The premiere is a long-awaited moment for the cast, crew and the wider Echuca-Moama community, who have been eagerly anticipating its release.
Although the film was completed in December 2024, director Craig Wyhoon said film festival requirements meant it could not be publicly screened sooner.
“Some of the festivals need exclusivity so therefore it can't be shown anywhere in the world, so we basically had to hold off to show the world,” he said.
“It's a big event ... we had our private screening and now the public needs to see it.
“What we’re looking forward to most is showing people who have been constantly asking ‘When can we see it?’”
During its festival run, Blind Freedom collected more than 20 Australian and international awards, including Best International Short Film at the International Film Festival of Australia.
With numerous accolades to its name, the team is proud to officially bring the film home to Echuca-Moama.
The premiere will be held at the Rich River Golf Club on Thursday, March 12, where a makeshift theatre will be created to host up to 300 guests.
A number of VIP tickets will also be available, including canapés, photo opportunities, priority seating, a private screening of the short film Loki and Me, and a meet-and-greet with the stars of Blind Freedom.
All proceeds raised on the night will also be donated to the Centre for Eye Research Australia.
Tickets to the Blind Freedom world premiere can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/y9zkabxm
While Blind Freedom continues to soar, Mr Wyhoon said he had a few more projects in the works, including the two short films and a feature film.
Work to turn his first short film, Loki and Me, into a feature film are also ongoing.
As the films are privately funded, Mr Wyhoon said any donations were greatly appreciated.
To support future projects, people can contact Mr Wyhoon directly by emailing Craigwyhoonfilms@gmail.com
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