FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT GALA EVENT with special guest, lifetime environmental activist BOB BROWN
Totally capturing the zeitgeist of the Youth Climate Change movement, “Youth Unstoppable” was shot over 10 years by a Canadian schoolgirl who was just 15 when she started her quest. Taking on the politicians and the status quo, she crucially shows us what is really at stake for other young people around the world who are on the frontline of climate change.

Opening night of the 2019 Festival will be a green carpet affair, and will include footage of our own Castlemaine student climate strikers! The screening will be followed by a live Skype Q&A with the film’s director and youth climate activist, Slater Jewell-Kemker, and Swedish schoolgirl, Greta Thunberg and much, much more.

Proudly sponsored by Global Affairs Canada / Canada Down Under.

Following her smash hit I Am Eleven, Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey was driven to find what’s missing from the conversation about men today.

With the superficial stereotypes and worst examples of men in the media today not matching up with the men she has known in her own life, Bailey presents an intensely intimate look in to vulnerability and compassion through her relationships with five very different men. We journey from Bondi Beach to the outback, laughing and crying with a war photographer traversing the globe to a country farmer and outreach worker, a musical nomad and a dog loving artist.

Taking in their hopes, anxieties, joy and darkness – HAPPY SAD MAN gives unforgettable voice to the complex emotional landscapes of modern masculinity and mental health. Uplifting, funny and tender, this portrait shines a memorable light on a complex and urgent topic that’s been little talked about for far too long.

Continue the conversation about Men’s Mental Health after the screening – details to follow.

Nadia Murad is a remarkable young woman from the Yazidi community in Northern Iraq. She grew up wanting to be a hairdresser, but that dream was shattered when ISIS swept into their town in 2014 and changed her life forever. “On her Shoulders” shows us the remarkable journey Nadia has made since those dark days when she lost nearly everything. Through her tenacity and conviction, she is now an eloquent human rights advocate for her people, and this year was the joint winner of the Nobel peace prize. But as powerful and redemptive as that story is, the film poses a deeper and more complex question. Are we in the West only able to focus our compassion when we are confronted by the ordeal of a young woman like Nadia?

THIS FILM CONTAINS STORY CONTENT WHICH SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING.

Our special guest after the screening will be Melbourne based Wendy Lobwein, who has spent a career helping people to testify against war crimes, in particular women survivors of sexual violence. For 15 years she worked at the Yugoslav War crimes tribunal at the Hague, and then with the UN across the Khmer Rouge trials in Cambodia.
Wendy advises and consults with emerging judicial entities and NGO’s in countries all over the world, and will be speaking with Alex Kelly, producer of the award-winning ‘Island of the Hungry Ghosts’.

Proudly supported by the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

Each summer, thousands of visitors from all walks of life flock to a small town in southern France and immerse themselves in a week-long dance festival. Living communally and dancing through the night, lovers, family members and strangers are all there to seek out connection and unity.
This beautifully shot film shows us scenes of extraordinary intimacy between the dance partners as they move from the all-encompassing joy of a Greek Zorba to the closeness of a waltzing embrace. Mesmerizing, and a testament to the need we all have to come together with others and form part of something larger than ourselves.
Following the screening of this wonderful film a dance instructor and live musicians will take to the stage and we will have our own Grand Bal!

Proudly sponsored by Nu-Trans Pty Ltd

See this IMPORTANT FILM on the BIG SCREEN.
Told exclusively through the use of archive footage, this is the shameful story of football superstar Adam Goodes. The film is a searing account of racism in modern Australia, and powerfully portrays how Goodes became a lightning rod for heated media commentary that divided the nation. What stands out more than anything else however, is the calm and tolerant nature of Adam himself. Never stooping to the level of his critics or the racist fans that endlessly booed him, his dignity is inspiring.

Followed by a panel discussion hosted by Leila Gurruwiwi – more details to follow.

“Makala” is the simple story of a Congolese man who makes charcoal, slowly wheels it 30 kilometres to the closest market, and then tries to sell it. Period. Winner of the Critics week Jury Prize at Cannes in 2017, the immense power of this truly cinematic film comes from its very distilled manner. It is the timeless tale of a man providing for his family, and by immersing us in the incredible physical commitment he makes to do that by pushing his bicycle loaded with hundreds of kilos of charcoal through thirty kilometres of dust and heat, each small detail and obstacle on his journey is emotionally heightened. A truly cinematic experience.

