The Castlemaine Documentary Festival is a cinematic winter feast, held at the town’s iconic Theatre Royal and renowned for expertly curated programs of diverse, engaging Australian and international films, with an opening night dedicated to showcasing regional talent. Sidestepping confining definitions of the genre, it relishes experimentation and offers rich, multi-layered viewing experiences and ancillary events that leave audiences spoiled for choice, and foster ongoing connections in Castlemaine and beyond. Be there 14 to 16 June for this year’s 10th-anniversary edition: fresh stories of actual people, insightful explorations of significant issues, and fascinating journeys into both familiar and unfamiliar territory.