Documentary Screenings Melbourne

Filmonik Meetup and screening #130

Filmonik Melbourne is an open filmmaking group with monthly open-screen screenings like an open-mic for films. Meet at Eclipse on Tuesday July 28th for our 130th screening and it's our proven mix of immediate, spontaneous, crafty, fun, inventive and weird short films. You should expect comedies, a bit of drama, animation maybe, there's generally one suspense/thriller, one music video, some fun trash, horror or documentary but sometimes we don't even know what will be playing. Films are generally under 8 minutes to keep things fresh and fun, followed by a quick QA with the director to hear about the process. Enjoy the networking, meet the artisans, recruit for your next short film, hang out, **DETAILS:** Admission $13+fees = $13.83. Tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/filmonik-130-open-screen-short-films Tickets at the door if still available ($15 cash exact change, or Square) FILMS UNRATED (18+ by default). Content may offend. TUESDAY JULY 28 at Eclipse Cinema 32 Wellington Street, Collingwood. This is an accessible venue, DDA-compliant. 6pm start. Please arrive in advance so we can start at 6:15pm at the latest. Eclipse is Licensed to serve a range of quality wines & craft beers and has homemade Choc Tops, popcorn or sweets. **FILMMAKERS:** Our open-screen get pretty popular these days so the best practice is submitting in advance at filmonik.com.au/submit-your-film or [info@filmonik.com.au](mailto:info@filmonik.com.au) so we can reserve you a spot in the program. Films under 4-minutes get close-to-automatic entry, and anything over may get held up until there's a quiet month. A quick QA with the host follows each film. Organize your own premiere with us or run a cheeky pre-premiere of your festival film. Guidelines here: filmonik.com.au/how-to-screen. Filmonik is part of the worldwide Kino movement active in 30+ cities around the world since 1999.

Tony - 6:15 p.m. Monday 24/8 at the Nova

Matt Johnson’s film about the early years of Anthony Bourdain’s career. “As a film about what it means to embrace what’s in front of you and not what’s in your mind, it’s a lovely and deeply likeable work.” The Independent. “Matt Johnson, whose Blackberry flew impressively close to the Social Network sun in 2023, has once again taken true-story source material and made a real movie. It works on its own terms, with or without the halo of its subject's career. It's actually about something. And it's a delight to watch.” Screen Rant. We will meet at the Nova Bar at 5:45 p.m. Please book your tickets early, Stefan - 0437777522

Gutsy Girls Film Festival @ RMIT Capitol Theatre, CBD

TechWalking - Networking Event for Tech Professionals

**"TechWalking" - Networking + Walking** Are you a tech professional looking to network beyond the screen? Look no further than my upcoming #TechWalking event! ‍ Join us for a refreshing walk around the scenic Albert Park Lake. It’s the perfect chance to connect with industry peers while getting in some steps! I'll be away this time, but you're in great hands! Our amazing co-host team — Ajay, James, Duncan and Dilpa — will be there to keep everything running smoothly. Check out the video from the last event: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KsPvJzE4Nlg We'll kick things off at **10 am sharp** at the Albert Park Fitness Station. Please, don't be late! We're hitting the trail around the lake as soon as we gather. And trust me, you won't want to miss it – unless you're up for a bit of a sprint to catch up! (we're going anti-clockwise) This event is pet and kid-friendly, as long as your little ones and furry friends can manage a 5 km walk, they're more than welcome to join. Looking forward to meeting you all in real life! Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/) **TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)** \*\*\* Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/) Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to land your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/) Subscribe to YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia](https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia)

