By CHRIS McGOWAN
Images courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television Studios.
On behalf of Amazon MGM Studios we are delighted to to invite you and your guest to these screenings of AIR.
SYDNEY
When: Tuesday 5 December 2023
Time: 6.20pm for a 6.30pm start
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
MELBOURNE
When: Monday 4 December 2023
Time: 6.20 for a 6.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank St, South Melbourne
ADELAIDE
When: Monday 4 December 2023
Time: 6:20pm for a 6.30pm start
Location: Hoyts Norwood – Cinema 7
From award-winning director Ben Affleck, AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division which revolutionised the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.
Starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Marlon Wayans with Chris Tucker and Viola Davis.
Film duration: 111 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Searchlight Pictures we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of ALL OF US STRANGERS.
SYDNEY
When: Wednesday 6 December 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: AFTRS, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
MELBOURNE
When: Wednesday 6 December 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
ADELAIDE
When: Wednesday 6 December 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Norwood – Cinema 7
One night in contemporary London, Adam encounters a mysterious neighbour, altering the rhythm of his life. As their romantic bond grows, he returns to his suburban childhood home to confront memories of his past, where his parents appear to be living, exactly as they did when they died 30 years ago.
All Of Us Strangers is written and directed by Andrew Haigh based on the novel ‘Strangers’ by Taichi Yamada
Starring Andrew Scott with Paul Mescal, Claire Foy and Jamie Bell
Film duration: 105 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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The Australian Screen Editors Guild Victoria is hosting a post-production panel event for the upcoming Melbourne-made feature film Time Addicts.
Wednesday 6th December, 7pm, Swinburne University, Hawthorn.
https://events.humanitix.com/time-addicts-q-and-a
The panel includes crew from a range of disciplines including Directing, Editing, Composing, Sound Design and Mixing.
They’ll share their insights, inspiration, clips and creative processes in bringing Time Addicts’ unique and unhinged world to the big screen.
Watch the trailer for Time Addicts
Monsterfest 2023 Winner Best Australian Feature
Terror-Fi Film Festival NZ 2023
General Admission $20
Screen Guild members* $10
ASE Members – free
Swinburne and tertiary students – free
*Screen Guilds eligible for discounted tickets: VES, ASSG, AGSC, WIFT VIC, ADG, SPA, APDG, MEAA, AWG, ACS.
Presented by Australian Screen Editors Guild
Supported by Swinburne Film and TV
Thanks to Umbrella Entertainment
It is time for the VES End of Year Holiday Mixer for 2023!
VES members and a guest are invited to join us for a festive evening filled with camaraderie, laughter, and plenty of cheer. Come have a drink, unwind and catch up with the Sydney VES community!
Where: ATOMIC BREWERY, 158 Regent St, Redfern NSW
When: Friday, 8th December 2023
Time: 6:30pm onwards
There is also a planned observance designed to celebrate visual effects artists around the world: World VFX Day on December 8th (which is also Georges Méliès birthday)! The worldwide social media celebration has garnered the support of many VFX houses and organizations – and the Visual Effects Society is proud to be a part of this special event. Here is more information on the day.
As mentioned plus one’s welcome, but numbers are limited so don’t hesitate, RSVP now!
RSVP here. RSVP will close on Sunday the 3rd of December.
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On behalf of Warner Bros. Pictures we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these screenings of BARBIE.
SYDNEY
When: Saturday 9 December
Time: 1:20pm for a 1:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, Lux Cinema 6
To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.
Directed by Greta Gerwig
Written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach
Film duration: 114 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of A24 we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these screenings of PAST LIVES.
SYDNEY
When: Wednesday 13 December 2023
Time: 6:20pm for a 6:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
MELBOURNE
When: Monday 11 December 2023
Time: 6:20pm for a 6:30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank St, South Melbourne
ADELAIDE
When: Saturday 9 December 2023
Time: 1:20pm for a 1:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Norwood – Cinema 7
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.
Written and directed by Celine Song, the film stars Greta Lee, Teo Yoo and John Magaro.
Film duration: 105 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of an Aardman film Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.
SYDNEY
When: Sunday 3 December 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: AFTRS, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
MELBOURNE
When: Sunday 3 December 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
ADELAIDE
When: Sunday 3 December 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Norwood – Cinema 7
Having pulled off an escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger and the flock find a peaceful sanctuary, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch little Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete, but back on the mainland, the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat.
Directed by Sam Fell
Executive Producers Nick Park and Peter Lord
Film duration: 101 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Focus Features we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of THE HOLDOVERS.
SYDNEY
When: Saturday 2 December 2023
Time: 1.20pm for a 1:30pm start
Location: AFTRS, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
MELBOURNE
When: Saturday 2 December 2023
Time: 1.20pm for a 1:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
ADELAIDE
When: Saturday 2 December 2023
Time: 1.20pm for a 1:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Norwood – Cinema 7
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to supervise the handful of boys with nowhere to go over the holidays. Through a series of unforeseen adventures, he winds up bonding with one kid in particular — a brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook.
Directed by Alexander Payne from a screenplay by David Hemingson
Starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa
The Holdovers will be in cinemas January 11
Film duration: 133 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of A Bradley Cooper Film MAESTRO.
SYDNEY * Please note Thu 23 Nov session cancelled *
in association with Sydney Film Festival with special appearance by Nina Bernstein
When: Monday 4 December 2023
Time: 6pm drink on arrival, 6.30pm start
Location: Event Cinemas VMAX 2, 525 George Street
MELBOURNE
When: Saturday 25 November 2023
Time: 1:20 arrival for a 1:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Saturday 25 November 2023
Time: 1:20 arrival for a 1:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Norwood
Maestro chronicles the lifelong relationship and fierce love between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. At its core, Maestro is an epic portrayal of family and love.
Starring Carey Mulligan and Bradley Cooper
Film duration: 129 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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We are delighted to invite you and your guest to these screenings of OPPENHEIMER.
SYDNEY – Very Limited and only 3 doubles available (6 seats total)
When: Tuesday 21 November 2023
Time: 6:20 arrival for a 6:30pm start
Location: Spectrum Films, 53A/38 Driver Ave, Moore Park (inside Disney Studios Australia)
MELBOURNE
When: Tuesday 21 November 2023
Time: 6:20 arrival for a 6:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Wednesday 29 November 2023
Time: 6:20 arrival for a 6:30pm start
Location: Hoyts Norwood
Oppenheimer is an epic thriller that explores the paradox of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
Written and Directed by Christopher Nolan
Based on the book ‘American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer’ by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey, Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh
Film duration: 180 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Apple Original Films we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of NAPOLEON.
SYDNEY
When: Monday 20 November 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter
MELBOURNE
When: Sunday 26 November 2023
Time: 3pm for a 3:15pm start
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Sunday 26 November 2023
Time: 3pm for a 3:15pm start
Location: Hoyts Norwood
A portrayal of ambition, love, and the cost of absolute power, Napoleon is an epic that details the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The film captures his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.
Directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa
Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby
Film duration: 158 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of AMERICAN FICTION.
SYDNEY
When: Sunday 19 November 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: AFTRS Theatre, Entertainment Quarter
MELBOURNE
When: Sunday 19 November 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Sunday 19 November 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Norwood
Monk is a novelist, frustrated with how the establishment profits from “Black” entertainment based on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, Monk writes his own outlandish “Black” book under a pen name, propelling him into the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain.
Written and directed by Cord Jefferson
based upon the Novel ‘Erasure’ by Percival Everett
Starring Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Tracy Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, John Ortiz, Adam Brody, Erika Alexander and Leslie Uggams
Film duration: 117 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of MAY DECEMBER.
SYDNEY
When: Wednesday 15 November 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: AFTRS Theatre, Entertainment Quarter
MELBOURNE
When: Tuesday 14 November 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands
After their relationship ignited a tabloid saga two decades ago, Gracie and Joe now lead a seemingly-perfect suburban life. Their life is disrupted when Elizabeth, a famous television actress, arrives to research her upcoming role as Gracie and the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl.
Directed by Todd Haynes from a screenplay by Samy Burch
Starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton
Film duration: 113 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Searchlight Pictures we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of POOR THINGS.
SYDNEY
When: Saturday 11 November 2023
Time: 1:30pm
Location: AFTRS Theatre, Entertainment Quarter
MELBOURNE
When: Saturday 11 November 2023
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Saturday 11 November 2023
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Hoyts Norwood
The tale and evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the unorthodox Dr. Godwin Baxter. Hungry for the world, Bella runs off on cross continent adventures with debauched lawyer Duncan Wedderburn, and in time grows steadfast in her stand for equality and liberation.
Poor Things is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a screenplay by Tony McNamara and stars Emma Stone with Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef
Film duration: 141 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these private industry preview screenings of SOCIETY OF THE SNOW.
SYDNEY
When: Wednesday 8 November 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: AFTRS Theatre, Entertainment Quarter
MELBOURNE
When: Monday 20 November 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Monday 20 November 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Norwood
In 1972, Uruguayan Flight 571, which was chartered to fly a rugby team to Chile, crashed in the heart of the Andes. Only 29 of its 45 passengers survived the accident. Trapped in one of the most hostile & inaccessible environments on the planet, they must resort to extreme measures to stay alive.
Directed by J.A. Bayona from a screenplay by J.A. Bayona, Bernat Vilaplana, Jaime Marques-Olearraga and Nicolás Casariego based on the novel ‘Society of the Snow’ by Pablo Vierci
Film duration: 144 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these private industry preview screenings of RUSTIN.
SYDNEY
When: Sunday 5 November 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: AFTRS Theatre, Entertainment Quarter
MELBOURNE
When: Sunday 5 November 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Sunday 5 November 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Norwood
Bayard Rustin was the architect of 1963’s March on Washington. He challenged authority and never apologized for who he was, but was forgotten despite making history. RUSTIN spotlights the man who, alongside Martin Luther King Jr., dared to imagine a different world and inspired a movement.
Starring Colman Domingo RUSTIN is directed by George C. Wolfe, from a screenplay by Julian Breece and Dustin Lance Black.
Film duration: 106 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Amazon MGM Studios we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of SALTBURN.
SYDNEY
When: Wednesday 25 October 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: AFTRS, Entertainment Quarter
MELBOURNE
When: Tuesday 24 October 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands
Writer / Director Emerald Fennell brings us a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.
Also starring Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver and Archie Madekwe
Produced by Emerald Fennell, p.g.a., Josey McNamara, p.g.a. and Margot Robbie, p.g.a.
Film duration: 127 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of The Killer.
SYDNEY
When: Tuesday 17 October 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: AFTRS Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
MELBOURNE
When: Wednesday 18 October 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Monday 30 October 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Norwood
After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal. Starring Michael Fassbender, The Killer is directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker
Based on the Graphic Novel Series “The Killer” Written by Alexis Nolent (A.K.A. MATZ) and Illustrated by Luc Jacamon
Film duration: 118 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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On behalf of Apple Original Films we are delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON.
SYDNEY
When: Sunday 15 October 2023
Time: 10:00am
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter Xtremescreen 2
206 Bent Street, Moore Park
MELBOURNE
When: Sunday 15 October 2023
Time: 10:00am
Location: Hoyts Docklands Cinema 6
440 Docklands Drive, Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Sunday 15 October 2023
Time: 10:00am
Location: Hoyts Norwood Cinema 9
185 The Parade, Norwood
At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought immense fortune to the Osage Nation overnight, attracting white interlopers whose greed drove them to manipulation, extortion and ultimately murder. Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal.
Also starring Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON is directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, based on David Grann’s bestselling non-fiction book. The film is produced by Martin Scorsese p.g.a., Dan Friedkin p.g.a., Bradley Thomas p.g.a. and Daniel Lupi p.g.a.
