helping to shape a more inclusive and representative Australian poetry scene.
Another trend is the rise of experimental poetry. Poets are pushing the boundaries of form and language, creating new and innovative ways to express themselves. This experimental work is often challenging and provocative, but it is also exciting and thought-provoking.