Join the lovers, the dreamers, the storytellers, and the romance enthusiasts at the BLUSSH Romance Festival – Brisbane’s newest festival celebrating films and literature through a romance lens and the first of its kind in Australia. From 22-25 February 2024, the pink carpet will be rolled out to welcome all of Brisbane with a series of book and film events celebrating romance in all its shades.
This news item was first published on 30 January 2024
BLUSSH Romance Festival Director, Sue-Anne Chapman said, “More romance films are being made, and romance books being written, in Brisbane than anywhere else in Australia. And this is how BLUSSH Romance Festival was born – a super fun event to showcase these wonderful stories and provide audiences with an opportunity to come together with like-minded romance film and book enthusiasts”.
Opening Night Gala and Australian premiere of One Perfect Match is on Thursday 22 February at the Angelika Film Centre, South City Square. Join Director Jo-Anne Brechin, filmmakers, and principal cast on the pink carpet, enjoy canapes and drinks on arrival, and a special pre-screening star-studded introduction.
Filmed entirely on location in Brisbane, including around South/City/SQ, and produced by the kings and queens of romance, Jaggi Entertainment, One Perfect Match follows matchmaker Lucy Marks as she juggles her work and personal life. When she meets a handsome businessman, she immediately feels a spark, but that spark is ruined when she learns he is her newest client.
Festival Co-Director and film producer, Kylie Pascoe added, “Brisbane is home to many romance filmmakers and writers, and we are so proud and excited to bring these two together in a celebration of romance, literature and film. Along with our partners, BLUSSH Romance Festival will create and deliver a 4-day program that will capture your heart.”
Explore the full program of BLUSSH Romance Festival’s book and film events and ticket sales:
www.blusshromancefestival.com.au
About BLUSSH Romance Festival
BLUSSH Romance Festival is the loving brainchild of film producer and romance tragic Kylie Pascoe, and heavy culture consumer Sue-Anne Chapman. With a strong desire to bring together their love of films and books under one festival umbrella, they hope, through the romance lens, to deliver a carefully curated program of stories and events for the citizens of South-East Queensland.
https://blusshromancefestival.com
About One Perfect Match
Renowned matchmaker, Lucy Marks, meets a handsome businessman and feels an immediate spark. She is disappointed to find out the next day that he is Finn Grayson, her newest client. With a strict “no dating clients” policy, she matches him with Molly. A serendipitous weekend trip to look at a vineyard as a potential wedding venue for her soon-to-be-wed sister, reveals Finn as the son of the owners. As Lucy and Finn spend more time together, their feelings grow. Lucy must decide between breaking her own rules and following her heart or losing the love of her life.
About Angelika Film Centre
Angelika Film Centre (AFC) South City Square is the first dedicated Angelika cinema outside the United States. Boasting 8 screens, including 3 SoHo Lounge cinemas, AFC South City is a state-of-the-art complex with fully recliner seating and crisp, colourful laser projection in all auditoriums. Playing a mix of arthouse and mainstream films, AFC is the new go-to cinema destination for the best high-end theatrical experience Brisbane has to offer.
https://www.angelikafilmcentre.com.au/
About South City Square
South/City/SQ is a vibrant and diverse community of retail, residential and commercial businesses bringing new levels of excitement and energy to Woolloongabba. With a 3,660sqm full-line Woolworths, Angelika Film Centre, Priceline Pharmacy, and so much more, each day at South/City/SQ is an opportunity to discover something new, to feel energised and inspired.
A lively mix of South/City/SQ residents, workers and visitors create a precinct unlike any other – a fresh departure from the humdrum shopping and business centres. This is where residents shop, dine and play daily, where workers to and fro between cafes and offices, where visitors come to soak up Brisbane’s world-famous sunshine, uplifting energy and public art. Where people from far and wide stop by to shop, catch a movie, hit the gym and wellness facilities, or to simply linger on the grass in the central square with good friends and great coffee.
“South/City/SQ is a thriving lifestyle precinct with the Angelika Film Centre at the heart, and we are looking forward to splashing the precinct in pink. For those travelling to the festival, consider staying at Rambla @South/City/SQ, short-term apartments located in the same building as The Angelika, allowing the perfect romantic weekend away”, said Michael Kent on behalf of Pellicano (Owner and Developer of South/City/Square).
https://southcitysq.com.au www.rambla.com.au
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Thursday 22 February 2024: Opening Night
- 6PM Opening Night Gala Begins!
- 7PM Movie Commences: One Perfect Match – Renowned matchmaker, Lucy Marks, meets handsome businessman Finn Grayson, who she immediately feels a spark with. But, he’s her new client.
- 8PM After Party
Friday 23 February: Films and Author/Book Event
- 11AM On Fridays, We Read Fantasy! Book Event and Signing
- 4PM The Great Escaper (Movie)
- 6PM Romeo & Juliet (1996) (Movie)
- 8.10PM Twilight (Movie)
Saturday 24 February: Films and Author/Book Event
- 11AM Prose Progression: In Conversation with Emerging and Established Writers! Book Event and Signing
- 2PM The Great Escaper (Movie)
- 4PM The Gift That Gives (Movie) – Plus Q&A with Director Joy Hopwood
- 6PM Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Movie)
Sunday 25 February 2024: Films and Author/Book Event
- 11AM All Loved Up: In Conversation with Amy Andrews – Book Event and Signing
- 2.15PM The Gift That Gives (Movie)
- 4.15PM Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Movie)
- 7PM Greatest Days (Movie)
Strands
Blussh Romance Festival will feature several strands of films and book events:
- Films:
- Premieres and Previews
- Retrospective and Iconic Classic Romance Films
- Book to Film Adaptations
- Books:
- LGBTQ+
- Spicy
- Tough Love, True Romance
Spicy
A shocking, sizzling spice that will have your heart racing and your face blushing. Prepare to be charmed by these spicy novels.
Tough Love, True Romance
Celebrate all the ups and downs, lies and make-ups with these feature films from emerging and talented cast and crew.
‘On The Screen’
Showcases Australian premieres and award-winning films, retrospective and iconic classic romance films such as Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet along with book to film adaptions.
‘On The Shelf’
Features in conversation events with authors that capture stories from spicy to true romance. From emerging to established authors, there is certainly something for everyone.