The cast includes Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion and William Belleau
Film duration: 206 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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Friday, October 13, 2023, at 12:00PM (AEDT), 12:30PM (ACDT) & 2:00PM (NDT), 5:30AM (IST)
Mark your Calendars! The Visual Effects Society and TELUS Health (formerly Lifeworks) will present an overview of the services offered as part of the FREE VES Member Assistance Program. Don’t miss this chance to find out about the mental health, fitness, legal, financial, online resources, and more that are part of this amazing program. Don’t miss learning about all of these phenomenal benefits specifically for VES members throughout Asia, Australia & New Zealandunde!
On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the industry preview screenings of NYAD.
SYDNEY
When: Sunday 8 October 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: AFTRS Sydney
MELBOURNE
When: Sunday 8 October 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Docklands
ADELAIDE
When: Sunday 8 October 2023
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Norwood
A true story of the triumph of friendship and the human spirit, NYAD chronicles a chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad, who, at 60, commits to finally tackle her life-long dream: Complete a non-stop, 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida.
Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, from a screenplay by Julia Cox based on the book “Find A Way” by Diana Nyad.
Cast: Annette Bening with Jodie Foster and Rhys Ifans
Film duration: 121 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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Join us at TDC Studios for this event by MANDRAKE Studios, TDC – Technical Direction Company, VES – Visual Effects Society, ACS – Australian Cinematographers Society, and ARRI Cameras to learn about virtual production ICVFX for filmmaking for Directors of Photography, Visual Effects and 3D Animator Artists, Producers, and Directors. Members will learn directing, cinematography, and MoCap acting on a virtual production stage!
VES and ACS members will emerge themselves in sessions including hands-on experience directed by Lukas Sarralde from MANDRAKE Studios. Sessions will cover an overview of virtual production, ICVFX / MoCap / Live Link integration with Unreal Engine 5.2, cinematography and shooting workshops, and live Q&As.
Thursday October 5th
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday October 6th
8:30 AM -11:00 AM
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
TDC Studios
Unit 2
33-39 Bowden Street
Alexandria NSW 201
Kind Regards
VES Australia Board
australia@vesglobal.org
On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the industry screenings of EL CONDE.
When: Wednesday 20 September 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Studio 12 (Bent St, Moore Park)
El Conde is a dark comedy that imagines a parallel universe inspired by the recent history of Chile. The film portrays Augusto Pinochet, a symbol of world fascism, as a vampire who lives hidden in a ruined mansion in the cold southern tip of the continent, feeding his appetite for evil to sustain his existence. After two hundred and fifty years of life, Pinochet has decided to stop drinking blood and abandon the privilege of eternal life. He can no longer bear that the world remembers him as a thief. Despite the disappointing and opportunistic nature of his family, he finds new inspiration to continue living a life of vital and counterrevolutionary passion through an unexpected relationship.
Directed by Pablo Larraín from a screenplay by Guillermo Calderón and Pablo Larraín.
Producers Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín and Rocío Jadue. Cast Jaime Vadell with Gloria Münchmeyer, Alfredo Castro and Paula Luchsinger. Editor Sofía Subercaseaux. Production Designer Rodrigo Bazaes. Makeup and Hairstyling Margarita Marchi. Costume Designer Muriel Parra. Cinematography Ed Lachman
Film duration: 110 mins
You can watch the trailer here
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Please join us for our Spring Membership Mixer 2023!
You are invited to The Light Brigade to have a drink, unwind and catch up with the Sydney VES community!
Plus ones are welcome! This is a great opportunity to bring along potential new members to come see what all the fuss is about.
Where: City View Room Lvl 2, The Light Brigade – Cnr Oxford St & Jersey Rd, Woollahra, NSW, 2025
When: Thursday 7th of September
Time: 6:30pm onwards
As mentioned above plus one’s welcome, but numbers are limited so don’t hesitate, RSVP now!
RSVP via the event on the VES site by Monday the 4th of September. or follow the link below.
MPC invites VES members plus one guest to a private screening of STRAYS.
“A subversion of the dog movies we know and love, Strays, directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) and written by Dan Perrault (Players, American Vandal), is a hilarious, R-rated, live-action comedy about the complications of love, the importance of great friendships, and the unexpected virtues of couch humping.”
Please log in to see the link to RSVP.
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – MUTANT MAYHEM
Walt Disney Studios Australia requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list for admission. Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 5:30PM for a 6:00PM start (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Tuesday, August 8)
Animal Logic Sydney
Building 54, Disney Studios Australia (Formerly Fox Studios Australia)
38 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ OPPENHEIMER
Walt Disney Studios Australia requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list for admission. Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 5:30PM for a 6:00PM start (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Tuesday, July 25)
Animal Logic Sydney
Building 54, Disney Studios Australia (Formerly Fox Studios Australia)
38 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
Rising Sun Pictures & Disney invite VES Members and a Guest to a Screening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Thursday, June 29 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Monday, June 26)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
Rising Sun Pictures & Disney invite VES Members and a Guest to a Screening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Thursday, June 29 at 6:30PM (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Monday, June 26)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ ELEMENTAL
Walt Disney Studios Australia requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list for admission. Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 6:00PM for a 6:30PM start (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 27)
Animal Logic Sydney
Building 54, Disney Studios Australia (Formerly Fox Studios Australia)
38 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
Walt Disney Studios Australia requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list for admission. Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:00PM for a 6:30PM start (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 6)
Animal Logic Sydney
Building 54, Disney Studios Australia (Formerly Fox Studios Australia)
38 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
Please join us for the first VES mixer of 2023!
You are invited to join us for a chance to meet new, existing and potential VES members in Sydney.
Where: The Tavern at Fortress Sydney – Level 2, 28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008
When: Thursday 25th of May
Time: 6:30pm onwards
Plus one’s welcome. Numbers are limited so don’t hesitate, RSVP now!
RSVP via the event on the VES site by Monday the 22nd of May. or follow the link below.
(Please note: You need to log-in to see the RSVP details)
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE
Walt Disney Studios Australia requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list for admission. Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 6:00PM for a 6:30PM start (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Tuesday, April 18)
Animal Logic Sydney
Building 54, Disney Studios Australia (Formerly Fox Studios Australia)
38 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021
Drinks and nibbles will be provided at the venue.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields only, and include the full names of your guests in the “Attendee 2 & 3″ fields in order to be admitted to the studio lot.***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
The VES has 10 x double passes to a screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
This screening is hosted by Rising Sun Pictures.
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below to receive your ticket (VES members must login to RSVP)
Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00PM
Hoyts Norwood
185 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067
Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
On behalf of Universal Pictures we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the preview screening of THE FABLEMANS.
When: Sunday 19 February 2023
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Hoyts EQ Studio 12 (was Directors Suite)
A deeply personal portrait of 20th Century American childhood, Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans is a coming-of-age story about a young man’s discovery of a shattering family secret and an exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other and ourselves.
The film’s ensemble cast includes Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle, Jeannie Berlin, Julia Butters, Robin Bartlett, Keeley Karsten and Judd Hirsch.
The Fabelmans is written by Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner and produced by Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner.
Film duration: 150 mins
Nominated for 7 Academy Awards:
Best Film
Best Director Steven Spielberg
Best Original Screenplay Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner
Best Actress Michelle Williams
Best Supporting Actor Judd Hirsch
Best Production Design
Best Original Score John Williams
Nominated for a BAFTA Award:
Best Original Screenplay
You can watch the trailer here
[VES members must log-in to view the rsvp information]
On behalf of A24 we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the screening of CLOSE.
When: Wednesday 15 February 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Hoyts EQ Studio 12 (was Directors Suite)
Leo and Remi are two thirteen-year-old best friends, whose seemingly unbreakable bond is suddenly, tragically torn apart. Close is a portrait of the intersection of friendship and love, identity and independence, and heartbreak and healing.
From director Lukas Dhont and starring Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, and Léa Drucker.
Close is nominated for an Academy and a BAFTA Award for the Best International Film.
Film duration: 105 mins
You can watch the trailer here
[VES members must log-in to see the RSVP details below]
On behalf of Searchlight Pictures we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the screening of THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN.
When: Sunday 12 February 2023
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Studio 12, Bent St, Moore Park Sydne
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
Nominated for nine Academy Awards:
Best Film
Best Director – Martin McDonagh
Best Original Screenplay – Martin McDonagh
Best Actor – Colin Farrell
Best Supporting Actor – Brendan Gleeson
Best Supporting Actor – Barry Keoghan
Best Supporting Actress – Kerry Condon
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Film duration: 114 mins
You can watch the trailer here
[VES members must log-in to view the rsvp information]
On behalf of A24 we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the screening of THE WHALE.
When: Tuesday 7 February 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Studio 12, Bent St, Moore Park
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When: Wednesday 1 March 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Studio 12, Bent St, Moore Park
From Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
Starring Brendan Fraser and based on the acclaimed play by Samuel D. Hunter.
Film duration: 117 mins
You can watch the trailer here
[VES members must log-in to view the rsvp information]
VES members and 3 guests are invited to a screening of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (3D).
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 5:00pm, Wednesday 21 December (VES members must login to RSVP)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite you and your guest to this industry screening of GLASS ONION: A Knives Out Mystery.
When: Saturday 17 December 2022
Time: 1:30pm
Where: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Bent St, Moore Park
Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects.
Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the cast includes a returning Daniel Craig alongside Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline with Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista.
Film duration: 139 mins
You can watch the trailer here
[Please log-in to RSVP]
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ STRANGE WORLD.
Walt Disney Studios requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and that all unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6:30PM (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Tuesday, November 29)
Animal Logic Sydney
Building 54, Disney Studios Australia (Formerly Fox Studios Australia)
38 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields only, and include the full names of your guests in the “Attendee 2 & 3″ fields in order to be admitted to the studio lot.***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and all unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Time: 6:00PM arrival for a 6:30PM start (RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Monday, November 14)
Where: Animal Logic Sydney
Building 54, Disney Studios Australia (Formerly Fox Studios Australia)
34 Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields only***
***For Guests: Please enter their first and last name in the “Attendee 2 & 3″ fields for the purposes of entry inside Disney Studios***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
On behalf of A24 we are delighted to invite you and your guest to this screening of EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (with special guest STEPHANIE HSU).
When: Thursday 27 October 2022
Time: 6pm – Drinks on arrival
6.30pm – Introduced by Stephanie Hsu
6.45pm – Screening commences
Where: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Lux Cinema 5, Bent St, Moore Park
When an interdimensional rupture threatens to unravel reality, the fate of the world is suddenly in the hands of a most unlikely hero: Evelyn, an overwhelmed immigrant mother. As bewildering dangers emerge from the multiverse, she must channel her newfound powers to save her home and her family.
Written and directed by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert and starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., with James Hong and Jamie Lee Curtis.
You can watch the trailer here
[Please log in to see the RSVP details below]
JOIN US TO VOTE FOR THE 2022 AACTA AWARD FOR BEST VISUAL EFFECTS OR ANIMATION
All entries for the 2022 AACTA Award for Best Visual Effects or Animation will be presented at the 2022 AACTA Visual Effects or Animation Bake Off, in collaboration with the Visual Effects Society.
When: Wednesday 12 October 2022
Time: 6.30pm arrivals for 7pm start
Location: AFTRS Sydney
All Australian VES members are invited to attend this event and participate as voting members, alongside AACTA members from the Visual & Special Effects Chapter.
What happens at the Bake-Off?
Each entered production will be allocated ten minutes of presentation time that includes 2 mins of introductory remarks followed by up to 8 minutes of ‘Work To Be Considered’ and ‘Before and Afters’ material.
Following the conclusion of all presentations, there will be a 30-minute Q&A session involving all presenters.
This session will be moderated and questions from voting members will be prioritised.