Free Pranic Healing Treatments

You are invited to join us at our Free Pranic Healing Clinic for wellbeing on Saturday 22nd August between 10am - 1pm, at Calma Spa & Skin Clinic, Armadale. The treatment is designed to support your wellbeing by increasing relaxation, reducing stress and to experience the benefits of Pranic Healing, a non touch energy treatment. Benefits may include: · Reduction / removal of aches and pains · Reduction of stress and anxiety · Increased happiness Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for health, well-being, and using the power of energy to improve your life. Through healing and techniques you can balance and restore your energy, which may result in improved overall well-being. Pop in any time throughout the clinic time for a free mini treatment. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating world of energy healing with us! For more details visit: www.phwn.com.au Inquiries welcome, email: info@phwn.com.au

COMICS FESTIVAL SHOWCASE

They have made regular appearances on Rove Live, 9am with David & Kim , Spicks and Specks, The Glass House, Thank God You're Here, The Project, & Good News Week We have a VIP Guest list under "MEET UP" with our own private tables this is where we will meet. We can meet for dinner before hand at 7pm or just for drinks at 7.30pm just before the show. Friends and family are also welcome to put their hand up for tickets. Plenty of parking. Tickets are $5 (Normally $15) pay at the door on arrival.

🧐B'NAI B'RITH ARMCHAIR SOCIETY🫢🤓 Panel: Israel, Media & the Fight for Truth

New Film club! - everyone welcome (optional social activities) $10

New Film Club! We’ll be watching The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson followed by some casual social activities and discussion after the film. Come on your own or with friends, stay for the activities, chat about the movie, or just enjoy the screening. Everyone’s welcome. ✨ Tickets $10: [https://events.humanitix.com/anima-film-club-the-grand-budapest-hotel](Tickets%20Here!)

MIFF-BOSS CAT

2001: A Space Odyssey at Cinema Nova Carlton

Join me for a big-screen night with one of the most influential films ever made. Cinema Nova is screening Stanley Kubrick's fully restored **2001: A Space Odyssey** as part of their Movie Epics season, and it's the kind of film that really does deserve a proper cinema rather than a laptop. We'll meet at the Cinema Nova ticket booth at 6:00pm on Thursday 3 September for a quick hello, then wander out for a casual bite along Lygon Street before heading in. The film starts at 7:00pm and runs 149 minutes, and Cinema Nova notes this screening is presented **without an intermission**, so grab your snacks and a bathroom stop beforehand. This is a casual social meetup so we can go along together — it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Cinema Nova. Please book your own ticket directly with them; an RSVP here doesn't include entry. **Who this is for** * Anyone who loves classic cinema, sci-fi, or has simply never seen this one on a big screen * People happy to chat before and after the film (the film itself is a quiet, no-talking affair) * Rated G, and no film knowledge required — newcomers very welcome * Coming on your own? Perfect. Plenty of people do, and you'll be made welcome **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QX7Vn7Pq1Q14oeY86 * Film page: https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/2001-a-space-odyssey * Book tickets (Thu 3 Sep, 7:00pm session): https://ticketing.cinemanova.com.au/Ticketing/visSelectTickets.aspx?cinemacode=1&txtSessionId=414915 * Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR_e9y-bka0 **Timeline** * 6:00pm – Meet at the Cinema Nova ticket booth and say hello * 6:15pm – Grab a quick dinner from the nearby shops on Lygon Street * 6:45pm – Head back to the cinema and find our seats * 7:00pm – Film starts (149 minutes, no intermission) * 9:30pm – Film ends and the meetup finishes **Tickets / cost** * Book and pay for your own ticket directly with Cinema Nova using the booking link above * Seats are allocated. I'm booked in **Cinema 3, seat H-12**, so grab something nearby if you'd like to sit with the group — row H or the rows either side of it are your best bet * Book early if you want a seat close by, and feel free to comment with your seat number so we know where everyone is * Dinner is at your own cost **Transport** * Cinema Nova is at 380 Lygon Street, Carlton, an easy walk from Melbourne Central or the top of the CBD * Trams along Swanston Street and route 1/6 stops nearby put you a short walk away * Street parking on and around Lygon Street is metered and can be tight on a Thursday evening — public transport is the easier option **Bring** * Your booked ticket (phone or printed) * A jumper or jacket — cinemas run cool * Cash or card for dinner and snacks **Expect** * Difficulty: none — it's a night at the movies * Pace: relaxed * Vibe: friendly, low-key, film-loving * Group style: casual, come as you are, solo attendees welcome **Important notes** * Please book your own ticket in advance — a Meetup RSVP is not a ticket and doesn't guarantee entry * This is an independent social meetup, not organised by or affiliated with Cinema Nova * The 6:00pm meet is short and informal — if you're running late, go straight to your seat and find us afterwards * No intermission, so sort out food, drinks and bathroom before 7:00pm * Session times and availability are set by Cinema Nova and can change; please check the booking page * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear **Other info** We'll gather briefly outside after the credits for anyone who wants to talk about what they just watched — no pressure if you'd rather head straight off.