Followed by live video Q&A with Cannes Film Festival award-winning director, Emmanuel Gras.

“Delete, ignore…delete, ignore” Click. Someone out there is censoring your social media feed. Do their decisions distort your understanding of the world as much as clever hoaxes and “fake news”? The Cleaners hired by Silicon Valley leaders like Facebook and Google are young content moderators who are paid to sift through and remove what they deem to be inappropriate content on the internet. But all is not what it seems. Told in the sinister style of a neon, cyberpunk thriller, “The Cleaners” charts social media’s evolution from a shared vision of a global village to a dangerous web of fake news, extremism and radicalization. Essential viewing.

THIS FILM CONTAINS SCENES AND CONCEPTS WHICH SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND DISTRESSING.

Followed by discussion with Dr Dean Cocking – moral philosopher and author of Evil Online

Keeping our creative juices flowing throughout the year, Filmonik is back in July and is about non-commercial, non-competitive short filmmaking with an audience hungry for fresh creative shorts from up-and-coming and established filmmakers. Chat with the film artisans, drink a few pints and party in a laid back bar environment. Expect comedies, drama, horror, visual arts, docos, animations, action, and everything in between in equal doses.

5$ ENTRY, still CASH ONLY for now.

Filmmakers: It’s open-screen; bring on a USB drive your most recent film with a running time of 6 min and under and we’ll screen it. Spontaneously submitted short films of any genre and of all filmmaking levels have been creating awesome and balanced screenings for the public for a while now. A quick QA with Iphy the host follows each film. Organize your own premiere with us or run a sneaky pre-premiere of your festival film to get feedback without the hassle of submitting, paying huge entry fees and waiting. You can read the guidelines here: http://filmonik.com.au/how-to-screen/ and make sure you have the required clearances for a public screening.

Filmonik is part of the worldwide Kino movement active in more than 70 cities around the world (http://www.planetekino.com/).

TUESDAY July 23 at Loop Project Space and Bar.
23 Meyers Place, Melbourne CBD.

6:30pm to have a chat and submit a film
7:00pm screening starts (trying to be on-time!)
8:10pm intermission
8:30pm second part (very approximate)

A unique and historical LORNE FILM 2019 experience – 2 nights accomodation at the magnificent GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL plus 2 festival passes.

GRAND PACIFIC STAYThe GRAND PACIFIC STAY pass includes one room (2 guests) for two nights (July 26/27) at The Grand Pacific Hotel, along with 2 LORNE FILM 2019 FESTIVAL PASSES.

THE LORNE FILM 2019 FESTIVAL PASSES will give holders access to all LORNE FILM 2019 screenings (excluding Opening Night), including LORNE SHORTS 2019. Tickets to the LORNE FILM 2019 OPENING NIGHT SCREENING and PARTY are available for purchase separately.

THE GRAND PACIFIC HOTELAn icon of the Great Ocean Road, and built in 1875 with superb ocean views in one of the most unique settings on the coast, THE GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL sits opposite surf beaches and the Lorne Pier. After being fully restored The historic Grand Pacific Hotel provides, comfortable accommodation, with modern services in a classic restored building.

THE ROOM

Your room offers everything you need for a pleasurable stay: cozy double size bed, LCD TV, free WiFi, and it comfortably accommodates up to 2 adults.

It includes:
One Double Bed
Ensuite Bathroom with Walk-In Shower
LED TV
Free WiFi (500MB per 24 hours)
Tea & Coffee making facilities
Iron and Ironing Board
Mini Bar Fridge
All Hotel Rooms are serviced daily.
The hotel verandas are accessed centrally and are available for hotel guests exclusively.

NOTE: Some twin rooms are available

LORNE FILM 2019 Premium Pass

LORNE FILM 2019 will feature a range of quality, independent Australian films, along with Q & A’s with filmmakers and the now famous LORNE THOUGHT – an open access event where filmmakers and film lovers come together to discuss the future of our vibrant Australian film industry.

Screenings and events will take place at the iconic LORNE THEATRE, the sumptuous state of the art CUMBERLAND RESORT AUDITORIUM – and the world class QDOS Arts, nestled away in the hills behind beautiful Lorne.