Register now
[Please log-in to view the registration info below]
On behalf of Apple Original Films we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the preview screening of Raymond & Ray.
When: Wednesday 12 October 2022
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Palace Central – Cinema 2
Half brothers Raymond and Ray reunite when their estranged father dies—and discover that his final wish was for them to dig his grave. Together, they process who they’ve become as men, both because of their father and in spite of him.
Written and directed by Rodrigo Garcia and starring Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor
Film duration: 105 mins
You can watch the trailer here
[Please log-in to see RSVP details below]
On behalf of Amazon Studios we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the preview screening of ARGENTINA, 1985.
When: Sunday 9 October 2022
Time: 10.30am
Location: AFTRS Theatre, Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
ARGENTINA, 1985 is inspired by the true story of prosecutors Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo, and their legal team of unlikely heroes in their battle to prosecute Argentina’s bloodiest military dictatorship against all odds to bring justice to the victims of the military junta.
Written and directed by Santiago Mitre and starring Ricardo Darín.
Film duration: 140 mins
You can watch the trailer here
[Please log in to view the RSVP details below]
On behalf of VES we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to these screenings of Amsterdam.
In the 1930s, three friends witness a murder, are framed for it, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.
Screening Details
Film duration: 134 mins
When: Sat 8 OCT
Time: 6:20 PM
Location: Event Cinemas. Level 3, The Myer Centre, 91 Queen St,
VES members must log in to RSVP. By 5pm 9th OCT
Join the Visual Effects Society Australia and New Zealand sections for a conversion around Virtual Production in the region. Interact with local guest speakers who have first hand experience in all things virtual production. This panel will be moderated by Befores and Afters, Ian Failes.
Saturday, September 24th at 9:30am ACST via ZOOM (10am AEST, 12 noon NZST)
Panelists
Habib Zargarpour, Virtual Production Supervisor at Unity Technologies
Michela Ledwidge, Director MOD
Gary Marshall, Senior Director of Virtual Production, NantStudios
Thomas Mansencal, Technology Supervisor, Weta FX
Sam Folkard, Head of Labs NZ, disguise
Bree Whitford-Smith, Virtual Production Producer
Log in for access to the webinar registration link below.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to the industry screening of Blonde.
When: Wednesday 21 September 2022
Time: 6.30pm
Location: AFTRS Sydney
Blonde reimagines the life of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Marilyn Monroe. From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, Blonde blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves.
Written and directed by Andrew Dominik, based on the fictional novel byJoyce Carol Oates, and starring Ana de Armas
You can watch the trailer here
Film duration: 166 mins
On behalf of Netflix we are delighted to invite VES members and a guest to a screening of BLONDE.
Blonde reimagines the life of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Marilyn Monroe. From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, Blonde blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves.
Written and directed by Andrew Dominik, based on the fictional novel by Joyce Carol Oates, and starring Ana de Armas.
Screening Details
When: Wednesday 21 September 2022
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
Please log in for the RSVP link.
On behalf of Apple Original Films, we are delighted to invite you and your guest to the preview screening of SIDNEY.
When: Sunday 18 September 2022
Time: 10.30am
Location: AFTRS Sydney
Sidney Poitier’s legacy as an actor, filmmaker and activist at the center of Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement are the focus of the documentary SIDNEY. Featuring candid interviews, and made in close collaboration with his family, the film chronicles a trailblazer.
From producer Oprah Winfrey and directed by Reginald Hudlin and featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Robert Redford, Lenny Kravitz, Barbra Streisand and Spike Lee.
Film duration: 106 mins
You can watch the trailer here
On behalf of VES we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to these screenings of Bullet Train.
Directed by David Leitch. With Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry.
assassins aboard a fast moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common.
Screening Details
Film duration: 2 hours 7 minutes
When: Sat 10 Sept
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Event Cinemas. Level 3, The Myer Centre, 91 Queen St,
VES members must log in to RSVP. By 10pm 9th Sept.
VES members and 3 guests are invited to a screening of NOPE.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 10:00pm, Wednesday 17 August (VES members must login to RSVP)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
On behalf of VES we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to these screenings of NOPE.
Directed by Jordan Peele. With Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott.
The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.
Screening Details
Film duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
When: Sat 20 Aug
Time: 6:30 PMnop
Location: Event Cinemas. Level 3, The Myer Centre, 91 Queen St,
VES members must log in to RSVP. By 5pm 13th AUG
On behalf of VES we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to these screenings of NOPE.
Directed by Jordan Peele. With Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott.
The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.
Screening Details
Film duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
When: Sat 13 Aug
Time: 6:40 PM
Location: Event Cinemas. Level 3, The Myer Centre, 91 Queen St,
VES members must log in to RSVP. By 5pm 13th AUG
We’re delighted to invite you and your guests (children welcome) to the industry screening of Luck.
When: Saturday 6 August 2022
Time: 1.30pm
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Studio 12 (was Directors Suite)
Synopsis: From Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. Suddenly finding herself in the never-before-seen Land of Luck, she must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.
Directed by Peggy Holmes with voice cast Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada and Simon Pegg.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 105 minutes
Where: Upstairs at the Clock Hotel, 470 Crown Street Surry Hills
When: Wednesday 3rd August
Time: 6pm onwards
Plus one’s welcome.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to register.)
Drinks and Finger Food provided.
Hope to see you there!
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to the industry preview of THIRTEEN LIVES.
When: Saturday 30 July 2022
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Cinema 12 (aka the Directors Suite)
Synopsis: Thirteen Lives recounts the incredible true story of the tremendous global effort to rescue a Thai soccer team who become trapped in the Tham Luang cave during an unexpected rainstorm. Faced with insurmountable odds, a team of the world’s most skilled and experienced divers – uniquely able to navigate the maze of flooded, narrow cave tunnels – join with Thai forces and more than 10,000 volunteers to attempt a harrowing rescue of the twelve boys and their coach. With impossibly high stakes and the entire world watching, the group embarks on their most challenging dive yet, showcasing the limitlessness of the human spirit in the process.
Directed by Ron Howard and starring Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell and Joel Edgerton
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 147 minutes
On behalf of VES we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to these screenings of Thor: Love and Thunder.
Thor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct..
Film duration: 119 mins
When: Sat 30 Jul
Time: 6:40pm
Location: Level 3, The Myer Centre, 91 Queen St,
VES members must log in to RSVP. By 5:30pm 30th JUL
On behalf of VES we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to these screenings of Lightyear.
While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.
Film duration: 105 mins
When: Sat 25 Jun
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Level 3, The Myer Centre, 91 Queen St,
VES members must log in to RSVP. By 6pm 19th
VES members are invited to a screening of ELVIS, hosted by Luma Pictures.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 5:00pm, Tuesday 21 June (VES members must login to see RSVP details)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
VES members and 3 guests are invited to a screening of LIGHTYEAR.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 10:00pm, Wednesday 15 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
VES members and 3 guests are invited to a screening of JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 10:00pm, Thursday 9 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE.
The Government of South Australia requires that masks be worn indoors. It is recommended that attendees test negative for COVID-19 before arriving at RSP.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, April 22, 2022 at 6:00PM
Rising Sun Pictures screening room
Floor 1, 180 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
On behalf of VES we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to these screenings of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, though he’s unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.
Film duration: 142 mins
When: Wednesday 20 April
Time: 7:10pm
Location: Level 3, The Myer Centre, 91 Queen St,
VES members must log in to RSVP. By 6pm 19th APRIL
On behalf of Focus Features and ANZ distributor Northern Ireland Screen we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these screenings of BELFAST.
When: Thursday 20 January
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Event Cinemas George Street
When: Sunday 30 January
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Westpac OpenAir Cinema (Fleet Steps via Mrs Macquaries Road, Royal Botanic Garden)
Tickets for this OpenAir session are strictly limited and confirmed on a first come first served basis.
Writer-director Kenneth Branagh’s tale of 9-year old Buddy, whose world turns upside down in the Troubles of Belfast, 1969. Everything he knew about life changes forever, but joy, music & the magic of movies remain. With Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, introducing Jude Hill.
Film duration: 98 mins
You can view the Trailer here.
You can watch a Q&A with Kenneth Branagh and Kate Winslet here
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of Focus Features and ANZ distributor Northern Ireland Screen we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these screenings of BELFAST.
Writer-director Kenneth Branagh’s tale of 9-year old Buddy, whose world turns upside down in the Troubles of Belfast, 1969. Everything he knew about life changes forever, but joy, music & the magic of movies remain. With Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, introducing Jude Hill.
Film duration: 98 mins
When: Tuesday 18 January
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Palace Barracks Cinema, 61 Petrie Terrace
VES members must log in to RSVP. By 6pm 18th JAN.
The Screen Guilds and Associations will be hosting their end of year party this Friday 17th. This is a free event for VES members but tickets are strictly limited.
Please click here to RSVP
Due to low numbers and recent Covid outbreaks in Adelaide, the end of year networking event at Light Adelaide is cancelled.
We will look to have a tour and technical demo at Light early in 2022.
On behalf of Focus Features and ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of BELFAST.
When: Tuesday 14 December
Time: 6:45pm for a 7pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 7
Synopsis: Writer-director Kenneth Branagh’s tale of 9-year old Buddy, whose world turns upside down in the Troubles of Belfast, 1969. Everything he knew about life changes forever, but joy, music & the magic of movies remain. With Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, introducing Jude Hill.
Duration: 98 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and ANZ Distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these industry preview screenings of CYRANO.
Peter Dinklage stars as Cyrano de Bergerac, a man ahead of his time who dazzles with wordplay and swordplay but is convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of love. Director Joe Wright’s musical version of the famous tale features Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison, Jr. and Ben Mendelsohn.
Film duration: 124 mins
When: Monday 13 December
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Palace Central – Cinema 2
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of THE LOST DAUGHTER.
When: Monday 13 December
Time: 7:00pm
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: A woman’s beach vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront the secrets of her past. Directed & Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal the cast includes Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Ed Harris, Peter Sarsgaard, Dagmara Dominczyk & Paul Mescal.
Duration: 121 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of LICORICE PIZZA.
LICORICE PIZZA is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
You can watch the Trailer here.
Film duration: 133 mins
When: Sunday 12 December
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Palace Central – Cinema 2
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of THE LAST DAUGHTER.
A woman’s beach vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront the secrets of her past. Directed & Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal the cast includes Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Ed Harris, Peter Sarsgaard, Dagmara Dominczyk & Paul Mescal.
You can view the Trailer here.
Film duration: 121 mins
When: Sunday 12 December
Time: 11:00am
Location: Palace Central – Cinema 2
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of LICORICE PIZZA.
LICORICE PIZZA is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Film duration: 133 mins
When: Sunday 12 December
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
VES members must login to RSVP.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of LICORICE PIZZA.
When: Monday 12 December
Time: 10:30am
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: LICORICE PIZZA is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Duration: 133 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these preview screenings of THE LOST DAUGHTER.
A woman’s beach vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront the secrets of her past. Directed & Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal the cast includes Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Dakota Johnson, Ed Harris, Peter Sarsgaard, Dagmara Dominczyk & Paul Mescal.
Film duration: 121 mins
When: Sunday 12 December
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
VES members must login to RSVP.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and ANZ Distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these industry preview screenings of CYRANO.
Peter Dinklage stars as Cyrano de Bergerac, a man ahead of his time who dazzles with wordplay and swordplay but is convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of love. Director Joe Wright’s musical version of the famous tale features Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison, Jr. and Ben Mendelsohn.
Film duration: 124 mins
When: Wednesday 8 December
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these industry preview screenings of DON’T LOOK UP.
When: Tuesday 7 December
Time: 7.00pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: From director-writer Adam McKay, DON’T LOOK UP follows two astronomers (Jennifer Lawrence & Leonardo DiCaprio) scrambling to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet earth…if only anyone cared. Cast includes Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Rob Morgan, Cate Blanchett & Tyler Perry.
