Film Clubs Melbourne

Novella to Feature Film

Calling a talented group of aspiring filmmakers: Creating a big screen James Bond Style action cliffhanger. Working from a Novella: THE AiGENT. Join in creation of: Screenplay, storyboard, character casting, scene production, editing , and music. Join a dynamic group.... and own it!

A Night of Silent Cinema: Soviet Montage & Avant-Garde Dreams

Join us for a screening of four landmark works in the history of cinema: Sergei Eisenstein’s Battleship Potemkin (1925), Dziga Vertov’s Man with a Movie Camera (1929), René Clair’s Entr’acte (1924), and Fernand Léger and Dudley Murphy’s Ballet mécanique (1924). From the revolutionary montage of Battleship Potemkin to the experimental, self-reflexive vision of Man with a Movie Camera, the surrealist absurdity of Entr’acte, and the rhythmic, machine-like visual poetry of Ballet mécanique, these films capture a moment when cinema was breaking free from theatrical conventions and discovering its own artistic language. Expect striking images, radical editing, unexpected rhythms, and unconventional ways of seeing the world. These are films that challenge how we perceive movement, time, bodies, machines, and the possibilities of the cinematic image. Whether you’re a cinephile, a film student, an experimental filmmaker, or simply curious about the history of cinema, come along to experience these extraordinary works on the big screen and share your thoughts with fellow film lovers. No specialist knowledge is required — just curiosity and a love of cinema. Four films. Four radical visions. One shared screen.

Filmonik Meetup and screening #132

Filmonik Melbourne is an open filmmaking group with monthly open-screen screenings. It's like an open mic, but for films. Meet at Eclipse on Tuesday October 27 for our 132nd screening. It's our proven mix of immediate, spontaneous, crafty, fun, inventive and weird short films. You should expect comedies, a bit of drama, animation from time to time, there's generally one suspense/thriller, the occasional music video, some quick and fun trashy comedy, horror or documentary. Most times we don't even know what will be playing. Films are generally under 8 minutes to keep things fast paced and fun, followed by a 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. https://events.humanitix.com/filmonik-132-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 OCTOBER 27 6PM at Eclipse Cinema 32 Wellington Street, Collingwood. This is an accessible venue, DDA-compliant. 5:45pm to chat and network in lobby. 6pm getting inside cinema, getting ready. We start the films 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, 4-8 minutes films are scheduled first-come first-serve until the allocated time is full. Anything over 10 minutes go into a queue and may get held up until there's a quiet month and we run quality control on these. A 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.

Meeting of the Beginners

Lvl 2 study room. Meet up of the Beginners Indie Film-makers. Let's keep the film rolling. No pressure! Just enthusiastic people getting together to share an interest in making films. We'll meet, share our ideas and inspirations. Who knows we may spawn a collaboration or project straight out of the gate! Maybe even shoot something, let's see. There is no cost to come along, all welcome and the location is nice and neutral and accessible. See you there!

50+ Filmmakers/Actors Gather Every Wednesday - Join Us!

Join us every **Wednesday at 5 PM** at the Emporium food court (located behind Grill’d Burger Restaurant in the CBD, not near Melbourne Station) for a dynamic networking event tailored for filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts. Afterward, we continue the evening with Happy Hour drinks at a nearby bar and a chance to grab dinner together. Understanding that schedules vary, feel free to join at any time that suits you. Rain or shine, our community has gathered every week for the past year, maintaining a consistent and welcoming environment. Our group has grown remarkably, with a **weekly turnout of over 50 participants**, blending newcomers with regulars to create a vibrant, diverse community. Feel free to bring friends interested in filmmaking; it’s a great way to introduce new faces to our expanding network. Whether you’re a writer, actor, animator, or independent filmmaker, come share your experiences, discuss current projects, or chat about favorite films. This event fosters connections among like-minded individuals, encourages friendships, and opens doors for collaboration. At **7 PM**, we move to 'Champagne Problems', a five-minute walk away, where we continue networking in a more formal setting over drinks and food. This change of venue offers an ideal environment to keep conversations flowing. **RSVP** to help us gauge attendance and become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. Though the event begins in the afternoon, the relationships you build here can last well into the night and beyond. **What to Expect:** *Our Wednesday meetup is primarily a large networking event for industry professionals. There’s no set theme, workshop, or speaker. It’s a relaxed gathering where filmmakers, actors, and creatives can connect, discuss projects, share needs, and learn from each other. Conversations flow freely around the table, fostering an environment of growth and camaraderie. Beyond Wednesdays, we also host exclusive events such as table reads, cinematography workshops with Panasonic, member screenings, and more. Each week brings fresh dialogues—some participants discuss their weekend shoots, others exchange insights with seasoned producers and directors, and a few engage in filmmaking exercises. It’s a space designed for creative engagement without strict structure or formal oversight.* \*Note: Our community emphasizes collaboration, friendship, and goodwill rather than promotional activities. If you wish to promote a workshop, course, screening, or similar event, please contact the organizers first. Promotional privileges are generally reserved for trusted, long-standing members.

