Winter Lights Film Festival draws near…

Winter Lights Film Festival

There are only ten days left before our very first film festival kicks off in Terang!  Our committee members are busy sorting out the last minute details to ensure that film lovers of Corangamite (and beyond!) can enjoy a fabulous weekend of movies.

Check out the “Winter Lights Film Festival” tab for more details, or contact us at thursdaypictures@gmail.com.  Hope to see you all there!

Welcome back, St. Kilda Film Festival!

http://www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au

Following on from the success of last year, the St. Kilda Film Festival is set to return to Camperdown!  Featuring a selection of the best short films from around Australia, the festival turns the spotlight on award-winning films that might not otherwise receive public attention.

The screening will take place at the Theatre Royal at 7.30pm on Saturday 21st June and will feature 15 short films.  Intermission will provide a chance to refresh with nibbles, wine, tea and coffee available.

This represents a joint effort between the Corangamite Film Society and Corangamite Shire Council.

Tickets – $15 per person, sold at the door on the night.

Classification Notice: As films featured in the St Kilda Film Festival are unclassified, persons under the age of 15 years will not be admitted to screenings unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Announcing the Winter Lights Film Festival!

Movie fans – you’re in for a treat with the upcoming Winter Lights Film Festival!  Screenings will be held in Terang, Skipton and Camperdown from Friday 20th June to Sunday 22nd June 2014.

The highlight of the Film Festival will be opening night at The Civic in Terang on the Friday evening. It will feature the classic Buster Keaton silent film ‘The General’ with live musical accompaniment provided by John Hudson and Matt Hewson. Tickets to the launch event will be $20 and include drinks and supper before and after the film. The opening night event will follow a free matinee screening of ‘Green Card’, also in The Civic.

Alfred Hitchcock’s classic ‘Rebecca’ will screen at the Skipton Mechanics Institute Hall on Saturday evening, following on from the free afternoon screening of ‘More than Honey’. The Skipton program will also feature local film-maker Luis Bayonas’ short documentary ‘The Croquet Champions’, based on the remarkable achievement of Lismore’s Fletcher boys.

The Winter Lights Film Festival will conclude in Camperdown on Sunday, following on from the screening of the St Kilda Short Film Festival program on Saturday night.

There will be something for people of all ages and film tastes.

Tickets will be sold at the door or can be pre-purchased at TryBooking.com.  Full details available soon!

June screening – ‘One Night the Moon’

‘One Night the Moon’ (Australia, 2001, rated M, drama/musical, 57 minutes)

Thursday 5th June, 7pm – Killara Centre, Camperdown

‘One Night the Moon’ is based on the true story a girl who disappears in 1932, stepping out of her bedroom after being entranced by the moon.  When her parents discover that she is missing, an Aboriginal tracker (Albert) offers to help – but his assistance is not appreciated by all involved.

A must-see for any Paul Kelly fans – he stars in this film, and provides the musical score.

FREE entry for members – guests $10 per person to cover supper costs