Duration: 145 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
All attendees must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your proof vaccination, or proof of exemption.
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these industry preview screenings of DON’T LOOK UP.
From director-writer Adam McKay, DON’T LOOK UP follows two astronomers (Jennifer Lawrence & Leonardo DiCaprio) scrambling to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet earth…if only anyone cared. Cast includes Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Rob Morgan, Cate Blanchett & Tyler Perry.
Film duration: 145 mins
When: Monday 6 December
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Palace Central – Cinema 2
VES members must log in to RSVP.
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of DUNE.
Please note the new date and venue below!
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 10:00pm, Friday 3 December (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these industry preview screenings of DON’T LOOK UP.
From director-writer Adam McKay, DON’T LOOK UP follows two astronomers (Jennifer Lawrence & Leonardo DiCaprio) scrambling to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet earth…if only anyone cared. Cast includes Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Rob Morgan, Cate Blanchett & Tyler Perry.
Film duration: 145 mins
When: Monday 6 December
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of National Geographic Documentary Films and ANZ distributor Madman Entertainment we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE RESCUE.
THE RESCUE chronicles the story that transfixed the world in 2018: the rescue of twelve boys and their coach from inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin bring alive the mission, shining a light on the international community that united to save the boys.
Film duration: 107 mins
When: Sunday 5 December
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Palace Central, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale (Cinema 2)
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of HOUSE OF GUCCI.
House of Gucci features Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in the true story of the family behind the eponymous Italian fashion empire and the greed, revenge and murder that ultimately ruined them. Directed by Ridley Scott with Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Irons and Al Pacino.
Film duration: 157 mins
When: Sunday 5 December
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts EQ C8
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of Searchlight Pictures and ANZ distributor Disney we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to this Adelaide preview screening of
FRENCH DISPATCH.
When: Sunday 5 December
Time: 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: It features Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Léa Seydoux, Frances McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Jeffrey Wright, Mathieu Amalric, Stephen Park, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson.
Duration: 107 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
All attendees must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your proof vaccination, or proof of exemption.
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of National Geographic Documentary Films and ANZ distributor Madman Entertainment we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE RESCUE.
THE RESCUE chronicles the story that transfixed the world in 2018: the rescue of twelve boys and their coach from inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin bring alive the mission, shining a light on the international community that united to save the boys.
Film duration: 107 mins
When: Sunday 5 December
Time: 6:00pm
The: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank St, South Melbourne
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these industry preview screenings of
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When: Sunday 5 December
Time: 10.30AM
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: House of Gucci features Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in the true story of the family behind the eponymous Italian fashion empire and the greed, revenge and murder that ultimately ruined them. Directed by Ridley Scott with Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Irons and Al Pacino.
Duration: 157 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
All attendees must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your proof vaccination, or proof of exemption.
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of HOUSE OF GUCCI.
House of Gucci features Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in the true story of the family behind the eponymous Italian fashion empire and the greed, revenge and murder that ultimately ruined them. Directed by Ridley Scott with Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Irons and Al Pacino.
Film duration: 157 mins
When: Sunday 5 December
Time: 10:30am
Location: Hoyts Docklands – Cinema 6
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of Apple Original Films and ANZ distributor A24 we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these industry preview screenings of THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH.
Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold and fierce adaptation; a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning.
Film duration: 105 mins
When: Saturday 4 December
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Palace Central – Cinema 2
VES members must log in to RSVP.
On behalf of Apple Original Films and ANZ distributor A24 we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to these industry preview screenings of THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH.
When: Saturday 4 December
Time: 1:30pm
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis:Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold and fierce adaptation; a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning..
Duration: 105 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
All attendees must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your proof vaccination, or proof of exemption.
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Searchlight Pictures and ANZ distributor Disney we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to this Sydney preview screening of THE FRENCH DISPATCH.
When: Friday 3 December
Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: THE FRENCH DISPATCH brings to life the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional French city.
It features Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Léa Seydoux, Frances McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Jeffrey Wright, Mathieu Amalric, Stephen Park, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 107 minutes
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of DUNE.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 7:00pm, Wednesday 1st December (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
On behalf of Searchlight Pictures and ANZ distributor Disney we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to this Melbourne preview screening of THE FRENCH DISPATCH.
Synopsis: THE FRENCH DISPATCH brings to life the final issue of an American magazine published in a fictional French city.
It features Benicio del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Léa Seydoux, Frances McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Jeffrey Wright, Mathieu Amalric, Stephen Park, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 107 minutes
When: Wednesday 1 December
Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Location: Hoyts District Docklands (cinema 6), 440 Docklands Drive, Melbourne
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of SWAN SONG.
When: Monday 29 November
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 3), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: In the near future, SWAN SONG tells the journey of Cameron (Mahershala Ali), a loving husband and father with a terminal illness who is offered a confidential solution to shield his wife (Naomie Harris) and son from grief. As he considers it, he learns more about life and love than he ever imagined.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 116 minutes
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of SWAN SONG.
When: Monday 29 November
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Synopsis: In the near future, SWAN SONG tells the journey of Cameron (Mahershala Ali), a loving husband and father with a terminal illness who is offered a confidential solution to shield his wife (Naomie Harris) and son from grief. As he considers it, he learns more about life and love than he ever imagined.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 116 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Focus Features and ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of BELFAST.
When: Sunday 28 November
Time: 10.15 for an 10.30am start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival)
Location: Hoyts EQ Xtremescreen 2, Bent Street, Moore Park, NSW 2021
Synopsis: Writer-director Kenneth Branagh’s tale of 9-year old Buddy, whose world turns upside down in the Troubles of Belfast, 1969. Everything he knew about life changes forever, but joy, music & the magic of movies remain. With Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, introducing Jude Hill.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 98 minutes
Universal Pictures will be releasing the film nationally in early 2022.
On behalf of Focus Features and ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of
BELFAST.
When: Sunday 28 November
Time: 10.15am for a 10:30am start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 7
Synopsis: Writer-director Kenneth Branagh’s tale of 9-year old Buddy, whose world turns upside down in the Troubles of Belfast, 1969. Everything he knew about life changes forever, but joy, music & the magic of movies remain. With Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, introducing Jude Hill.
Duration: 98 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Universal Pictures will be releasing the film nationally in early 2022.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Focus Features and ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of BELFAST.
Synopsis: Writer-director Kenneth Branagh’s tale of 9-year old Buddy, whose world turns upside down in the Troubles of Belfast, 1969. Everything he knew about life changes forever, but joy, music & the magic of movies remain. With Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, introducing Jude Hill.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 98 minutes
When: Sunday 28 November
Time: 10.15 for a 10.30am start
Location: Hoyts District Docklands (cinema 6), 440 Docklands Drive, Melbourne
RSVP is essential here. Invitations are strictly non-transferable.
Universal Pictures will be releasing the film nationally in early 2022.
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of THE TENDER BAR.
When: Saturday 27 November
Time: 1.45 for a 2pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 3), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
AND
When: Monday 6 December
Time: 10.15 for a 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: From director George Clooney and based on the memoir, The Tender Bar follows an aspiring writer (Tye Sheridan) pursuing his romantic and professional dreams. From a stool in his uncle’s (Ben Affleck) bar, he learns what it means to grow up from a colorful group of local characters.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 104 minutes
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of THE TENDER BAR.
When: Saturday 27 November
Time: 1.15pm for a 1:30pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: From director George Clooney and based on the memoir, The Tender Bar follows an aspiring writer (Tye Sheridan) pursuing his romantic and professional dreams. From a stool in his uncle’s (Ben Affleck) bar, he learns what it means to grow up from a colorful group of local characters.
Duration: 104 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of THE TENDER BAR.
When: Saturday 27 November
Time: 1.15 for a 1.30pm start
Location: Hoyts District Docklands (cinema 6), 440 Docklands Drive, Melbourne
Synopsis: From director George Clooney and based on the memoir, The Tender Bar follows an aspiring writer (Tye Sheridan) pursuing his romantic and professional dreams. From a stool in his uncle’s (Ben Affleck) bar, he learns what it means to grow up from a colorful group of local characters.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 104 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Covid Protocols will be in place at this screening. Full details will be sent with seat confirmations.
This is a private screening with a media embargo – strictly not for review of any kind or on any media platform, social or otherwise.
SCREEN AND STAGE SUMMER PARTY
St Kilda Town Hall
6:30pm, Friday 26 November
Free for members of the VES and a guest. RSVP is essential.
Please RSVP using the event page on the VES website by 5:00pm, Monday 22 November.
We did it! A summer celebration for the Victorian screen and stage industry. Kick back and enjoy the summer with an open bar, live music, good food, old friends and new faces.
Proudly supported by the City of Port Phillip and St. Kilda Film Festival, Blackmagic Design and VA Digital Hire.
Gold Sponsors: Brick Lane Brewing Co, Panavision, The Prop Store, Rob Dolan Wines
Silver Sponsors: Soundfirm, Native Tongue
OPEN BAR
FOOD TRUCK
SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS: WILSN, Hotline DJ
$20 General Admission for non members of VES and hosting organisations.
Covid restrictions apply. Must be fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption to attend.
HOSTED BY:
Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS), Australian Directors Guild (ADG), Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), Australian Production Design Guild (APDG), Australian Screen Editors (ASE), Australian Screen Sound Guild (ASSG), Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG), Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA), Screen Producers Australia (SPA), Visual Effects Society (VES), and Women in Film and Television (WIFT).
The VES is joining forces with our fellow Australian guilds to put on an exciting end of year event for Victoria’s Screen and Stage community.
Save the date, and look out for some more exciting news to come!
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Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated to attend the event. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of ENCOUNTER.
When: Wednesday 24 November
Time: 7.00 for a 7.15pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 5), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind. Featuring Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 108 minutes
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of ENCOUNTER.
When: Wednesday 24 November
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind. Featuring Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer.
Duration: 108 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of RESPECT.
Synopsis: Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin in the true story of the icon’s musical and spiritual journey. She overcomes controlling men and inner demons and, influenced by family friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, becomes a civil rights activist. With Marlon Wayans, Forest Whitaker and Audra McDonald.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 145 minutes
When: Tuesday 23 November
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid-19 safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of RESPECT.
When: Monday 22 November
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin in the true story of the icon’s musical and spiritual journey. She overcomes controlling men and inner demons and, influenced by family friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, becomes a civil rights activist. With Marlon Wayans, Forest Whitaker and Audra McDonald.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 145 minutes
On behalf of Focus Features we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of ROADRUNNER.
When: Monday 22 November
Time: 6.15 for an 6.30pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Hoyts District Docklands (cinema 6), 440 Docklands Drive, Melbourne
Synopsis: Morgan Neville’s Roadrunner explores the life of Anthony Bourdain, who went from the chef of an obscure New York restaurant to one of the most renowned figures in the food and cultural world.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 119 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid-19 safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Focus Features we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a Sydney preview screening of THE CARD COUNTER.
When: Sunday 21 November
Time: 5.45 for a 6pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 7), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Written and directed by Paul Schrader, THE CARD COUNTER tells the redemption story of an ex-military interrogator (Oscar Isaac) turned gambler, who is haunted by the ghosts of his past decisions.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 111 minutes
Universal Pictures will be releasing THE CARD COUNTER on 2 December.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of MY NAME IS PAULI MURRAY.
When: Sunday 21 November
Time: 10.45 for an 11am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: In the fight for race and gender equality, there was one person you may not know by name, but you live in Pauli Murray’s legacy. As an attorney, activist, memoirist and non-binary African American, Pauli tirelessly advocated and shaped some of the most politically consequential issues of our time.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 91 minutes
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of THE HAND OF GOD.
