Far Out Family Films is a heartwarming season of live-action stories that celebrate the spirit of childhood against the backdrop of Australia’s regional landscapes. Featuring Oddball, Red Dog: True Blue, Storm Boy, and Blueback, this curated selection explores animal friendships, environmental care, intergenerational bonds, and growing up with a strong connection to land and community.
While many streaming platforms focus on fast-paced animations and branded franchises, this season highlights underrated local gems, rich with emotion, humour, and purpose. These aren’t just family friendly stories; they are family enriching stories. Each film invites both kids and adults to laugh together, reflect, and reconnect with storytelling that feels real and truly Australian.
This season encourages families to rediscover the joy of watching together, not just for entertainment, but for connection. These films offer something different; a chance to explore new places, spark meaningful conversations, and see the world through the eyes of adventurous kids and their animal companions. Perfectly timed for school holidays and presented on ACMI’s Cinema 3, the season is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful stories come from close to home, and they’re best enjoyed side by side.
About Movie Mogul in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology
Movie Mogul is a project run in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology which provides Cinema & Screen Studies students with the opportunity to curate their own season of films for exhibition on Cinema 3. The winning seasons were decided by a panel of experts at a pitch session at ACMI. This year’s winner is Far Out Family Films.
Watch the season trailer created by the students