We’ve set ourselves a frenetic pace here at GOFF HQ but we wanted to check in with our wonderful supporters! We’re completely thrilled that we’ve hit about a third of our target in just ten days – putting us right on track to reach our full goal.

We’ve made an exciting announcement too – our opening night film will be The Runaways, directed by Floria Sigismondi!

No other film could set the tone more perfectly than this rocking true story of the archetypal all-girl punk band. The film follows two friends, Joan Jett (a star turn from Dakota Fanning) and Cherie Currie (GOFF favourite Kristen Stewart, bringing the sex), as they rise from rebellious California kids to rock stars of the now legendary group, paving the way for future generations of girl bands. Sigismondi is beloved by many female filmmakers and has directed incredible music videos for the likes of David Bowie, Fiona Apple, The Cure, P!nk, Sigur Rós, and Katy Perry. It’s no wonder that like Joan Jett herself, The Runaways has a heart of pure rock ’n’ roll! It’s a wild ride and the perfect kick off for GOFF.

We can also reveal that there’ll be a live band at our Opening Night Party – all the way from their tour of Nashville, we have confirmed Melbourne’s mad mavens of mayhem: Modesty! Led by the uncontrollable sex appeal of Kate Boston Smith, Modesty’s high energy rock country stylings will keep us dancing into the night.

Remember you can only purchase a ticket to the Opening Night Party and Screening via the Pozible campaign, and it’s a great way to support GOFF!

We can’t wait for the festival to launch, but we still have a long way to go before that’s a guaranteed reality. Every little bit helps, so if you can only pledge a few bucks we’d be so grateful but if you’ve got a bit more cash, the rewards get better and better! And if you’re as pumped about GOFF as we are, please let your friends and loved ones know about us and share the campaign around.

Big love to all y’all from the GOFF Gang, and stay tuned for more exciting announcements!