When: Saturday 20 November
Time: 1.45 for a 2pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: A young teenager’s (Filippo Scotti) vibrant family life in 1980s Naples is suddenly upended by the electrifying arrival of a soccer legend – and a shocking accident – in a story of fate and family, sports, cinema and a search for the future.
Directed & written by Paolo Sorrentino.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 130 minutes
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of THE HAND OF GOD.
Synopsis: A young teenager’s (Filippo Scotti) vibrant family life in 1980s Naples is suddenly upended by the electrifying arrival of a soccer legend – and a shocking accident – in a story of fate and family, sports, cinema and a search for the future.
Directed & written by Paolo Sorrentino.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 130 minutes
When: Saturday 20 November
Time: 1.15 for a 1.30pm start
Location: Hoyts District Docklands (cinema 6), 440 Docklands Drive, Melbourne
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Covid-19 requirements: You must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of A HERO.
When: Wednesday 17 November
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: A Hero follows the story of Rahim – a man in jail for a debt he can’t repay. When a plan to erase his debt goes awry, he unexpectedly gains unwelcome notoriety. And in his attempt to restore his reputation and family, he must reckon with a misunderstanding that has spiraled out of control.
Directed by Asghar Farhadi.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 127 minutes
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of ANNETTE.
When: Monday 15 November
Time: 7pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Henry (Adam Driver) is a stand-up comedian who falls in love with Ann (Marion Cotillard), a world-renowned opera singer. In the spotlight, they are the perfect couple. The birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious girl with an exceptional gift will change their lives.
Directed by Leos Carax.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 139 minutes
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a Virtual Preview Screening of PROCESSION.
Synopsis: In the American heartland, six survivors of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic priests become a makeshift family as they collaborate to relive and surmount their memories of trauma and power rituals of the church. Directed by Robert Greene.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 118 minutes
The Virtual Screening will be available from Monday 15 November 9am until Friday 19 November 11pm (AEST) .
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of TICK, TICK….BOOM!
Synopsis: On the cusp of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship & the pressures of life as an artist in NYC.
Cast includes Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Mj Rodriguez, Bradley Whitford, Judith Light & Vanessa Hudgens. Lin-Manuel Miranda directs.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 118 minutes
When: Sunday 14 November
Time: 10.45 for an 11am start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Covid-19 vaccination requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of TICK, TICK… BOOM!
Synopsis: On the cusp of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship & the pressures of life as an artist in NYC.
Cast includes Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Mj Rodriguez, Bradley Whitford, Judith Light & Vanessa Hudgens. Lin-Manuel Miranda directs.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 118 minutes
When: Sunday 14 November
Time: 10.45 for an 11am start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
RSVP is essential here. Seating is limited for social distancing and invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Covid-19 vaccination requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
On behalf of Focus Features and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we are delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of LAST NIGHT IN SOHO.
When: Saturday 13 November
Time: 1.45 for a 2pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: From writer/director Edgar Wright comes LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), an aspiring fashion designer, mysteriously enters the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling singer (Anya Taylor-Joy). But the glamour is not all it appears as dreams of the past splinter into something darker.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 116 minutes
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO will be released in Australia by Universal Pictures on 18 November.
On behalf of Focus Features and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of LAST NIGHT IN SOHO.
Synopsis: From writer/director Edgar Wright comes LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), an aspiring fashion designer, mysteriously enters the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling singer (Anya Taylor-Joy). But the glamour is not all it appears as dreams of the past splinter into something darker.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 116 minutes
When: Saturday 13 November
Time: 1.15 for a 1.30pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Hoyts District Docklands (cinema 6), 440 Docklands Drive, Melbourne
RSVP is essential here. Seating is limited and invitation is strictly non-transferable.
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO will be released in Australia by Universal Pictures on 18 November.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Focus Features and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of LAST NIGHT IN SOHO.
Synopsis: From writer/director Edgar Wright comes LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), an aspiring fashion designer, mysteriously enters the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling singer (Anya Taylor-Joy). But the glamour is not all it appears as dreams of the past splinter into something darker.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 116 minutes
When: Saturday 13 November
Time: 1.15 for a 1.30pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Hoyts District Docklands (cinema 6), 440 Docklands Drive, Melbourne
RSVP is essential here. Seating is limited and invitation is strictly non-transferable.
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO will be released in Australia by Universal Pictures on 18 November.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Netflix, See-Saw Films, Tanya Seghatchian and Jane Campion we’re delighted to invite you and a guest to these preview screenings of THE POWER OF THE DOG.
When: Monday 8 November
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start – please allow time for Covid protocols (see below)
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Xtremescreen Cinema 1
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When: Tuesday 9 November
Time: 10.15am for a 10.30am start – please allow time for Covid protocols (see below)
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter – Cinema 8
Synopsis: Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) inspires fear & awe. When his brother (Jesse Plemons) brings home a new wife (Kirsten Dunst) & her son (Kodi Smit-McPhee),Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.
Directed & written by Jane Campion.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 126 minutes
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest an industry preview of NO TIME TO DIE.
When: Sunday 7 November
Time: 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 4
Synopsis: Daniel Craig concludes his five-film portrayal of James Bond in NO TIME TO DIE. Joining forces with his M16 team and a new generation of agents, Bond faces the highest stakes of his espionage career and emotionally explores the sacrifices of heroism.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 163 minutes
NO TIME TO DIE will be released in cinemas by Universal Pictures on November 11.
On behalf of United Artists Releasing and in association with ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest an industry preview of NO TIME TO DIE.
When: Sunday 7 November
Time: 10.15am for a 10.30am start
Location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter, Bent Street, Moore Park, Xtremescreen 2
Synopsis: Daniel Craig concludes his five-film portrayal of James Bond in NO TIME TO DIE. Joining forces with his M16 team and a new generation of agents, Bond faces the highest stakes of his espionage career and emotionally explores the sacrifices of heroism.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 163 minutes
NO TIME TO DIE will be released in cinemas by Universal Pictures on November 11.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN.
When: Monday 1 November
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: A true story of British artist Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose surreal pictures transformed the public’s perception of cats. From the late 1800s-1930s, he sought to unlock the world’s mysteries and, in so doing, to understand himself and the love of his life, Emily Richardson (Claire Foy).
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 111 minutes
On behalf of Focus Features we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of ROADRUNNER: A Film about Anthony Bourdain.
When: Sunday 31 October
Time: 10.45am for an 11am start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Morgan Neville’s Roadrunner explores the life of Anthony Bourdain, who went from the chef of an obscure New York restaurant to one of the most renowned figures in the food and cultural world.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 119 minutes
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of CODA.
When: Saturday 30 October
Time: 1.45pm for a 2pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: As a CODA (child of deaf adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her home. When she discovers a passion for singing, Ruby must choose between family obligations and her dreams. Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award winner at Sundance Film Festival.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 111 minutes
This is an accessible screening. The screening will feature closed-captions but please advise if you require an ASL interpreter at check-in.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of VAL.
When: Wednesday 27 October
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
Synopsis: For over 40 years, Val Kilmer documented his own life and craft through thousands of hours of footage, from 16mm home movies to time spent in iconic roles for blockbuster movies. This documentary reveals a personal and sometimes-hilarious look at what it means to be an artist and a complex man.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 109 minutes
VAL is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
On behalf of National Geographic Documentary Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of THE FIRST WAVE.
When: Sunday 24 October
Time: 10.45 for an 11am start (please allow time for Covid check-in – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, Chippendale
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
Synopsis: With exclusive access inside one of New York’s hardest hit hospital systems during the terrifying first four months of the pandemic, Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning director Matthew Heineman’s THE FIRST WAVE spotlights the everyday heroes at the epicentre of COVID-19 as they come together to fight one of the greatest threats the world has ever encountered.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 94 minutes
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of PASSING.
When: Saturday 23 October
Time: 1.45pm for a 2pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, Chippendale
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Nella Larsen, the film follows two Black women, Irene (Tessa Thompson) & Clare (Ruth Negga) who can pass as white and choose to live on opposite sides of the color line in 1929 New York.
Written and directed by Rebecca Hall.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 98 minutes
Films at 42 will be releasing Passing in Australian cinemas on 28 October, before it is available to stream on Netflix from 10 November.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of COMING 2 AMERICA.
When: Wednesday 20 October
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York—where it all began.
Duration: 110 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
Contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61 428 727 303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Netlfix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of THE HARDER THE FALL.
When: Tuesday 19 October
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: When outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) discovers that his enemy (Idris Elba) is being released from prison, he reunites his gang to seek revenge. The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield and Regina King.
Directed by Jeymes Samuel, from a screenplay by Jeymes Samuel and Boaz Yakin.
Producers are James Lassiter, Lawrence Bender, Jeymes Samuel and Shawn Carter.
Cinematographer is Mihai Malaimare Jr., Production Designer is Martin Whist and Editor is Tom Eagles.
Duration: 136 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
Unfortunately the screening of BECOMING COUSTEAU at Norwood Hoyts tomorrow afternoon has been postponed.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
The film will be released on 22nd October, and we will be in touch soon to advise a new screening date.
VES Global SPEED Networking Series
Join us for a global ‘Speed Networking’ event, hosted by the VES Los Angeles section. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with VES members in NORTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and INDIA.
You could make 5+ new international VFX industry connections in just one hour. If you have not made it to one of these fast paced sessions before, this is the one you simply can’t miss!
Members can register for FREE at the link below (Members must login to the website).
#networkingevent #vfxartist
VES members are invited to a screening of SHANG CHI.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP by 4:00pm, Wednesday, 1 September (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information).
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Melbourne VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY, hosted by Luma Pictures.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 10:00pm, Wednesday 14 July (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), we willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of myself and my party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of BLACK WIDOW.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 10:00pm, Friday 2 July (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of A QUIET PLACE PART II.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 10:00pm, Friday 25 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
VES members are invited to a screening of IN THE HEIGHTS.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP by 10:00pm, Tuesday, 22 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Screening time is confirmed 2:45pm Sunday 27 June.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of CRUELLA.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP below by 5:00pm, Friday 18 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
VES members are invited to a screening of Fast and the Furious 9: The Fast Saga.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP by 8:00pm, Tuesday, 15 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Time is confirmed for 6:30pm Thursday 17 June at Palace Nova East End Cinema.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
VES members are invited to a screening of CRUELLA.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP by 8:00pm, Tuesday, 25 May (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Time is now confirmed at 2:45pm Sunday 30 May.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Please join us for our Adelaide VES Mixer.
You are invited to join us for a chance to meet new, existing and potential VES members in Adelaide! We encourage you to bring one potential eligible member to the function.
Event Details:
Friday 21st May at 6pm
The Jade
142-160 Flinders Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Hope to see you there!
VES members are invited to a screening of SPIRAL.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP using the form below by noon, Wednesday, 12 April (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information).
Please be advised that SPIRAL has an R18+ rating. Please ensure all ticket holders in your group are 18+ and bring ID on the night.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
VES members are invited to a screening of SPIRAL.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP using the form below by noon, Wednesday, 12 April (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information).
Please be advised that SPIRAL has an R18+ rating. Please ensure all ticket holders in your group are 18+ and bring ID on the night.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
VES Australia members and one guest are invited to join us for our first social event of the year.
Event Details
Thursday May 13th
Keg & Brew
26 Foveaux St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Drinks and finger food provided.
RSVP via the event page on the VES website (login required):
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of MORTAL KOMBAT.
Screening Details:
Please RSVP using the event page on the VES website by 5:00pm, Monday 26 April (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information):
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
VES members are invited to a screening of MORTAL KOMBAT.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP using the form below by 11:30am, Wednesday, 21 April (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information).
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of GODZILLA VS. KONG.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP using the form below by 11:30am, Tuesday, 23 March (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information).
