During the festival, Aboriginal culture was also represented by the writer Philip McLaren, whose documentary Cinematic Storytelling was screened to several classes of high school students. Using various extracts from rare films such as Trooper O’Brien by John Gavin (1928) or Jedda directed by Charles Chauvel (1955), the film traces out the evolution of the portrayal of Aboriginal people in film. Thanks to Q&A with the writer/director's, the young audience learn more about this topic.

The highlights of the following days were the screenings of the feature films in competition, including These Final Hours by Zak Hidditch, which has also been shown at the Directors' Fortnight in Cannes and the captivating film Canopy, directed by Aaron Wilson, which depicts the wandering of an Australian paratrooper lost in the Singaporean jungle during the World War II. The director who came specially from Melbourne was delighted with the enthusiastic welcome he received from the French audience who was particularly sensitive to the visual and sound atmosphere of the film.. Will Canopy also convince the jury led by the director Fred Schepisi? You will find out on Saturday when the winners will be announced !