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Thursday 2 July 2026 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

The film follows Murra, a withdrawn Indigenous teenager living in Western Australia, who is sent on a photography road trip for at-risk youth. Reluctant at first, she joins a small group led by a well-meaning social worker, travelling through striking desert landscapes.

As the teens document their journey, Murra slowly opens up, forming tentative friendships and gaining confidence behind the camera. Confronting her troubled home life and sense of dislocation, she begins to see herself differently. Through creativity, connection, and country, Murra discovers a fragile but growing sense of identity, belonging, and hope for the future.

SWEET AS screens on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 7.30pm in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

2022, Australia, Rated (M), Drama, Running Time: 1hr 27min

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 4 June 2026 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

In a quiet corner of the Irish countryside, young Cáit, a shy and withdrawn girl from a neglected family, is sent to spend the summer with her distant relatives, Seán and Eibhlín. In their gentle, sunlit home, she discovers warmth, patience, and a sense of safety she has never known. Slowly, she begins to open her heart, learning about care, loss, and the threads of belonging, even as quiet sorrows linger around her foster parents. 

Through small gestures and unspoken moments, the film tells a gentle, thoughtful coming-of-age story with quiet emotional power.

THE QUIET GIRL screens on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 7.30pm in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

Irish, 2022, Rated M, Drama, Running Time 1hr 36min.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 7 May 2026 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Porco Rosso, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, soars across the Adriatic skies between the World Wars, following Porco Rosso, a former Italian fighter pilot mysteriously transformed into a pig. A cynical bounty hunter, he duels daring air pirates while evading the shadow of rising fascism. When the American pilot Curtis shatters his plane, Porco joins forces with Fio, a gifted young engineer, to rebuild it.

Amid thrilling aerial battles, tender romance, and quiet reflection, the film weaves a story of honor, freedom, love, and resistance, blending adventure with a gentle melancholy and poetic beauty.

PORCO ROSSO screens on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 7.30pm in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

Japan, 1992, Rated PG, Fantasy/Animation, Running Time 1hr 29min.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 2 April 2026 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Mulholland Drive, a surrealist neo-noir mystery directed by David Lynch, follows Betty Elms, a bright-eyed aspiring actress who arrives in Los Angeles full of hope. She meets Rita, a mysterious woman suffering from amnesia after a violent car crash on Mulholland Drive. Together, they attempt to uncover Rita’s identity, drawing them deeper into Hollywood’s shadowy underside. Parallel storylines involving a troubled film director, cryptic figures, and uncanny events blur the line between dream and reality. 

As the film’s structure begins to fracture, it becomes a haunting exploration of identity, desire, ambition, and the illusions of love, fame, and cinema.

MULHOLLAND DRIVE screens on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 7.30pm in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

USA, 2001, Rated MA, Drama, Running Time 2hr 27min.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 5 March 2026 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Loosely based on the true story of Salma Zidane, a Palestinian widow whose lemon grove becomes a security threat when Israel’s defence minister moves in next door. Ordered to uproot her trees, Salma challenges the decision through the Israeli legal system, supported by a young lawyer. As the case unfolds, an unexpected, silent bond forms between Salma and the minister’s lonely wife.

The film explores power, resistance, and dignity in everyday life, using the lemon grove as a symbol of identity, and quiet defiance amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

THE LEMON TREE screens on Thursday 5^th March 2026 at 7.30pm in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

2008, Israel, Rated PG, Drama, Running Time 1hr 46min.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 5 February 2026 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Monsoon Wedding (2001), directed by Mira Nair, portrays a vibrant, upper-middle-class Delhi family as they prepare for an arranged marriage between Aditi and Hemant.

Over four hectic days, relatives gather amid music, colour, and monsoon rains, while personal conflicts surface. Aditi struggles with an unresolved love affair, a young cousin confronts past trauma, and a resourceful wedding planner pursues his own romance. As secrets are revealed, the family is forced to confront hypocrisy, tradition, and change.

Blending humour and emotional depth, the film explores love, honesty, and resilience within contemporary Indian society.

MONSOON WEDDING screens on Thursday 5^th February 2026 at 7.30pm in the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

2021, Rated M, Romantic Comedy/Drama, Running Time 1hr 54min.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 6 November 2025 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

We Were Dangerous (2024), directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, is a poignant New Zealand drama set in 1954. It follows Māori teenagers Nellie and Daisy, who are sent to the Te Motu School for Incorrigible and Delinquent Girls after being arrested for shoplifting. There, they meet Lou, a European girl institutionalised for her relationship with a female tutor. Under the strict supervision of the devout Matron, the girls endure oppressive reprogramming aimed at erasing their identities. As their friendship deepens, they resist the institution’s control, culminating in a daring escape.

The film explores themes of colonialism, resilience, and the enduring power of female solidarity.

New Zealand, 2024, Rated M. DRAMA 1hr22min

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Thursday 2 October 2025 – 7.30pm @ Killara Centre, Camperdown

Wicked Little Letters is a 2023 British black comedy. Set in the 1920s seaside town of Littlehampton, the film is inspired by the true story of the “Littlehampton libels.” The narrative follows Edith Swan (Olivia Colman), a devout Christian spinster, who begins receiving a series of obscene and anonymous letters. Suspicion quickly falls on her outspoken Irish neighbour, Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley), leading to Rose’s arrest and a potential loss of custody of her daughter. As the scandal escalates, a young female police officer, Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan), takes it upon herself to uncover the truth.