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
On behalf of A24 Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of MINARI
When: Saturday 20 March
Time: 2.30pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
MINARI has been nominated for the following Academy Awards:
Synopsis: A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks, Minari shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Duration: 115 minutes
Written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, starring Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho with Yuh-Jung Youn.
Produced by Christina Oh.
You can view the trailer here
You can watch a conversation between Lee Isaac Chung and Bong Joon Ho here
For more information on the film, please visit here
VES Australia members are invited to attend a virtual production event hosted by Edge/Lab.
Event Details
Friday, March 19 at 6pm
Cutting Edge, 90 Victoria Street, West End 4101
This event has been organised to give you access to some of the latest advancements in Virtual Production technologies with our partners at Big Picture, Logemas and ARRI. We will be demonstrating Unreal Engine integration with a large scale LED Stage including real time camera tracking and we will also be integrating various lighting technologies into the Stage. We are keen to not only show these new technologies but also discuss best practices, issues that we face and how various departments can all work together in this exciting new field.
If you are interested in attending this session please RSVP to
the below link ( numbers are limited )
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP using the form below by 11:30am on Friday, 12 March (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information).
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of PIECES OF A WOMAN.
When: Sunday 21 February
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: When a young mother’s (Vanessa Kirby) home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with her mother (Ellen Burstyn), partner (Shia LaBeouf) and loved ones. It’s a story of a woman learning to live alongside her loss.
Directed by Kornél Mundruczó, written by Kata Wéber, and executive produced by Martin Scorsese.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 121 minutes
You can watch a Q&A with the filmmakers hosted by Martin Scorsese here
PIECES OF A WOMAN is now streaming on Netflix.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7.
When: Saturday 20 February
Time: 2.15 for a 2.30pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
Synopsis: What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash with police. Protest organizers were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot and the trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history.
Directed & written by Aaron Sorkin
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Frank Langella, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Keaton, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Rylance, Alex Sharp, Jeremy Strong and John Carroll Lynch
You can view the trailer here
To view a Q&A with Aaron Sorkin, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong and Eddie Redmayne, moderated by Krista Smith, please visit here
Duration: 129 minutes
On behalf of Hulu Originals we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of PALM SPRINGS.
When: Wednesday 17 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Today, tomorrow, and yesterday are all the same for Nyles, who is stuck in a time loop at a wedding in Palm Springs. But when Sarah, the sister of the bride, gets stuck as well, she helps him realize that carrying the weight of existence might just be a little better together.
The film stars Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons.
PALM SPRINGS is directed by Max Barbakow and written by Andy Siara.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 87 minutes
To watch a Q&A with the filmmakers please visit here
PALM SPRINGS is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI.
When: Saturday 13 February
Time: 2.30pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
Synopsis: On one incredible night in 1964, four icons of sports, music, and activism gather to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. When underdog Cassius Clay, soon to be called Muhammad Ali, (Eli Goree), defeats heavy weight champion Sonny Liston at the Miami Convention Hall, Clay memorialized the event with three of his friends: Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge).
Based on the award winning play of the same name, One Night In Miami… is a fictional account inspired by the historic night these four formidable figures spent together. It looks at the struggles these men faced and the vital role they each played in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 1960s. More than 40 years later, their conversations on racial injustice, religion, and personal responsibility still resonate.
Directed by Regina King.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 110 minutes
For more information and to watch a Q&A with the filmmakers, please visit here
One Night In Miami has received the following Golden Globe nominations:
And the following Screen Actors Guild nominations:
ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI
When: Saturday 13 February
Time: 2.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Synopsis: On one incredible night in 1964, four icons of sports, music, and activism gather to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. When underdog Cassius Clay, soon to be called Muhammad Ali, (Eli Goree), defeats heavy weight champion Sonny Liston at the Miami Convention Hall, Clay memorialized the event with three of his friends: Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge).
Based on the award winning play of the same name, One Night In Miami… is a fictional account inspired by the historic night these four formidable figures spent together. It looks at the struggles these men faced and the vital role they each played in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 1960s. More than 40 years later, their conversations on racial injustice, religion, and personal responsibility still resonate.
Directed by Regina King.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 110 minutes
For more information and to watch a Q&A with the filmmakers, please visit here
One Night In Miami has received the following Golden Globe nominations:
And the following Screen Actors Guild nominations:
ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of DA 5 BLOODS.
When: Wednesday 10 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Four African American vets–Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis) and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock)–return to Vietnam with Paul’s son David (Jonathan Majors) to search for the remains of their fallen leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the gold he helped hide.
Directed by Spike Lee.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 154 minutes
To watch a Q&A with the filmmakers please visit here
DA 5 BLOODS is now available to stream on Netflix.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of DA 5 BLOODS
When: Wednesday 10 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Synopsis: Four African American vets–Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis) and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock)–return to Vietnam with Paul’s son David (Jonathan Majors) to search for the remains of their fallen leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the gold he helped hide.
Directed by Spike Lee.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 154 minutes
To watch a Q&A with the filmmakers please visit here
DA 5 BLOODS is now available to stream on Netflix.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM.
When: Tuesday 9 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: A satire on Trump’s America that follows a Kazakh journalist (Sacha Baron Cohen) who’s sent to America to deliver a gift from his government to Vice President Mike Pence. Along the way, his worldview is turned upside down and steadfast beliefs are challenged by his teenage daughter (Maria Bakalova).
Duration: 95 minutes
You can view the trailer here
For more information and to watch a Q&A with the filmmakers please visit here
BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE LIFE AHEAD.
When: Monday 8 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business, Madame Rosa (Sophia Loren), takes in 12-year-old Momo (Ibrahima Gueye), the Senegalese Muslim boy who recently robbed her. The two loners become each other’s protectors, anchoring an unconventional family.
Directed by Edoardo Ponti.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 94 minutes
To watch a Q&A with Edoardo Ponti and Sophia Loren hosted by Isabella Rossellini, please visit here
THE LIFE AHEAD is available to stream on Netflix.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE LIFE AHEAD
When: Monday 8 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Synopsis: In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business, Madame Rosa (Sophia Loren), takes in 12-year-old Momo (Ibrahima Gueye), the Senegalese Muslim boy who recently robbed her. The two loners become each other’s protectors, anchoring an unconventional family.
Directed by Edoardo Ponti.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 94 minutes
To watch a Q&A with Edoardo Ponti and Sophia Loren hosted by Isabella Rossellini, please visit here
THE LIFE AHEAD is available to stream on Netflix.
On behalf of A24 Films and with the assistance of Madman Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of MINARI.
When: Sunday 7 February
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks, Minari shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Christina Oh.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 115 minutes
For more information on the film, please visit here
Madman Films will be releasing MINARI nationally on 18 February.
On behalf of A24 Films, and with the assistance of Madman Films, we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of MINARI
When: Sunday 7 February
Time: 10.30am start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Synopsis: A tender and sweeping story about what roots us, MINARI follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly, foul-mouthed, but incredibly loving grandmother. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks, Minari shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Christina Oh.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 115 minutes
For more information on the film, please visit here
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Focus Features is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS.
When: Saturday 6 February
Time: 2.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Written and directed by Eliza Hittman, the film is an intimate portrayal of two teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania. Faced with an unintended pregnancy and a lack of local support, Autumn (Sidney Flanigan) and her cousin Skylar (Talia Ryder) embark across state lines to New York City on a fraught journey of friendship, bravery and compassion.
You can view the trailer here
For more information on the film and to watch a Q&A with the filmmakers visit here
Duration: 101 minutes
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Focus Features is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS
When: Saturday 6 February
Time: 2.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Synopsis: Written and directed by Eliza Hittman, the film is an intimate portrayal of two teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania. Faced with an unintended pregnancy and a lack of local support, Autumn (Sidney Flanigan) and her cousin Skylar (Talia Ryder) embark across state lines to New York City on a fraught journey of friendship, bravery and compassion.
You can view the trailer here
For more information on the film and to watch a Q&A with the filmmakers visit here
Duration: 101 minutes
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of I’M NO LONGER HERE.
When: Wednesday 3 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: In the mountains of Monterrey, Mexico, a young street gang calling themselves “Los Terkos” spends their days listening to slowed-down cumbia and attending dance parties. After a mix-up with a local cartel, their leader is forced to flee to Queens, NY where he finds himself wanting to return home.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 96 minutes
To watch an exclusive Q&A with writer/director Fernando Frias de la Parra and Antonio Campos, please visit here
I’m No Longer Here is available to stream on Netflix.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Apple Original Films is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of Boys State
When: Wednesday 3 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: A political coming-of-age story, Boys State is a journey into the heart of American democracy through an annual rite of passage in which a thousand teenage boys from across Texas come together to build a representative government from the ground up.
Directed and produced by Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 109 minutes
You can watch an exclusive Q&A with filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine with Steven Garza moderated by Jay Roach here
BOYS STATE is available to stream on Apple TV+.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD.
When: Monday 1 February
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: While a lifetime of making documentaries has convinced her of the power of the real, Kirsten Johnson is ready to use every escapist movie-making trick in the book if it will help her 86 year old psychiatrist father elude death. Together, they will take the sting out of grief even if it kills them.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 90 minutes
To watch an exclusive Q&A with the Kirsten Johnson and Sam Green, please visit here
DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD is now streaming on Netflix.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of Malcolm & Marie.
When: Sunday 31 January
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: When filmmaker Malcolm (John David Washington) and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya), return home from a movie premiere and await his film’s critical response, the evening takes a turn as revelations about their relationship surface, testing the couple’s love.
Directed & written by Sam Levinson.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 106 minutes
Malcolm & Marie will be available to stream on Netflix from 5 February.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of Malcolm and Marie.
When: Sunday 31 January
Time: 10.30am start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: When filmmaker Malcolm (John David Washington) and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya), return home from a movie premiere and await his film’s critical response, the evening takes a turn as revelations about their relationship surface, testing the couple’s love.
Directed & written by Sam Levinson.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 106 minutes
To watch an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers moderated by Jeremy O. Harris, please visit here
Malcolm & Marie will be on limited release in cinemas from 28 January – venues to be advised.
Malcolm & Marie will be available to stream on Netflix from 5 February.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Apple Original Films is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of On the Rocks.
When: Saturday 30 January
Time: 2pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, ON THE ROCKS is about a young New York mother (Rashida Jones) faced with sudden doubts about her marriage who teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father (Bill Murray) to tail her husband. What follows is a comic adventure across the city—drawing father and daughter closer together despite one detour after another.
The film was produced by Youree Henley and Sofia Coppola.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 96 minutes
On The Rocks is available to stream on Apple TV+.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of TIME
When: Wednesday 27th January
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: In this epic love story filmed over two decades, indomitable matriarch Fox Rich strives to raise her six sons and keep her family together as she fights for her husband’s release from the Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola.
Directed by Garrett Bradley. Produced by Lauren Domino, Kellen Quinn, Garrett Bradley
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 81 minutes
For more information on the film, please visit here
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
TIME is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of TIME
When: Wednesday 27th January
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Parking information: 2 hour parking, free from 6:30pm.
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: In this epic love story filmed over two decades, indomitable matriarch Fox Rich strives to raise her six sons and keep her family together as she fights for her husband’s release from the Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola.
Directed by Garrett Bradley. Produced by Lauren Domino, Kellen Quinn, Garrett Bradley
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 81 minutes
For more information on the film, please visit here
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
TIME is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of CRIP CAMP: A DISABILITY REVOLUTION.
When: Wednesday 20 January
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Parking: Free from 6:30pm, all other times it is paid 2 hour parking.
Synopsis: In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp “for the handicapped” in the Catskills, exploded those confines. Jened was their freewheeling Utopia, a place with summertime sports, smoking and makeout sessions awaiting everyone, and campers felt fulfilled as human beings. Their bonds endured as they migrated West to Berkeley, California — a promised land for a growing and diverse disability community — where friends from Camp Jened realized that disruption and unity might secure life-changing accessibility for millions.