The LORNE FILM 2019 Premium pass will admit guests into all screenings and events PLUS entry into the ticketed only LORNE FILM 2019 Opening Night Celebrations – hosted by our dear friends at CUDA BAR – right alongside the LORNE THEATRE.

Don’t miss out. Tickets are limited.

EAT. DRINK. FILM. SLEEP. REPEAT.

LORNE FILM 2019 – IMMERSE YOURSELF!

The ultimate LORNE FILM 2019 experience – 2 nights accomodation at the world class CUMBERLAND RESORT plus 2 festival passes.

THE CUMBERLAND EXPERIENCEThe CUMBERLAND EXPERIENCE includes one room (1-4 guests) for two nights (July 26/27) at the Cumberland Resort, along with 2 LORNE FILM 2019 FESTIVAL PASSES.

Your one CUMBERLAND EXPERIENCE ticket ($495) will provide accomodation for up to 4 guests – along with 2 festival passes. Extra festival passes are available for purchase.

THE FESTIVAL PASS

LORNE FILM 2019 FESTIVAL PASSES will give holders access to all LORNE FILM 2019 screenings (excluding Opening Night), including LORNE SHORTS 2019. Tickets to the LORNE FILM 2019 OPENING NIGHT SCREENING and PARTY are available for purchase separately.

THE ROOM

The one bedroom apartment at Cumberland is a combination of privacy, space and luxury – and able to accomodate 1 to 4 people in comfort. With large open plan living and a private balcony overlooking garden or ocean views, your space is truly your own.

The separate bedroom features a queen size bed and a sofa bed is located in the living area. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, including microwave/convection oven, stove top and dishwasher, whilst the luxurious bathroom incorporates a corner spa bath providing absolute indulgence.

LORNE FILM 2019 guests will also be provided with wine and chocolate on arrival.

Rooms include:
Fully equipped kitchen with microwave convection oven, stove top And dishwasher

Open plan living dining area

Private balcony with outdoor furniture

Fold out sofa bed

Two remote control televisions, including LCD flat screen TV in lounge

Complimentary in-house dvd library and foxtel channels

Washing machine and dryer

Iron and ironing board

Hairdryer

Modem point wireless internet facilities

Accessible rooms available

NOTE: Rooms have access to garden views

Luxurious secluded accomodation for two in QDOS TREE HOUSE for 2 nights – including breakfast and two LORNE FILM 2019 PremiumPasses.

Close to nature with all things down to minute detail an aesthetic delight, QDOS TREE HOUSE accommodation is luxury with a ‘Near to nature’ harmony. Reclusive accommodation for two, private sundeck & ensuite, within an inspiring sculpture garden. Just a short stroll to town, The Lorne Theatre and the Cumberland Resort Auditorium.

Couples will enjoy breakfast on both mornings, along with 2 LORNE FILM 2019 Premium Passes – allowing access to all screenings and events over the weekend – including the LORNE FILM 2019 Opening Night Celebrations.

A truly unique – but limited – experience, combining the best Lorne has to offer in art, screen and accommodation. Don’t miss out.

The WORLD PREMIERE of FILTERPHONIC – written and directed by LEE GALEA

The LORNE FILM 2019 Opening Night Screening and WORLD PREMIERE of FILTERPHONIC will be held at the iconic Lorne Theatre.

FILTERPHONIC

When Riley finds out about his mother’s terminal illness, he sets out on a path of self sabotage, abandoning his pursuit of a music career, only to re-discover his passion through a local musical theatre group.

Musical drama/comedy set in beautiful Melbourne, showcasing outstanding original songs and touching performances by a vibrant lead cast.

Written and directed by LEE GALEA.

Join us for a Q & A with Lee immediately following the screening!

CUDA BAR

Join us next door at the beautiful CUDA BAR immediately after the screening for drinks, food and celebrations as we share the excitement of LORNE FILM 2019!

Guests will be provided with finger food, beer, wine and sparkling until 11:00PM . The bar will also be open all night for guests to purchase CUDA BAR’s wonderful array of cocktails and other refreshments.

Tickets are limited. Book yours now.

EAT. DRINK. FILM. SLEEP. REPEAT.

LORNE FILM 2019 – IMMERSE YOURSELF!

