Lebanese Film Festival Australia (LFF) returns for its 13th Edition, launching its Opening Night with a red carpet reception on Thursday 28 August 2025 at the Bryan Brown Theatre, Bankstown.
This year, the spotlight shines on Karim Rahbani — an award-winning director and third-generation member of the iconic Rahbani family, whose influence spans Lebanon’s rich cultural history in music, theatre, and now film. With a career spanning fiction, documentary, television, and internationally acclaimed shorts, Rahbani has earned over 30 awards and continues to captivate audiences around the world.
Opening Night will feature the Australian premiere of his latest short film One Last Time, fresh from its Red Sea Film Festival debut, alongside Cargo and With Thy Spirit. Together, these three films present a rare opportunity to experience the breadth and depth of one of Lebanon’s most exciting cinematic voices.
Guests will enjoy a vibrant celebration of Lebanese culture, including authentic canapés by Tayta’s Food Co., BuBooza ice cream, Smeed Maamoul treats, Lebanese beverages, and live entertainment by Zaffet Lebnen.
Event Schedule:
• 6:15 PM – Function begins
• 8:00 PM – Theatre doors open
• 8:20 PM – Formalities & film screenings
• 10:30 PM – Event concludes
Tickets are $90 + booking fees.
Tickets are available now: Book Here
A not-for-profit founded in 2012 and proudly 100% volunteer-led, LFF is the largest showcase of Lebanese film globally. LFF is made possible thanks to the generous support of the City of Canterbury Bankstown, Screen NSW, Bankstown Sports, and our valued sponsors and partners.
