When the River Rose

When the River Rose is a compelling feature documentary that captures the social and economic impact of the 2022 Lismore floods through intimate storytelling.

Presenter, artist, and proud Lismore local Kate Stroud leads audiences through conversations with renowned cabinetmaker Geoffrey S. Hannah OAM, Dr Laurie Axten, Amarina Toby, Dee Mould, and Ashlee Jones. Together, their voices form a compelling and deeply human account of the disaster and the long road that followed.

Created by first‑time filmmakers and Lismore locals Catherine Barker and Kate Stroud, When the River Rose has already gained international recognition. The film was awarded ‘Best Woman Filmmaker’ at the Barcelona Planet Film Festival 2025 and received an ‘Award of Excellence’ at the GRU Film Festival in Brazil 2025.

Following multiple sold‑out screenings across the Northern Rivers in 2025, this final round of local screenings offers audiences one last opportunity to experience the film on the big screen. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the film’s next stage toward broader release.

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