Events

VicScreen is inviting applications for its inaugural First Peoples Writers Workshop, a new training initiative designed to help First Nations writers, directors, and producers fast-track their projects. Successful applications will be mentored and coached by Dot West and Kelly Lefever across four days in Shepparton, where they will learn how to craft an efficient and effective pitch document that accurately represents their vision.  

TDC Studios in Alexandria, Sydney will open its doors in October to give industry professionals insight into research and development around XR and virtual production, as well as an opportunity to try and test out technology and participate in discussions. For this event, TDC Studios will be showcasing innovations with technology from ARRI, Barco, GhostFrame, Megapixel VR, Pixotope and others to demonstrate xR broadcast workflows, augmented reality and tracking techniques.  

The inaugural Adelaide Independent Film Festival will comprise 90 minutes of short films from local, national and international filmmakers. There are eight awards to be won, including the Audience Award. Audience members can vote for the best short film from the inaugural edition’s line-up by scanning a QR code on their smartphones. The City of Unley has sponsored the prize for best film with a $500 cash prize. 2023 Adelaide Independent Film Festival Details: • Commences from 2 pm •...

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is marking its 50th anniversary at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia with a program of newly-restored short films from some of the school’s most celebrated alumni. The selection showcases the first forays into filmmaking of some of the founding class of ’73 – Gillian Armstrong, Phillip Noyce and Chris Noonan – alongside distinguished directing alumni from the past 50 years: Ivan Sen, Cate Shortland, Robert Connolly, Sue Brooks, Catriona...

Monster Fest will return to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth from at Event Cinemas George St, Event Cinemas Brisbane City, Event Cinemas Marion & Event Cinemas Innaloo. The three day line-up has been curated from an eclectic selection of the Monster Fest 10 day program in Melbourne. Films include Suitable Flesh, The Last Video Store, The Emu War, Time Addicts, There's Something in the Barn, Blood Moon and Trim Season. There is a shorts program, Monster Shorts. The Adelaide festival will include an exclusive session...

This Halloween, Dendy Newtown will host a horror movie total theatre takeover, screening 20 films ranging from cult classics to modern must-sees. There will also be lucky door prizes, competitions, themed candy bar offerings, and a free medium popcorn if you’re in a Halloween costume. The line-up includes 35mm screenings of Halloween and The Blair Witch Project, a double bill of Ridley Scott's Alien and James Cameron's Aliens, 4K restorations of The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, They Live, A...

The annaul Australian International Movie Convention, hosted by NACO, the National Association of Cinema Operators – Australasia, celebrates 76 years in 2023. The event showcases the Australian film industry and provides opportunities for industry stakeholders to reflect upon and shape the issues that affect the business of motion pictures, and to network with local and international colleagues. The 76th AIMC is expected to welcome global stars and talent as the convention celebrates centenaries for two of the world’s leading studios,...