LORNE FILM 2019 FESTIVAL PASS

LORNE FILM 2019 will feature a range of quality, independent Australian films, along with Q & A’s with filmmakers and the now famous LORNE THOUGHT – an open access event where filmmakers and film lovers come together to discuss the future of our vibrant Australian film industry. Screenings and events will take place at the iconic LORNE THEATRE, the sumptuous state of the art CUMBERLAND RESORT AUDITORIUM – and the world class QDOS Arts, nestled away in the hills behind beautiful Lorne.The LORNE FILM 2019 Festival Pass will admit guests into LORNE FILM 2019 screenings – including LORNE SHORTS 2019. Does not include LORNE FILM 2019 Opening Night Screening and Celebrations.

THE FIVE PROVOCATIONS – A FEATURE FILM BY ANGIE BLACK

The lives of four very different people intertwine in this performance-driven ensemble drama about dealing with loss and finding yourself.

Marlena is secretly dealing with the loss of her married lover,
Rosie. Rosie’s husband Paul is also going through his own grief. Meanwhile Marlena takes on a housemate, the timid and a little bit aimless, Bridget. Handyman Clinton grapples with parenting a teenage daughter and his own developing gender identity.

Throughout the film these people will fall apart, but also come together and change each other’s lives. Amongst all this are the mysterious five provocations, played with mischievous charm by the stars of Australia’s cabaret scene Maude Davey, Yana Alana, Sarah Pax, Amanda Morris and the Town Bikes.

THE UNLIT – a special effects seminar hosted by producer/director KATE WHITBREAD

Shot in Lorne, THE UNLIT is a supernatural thriller about destiny, identity and family.

This one off event is a special effects seminar – hosted by producer/director, Kate Whitbread.

Join Kate and the special effects team to discuss the challenges of making THE UNLIT.

THE UNLIT

When Claire returns to the country town of her upbringing, she discovers her former home in the grip of a terrifying witchcraft. A terrifying modern supernatural thriller, recounting a tale of demons and witchcraft, THE UNLIT tells the tale of the love between a parent and child – and the horrible sacrifices sometimes made in the name of that love.

The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it.”
Job 1:7

When Claire returns to the country town of her upbringing, she discovers her former home in the grip of a terrifying witchcraft. Claire arrives to find the town in the grip of fear, decay and madness. The streets are deserted, livestock are perishing, locals have fled – and those remaining whisper mad tales of a shadow that visits the town at night seeking blood. With her uncle now a shell of the man he once was, Claire seeks out answers as to the fate of her dead mother – only to come face to face with a terrible evil clan of which her mother is leader. A terrifying modern supernatural thriller, recounting a tale of demons and witchcraft, THE UNLIT also tells the tale of the love between a parent and child – and the horrible sacrifices sometimes made in the name of that love.

The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival has been extended by a couple days to accommodate two encore screenings of Dosed Movie at Cinema Nova due to popular demand!

Showtimes in Melbourne:
July 27th, Saturday, 6:15pm ***SOLD OUT***
July 28th, Sunday, 6:30pm ***SOLD OUT***
July 30th, Tuesday, 9:00pm ***Tickets now on sale***
July 31st, Wednesday, 8:30pm ***SOLD OUT***
Tickets: https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-dosed

The Australian Psychedelic Society – APS will be introducing the film and chairing a panel discussion after the film. The panel will include members of the psychedelic community and a local mental health doctor talking about psychedelic therapies. The audience will have a chance to ask the panel questions. Come early to meet with members of the psychedelic community, and there’ll be a Q&A after the movie.

Check out the Trailer for DOSED: https://www.facebook.com/DosedMovie/videos/363976790993813/

After many years of prescription medications failed her a suicidal woman turns to underground healers to try and overcome her depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction with illegal psychedelic medicine like magic mushrooms and iboga.

www.DOSEDMOVIE.com

Chocolate Oyster follows twenty-somethings Ellie and Taylor, who live in Bondi apartments they can’t really afford, and pursue their dreams in a city that seems intent on thwarting them. Taylor chases a dance career by day and works as a waitress at night, while supporting her new boyfriend Henry, an aspiring playwright. Tired of being with a dependent and juvenile boyfriend, Ellie ends her relationship and begins to see Craig, a chef who dreams of creating a signature dish that will make his name. Chocolate Oyster has a breezy quality that reflects both the beauty and difficulty of life in Sydney.