Thought Experiment: A What-if Event

# **THOUGHT EXPERIMENT: The Dark Descent** **Arc:** Horrors of Consequence **Keywords:** Fear, Morality, Responsibility, Trust, Survival, Consequence Something has gone wrong. You don't yet know what. The situation is unclear. Information is limited. Everyone has a different idea of what should happen next. At first, the choices seem manageable. Then the consequences begin to appear. New information changes what you thought you understood. Small decisions become harder to undo. And as the situation deteriorates, the group must decide what it is willing to risk, who it can trust and whether the right decision still exists once every option carries a cost. Every decision will shape what happens next. Every argument will reveal something about the people making it. And by the time the full picture becomes clear, it may be far too late to change what has already been set in motion. Welcome to **Thought Experiment**, a meetup where we explore large “What if…?” scenarios through discussion, role-play and difficult decisions. Each session places the group inside one unfolding story. New information is revealed in phases, forcing participants to reconsider what they believe about morality, responsibility, trust, fear and human nature. Some people bring research. Others bring instinct, imagination and personal values. There are no perfect answers. The aim is curiosity, disagreement and the uncomfortable moment when a simple answer stops feeling simple. **The Dark Descent** is part of our **Horrors of Consequence** arc — stories about decisions that become harder to live with the further the story unfolds. This event is for curious minds of all kinds: students, professionals, creatives, horror fans, psychological-thriller fans, philosophy lovers or anyone who enjoys thinking differently. ## Event Details 📍 **Melbourne Central Lion Hotel** 🕒 **3 PM start** 👥 **Small-group event: 6–14 people** 🎟 **Free for the first 14 people, then $6 plus booking fee** 🌐 **Tickets:** [https://thoughtexperiment.au](https://thoughtexperiment.au/) ⌛ **Find the table with the hourglass.** Please RSVP, as places are limited. We ask everyone to purchase a drink from the venue. Conversational English is required to get the most from the discussion. ## Format * Introduction and private roles * An unfolding psychological-horror scenario * Moral and ethical decisions * Small-group discussion * Hidden information * New information revealed in phases * Final reveal * Debrief and optional post-event drinks * No right answers, just curiosity, debate and the uncomfortable question of whether a bad outcome always requires a bad person.

🌟 Melbourne's Laneways Walking Tour 🌟

⚠️ ***This is now a paid event.*** ***Please check an email sent re important update***❗️ 💥 **Lets get off the beaten path to explore Melbourne's eclectic laneways, arcades, and architectural gems on this fun guided walking tour** 😎 . **When:** Saturday, 29 August at 2:45pm. Tour departs at 3pm and will not wait for late arrivals! **Where:** Meet at the entrance to State Library, Swanston St. Look for a guide in a green tee shirt. **What:** Moderate walking for 1.5 hours exploring Melbourne CBD. **Cost:** $15pp for a large group, guided tour. **Info:** Spots are limited. Only rsvp if you can make, and if you do and plans change, please adjust your rsvp. Tour operates whatever the weather conditions. Afterwards we'll grab a drink at a nearby bar 🥂🍹.