Film Clubs Melbourne

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.

A Cinema of Silence: Discussing April

Join us for a discussion of Dea Kulumbegashvili’s April (2024), a stark and unsettling film that moves between intimate human drama, social reality, and something more mysterious and abstract. Rather than simply reviewing the film, we’ll explore its visual language, pacing, use of silence, sexuality, motherhood, and the tension between the everyday and the uncanny. We’ll also discuss what Kulumbegashvili’s austere style makes possible—and what it asks from the viewer. No preparation or specialist knowledge required. Come with your interpretations, questions, disagreements, and uncertainties. The discussion is the point.

Maya & Samar @ Greek Film Festival

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.

Adventure Reels Tour 2026

Join me for a big night of adventure films at The Capitol on Swanston Street. The Adventure Reels Tour is a curated collection of short action-sports films from around the world — skiing, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, wing-suits — all packed into around two and a half hours on the big screen. The Capitol is one of Melbourne's most beautiful cinemas, so it's a lovely spot to sit back and watch people do slightly unreasonable things on mountains. We'll meet outside Starbucks at 117 Swanston Street at 6:30pm for a quick hello, then walk over to The Capitol together around 6:40pm so we're seated before the films start at 7:00pm. Afterwards we'll head out together and anyone who wants to keep chatting can. This is a casual social meetup so we can go along together — it isn't run by or affiliated with Adventure Reels or The Capitol. Please book your own ticket directly through Humanitix; an RSVP here doesn't include entry. **Who this is for** * Anyone who loves adventure films, the outdoors, or just a good night at the cinema * No experience or fitness required — this one's all sitting down * Coming solo is completely fine, plenty of people do **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGJZqq4kfuuZKiQm7 * Tickets (Humanitix): https://events.humanitix.com/adventure-reels-tour-melbourne-capitol-thurs-15-oct-26-7pm * Adventure Reels Tour: https://adventurereelstour.com.au/ * Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgQDGgAZxtE **Timeline** * 6:30pm – Meet outside Starbucks (117 Swanston Street) and say hello * 6:40pm – Walk over to The Capitol and find seats together * 7:00pm – Films start * 10:00pm – Films finish and the meetup wraps up **Tickets / cost** * You book and pay for your own ticket directly with Humanitix. * Book ahead — these screenings can sell out. * Seating is not allocated, so arriving early gives us a good shot at sitting together. **Transport** * The Capitol is at 113 Swanston Street, right in the city — easy on foot from Flinders Street or Melbourne Central. * Trams along Swanston Street stop practically at the door. * Parking in the CBD is limited and pricey on a Thursday night, so public transport is easier if you can. **Bring** * Your ticket * A jacket **Expect** * Pace: relaxed, mostly sitting in the dark watching films * Vibe: friendly and low-key, a chat before and after * Group style: come as you are, solo attendees very 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 independently arranged social meetup, not an official Adventure Reels or Capitol event, and it isn't endorsed by them. * Once the films start we'll be quiet and in our seats, so the socialising happens before and after. * Please follow all venue rules and staff instructions on the night. * 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! 🔥

See Queen on the big Screen

Gravity 3D at IMAX Melbourne

Join me for *Gravity* in 3D on the giant screen at IMAX Melbourne on Sunday 11 October. It's one of those films that really belongs in a cinema this size — the kind of thing that's worth leaving the couch for. We'll meet outside the IMAX Melbourne gates at 6:15pm for a quick hello, head in together around 6:25pm to get seated, and the film starts at 6:35pm. It should wrap up around 8:15pm, and that's where the meetup finishes. This is just a casual social group going along together — it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by IMAX Melbourne. Please book your own ticket directly with them; an RSVP here is not a ticket and doesn't include entry. **Who this is for** * Anyone who enjoys big-screen cinema and doesn't want to go on their own * People who are happy with a relaxed, low-key meetup — we say hi before, watch a film, and part ways after * Coming solo? Very welcome. Most people do, and that's the whole point **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nheDYkgFXyMURvzc8 * Tickets / session info: https://web.imaxmelbourne.com.au/films/GRAVITY-3D/HO00000113 * Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JML-WzLUNmg **Timeline** * 6:15pm – Meet outside the IMAX Melbourne gates and say hello * 6:25pm – Head inside and get seated * 6:35pm – Film starts * \~8:15pm – Film ends and the meetup finishes **Tickets / cost** * Book your own ticket directly through IMAX Melbourne using the link above. * I'm in seat E20. If you'd like to sit near the group, pick a seat close to that one when you book. * Book early if you can — popular sessions can sell out, and seats near mine will go first. **Transport** * IMAX Melbourne is in Carlton, right by Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens. * Trams along Nicholson and Rathdowne Streets stop nearby, and Parliament Station is a walk away through the gardens. * There is paid parking under the museum if you're driving — check current rates yourself before you rely on it. **Expect** * Difficulty: none — it's a movie * Pace: relaxed, with a short catch-up before the film * Vibe: friendly and low-pressure, no need to know anyone * Group style: we sit together where seating allows, and there's no obligation to stay and chat afterwards **Important notes** * Please book and pay for your own ticket directly with IMAX Melbourne. * This meetup isn't organised by or affiliated with IMAX Melbourne — I've just arranged for a few of us to go along together. * Please arrive by 6:15pm so we can get in and seated before the film starts. If you're running late, head straight in — I'd rather you catch the film than miss the start looking for us. * Session times can change at the venue's discretion, so double-check your booking on the day. * Follow cinema rules and staff instructions, and please keep phones away once the film starts. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.

Pentridge Palace cinema

Free Run Club (Carlton/CBD)

IMPORTANT!: Registration required! Without registration, attendance is: $10 per person. For free entry, please register below: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/16kgea](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/16kgea) Overview: We're a friendly, welcoming community of runners in Carlton/CBD, and everyone is welcome - from complete beginners to advanced runners, we all train together. First-timers are always welcome, so if it's your first time, come along and say hi! Training type: Our focus is interval training, and we keep it fun and social. Free stuff for members! We sometimes line up sponsorships that align with our comunity, someties it's stuff like: free protein drinks and shakes, or discounted meals - and we often head out for dinner together after a run, or for special events. Exact location: The exact meeting location will be emailed to you once you register, so be sure to register beforehand. Training format / structure: 1: Easy 800m warm-up lap 2: Dynamic stretching and strides (20min) 3: Main workout — this rotates each week (sometimes hills, but most often it invovles intervals) Length: The whole session runs for about 50 minutes, followed by around 10 minutes of social talking. Register for you first attendance: First timers are required to register: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/16kgea](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/16kgea) See you there!

La Gradiva (MIFF Encores)

WICKER - British Film Festival