Patrick is optimistic that filmmaking and parenthood are a good mix. But his partner Erin is not so sure.

Whilst finding their feet in the newfound parenthood game, the couple is deep in pre-production on their self-funded film. Between casting calls and working full time, Erin longs for a moment to herself, questioning the point of creativity.

While Patrick feels isolated with production duties and begins to miss the company of people his own age, spending his days with their daughter Luna.

Hoping to be both attentive parents and successful creatives, this juggling act offers a new perspective on priorities, responsibility and the important things in life.

MAYBE TOMORROW is a warm, wry observational comedy that explores human connection and parenthood in the modern world.

The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival has been extended by a couple days to accommodate two encore screenings of Dosed Movie at Cinema Nova due to popular demand!

Showtimes in Melbourne:
July 27th, Saturday, 6:15pm ***SOLD OUT***
July 28th, Sunday, 6:30pm ***SOLD OUT***
July 30th, Tuesday, 9:00pm ***Tickets now on sale***
July 31st, Wednesday, 8:30pm ***SOLD OUT***
Tickets: https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-dosed

The Australian Psychedelic Society – APS will be introducing the film and chairing a panel discussion after the film. The panel will include members of the psychedelic community and a local mental health doctor talking about psychedelic therapies. The audience will have a chance to ask the panel questions. Come early to meet with members of the psychedelic community, and there’ll be a Q&A after the movie.

Check out the Trailer for DOSED: https://www.facebook.com/DosedMovie/videos/363976790993813/

After many years of prescription medications failed her a suicidal woman turns to underground healers to try and overcome her depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction with illegal psychedelic medicine like magic mushrooms and iboga.

www.DOSEDMOVIE.com

The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival has been extended by a couple days to accommodate two encore screenings of Dosed Movie at Cinema Nova due to popular demand!

Showtimes in Melbourne:
July 27th, Saturday, 6:15pm ***SOLD OUT***
July 28th, Sunday, 6:30pm ***SOLD OUT***
July 30th, Tuesday, 9:00pm ***Tickets now on sale***
July 31st, Wednesday, 8:30pm ***SOLD OUT***
Tickets: https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-dosed

The Australian Psychedelic Society – APS will be introducing the film and chairing a panel discussion after the film. The panel will include members of the psychedelic community and a local mental health doctor talking about psychedelic therapies. The audience will have a chance to ask the panel questions. Come early to meet with members of the psychedelic community, and there’ll be a Q&A after the movie.

Check out the Trailer for DOSED: https://www.facebook.com/DosedMovie/videos/363976790993813/

After many years of prescription medications failed her a suicidal woman turns to underground healers to try and overcome her depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction with illegal psychedelic medicine like magic mushrooms and iboga.

www.DOSEDMOVIE.com

The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival has been extended by a couple days to accommodate two encore screenings of Dosed Movie at Cinema Nova due to popular demand!

Showtimes in Melbourne:
July 27th, Saturday, 6:15pm ***SOLD OUT***
July 28th, Sunday, 6:30pm ***SOLD OUT***
July 30th, Tuesday, 9:00pm ***Tickets now on sale***
July 31st, Wednesday, 8:30pm ***SOLD OUT***
Tickets: https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-dosed

The Australian Psychedelic Society – APS will be introducing the film and chairing a panel discussion after the film. The panel will include members of the psychedelic community and a local mental health doctor talking about psychedelic therapies. The audience will have a chance to ask the panel questions. Come early to meet with members of the psychedelic community, and there’ll be a Q&A after the movie.

Check out the Trailer for DOSED: https://www.facebook.com/DosedMovie/videos/363976790993813/

After many years of prescription medications failed her a suicidal woman turns to underground healers to try and overcome her depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction with illegal psychedelic medicine like magic mushrooms and iboga.

www.DOSEDMOVIE.com

Iconic musician and former Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore joins us in Melbourne at The Astor Theatre for a special live performance, playing the original music he wrote to accompany four seminal works from pioneering experimental filmmaker Maya Deren.

