Film Clubs Melbourne

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

Starting a new Film Club and this is our first screening night! We’ll be watching Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro, 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 here! ](https://events.humanitix.com/anima-film-club-pans-labyrinth)

The Christophers - 4:20 p.m. Sunday 7/6 at the Nova

“The double act of McKellen and Coel has the onscreen chemistry of the year.” The Guardian. “McKellen and Coel give a master class in line readings throughout “The Christophers.” It’s a real pleasure watching two seasoned actors bounce off each other in service to creating their characters. It’s even more delightful to see this in a film made for adults that has plenty to say about human nature, love, and the inspirations that fuel our lives.” The Boston Globe. We will meet at the Nova bar from 3:45 p.m. onwards and meet after the screening to discuss the film. Please book your tickets early as it is a long weekend. Stefan – 0437777522.

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 The Carlton Club, a five-minute walk away, where we continue networking in a more formal rooftop 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.

Disclosure Day

Filmonik Meetup and screening #129

Filmonik Melbourne is an open filmmaking group with monthly open-screen screenings like an open-mic for films. Meet at Eclipse on Tuesday June 30th for our 129th 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 5 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 [Filmonik #129 Open-Screen Short Films](https://events.humanitix.com/filmonik-129-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 JUNE 30 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 so we can reserve you a spot in the program. Films under 5-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.

Backrooms @ HOYTS Chadstone

Watching Backrooms at HOYTS Chadstone this Saturday. A24 psychological horror - should be a good one. Meeting at the ticket counter at 4:30pm to buy tickets together and sit as a group. Session starts at 4:50pm, out by around 7pm. Up for food or a drink after if anyone’s keen. Open to other times or locations if this doesn’t work - just drop a comment.

Multicultural Film Festival Premiere: A Million Stories at ACMI

Join me for the Multicultural Film Festival Premiere 2026 at ACMI. The Multicultural Film Festival is an annual short film festival presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission. This year’s theme is “A Million Stories,” celebrating the richness that refugees and multicultural communities bring through lived experience, creativity and storytelling. The evening includes a networking function, short film screenings and an awards ceremony. It should be a thoughtful, relaxed and meaningful cultural night for anyone interested in film, multicultural stories, creativity, community and different perspectives. You are very welcome to come solo. We’ll meet outside Time Out Fed Square restaurant first, say hi, then walk over to ACMI together before the festival starts. After the event, we can optionally grab dinner nearby if people are interested. **Who this is for** This is for anyone interested in short films, cultural stories, multicultural Australia, refugee stories, community events, arts, cinema or just trying something different on a Thursday evening. No film knowledge needed — just come with an open mind and a relaxed attitude. **Links** Meetup start point: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/3AC6bejiFLo7xRGd8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3AC6bejiFLo7xRGd8) Event info: [https://www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/multicultural-film-festival](https://www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/multicultural-film-festival) Tickets: [https://events.humanitix.com/multicultural-film-festival-premiere-2026](https://events.humanitix.com/multicultural-film-festival-premiere-2026) Related video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v8RWgWzf4c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v8RWgWzf4c) **Timeline** * 6:10pm — Meet outside Time Out Fed Square restaurant and say hi * 6:20pm — Head to ACMI together * 6:30pm — Multicultural Film Festival starts * 9:30pm — Meetup ends * Afterwards — Optional dinner nearby if people are interested **Tickets / cost** This is a ticketed event. Please buy your own ticket through Humanitix. A Meetup RSVP does not include entry to the festival, so please make sure you have booked the correct event ticket before attending. Tickets may sell out, so it’s best to book early if you’re keen. **Transport** ACMI is in Fed Square, close to Flinders Street Station and city trams. Please allow extra time for public transport, city crowds and finding the group before we head inside. **Expect** * Vibe: relaxed, thoughtful, social and welcoming * Group style: low-pressure and solo-friendly * Seats: cinema seats are not allocated, so arriving on time helps us enter together * Optional dinner: only if people feel like it afterwards **Important notes** * Please book your own ticket. * Seats are unallocated, so please arrive on time if you want to enter with the group. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear. * This is a social meetup, not a formal film club — the focus is to enjoy the event together in a relaxed way.

Spanish film: Mistura

Scary Movie @ HOYTS Chadstone

Watching Scary Movie at HOYTS Chadstone this Sunday. Ghostface is back - looks like a fun watch. Meeting at the ticket counter at 4:30pm to buy tickets together and sit as a group. Session starts at 4:50pm, out by around 7pm. Happy to hang around after. Open to other times or locations if this doesn’t work - just drop a comment.

See 'Michael' the movie at the Kino Cinema this Sunday!

Movie & Chat - Watch “Masters of the Universe” at Village, Southland

Pentridge Palace cinema

Hi all Have moved this fortnightly dinner and movie at Pentridge Palace cinema in Coburg to align with start of the long weekend . Generally get dinner at Jacky Jones then see a fick around 7-7.30pm screening slot. Hope you can make it!