Melbourne Cinémathèque 2022 program

ACMI, Melbourne Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

The Melbourne Cinémathèque has unveiled its program for the second half of 2022, opening with Douglas Sirk and closing with musicals. The program screens at ACMI from August 24 – December 21, showcasing a breadth of films from early German expressionism to contemporary Cannes winners, including provocative European films exploring gender, sexuality, activism, and non-conformity. Films screen in 35mm prints, 16mm prints, and new restorations. The full program features eight curated seasons including the films of Douglas Sirk, Celine Sciamma,...

Irish Film Festival Australia

The Irish Film Festival (IFF) Australia has been sharing the culture, traditions, history, and character of Ireland and the Irish people with Australians since 2015. Following a national festival touring a different city’s Palace cinema each weekend from late August through September, the IFF is proud to present a different and expanded selection of films streaming online in October 2022. The festival is a not-for-profit cultural event supported by the Irish Embassy in Canberra, the Irish Consulate in Sydney, and...

Queer Screen Pitch Off: Submissions

Queer Screen Pitch Off offers Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers up to $10,000 of funding for the production of a short film (narrative, documentary, or a stand-alone web series pilot) dealing with the experiences of people of diverse genders and sexualities. To qualify, all film projects submitted must meet the eligibility requirements. After an initial assessment of all eligible film projects, up to six filmmakers will be chosen to spruik their film proposal to a panel of expert assessors. Finalists will have...

Smart Fone Flick Fest: Submissions

The annual Smartfone Flick Fest (SF3) is extending entries until September 1. The Australian-born, international film festival for movies...