Known for his dynamic and often-experimental approach to sound, Moore has found inspiration in Deren, a Ukrainian-American director, considered one of the most important and influential avant-garde filmmakers in the US.

“Maya Deren is an avant-garde godmother. Her mysterious images have burned into my consciousness like fiery, exotic dreams we are not supposed to talk about; each one a secret location of a symbolic prediction made with deep, dark magic in her sibyl cave.” – Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore Plays Maya Deren
9pm Friday 2 August
The Astor Theatre

Thurston Moore may be one of the most innovative, influential electric guitarists living today. With Sonic Youth, Moore and his bandmates connected America’s thriving experimental underground with the realm of punk, grunge and alternative rock – forging an unmistakable sound with their detuned, often dissonant and always loud guitars.

Now based in London, Moore is returning to Melbourne for MIFF, where he’ll join us to discuss his career in music and writing, and his latest foray into the world of cinema. Hosted by Jacinta Parsons.

Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas

Thurston Moore: In Conversation
12.30pm, Saturday 3 August
Plenary Theatre, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
$35 full / $30 MIFF members (passes not valid)

The Melbourne International Film Festival and Hear My Eyes present Girlhood with an original live score by Sampa The Great.

MIFF’s third, exclusive Hear My Eyes event will see Sampa The Great performing live alongside Céline Sciamma’s defiantly electrifying portrait of young women of colour growing up in the Paris projects.

For this exclusive Hear My Eyes event, Sampa The Great will perform her signature style of neo-soul, hip-hop and spoken word poetry, reinterpreting Jean-Baptiste de Laubier’s score into a vibrant, wholly original live soundtrack that gives an exciting new energy to this refreshing celebration of female friendship and empowerment.

SAT 3 AUGUST, 9.00pm | Plenary Theatre, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

– GIRLHOOD –
Shy 16-year-old Mariame is struggling: life at home isn’t easy, with her mother rarely in the picture, an abusive, controlling older brother, and two younger sisters who rely on her to look after them. School isn’t any better, with Mariame facing the very real prospect of failing. When brash, confident and free-spirited Lady invites Mariame to join her girl gang, the younger teen sees a way to escape the limitations on her life. But despite her new-found sense of freedom and sisterhood, Mariame soon learns that change doesn’t come without consequences.

Building on her reputation for assured and astutely observed studies of female adolescence, including Tomboy (MIFF 2011) and Water Lilies, writer/director Céline Sciamma’s Girlhood is a beautiful and emotionally affecting coming-of-age story. With her magnetic performance as Mariame, newcomer Karidja Touré marked herself out as an actor to watch, while Sciamma’s regular cinematographer Crystel Fournier won awards for making life on the Parisienne margins look so exquisite.
Girlhood screens courtesy of Palace Films.

– SAMPA THE GREAT –
Zambian-born Australian resident Sampa The Great has released two critically acclaimed projects, with her most recent, 2017’s Birds and the BEE9, winning the prestigious Australian Music Prize. With a sound that spans spiritually minded gospel to neo-soul and hip-hop, Sampa’s music is intertwined with a clearly-defined, no-holds-barred political outlook, and message of healing.

Sampa has performed live supporting the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Lauryn Hill, Thundercat, Joey Bada$$, Ibeyi and Little Simz, while also collaborating with artists like Estelle, REMI and Hiatus Kaiyote.

– HEAR MY EYES –
Hear My Eyes screenings are audio-visual events that push the conventions of film and sound beyond their familiar forms. Translating the original cinematic experience for the 21st century, the Hear My Eyes team work with local musicians to reinterpret a film’s soundtrack and perform it live at the screening.
Artistic Director: Haydn Green

Reality ain’t worth crying about for four teens who, numbed by tragedy, decide to form a technicolour pop-electronica band in this riotous yet emotionally trenchant feature debut from the award-winning Makoto Nagahisa.

After becoming the first Japanese director to win the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival, Nagahisa has poured his lurid, ultra-paced and video-game-inspired aesthetic into a wild ride of loss that questions how people are expected to experience life-changing emotion. We Are Little Zombies is an energetic sensory overload for anyone bored by mainstream teen flicks.

In a treat for MIFF audiences, we’ve partnered with Supernormal to bring you an exclusive food-and-film experience on Tuesday 6 August. For just $150, you’ll enjoy a bespoke five-course banquet menu (with drinks) designed by Supernormal, taking inspiration from the film – which will screen at The Capitol following the meal.