Naza - 7 p.m. Friday 16 Oct, 7:00PM at the Nova

“Very, very few films, no matter how great or important, are actually urgent. You’ll get around to it eventually; it’ll be stuck in time waiting for you. But NAZA is urgent, an essential film, a living document in conversation with the most pressing issue in the world right now.” The Film Stage. We will meet at the Nova bar from 6 pm onwards. Please book your tickets early, Stefan – 0437 777522.

Street Fighter Movie Night at IMAX Melbourne

Join me for a social movie night to see the new live-action **Street Fighter** on the giant screen at IMAX Melbourne! Set in 1993, the film follows Ryu and Ken as they're pulled back into the fight for the World Warrior Tournament. Big action, iconic characters and a huge screen – it should be a fun one whether you grew up mashing buttons in the arcade or have never played the games. We'll meet at the IMAX Melbourne ticket booth at 6:45pm to say hello, then head in for the 7:00pm session. The meetup finishes when the movie ends, around 9:00pm. This is a casual social meetup so we can see the film together – it isn't run by or affiliated with IMAX Melbourne. Please book your own ticket directly with IMAX; a Meetup RSVP doesn't include entry. **Who this is for** * Street Fighter and video game fans * Anyone who enjoys a big action movie on a big screen * People keen to meet new faces over a relaxed night out * No knowledge of the games needed * Solo attendees are very welcome **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EXkTqUTP5vxCMj199 * Tickets: https://web.imaxmelbourne.com.au/order/showtimes/IMAX-23528/seats * Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfMrTz1n0SQ **Timeline** * 6:45pm – Meet at the IMAX Melbourne ticket booth and say hi * 7:00pm – Movie starts * \~9:00pm – Movie ends and meetup finishes **Tickets / cost** * Book and pay for your own ticket directly through IMAX Melbourne using the link above * Seats are allocated when you book, so we may not all be sitting together – I've booked in row L, so if you'd like to sit near me, grab a seat around there * Booking in advance is recommended, as sessions can sell out close to release **Bring** * Your ticket * A light layer – cinemas can run cool * Money for snacks if you want them **Expect** * Vibe: Relaxed and social * Group style: Quick hello beforehand, then we all head in to watch the film **Important notes** * This meetup is arranged independently and isn't affiliated with, endorsed by, or organised by IMAX Melbourne * Your Meetup RSVP is not a ticket and doesn't guarantee entry – please book your own seat with IMAX * Please arrive by 6:45pm so we can say hello before heading in * Please follow all venue rules and staff instructions * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear

Street Fighter Movie Night by Respawn Gaming Social

The new Street Fighter movie features in cinemas as the legendary action continues! 👊 To celebrate the most iconic fighting game, we thought of changing the pace. A social movie night to bond and make friends. 🍿 The more people we get, the more free popcorn and drinks I can get you guys through Vrewards! If someone can do cosplay, that would be awesome! ❤️ Currently waiting for movie ticket sessions at Crown Village cinemas on October 25. Please come meet us at the front of the cinemas 6:30pm or beforehand so we can hype ourselves up! 🗣️ Movie tickets we’ll find out the price, prebook and secure your spot with us by October 22, Thursday to BSB: ‪342201‬ & Account number: ‪074564090‬ please. (TO BE UPDATED). 🎥 If you have not pre-paid before Friday, there is NO guarantee I can get you seated with our group. 😬 We’re getting the gang together, grab some popcorn and come join us to avoid getting Shoryuken’d! 🔥

Women & Gender Diverse Filmmakers/Actors Networking Night

Calling all \*\*female-identifying, non-binary and gender diverse \*\* filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts! Join us at **6pm** **Monday Nov 2nd (the first Monday of every month)** at the Motley Bauhaus (NEW LOCATION) for a chance to build relationships in the film community. This event is an expansion of the very successful **Movie Mutuals Wednesday Night Networking group** which has grown remarkably, with a weekly turnout of over 50 participants, blending newcomers with regulars to create a vibrant, diverse community. Whether you’re a writer, actor, animator, or independent filmmaker, come share your experiences, discuss current projects, or chat about favourite films. This event fosters connections among like-minded women, non-binary and gender diverse people, encourages friendships, and opens doors for collaboration. **RSVP** to help us gauge attendance. You will become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. **What to Expect:** *There’s no set theme, workshop, or speaker. It’s a relaxed gathering where filmmakers, actors, and creatives can connect, discuss projects, share needs, and learn from each other. Beyond this networking event, we also host weekly Wednesday night meetups, exclusive events such as table reads, cinematography workshops with Panasonic, member screenings, and more.* \*Note: Our community emphasizes collaboration, friendship, and goodwill rather than promotional activities. If you wish to promote a workshop, course, screening, or similar event, please contact the organizers first. Promotional privileges are generally reserved for trusted, long-standing members.

