The Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival showcases Indigenous films celebrating the depth and diversity of Indigenous culture and artists. Developed by Blackfella Films, it is the only festival in the country that is solely committed to presenting films made by and about Indigenous people and all screenings are free.

Saturday May 21:

And the River Flows On
10.30am-12pm
(ACMI - Cinema 2)

Tales from the Daly - 'Nauiyu Nambiyu' & Crookhart and the Kulinada
1.15pm-2.15pm
ACMI - Cinema 1)

Shifting Shelter 4
2.30pm-3.30pm
ACMI - Cinema 1)

Q&A with Anita Heiss
3pm-4pm
(ACMI - Studio 1)

On the Ice
Sunday May 22
4pm-5.30pm
(ACMI - Cinema 1)

Shorts Program
6pm-6.45pm
(ACMI - Cinema 1)