Film Premiere – Orange to Blue Skies
Event: Film Premiere – Orange to Blue Skies
Date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Where: Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre
Tickets: FREE – click here to reserve a spot
In collaboration with Newcastle University, The Singleton Arts + Cultural Centre are pleased to screen the film premiere of Orange to Blue Skies alongside the Gordon Rintoul – Lost Landscapes exhibition.
Join us for an afternoon screening, panel discussion and viewing of the Lost Landscapes exhibition.
Film synopsis:
This experimental film follows two young people from the Hunter Valley, Australia, as they journey into the world of mining. Using their mobile phones, they set out to discover what the future might hold for a vast hole in the ground, and for the people of this mining country, whose lives have been built around it. Along the way, they encounter stories of both benefit and destruction, deepening their understanding of past decisions, community sentiment, and the forces that have shaped — and will continue to shape — this place. Through philosophical conversations, creative imaginings, and bold discoveries, the film weaves together the possibility of a different future, pondering the question: what will fill the void left behind after mining?
Gordon Rintoul – Lost Landscapes:
Lost Landscapes offers a captivating journey through the defining moments of the late Gordon Rintoul’s extraordinary 60-year career. This retrospective not only traces the evolution of his artistic practice but also celebrates the enduring influence of his passion for artmaking and teaching across the Hunter region. Through these works, audiences are invited to contemplate the deep and dynamic connection between humanity and the natural world.
The film will be followed by a Panel Discussion facilitated by Hedda Askland
Panel: Samuel Fallding (Film), Esha Ferguson (Film), Kerri-Ann Taggart (Wonnarua), Myles Egan and Sophie Nichols
Light refreshments will be provided