FILMMAKERS HEAD TO NOOSA FOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
- Written by Alexandra Purser
Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas, Mantra Group’s Peppers Property of the Year, has partnered with the Noosa International Film Festival (NIFF) as the preferred accommodation provider for the film festival’s four-day event from October 26 to 29, 2017.
The festival is set to impress, presenting 100 short and feature length films from 31 countries, inspirational talks and workshops, and a special digitally remastered screening of The English Patient by award-winning cinematographer, Mr John Seale, who is returning to Noosa as the festival’s Founding Patron.
This year, all festival goers are entitled to 10 percent off the daily rate on Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas accommodation. Discounted accommodation can be booked at MantraHotels.com using the code NIFF2017.
As part of the partnership, Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas will host the festival’s Filmmaking Workshops over two full days, for business owners and aspiring filmmakers, from October 26 - 27.
A Filmmakers Meet-up will also take place at the resort’s onsite View Restaurant, for upcoming filmmakers to network with peers and industry leaders.
Earlier this year, the resort hosted the festival’s ‘Best of NIFF 2016’ special screening night, showcasing a series of short films and light-hearted entertainment on June 25, 2017.
For the full Noosa International Film Festival program, visit www.niff.com.au. Tickets go on sale 15 September.
About Mantra Group
Mantra Group is the leading Australian-based hotel and resort operator. Mantra Group’s portfolio consists of 128 properties with more than 21,000 rooms in properties under management, across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Hawaii. Operating three well-known and trusted brands – Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree - Mantra Group operates the second largest network of accommodation properties in Australia (by room number). The Group is positioned to offer both leisure and business style accommodation ranging from full-service city hotels and self-contained apartments to luxury resorts and retreats. The Group successfully listed on the ASX in June 2014 and in its first year as a public company was elevated to the ASX 200: www.mantragroup.com.au; www.peppers.com.au; www.mantra.com.au ; www.breakfree.com.au