The film delves into themes of societal prejudice, gender roles, and the power of community, all while delivering sharp wit and period charm.

UK 2023 (MA15+) COMEDY/DRAMA/MYSTERY

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

SURVIVAL OF KINDNESS screens at 7.30pm on Thursday 4 September 2025 in the Killara Centre, Camperdown. Rated M, Australian, 2022, Running Time 1hr 36min.

The Survival of Kindness is a 2022 Australian drama directed by Rolf de Heer. The film follows a mysterious Black woman known only as BlackWoman, who is left to die in a cage in the desert. After escaping, she embarks on a harrowing journey through a dystopian landscape marked by cruelty, oppression, and racial violence. With minimal dialogue, the film uses powerful visuals and symbolism to explore themes of humanity, resilience, and systemic injustice. As BlackWoman seeks freedom and connection, her odyssey becomes a haunting allegory for colonisation and survival. 

The film challenges viewers with its stark, poetic storytelling.

$10 entry for guests or $30 for a 3 x film membership subscription. The entry fee includes supper and refreshments after the screening. No bookings required, just arrive before 7.30pm at the Killara Centre, Camperdown.

For more information, contact thursdaypictures@gmail.com

Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 August 2025  This year we support and provide film in 4 towns across the Corangamite Shire. Here’s the line up of our 5 films in 5 days – we hope to see you at them all! OPENING NIGHT: LISMORE Wednesday 6 August 7.00pm Lismore Health – Grimwade Room, High St, Lismore. Entry by gold coin donation (includes light supper). Doors open 6.30pm. RSVP and Bookings: Aurelie 0439 176 556.  Conclave USA / UK (PG) 2024. Drama. Running Time: 2hr In the 2024 political thriller Conclave, directed by Edward Berger and based on Robert Harris’s novel, Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the secretive papal conclave following the sudden death of the Pope. As the College of Cardinals gathers within the Vatican to elect a new pontiff, Lawrence uncovers a web of political intrigue, personal ambitions, and hidden scandals among the leading candidates. Amidst the sacred rituals, he grapples with his own doubts and the weight of tradition versus progress. The film delves into the complexities of faith, power, and the human flaws within the Church’s highest ranks.

ONE OF THE TOP FILMS OF ALL TIME: CAMPERDOWN Thursday 7 August 7.30pm Killara Centre, 210-212 Manifold Street, Camperdown.  Admission $10 with supper, tickets at the door North by Northwest USA 1959 (G) Drama 2hr 16min A suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant as Roger Thornhill, a New York advertising executive mistaken for a federal agent. Framed for murder and pursued across the country by foreign spies, Thornhill is thrust into a whirlwind of danger and deception. Along the way, he encounters the mysterious Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint), whose loyalties are uncertain. As he races from New York to Mount Rushmore, Thornhill must uncover the truth and clear his name. Blending romance, intrigue, and iconic set pieces, the film is a classic example of Hitchcock’s masterful storytelling.

WITH ALDERWOOD MANOR: COBDEN Friday 8 August 7.00pm. Alderwood Manor, 56 Curdie Street, Cobden. Doors open 6.30pm. $15 entry with drinks available at bar prices. www.trybooking.com/DDOVR Top Gun – Maverick USA 2022 Action (M) 2hr 10min Tom Cruise as, Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returns to the Navy’s elite fighter pilot school, more than 30 years after his first tour. Tasked with training a new generation of Top Gun graduates for a high-risk mission, Maverick confronts his past while guiding the daring pilots, including Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of his late best friend Goose. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Maverick must prove that he’s still capable of pushing the limits in the sky. Packed with breathtaking aerial stunts and emotional depth, the film blends legacy and innovation in a thrilling ride.

ST KILDA FILM FESTIVAL Saturday 9 August 7.30pm. Killara Centre, 210-212 Manifold Street, Camperdown. Admission $15 with supper, tickets at the door.  Australia’s Top Short Films: Award Winners & Director’s Choice The St Kilda Film Festival is Australia’s longest running short film festival. Don’t miss this special encore presentation of Australia’s Top Short Films, selected from the festival’s biggest ever program. Enjoy a curated screening featuring a selection of Australia’s Top Short Films presented across two sessions: Award Winners and Director’s Choice (with a short intermission between sessions).  Australia 2025 (not yet classified) 2hr 40min + intermission

FINALE MATINEE: SKIPTON Sunday 10 August 2.00pm.  Entry $10 (with afternoon tea). Tickets at the door. Moonrise Kingdom USA 2012 (PG) Comedy/Drama 1hr 34min Set on the fictional New England island of New Penzance in 1965, twelve-year-olds Sam, an orphaned Khaki Scout, and Suzy, a disenchanted girl from a troubled family, fall in love and run away together into the wilderness. Their disappearance prompts a frantic search by the island’s eccentric adults, including Scoutmaster Ward (Edward Norton), local police Captain Sharp (Bruce Willis), and Suzy’s parents (Bill Murray and Frances McDormand). As a storm approaches, the children’s adventure challenges the rigid structures of the adult world, blending whimsy and poignancy in a tale of youthful rebellion and first love.