Price includes the meal at Supernormal and the film screening at The Capital.

Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the 2019 Top Dog Film Festival screening for in Melbourne.

Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at the 2019 Top Dog Film Festival. From husky dogs of Alaska to working dogs of Australia, the pull on your heartstring is guaranteed to be strong. Meet 4 legged heroes, unbreakable bonds and canine companions that enrich the lives of all those they encounter.

The 2019 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled will delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.

This carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent films makers around the globe.

Get your tickets before they all sell out – you’d be barking mad to miss it.

VIEW THE TRAILER AND FIND OUT MORE HERE

ONE SESSION ONLY at the Village Crown Cinemas

SORRY NO REFUNDS

The Top Dog Film Festival is exempt from classification but would obtain a General rating and is suitable for all ages.

Showcasing a 2 1/2 hour program of the most inspirational and entertaining films celebrating adventurous women from independent filmmakers around the globe.

Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant to women in the outdoors the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour will enthral both the avid adventurer and the armchair adventurer alike.

The 2019 tour is excited to showcase Samantha Gash on her quest to run across India, climber Hazel Findlay, big wave surfer Paige Alms, a cohort of Utah mountain bikers, a talented paddler who doesn’t let size get in the way of her passions and a crew of rad fat tyre snow bikers who know how to dream big.

By celebrating the female adventurous spirit, we aim to make women in the outdoors more visible. But a Gutsy Girls screening isn’t just for women – they are for all of us to celebrate diversity and inclusion and the rad ladies of the adventure world.

ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Village Crown Cinemas
For more details visit www.gutsygirlsadventurefilmtour.com.au

SORRY NO REFUNDS.

The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour is exempt from classification but the films are suitable for all ages and would obtain a G rating.

Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the 2019 Top Dog Film Festival screening for ONE NIGHT ONLY in St Kilda.

Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at the 2019 Top Dog Film Festival. From husky dogs of Alaska to working dogs of Australia, the pull on your heartstring is guaranteed to be strong. Meet 4 legged heroes, unbreakable bonds and canine companions that enrich the lives of all those they encounter.

The 2019 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled will delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.

This carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent films makers around the globe.

Get your tickets before they all sell out – you’d be barking mad to miss it.

VIEW THE TRAILER AND FIND OUT MORE HERE

ONE SESSION ONLY IN ST KILDA

SEATING IS NOT ALLOCATED. ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATS

SORRY NO REFUNDS

The Top Dog Film Festival is exempt from classification but would obtain a General rating and is suitable for all ages.

Australia’s glamourous night of Indian Cinema!

Welcome to an EPIC night of Celebration!

A plethora of talent from Indian cinema and film fans from across Australia rendezvous on
this one magical night – the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne’s (IFFM) Awards Night 2019!

Our chief guest Shah Rukh Khan will grace us with his presence and joining him are our
beloved superstar guests, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Malaika Arora, Simi Garewal and
more!

Dignitaries, artists and audiences alike gather to recognise the selected nominees and
their contribution to the world of Indian cinema.

Be amongst the action and cheer with us as we honour and celebrate some of the best work
Indian Cinema has to offer!

Book your tickets now!

For one of Melbourne’s greatest nights with IFFM!

Showcasing over 2 hours of the most inspirational and entertaining films celebrating adventurous women from independent filmmakers around the globe.

Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant to women in the outdoors the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour will enthral both the avid adventurer and the armchair adventurer alike.

The 2019 tour is excited to showcase Samantha Gash on her quest to run across India, climber Hazel Findlay, big wave surfer Paige Alms, a cohort of Utah mountain bikers, a talented paddler who doesn’t let size get in the way of her passions and a crew of rad fat tyre snow bikers who know how to dream big.

By celebrating the female adventurous spirit, we aim to make women in the outdoors more visible. But a Gutsy Girls screening isn’t just for women – they are for all of us to celebrate diversity and inclusion and the rad ladies of the adventure world.

ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Astor
For more details visit www.gutsygirlsadventurefilmtour.com.au

SORRY NO REFUNDS.

Seating is not allocated so come early.

The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour is exempt from classification but the films are suitable for all ages and would obtain a G rating.