The wicker (film)

Sense and Sensibility

Hello, This week's film is Sense and Sensibility. It will be screening in cinema 3 at 6:45pm. I'm in seat J7. You can meet us just before the film starts, in the usual meeting spot [read on for details] from 6:35pm, or in the Nova Bar afterwards. Hope to see you there! **--=>+ Meeting Spot +<=--** Outside the clothing store Black Orange. It is inside Lygon Court next to Brunettis. Join the group at the meeting spot 10 minutes before the start time or see us in the cinema, or the bar afterwards. **--=>+ The Film +<=--** Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) adapts Jane Austen’s gorgeous tale of the Dashwood sisters, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, led by Daisy Edgar-Jones, George MacKay, Esmé Creed-Miles, and Frank Dillane. When the Dashwood patriarch passes away, his three daughters and their now widowed mother find themselves unable to make ends meet. Taken on by a distant relative, the family moves to a small cottage where the two oldest sisters, Elinor (Edgar-Jones) and Marianne (Creed-Miles), begin to meet suitors that change the course of their lives. | Rating | PG | | ------ | --- | | Consumer Advice | Mild violence | | Genre | Drama | | Running Time | 131 minutes | **--=>+ Tickets +<=--** Everyone will need to buy their own ticket online and in advance. If you want to sit with other group members, there's a tendency for us to pick seats in the back two rows. Those who feel comfortable can catch up in Nova's bar afterward. **--=>+ Afterwards+<=--** We meet in Nova's bar after the movie. Look for us in the area to the left as you go down the steps. Share your thoughts about the film with the group over a drink of your choice. If the bar is closed we typically head across the road to the Wolf's Lair which is out the back of Jimmy Watson's.

Klara and the Sun Movie Night at Eclipse Cinema Collingwood

Join me for a Friday night at the movies to see *Klara and the Sun*, Taika Waititi's film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, with Jenna Ortega as Klara, an Artificial Friend looking for the right home, alongside Amy Adams. It opens in Australian cinemas on 22 October, so we'll be catching it in its first couple of days. We'll meet at the Eclipse Cinema ticket booth in Collingwood at 6:40pm, say hello, then head in together for the 7:00pm session. Once the film's over, anyone keen can grab a bite nearby. A Meetup RSVP does not include a movie ticket – please book your own directly with the cinema. **Who this is for** * Anyone who enjoys a thoughtful sci-fi drama or a relaxed night at the movies * Fans of Ishiguro's book or Taika Waititi's films – no need to have read the novel * Solo attendees are very welcome **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ta89x6VhN3wNgg6Y8 * Tickets (Eclipse Cinema): https://ticketing.oz.veezi.com/purchase/2237?siteToken=vp8p94rb2b46tshes7ac8j70sr * Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wixzainceAE **Timeline** * 6:40pm – Meet at the Eclipse Cinema ticket booth and say hi * 6:50pm – Head in and get seated * 7:00pm – Movie starts * 9:00pm – Movie ends and the meetup finishes (optional dinner nearby for anyone keen) **Tickets / cost** * Book and pay for your ticket directly with Eclipse Cinema using the link above * My ticket was $13 plus a $1.50 booking fee – prices may differ depending on ticket type * The session has open seating, so there are no seat numbers to coordinate * It's worth booking ahead in case the session fills up **Bring** * Your booking confirmation (on your phone is fine) * A light layer – cinemas can get chilly * A bit of money if you'd like to join dinner afterwards **Expect** * Vibe: Relaxed, friendly Friday movie night * Group style: We'll sit together where we can, then chat about the film afterwards * Pace: Easygoing – dinner is completely optional **Important notes** * This is a casual social meetup so we can see the film together – it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Eclipse Cinema. * Please book your own ticket directly with the cinema; an RSVP here doesn't include entry. * Seating is open, so we can't guarantee everyone sits together – arriving by 6:45pm gives us the best chance. * Dinner afterwards is optional, and everyone pays their own way. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.