The Seven Colours Arts and Film Festival returned to Glen Eira with two days of screenings, performances and community events, marking its thirteenth year as a meeting place for cultures from across Victoria and beyond. The festival, run by SKGA Inc with support from the Victorian Government and Glen Eira City Council, brought together artists and filmmakers with roots in Greece, Russia, Bulgaria, Nepal, Indigenous communities, India and several other backgrounds.
Day one focused on film. Held at Glen Eira Town Hall’s theatre section on Friday evening, the programme featured six short films, most of them Victorian productions. The screening list included Typo, #FollowMe, Stranger in the dark, Snapping, Happy Hallowpavalli and Equal Measure. Each was shown to a live audience, with panellists who have studied or worked in the Australian film industry sharing their experiences as producers, directors and actors. The event drew strong interest and was described as successful by organisers.
The second day shifted the spotlight to families and performers. More than 150 artists and volunteers took part in Saturday’s festival, which ran from mid-afternoon to the evening and featured music, dance and community activities. Food and snacks were provided to all performers and volunteers, keeping the emphasis on participation and shared experience. SKGA said the event remained true to its multicultural character and continued its focus on community connections.
A wide range of supporters backed the festival. Sponsors included the City of Glen Eira, the Victorian Government, Bendigo Bank’s Caulfield branch, Hare Krishna Melbourne, SVKB Temple Murrumbeena, the Azerbaijani Cultural Association of Victoria and FlavourLab. SCAFF Community Awards were presented to volunteers whose efforts helped shape the weekend.
The audience included several public figures, among them Vivienne Nguyen AM, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, as well as elected representatives who maintain close links with community groups.
Behind the scenes, SKGA Inc founder Noel Nawal Moudgil and the organising team framed this year’s festival within broader themes linked to Diversity, Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and International Tolerance Day. The aim was to encourage understanding between communities while acknowledging the role of film, music and performance in bridging cultural gaps. A virtual component will follow, with screenings on KIW TV and ME TV to reach audiences beyond Melbourne.
The festival’s continued growth shows the appetite for shared artistic spaces where stories are exchanged freely and newcomers feel welcome. It has become a steady fixture in Victoria’s cultural calendar, shaped by the people who return each year to create, volunteer and support the event.
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