Co-directed by Emmy®-winning filmmaker Nicole Newnham and film mixer and former camper Jim LeBrecht, this joyous and exuberant documentary arrives the same year as the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, at a time when the country’s largest minority group still battles daily for the freedom to exist.
CRIP CAMP: A DISABILITY REVOLUTION is executive produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama; Tonia Davis and Priya Swaminathan; Oscar® nominee Howard Gertler (How to Survive a Plague) and Raymond Lifchez, Jonathan Logan and Patty Quillin; LeBrecht, Newnham and Sara Bolder produce.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 106 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. There will be limited seating to assist social distancing. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of CRIP CAMP: A DISABILITY REVOLUTION.
When: Wednesday 20 January
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp “for the handicapped” in the Catskills, exploded those confines. Jened was their freewheeling Utopia, a place with summertime sports, smoking and makeout sessions awaiting everyone, and campers felt fulfilled as human beings. Their bonds endured as they migrated West to Berkeley, California — a promised land for a growing and diverse disability community — where friends from Camp Jened realized that disruption and unity might secure life-changing accessibility for millions.
Co-directed by Emmy®-winning filmmaker Nicole Newnham and film mixer and former camper Jim LeBrecht, this joyous and exuberant documentary arrives the same year as the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, at a time when the country’s largest minority group still battles daily for the freedom to exist.
CRIP CAMP: A DISABILITY REVOLUTION is executive produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama; Tonia Davis and Priya Swaminathan; Oscar® nominee Howard Gertler (How to Survive a Plague) and Raymond Lifchez, Jonathan Logan and Patty Quillin; LeBrecht, Newnham and Sara Bolder produce.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 106 minutes
RSVP is essential here. There will be limited seating to assist social distancing. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
VES Australia Members in Melbourne and 3 guests are invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN.
Screening Details
Tuesday, Jan 19 at 7 PM
Village Cinemas Jam Factory
500 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.
Please RSVP using the form below by 5pm, Monday Jan 18.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Please note: As part of COVID-19 contact tracing, you must enter a phone number for EACH guest attending.
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE WHITE TIGER.
When: Sunday 17 January
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: The journey of a poor Indian driver who must use his wit and cunning to break free from servitude to his rich masters and rise to the top of the heap.
The film stars Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas.
Based on the novel by Aravind Adiga. Directed by Ramin Bahrani.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 131 minutes
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE WHITE TIGER.
When: Sunday 17 January
Time: 10.30am start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Parking Information: Parking free on Sundays
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: The journey of a poor Indian driver who must use his wit and cunning to break free from servitude to his rich masters and rise to the top of the heap.
The film stars Adarsh Gourav, Rajkummar Rao and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas.
Based on the novel by Aravind Adiga. Directed by Ramin Bahrani.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 131 minutes
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Hulu is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of I AM GRETA.
When: Saturday 16 January
Time: 2pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: The story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is told through never-before-seen footage in this intimate documentary. Starting with her one-person school strike for climate action outside the Swedish Parliament, I AM GRETA follows Greta’s rise to prominence and her global impact as she sparks school strikes around the world. The film culminates with her wind powered voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to speak at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City.
Directed by Nathan Grossman. Produced by Fredrik Heinig and Cecilia Nessen.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 97 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Amazon Studios is delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI…
When: Thursday 14 January
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: The Backlot Studios, 165 Bank Street, South Melbourne
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI… is a fictional account of one incredible night in 1964, where four icons of activism, sports and music – Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke – gathered, discussing their roles in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the ’60s.
Directed by Regina King.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 110 minutes
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of FIREBALL: VISITORS FROM DARKER WORLDS.
When: Wednesday 13 January
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer’s new film “Fireball: Visitors From Darker Worlds” takes viewers on a journey to discover how shooting stars, meteorites and deep impacts have focused the human imagination on other realms and worlds, and on our past and our future.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 97 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening and when inside the complex foyer.
You will be required to check-in via the QR code on arrival.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
Contactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this screening, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
FIREBALL is available to stream on Apple TV.
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Amazon Studios is delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI…
When: Sunday 10 January
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI… is a fictional account of one incredible night in 1964, where four icons of activism, sports and music – Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke – gathered, discussing their roles in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the ’60s.
Directed by Regina King.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 110 minutes
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
Contactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of PIECES OF A WOMAN.
When: Saturday 9 January
Time: 2pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: When a young mother’s (Vanessa Kirby) home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with her mother (Ellen Burstyn), partner (Shia LaBeouf) and loved ones. It’s a story of a woman learning to live alongside her loss.
Directed by Kornél Mundruczó, written by Kata Wéber, and executive produced by Martin Scorsese.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 121 minutes
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
Contactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
VES Australia Members in Melbourne and 3 guests are invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment’s WONDER WOMAN 1984.
Screening Details
Tuesday, Dec 29 at 7:30 PM
Village Cinemas Jam Factory
500 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.
Please RSVP using the form below by 5pm, Friday Dec 18.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Please note: As part of COVID-19 contact tracing, you must enter a phone number for EACH guest attending.
If you would like to attend a screening of Wonder Woman 1984 but will not be in Melbourne or available for this date/time, please email Justin Porter.
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM.
When: Sunday 13 December
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: Chicago. 1927 recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), horn player Levee (Chadwick Boseman), and her white manager determined to control the fiery “Mother of the Blues.”
Based on August Wilson’s play. Produced by Denzel Washington & Todd Black. Directed by George C. Wolfe.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 93 minutes
This is a private screening with a full media embargo – strictly not for review of any kind or on any media platform, social or otherwise, until after release.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of George Clooney’s THE MIDNIGHT SKY.
When: Saturday 12 December
Time: 1.45 for 2pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (George Clooney), a scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop a group of astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.
Directed by Clooney, co-starring Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo, Kyle Chandler, Demián Bichir, Tiffany Boone.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 122 minutes
This is a private screening with a full media embargo – strictly not for review of any kind or on any media platform, social or otherwise, until after release. There is also an embargo on all VFX press stories until December 28.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
AFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Please join us for our Melbourne End of Year VES Mixer of 2020!
After a much anticipated chance to socialise, you are invited to join us for a chance to meet new, existing and potential VES members in Melbourne!
Plus one’s welcome.
Event Details:
Thursday 10th December at 7pm
The Arcadia Rooftop
2 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drinks and Finger Food provided.
Hope to see you there!
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM.
When: Tuesday 8 December
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: A satire on Trump’s America that follows a Kazakh journalist (Sacha Baron Cohen) who’s sent to America to deliver a gift from his government to Vice President Mike Pence. Along the way, his worldview is turned upside down and steadfast beliefs are challenged by his teenage daughter (Maria Bakalova).
Duration: 95 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
After what has been quite a year join your friends and colleagues at the Beresford Hotel in Surry Hills for the Sydney Holiday Mixer
This is a member only event and numbers are limited so don’t hesitate, RSVP now!
Look forward to seeing you there.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE PROM.
When: Sunday 6 December
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: When a high school student in Indiana is banned from attending the prom with her girlfriend, a group of self-involved New York City actors find their own lives upended after they step in to champion her cause. The film adaptation of Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin & Matthew Sklar’s Broadway musical.
Directed by Ryan Murphy and starring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman and Kerry Washington.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 131 minutes
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
THE PROM will launch on Netflix on December 11.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of HERSELF.
When: Saturday 5 December
Time: 1.45pm for a 2pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
Synopsis: HERSELF tells the story of a young mother, Sandra, who seeks to rebuild her life from scratch, and provide a safe home for her two young daughters. She sets out to escape an abusive ex-partner, navigate a broken housing system, and bring together a community of friends who supports her.
Starring Clare Dunn and directed by Phyllida Lloyd from an original screenplay by Clare Dunn and Malcolm Campbell. Producers are Rory Gilmartin, Ed Guiney and Sharon Horgan.
Duration: 97 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
AFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
HERSELF will be available to stream on Amazon Prime from 8 January.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of SYLVIE’S LOVE.
When: Wednesday 2 December
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: In Sylvie’s Love, the jazz is smooth and the air sultry in the hot New York summer of 1957. Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha), a saxophonist, spends late nights playing behind a less-talented but well-known bandleader, as member of a jazz quartet. Sylvie (Tessa Thompson), who dreams of a career in television, spends her summer days helping around her father’s record store, as she waits for her fiancé to return from war. When Robert takes a part-time job at the record store, the two begin a friendship that sparks a deep passion in each of them unlike anything they have felt before. As the summer winds down, life takes them in different directions, bringing their relationship to an end. Years pass, Sylvie’s career as a TV producer blossoms, while Robert has to come to terms with what the age of Motown is doing to the popularity of Jazz. In a chance meeting, Sylvie and Robert cross paths again, only to find that while their lives have changed, their feelings for each other remain the same. Writer/director Eugene Ashe combines romance and music into a sweeping story that brings together changing times, a changing culture, and the true price of love.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 110 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
SYLVIE’S LOVE will be available to stream on Amazon Prime from 25 December.
On behalf of Hulu Originals we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of PALM SPRINGS.
When: Sunday 29 November
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Today, tomorrow, and yesterday are all the same for Nyles, who is stuck in a time loop at a wedding in Palm Springs. But when Sarah, the sister of the bride, gets stuck as well, she helps him realize that carrying the weight of existence might just be a little better together.
The film stars Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons.
PALM SPRINGS is directed by Max Barbakow and written by Andy Siara.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 87 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of MANK.
When: Saturday 28 November
Time: 2pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: 1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman) as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane for Orson Welles.
Directed by David Fincher.
You can view the trailer here.
Duration: 131 minutes
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
AFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
MANK will launch on Netflix on December 4.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of HILLBILLY ELEGY.
When: Tuesday 24 November
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Based on the memoir by J.D. Vance, HILLBILLY ELEGY is a modern exploration of the American Dream and three generations of an Appalachian family as told by its youngest member, a Yale Law student forced to return to his hometown.
Starring Amy Adams and Glenn Close. Directed by Ron Howard.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 116 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
HILLBILLY ELEGY will launch on Netflix on November 24.
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of GREYHOUND.
When: Sunday 22 November
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who, as a first-time captain, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II. For five days with no air cover, the captain and his small force of three escort ships must make their way through an area of the ocean known as “the Black Pit,” battling Nazi U-boats while protecting their invaluable ships and soldiers.
GREYHOUND is inspired by events during the Battle of the Atlantic, which took place in the earliest months of America’s alliance with Great Britain and the Allied Forces.
Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan and Elisabeth Shue star alongside Hanks. GREYHOUND was written by Tom Hanks, directed by Aaron Schneider and produced by Gary Goetzman.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 91 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
GREYHOUND is available to stream on Apple TV+.
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of GREYHOUND.
When: Sunday 22 November
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who, as a first-time captain, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II. For five days with no air cover, the captain and his small force of three escort ships must make their way through an area of the ocean known as “the Black Pit,” battling Nazi U-boats while protecting their invaluable ships and soldiers.
GREYHOUND is inspired by events during the Battle of the Atlantic, which took place in the earliest months of America’s alliance with Great Britain and the Allied Forces.
Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan and Elisabeth Shue star alongside Hanks. GREYHOUND was written by Tom Hanks, directed by Aaron Schneider and produced by Gary Goetzman.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 91 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
GREYHOUND is available to stream on Apple TV+.
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of WOLFWALKERS.
When: Saturday 21 November
Time: 2pm start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
Written by Will Collins. Directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 103 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
AFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
WOLFWALKERS will be available to stream on Apple TV from 11 December.
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of WOLFWALKERS.
When: Saturday 21 November
Time: 2pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
Synopsis: In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
Written by Will Collins. Directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 103 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
AFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
WOLFWALKERS will be available to stream on Apple TV from 11 December.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of UNCLE FRANK.
