I am happy and delighted to be a Big Screen patron as a mark of my support for the Australian film industry. I am very concerned that we protect our industry so I think it is wonderful to have a festival such as this which showcases our great works through its entire history. Some of the best films I have ever seen are our own and I believe it is vital that Australians everywhere are given this sort of opportunity to see their own films, made for and by Australians. - Gary Sweet |