Fraser Coast Films
Join us for a special screening of Diving Into The Darkness, the critically acclaimed documentary that takes audiences on a breathtaking journey into the world of cave diving through the lens of Canadian icon Jill Heinerth.
Diving Into The Darkness is a feature-length documentary that combines stunning cinematography with an intimate narrative of exploration, courage, and the pursuit of the unknown. This exclusive screening event will be held on Saturday 23rd November at BigScreen Cinemas Hervey Bay at 6:45pm, providing a unique opportunity to experience the film that has captivated audiences and earned accolades worldwide.
Diving Into The Darkness chronicles Heinerth’s extraordinary adventures and the formidable challenges she has faced to explore uncharted underwater caves. Winner for the Best Documentary at the 2024 Hervey Bay Film Festival and recognised as the Best Documentary at the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the film has set a new benchmark in documentary filmmaking, becoming IMDB’s highest-rated diving-themed documentary feature of all time.
2024 Hervey Bay Film Festival Judge, Amy Friesen, said “From a film festival judges perspective, Diving Into The Darkness is one of those films that you see pop up on the nominee radar and blows you out of the water! I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to have Nays Baghai’s film grace our inaugural HBFF and also take out Best Feature Documentary for 2024. It does everything you want a documentary to do – it takes you on a journey through stunning cinematography, it inspires you with a true and remarkable story and it is directed with vision and purpose. A must see to have that rare glimpse into the world of cave diving from the perspective of the world’s best female diver. A huge accolade for Diving Into the Darkness!”
Director Nays Baghai made history during the film’s production by becoming the first-ever film director to learn cave diving on a rebreather for a specific project. This groundbreaking achievement allowed him to dive alongside the world’s top technical divers, venturing deep into underwater caves that remain inaccessible to both recreational divers and traditional film crews.
We are thrilled to bring this inspiring story to a wider audience,” said Nays Baghai, “Jill’s courage and passion for exploration are truly remarkable, and we hope this film ignites a sense of adventure in everyone who sees it.”
The screening will include a Q&A session with director Nays Baghai providing attendees with a chance to delve deeper into the film’s themes and the real-life experiences that inspired it.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the stunning visuals and compelling storytelling of Diving Into The Darkness.
Tickets are available to purchase online, Adults $20, Children $10.
For more information about the screening and to purchase tickets, please visit hbff.com.au.
