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Russian Resurrection Film Festival 2016

The growth of the festival has been quite extraordinary. Since its beginnings in 2003, when it was a small festival for the Russian community, the Russian Resurrection Film Festival has grown rapidly, tripling in size and geographic reach - covering Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and New Zealand. The festival has been expanding Russian cinema and culture Australia-wide to become one of the oldest, largest and most respected Russian film festivals outside of Russia. This ...

Get What You Need with Music Cinema at GoMA

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Director Chris Saines CNZM said tickets were on sale now for more than 25 films in ‘Get What You Want: Music Cinema’, a program screening from 2 September to 2 October in conjunction with Brisbane Festival. // The film program covers all genres of music from country to disco, folk to hip hop, house to punk, and metal to reggae. It includes films that provide insight on the music and lives of artists including Kurt Cobain, Amy ...

Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2016 Competition

Now a much anticipated fixture on the festival calendar, the third Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival presented by Palace will see some of the most exciting and fresh movies from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland grace Palace Cinema screens around Australia from 5 July. National Festivals Director Elysia Zeccola Hill who has been running the festivals at Palace Cinemas for the last 18 years said: “Scandinavia has produced some of the most iconic films ever made. This festival ...

Little Big Shots Film Festival 2016 at ACMI

Australia’s largest and longest running film festival curated especially for kids aged 2 to 12, Little Big Shots runs for 10 days from Friday 1 July, beginning on the first day with a special Opening Gala event. The festival is designed to entertain young minds and inspire future filmmakers, featuring a selection of the best local and international films, made both for kids, and by kids.   //   Spanning animation, live-action and documentary titles, the Little Big Shots ...

The Gremlins

The Gremlins is a theatrical foray comprised of a band of miscreants, determined to launch the world’s cheapest airline. Described as "slapstick comedy at its best" (The Advertiser) and "silly and absurd, wonderfully imagined, and full of surprises" (Great Scott), the production received acclaim and rave reviews from Adelaide Fringe Festival 2016. Joining the cast is Sydney based Daniel Gorski, known for his lively appearance on Hoopla Doopla (ABC kids), touring with Live Nation, and ...

2016 Spanish Film Festival Competition

The 2016 Spanish Film Festival evokes a wealth of emotions with dramas, romances, thrillers and major box-office hit comedies from across Spain, plus a selection of gems from Latin America, served exclusively at Palace Cinemas. Following on from last year’s Festival opener comes the second instalment of the record-breaking SPANISH AFFAIR, with its playful take on the tensions between Spain’s regions - this time including the Catalans in the mix! SPANISH AFFAIR 2 (OCHO APELLIDOS ...

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2016 Australian Tour

Approximately 375 films are entered into the film festival annually, and the top 80 films are selected by a pre-screening committee to be shown at the week long festival in Canada. During the festival, the international film festival jury chooses the best films and presents awards in various categories including: Best Film on Mountain Sport, Best Film on Mountain Environment, Best Film on Mountain Culture, Best Film on Exploration and Adventure and more. From this selection a program of ...

WTF 2016

This year WTF 2016 is welcoming works from nine countries to Brisbane - its theatre - and will challenge the way you thinka bout, see and experience the world. New this year is Club WTF - a chance to stick around and grab a drink while you enjoy a series of free music from across the globe. So step onboard - eat, drink, discuss, debate and most importantly, share your poinions and stories with our fellow travellers. WTF 2016 Thursday 18 - Saturday 27 February 2016 Brisbane Powerho...

Essential Anime 2015 at the ACMI

Adult fans should not miss this rare opportunity to see three classic Ghibli titles in glorious original 35mm print, in Japanese with English subtitles. For younger fans, we're also screening English language versions. Whether you’re a Ghibli fanatic, love the art of anime or are new to the genre, Essential Anime has something for everyone. Boruto: Naruto the Movie M Following on from Naruto: The Last, Boruto continues the enormously popular series with the adventures of Naruto’s ...

Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2015

The festival will kick off with the award winning box office smash hit, GOD WILLING(SE DIO VUOLE), a laugh out loud comedy starring the gorgeous Alessandro Gassman, Marco Giallini and Laura Morante which tells the story of an atheist surgeon with a God-complex, a charismatic priest, a dysfunctional family and an announcement that takes everyone by surprise! The 36 day festival will close with a new restoration of the Academy Award nominated THE CONFORMIST (IL CONFORMISTA), which will see ...