Feature Film AFIN 394
The Song of Colour
Directed by Ashley Bligh Dighton
AFIN 2026 Nominee · 2 nominations
- 2026
- 1h 29m
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Australia - English
- M
- Comedy
- Drama
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8 frames 
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Synopsis
Reeling from a messy breakup, a woman’s understanding of the world - and how to find happiness in it - is fundamentally altered by three people she meets in her local coffee shop. A tightly written, dreamy Australian arthouse film, The Song of Colour is a moving celebration of kindness, of real connection in an increasingly isolated world. For her, and for the audience, we get the sense that everything might actually be ok.
On the nomination
In a world increasingly distracted by the stressful urgency of shortform content and constant communication, we wanted a film that could act as an antidote to that and - hopefully - let everyone feel like things will be ok. We're delighted and honoured to be a part of AFIN International Film Festival! Being a part of a great festival in the film's hometown is always a treat.
What makes this one special
- Award-winning elsewhereBrisbane Indie Film Festival
- Nominated in 2 AFIN categoriesBest Feature Film · Best Cinematography
From the Judges
From the Judges
A feature built around conversation, where two people talk their way into genuine ideas, and the panel found real ambition in how that talk is staged. Praise went to the look and the sound together, the camera pans working with a live narrator as a bold structural choice, and to writing that takes creative risks with its characters rather than settling them into familiar shapes. The performances carry it, grounded and assured across both comedy and drama.
Also selected at
1 award across 1 other festival
- WinnerBrisbane Indie Film Festival
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The Song of Colour was an official Nominee for Best Feature Film and Best Cinematography at the AFIN International Film Festival 2026, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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