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Far North Queensland, Australia, is rich in Visual Arts, Digital works and Music Performance Productions. Frei Films is here to share just how creative our local Artists and members of the Cairns and surrounds region are by offering this blog. Join us and support our local Artists. Join in Cairns’ eclectic Events where there’s something for all ages and tastes. The Far North also has pages like What’s On where you can check out what’s happening in our local area. The Frei Films Gallery showcases just a few of our very talented locals.

Putting the Spotlight on Volunteers

by Frei Films· May 20, 2021· in Films, Photography· 0 comments · FNQ Volunteers, Frei Films, Photography Exhibition, Putting the Spotlight on Volunteers, Tanks Art Centre, Volunteers

Everyday, volunteers get out of bed and use their time and energy to help others, to listento others, to build community, and to find their own place in that community. It is an actof commitment and belief in the goodness in ourselves and other people. Our communitywould just not function if these volunteers were not willing to step up and help.Fortunately, there are many people who do volunteer for a myriad of organizations. Theseorganisations include ones working in and promoting health, education, welfare,environment, culture, arts, sport, and often a mix of all of these. National Volunteer Week (17-23 May 2021) seeks to recognise the invaluable contribution ofvolunteers to their communities and to the Australian society as whole. This exhibition isrecognises and showcases people who volunteer across our region. There are many more volunteers participating in our community which regrettably, we wish we did not have the time to include. Our region is very fortunate for these people’s contributions and our hats go off to all of them. Only twenty organizations across Cairns have been photographed for this event, and we thank them for their timeand patience. These are all organizations which rely on the generosity, hard work, andcommunity spirit of […]
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Roland Nancarrow

by Frei Films· March 14, 2021· in Art, Films· 0 comments · art, Frei Films, Maldives, Maldives Exhibition, Roland Nancarrow, Tanks Art Centre, watercolour

Roland Nancarrow takes us through a tour of his acrylic and watercolour paintings and sculptures which were completed in response to three artist residencies on three resort islands in the Maldives. Cairns based artist, Nancarrow, spent seven weeks on Reethi Rah in 2016, three months on Niyama Private Islands in 2017 and another three months on Atmosphere Kanifushi in 2018 Most of the paintings and watercolours were completed on the islands whilst the sculptures were completed in Cairns from the various encounters with bird species on the islands. The Residencies gave the artist the opportunity to explore the watercolour medium in several series commencing with the Niyama Garden series in 2017. Each series is fully illustrated in the ‘Maldives Artworks’ book which accompanies this exhibition. The exhibition has been previously shown at Milton Galleries, Mackay, The Old Ambulance Galleries, Nambour and Tanks Art Centre. Check out the film at: Roland Nancarrow.
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Djarragun College 2019 Graduation

by Frei Films· November 14, 2019· in General, Photography, Project Documentation· 0 comments · Cairns, Djarragun College, Djarragun College 2019 Graduation, Event Photography, Frei Films, Graduation 2019, Reef Hotel Casino

Congratulations to the 2019 Graduates of Djarragun College for their recent celebrations of an important milestone. It was a pleasure to be your Photographer for the evening to capture your well earned achievements. There was some fabulous entertainment also provided on the night by local company Spectrum Sounds Cairns (here: https://www.facebook.com/spectrumsoundscairns/). Make sure you book them for a memorable event of unstoppable dancing, photobooth and laughs…. you’ll never forget it! If you need your event covered, call Frei Films today for Photography and Videography services. . See Gallery images at Djarragun College 2019 Graduation.
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Cairns Festival 2019 Grand Parade

by Frei Films· August 29, 2019· in General, Photography, Project Documentation· 0 comments · Cairns, Cairns Festival, Cairns Festival 2019, Event Photography, Fireworks, Frei Films, Grand Parade, Reef Hotel Casino, Singapore Charlie

Cairns Festival 2019 Grand Parade Fireworks | Cairns Festival 2019 went off with a bang this year and what a great event it was  If you need your event covered, call Frei Films today for Photography and Videography services. See Gallery the images for the Cairns festival 2019 Grand Parade.
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Pete Murray visits Cairns

by Frei Films· June 22, 2019· in General, Music Events, Photography· 0 comments · Cairns Events, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, CPAC, Frei Films, Munro Martin Parklands, Pete Murray

An impressive crowd showed up for the much anticipated Pete Murray concert held at Munro Martin Parklands last night as part of CPAC‘s Open day festivities on June 22nd 2019. There were many food stalls and plenty of smiling faces as Cairns celebrated the newest entertainment venue in Far North Queensland. See more photos here: Pete Murray Gallery Photos
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Treeforce Cairns

by Frei Films· June 09, 2019· in Photography· 0 comments · Frei Films, Photography, Treeforce

I was up bright and early this morning photographing and supporting this enthusiastic group of green thumbs! A group of 50 volunteering Treeforce Cairns members planted 1108 this morning from 7:30 – 10am of the intended 5000 trees which will be planted from May 26 – July 7th 2019 at Freshwater Creek. This is Treeforce’s contribution to the Cairns Regional Council’s Redlynch Sports and Recreation Master Plan (RMP). If you want to join in on the action, visit Treeforce’s event page at their website: https://www.treeforce.org.au See more photos from this event here: Treeforce
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Wild Sugar

by Frei Films· May 26, 2019· in Films· 2 comments · Dameon Jamie, Frei Films, Sajeela Jamie, Wild Sugar, WildSugar

The great folks at Wild Sugar are such amazingly talented people! Unique Fashion Designer Sajeela and partner Dameon held their latest fashion show at Dundee’s Restaurant in the Cairns Aquarium in May 2019. If you have not visited the Cairns Aquarium yet, There are some amazing sea animals there, some of which appear in this film I shot for Wild Sugar. Check out the film at: Wild Sugar.
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Understory Film Festival – 2018 – Tanks Art Centre, Cairns

by Frei Films· October 23, 2018· in Photography· 0 comments · Event Photography, Photography, Understory Film Festival

An excited audience sat with baited breath awaiting the awards issued to Best Film and People’s Choice awards among others. The 3hr event did not disappoint with amazing CGI productions, documentaries, short narratives, comedies, dramas, music videos and more.  An eclectic array of short films for all pallets were on display from the 47 submissions in this year’s Understory Film Festival (Facebook page), which was held on Oct 13th 2018 at the Tanks Art Centre. in the end . See Gallery images at Understory Film Festival Gallery
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Sheppard – 2018 – Tanks Art Centre, Cairns

by Frei Films· September 26, 2018· in Music Events· 0 comments · Event Photography, Frei Films, Geronimo, Sheppard, Tanks Art Centre

An impressive performance by Sheppard who delivered a sold out event at the Tanks Art Centre in Cairns. 700 adoring fans cheered and screamed as signature songs such as “Geronimo” from album Bombs Away had everyone jumping and dancing excitedly. Supporting band TYA delivered a memorable opening gig for Sheppard. See Gallery images at Sheppard Sold out event.
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Festival Cairns 2018 – Cat Empire | Kate Miller-Heidke | Greta Stanley

by Frei Films· July 06, 2018· in Music Events· 0 comments · Cairns Festival, Event Photography, Frei Films, Highlights, Kate Miller-Heidke

Epic performances during Festival 2018 by Cat Empire, Kate Miller-Heidke and String Quartet and Greta Stanley, all who drew an overwhelming audience at the Live Stage on the Cairns Esplanade – part of the 2018 Commonwealth games in the Gold Coast, Australia. See videos here: Kate Miller-Heidke  Cat Empire and Greta Stanley.
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Cairns’ Social Shoot Soiree

by Frei Films· April 05, 2018· in Photography· 0 comments

If you are a Digital Artist, Photographer, Visual Artistic, Make-up Artist or Model, join our Facebook group “Cairns Artistic Photography (CAP)” and be a part of our Social Shoot Soiree events every 3 months. These events are unique to Cairns and are the biggest photographic collaboration events incorporating Models, Photographers, Make-up Artists and other Artists all performing interactively and simultaneously in Australia. Contact me today to find out how you can contribute to our events and experience creativity at its richest. This is a Closed Facebook Group open to collaborates only, sorry we don’t admit audiences. All attendees are participating components of each event. See more images from these events at: Social Shoot Soiree Gallery or keep up to date with posting from events at Frei Films on FB.
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Jenny McCracken of Zest Events International

by Frei Films· October 08, 2017· in Photography, Project Documentation· 0 comments

Today I had the pleasure of working with this very talented artist while she applied the finishing touches of her 3D masterpiece in Mareeba – Jenny McCracken at Zest Events International #zestei
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The Waifs, Cairns

by Frei Films· April 10, 2017· in Music Events, Photography· 0 comments · Event Photography, Music event, Photography, Waifs

After a solid week of rain, the clouds peeled away to reveal a full moon. Thankfully, it was a glorious evening for the sold out Waifs concert. The Waifs smashed out old favourites and also new hits on April 9th, 2017 at Munro Martin Parklands. Cairns’ newest venue. The result, a dancing crowd was drawn to the front of the stage. Children played in the gardens and moonlit picnics could be seen across the greens. To sum it up, it was a beautiful evening and concert enjoyed by all. See gallery pics here: The Waifs
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The Brazilians, Cairns

by Frei Films· April 09, 2017· in Music Events· 0 comments

If you have not had a chance to see The Brazilians live in North QLD, put it on your bucket list immediately! Guaranteed to entertain you with their classic Rock originals and covers. These pics were snapped at The Jack, Cairns: Brazilians performing live.  Read more about The Brazilians and where to see them next: http://www.thebrazilians.com.au/.
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Passenger, Cairns

by Frei Films· April 09, 2017· in Music Events· 0 comments

Famously known for his hit single “Let Her Go”, singer songwriter Michael Rosenberg of Passenger delivered an emotionally charged concert at Munro Martin Parklands in Cairns on Jan 21st 2017 . See gallery pics here: Passenger 2017.  
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