When: Tuesday 17 November
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: In 1973, teenaged Beth Bledsoe (Sophia Lillis) leaves her rural Southern hometown to study at New York University where her beloved Uncle Frank (Paul Bettany) is a revered literature professor. She soon discovers that Frank is gay, and living with his longtime partner Walid “Wally” Nadeem (Peter Macdissi) – an arrangement that he has kept secret for years. After the sudden death of Frank’s father – Beth’s grandfather – Frank is forced to reluctantly return home for the funeral with Beth in tow, and to finally face a long-buried trauma that he has spent his entire adult life running away from.
Written and Directed by Alan Ball.
You can view the trailer here.
Duration: 95 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
UNCLE FRANK will be available to stream on Amazon Prime from 25 November.
VES Australia Members in Melbourne and a guest are invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. and Syncopy’s TENET.
Screening Details
Monday, Nov 16 at 7:00 PM
Village Cinemas Jam Factory
500 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.
Please RSVP using the form below by 5pm, Thursday Nov 12.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Please note: As part of COVID-19 contact tracing, you must enter a phone number for EACH guest attending.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of I’M YOUR WOMAN.
When: Sunday 15 November
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: Set in the 1970s, I’M YOUR WOMAN tells the story of Jean (Rachel Brosnahan), a wife and mother forced to go on the run with her baby in the aftermath of her husband’s crimes.
Directed by Julia Hart. Written by Julia Hart and Jordan Horowitz.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 120 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
I’M YOUR WOMAN will be available to stream on Amazon Prime from 11 December.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of I’M YOUR WOMAN.
When: Sunday 15 November
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Set in the 1970s, I’M YOUR WOMAN tells the story of Jean (Rachel Brosnahan), a wife and mother forced to go on the run with her baby in the aftermath of her husband’s crimes.
Directed by Julia Hart. Written by Julia Hart and Jordan Horowitz.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 120 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
I’M YOUR WOMAN will be available to stream on Amazon Prime from 11 December.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE LIFE AHEAD.
When: Saturday 14 November
Time: 2.30pm start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business, Madame Rosa (Sophia Loren), takes in 12-year-old Momo (Ibrahima Gueye), the Senegalese Muslim boy who recently robbed her. The two loners become each other’s protectors, anchoring an unconventional family.
Directed by Edoardo Ponti.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 94 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
THE LIFE AHEAD will be available to stream on Netflix from 11 November.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE LIFE AHEAD.
When: Saturday 14 November
Time: 1.40 for a 2pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
Synopsis: In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business, Madame Rosa (Sophia Loren), takes in 12-year-old Momo (Ibrahima Gueye), the Senegalese Muslim boy who recently robbed her. The two loners become each other’s protectors, anchoring an unconventional family.
Directed by Edoardo Ponti.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 94 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
AFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
THE LIFE AHEAD will be available to stream on Netflix from 11 November.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of SOUND OF METAL.
When: Sunday 8 November
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: The life of an itinerant punk-metal drummer begins to unravel when he suddenly loses his hearing, and with it, his identity.
Starring Riz Ahmed. Directed by Darius Marder.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 130 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of SOUND OF METAL.
When: Sunday 8 November
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: The life of an itinerant punk-metal drummer begins to unravel when he suddenly loses his hearing, and with it, his identity.
Starring Riz Ahmed. Directed by Darius Marder.
You can view the trailer here.
Duration: 130 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION.
When: Saturday 7 November
Time: 1.40 for a 2pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
Synopsis: Radha is a down-on-her-luck NY playwright, who is desperate for a breakthrough before 40. Reinventing herself as rapper RadhaMUSPrime, she vacillates between the worlds of Hip Hop and theater in order to find her true voice.
Written, directed, starring & produced by Radha Blank.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 129 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
AFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception.
It is also a current requirement that before entering the AFTRS Building, all persons must first complete an online module on infection prevention and control awareness: https://www.sentrient.com.au/course/ipc.html (We are in discussions about the relevance of this survey for those entering the building to attend a private screening.)
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION is available to stream on Netflix.
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of BOYS STATE.
When: Saturday 31 October
Time: 2.30pm start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: A political coming-of-age story, Boys State is a journey into the heart of American democracy through an annual rite of passage in which a thousand teenage boys from across Texas come together to build a representative government from the ground up.
Directed and produced by Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 109 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
BOYS STATE is available to stream on Apple TV+.
On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of BOYS STATE.
When: Saturday 31 October
Time: 2pm start
Location: AFTRS Theatre, the Entertainment Quarter, Building 130, Moore Park
Synopsis: A political coming-of-age story, Boys State is a journey into the heart of American democracy through an annual rite of passage in which a thousand teenage boys from across Texas come together to build a representative government from the ground up.
Directed and produced by Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 109 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
BOYS STATE is available to stream on Apple TV+.
On behalf of Amazon Studios and Australian distributor Studiocanal we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of RADIOACTIVE.
When: Wednesday 28 October
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: RADIOACTIVE is the true-story of Marie Curie and her Nobel Prize-winning work that changed the world starring Rosamund Pike and Sam Riley.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 109 minutes
RSVP is essential here. There will be limited seating to assist social distancing. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Studiocanal will release RADIOACTIVE in Australia on 5 November.
On behalf of Amazon Studios and Australian distributor Studiocanal we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview screening of RADIOACTIVE.
When: Tuesday 27 October
Time: 6.30pm start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: RADIOACTIVE is the true-story of Marie Curie and her Nobel Prize-winning work that changed the world starring Rosamund Pike and Sam Riley.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 109 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. There will be limited seating to assist social distancing. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Studiocanal will release RADIOACTIVE in Australia on 5 November.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of OVER THE MOON.
When: Sunday 25 October
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. Over the Moon is a musical adventure about moving forward, embracing the unexpected, and the power of imagination.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 99 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. There will be limited seating to assist social distancing. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
OVER THE MOON will be available to stream on Netflix from 23 October.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of DA 5 BLOODS.
When: Sunday 25 October
Time: 10am start
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Synopsis: Four African American vets–Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis) and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock)–return to Vietnam with Paul’s son David (Jonathan Majors) to search for the remains of their fallen leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the gold he helped hide.
Directed by Spike Lee.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 154 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. There will be limited seating to assist social distancing. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
DA 5 BLOODS is now available to stream on Netflix.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of DA 5 BLOODS.
When: Saturday 24 October
Time: 3pm start
Location: Mercury Cinema, 13 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Synopsis: Four African American vets–Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis) and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock)–return to Vietnam with Paul’s son David (Jonathan Majors) to search for the remains of their fallen leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the gold he helped hide.
Directed by Spike Lee.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 154 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. There will be limited seating to assist social distancing. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
DA 5 BLOODS is now available to stream on Netflix.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of OVER THE MOON.
When: Saturday 24 October
Time: 3pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
Synopsis: Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. Over the Moon is a musical adventure about moving forward, embracing the unexpected, and the power of imagination.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 99 minutes
RSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. There will be limited seating to assist social distancing. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
OVER THE MOON will be available to stream on Netflix from 23 October.
VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of TENET.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP using the form below by Sunday, 13 September (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information).
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
VES members and a guest in Adelaide, South Australia are invited to a screening of THE EIGHT HUNDRED, hosted by Rising Sun Pictures.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
VES members are invited to a zoom webinar hosted by the Australian Cinematographers Society:
Our next Q&A event will be with acclaimed cinematographer Ari Wegner ACS, who is recently back from NZ after shooting Jane Campion’s latest feature film The Power of the Dog.
Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2006 Ari Wegner ACS has worked on dozens of commercials, short films, TV series and feature-length films, before landing the gig as cinematographer on Foxtel TV series THE KETTERING INCIDENT (2016) followed closely by landmark feature film LADY MACBETH.
Ari’s recent projects include TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG (2019), THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE (2017), IN FABRIC (2018), and STRAY (2018). She has also lensed commercials for ANZ, AFL, UWS and the NZ Fire Service.
You can catch some of Ari’s work on Stan including The True History of the Kelly Gang, Lady Macbeth, Stray and The Girlfriend Experience which Ari shot 8 episodes of in season 2.
If you have a question to ask Ari then please send them to events.vic@cinematographer.net.au
Event Details Date: Tuesday the 8th of September, 2020
Time: 7:30pm AEST
Please register for this webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JL2JRyCKQ_y_iYdbmXG47A
VES Members in Australia are invited to a special ACS Q&A Event.
We are excited to present a Q&A discussion with Cinematographer Charlie Sarroff and Director Natalie Erika James on their debut feature film relic.
Relic is a 2020 horror drama film directed by Natalie Erika James in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by James and Christian White. It stars Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin and Bella Heathcote.
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020, and was released July 10 in Australia on streaming service Stan.
Charlie will be joining us for the event from LA. This will be a Q&A event hosted by ACS Victoria Vice President Gerald Wiblin.
We highly recommend checking Relic out on Stan beforehand and also having a squizz at Charlie’s impressive range of music videos and short films.
You can register for this Webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mYE6Pe5HSwObpAne0tznBw
VES Members are invited to a special ACS Webinar: On The Applebox with Dylan River
ACS Victoria is holding an On The Applebox with cinematographer, director, filmmaker Dylan River.
Dylan River is a filmmaker from Alice Springs whose work has screened at Berlin Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, Venice Film Festival and at Melbourne’s own MIFF ‘The Australian Dream’ won the audience award for Best Documentary
In 2013 his debut documentary titled: “Buckskin”, won Foxtel Documentary Prize at the 60th annual Sydney Film Festival.
His first short film “Nulla Nulla” was selected for the Berlin Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival and won the 2015 AACTA Award.
In 2017 he worked as second unit director and cinematographer on “Sweet Country” which world premiered at the Venice Film festival, picking up the special jury prize.
In 2018 Dylan completed his second documentary “Finke: There and back” Narrated by Eric Bana and His most recent project “Robbie Hood” is a 6 x 10min series for SBS. It is a retelling of the famous folk tale set in his home town of Alice Springs and won the 2019 AACTA award for best online series
Last year Dylan worked as cinematographer for SBS/NITV 6 x half hour “The Beach” followed by Mystery Road 2.
This will be an open Q and A event hosted by ACS Victoria committee member Vanessa Cox.
Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YNiUfhxiS4qxSwqshLQYXQ
VES Members in Australia are invited to a Webinar hosted by the Australian Cinematographers Society: The Colourist – Cinematographer Relationship
This event will discuss the process and relationship of cinematographers and colourists working together and will benefit both emerging DP’s with limited experience in the grading suite and those more seasoned DP’s wishing to learn more about getting the best result collaborating with professional colourists.
The panel will include:
CJ Dobson CSI – https://cjdobson.com/
Deidre “Dee” McClelland CSI – https://deidremcclelland.com.au/
Fergus Hally CSI – https://www.fergushally.com.au/
The panel will be hosted by Warwick Field ACS – http://www.warwickfield.com/
RSVP for this webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8fxlrxN2SE-Mji6_IRh-4g
Due to an abundance of caution during the COVID-19 outbreak, we are forced to cancel the VES Australia screening of Universal Pictures’ The Invisible Man in Sydney.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
RSVPs are closed
Thursday March 19, 2020 at 7:00PM
Fox Studios Australia Screening Room #1
38 Driver Avenue, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW 2021
Please note that screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
You are invited to join us for a chance to meet new, existing and potential VES members in Adelaide!
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Plus ones welcome.
Event Details
Tuesday 10th March at 6.30pm
The Jade
142-160 Flinders Street, Adelaide
Drinks and Finger Food provided.
RSVP via the form below. Hope to see you there!
VES Australia Members in Melbourne and a guest are invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE INVISIBLE MAN.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Screening Details
Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 PM
Village Cinemas Jam Factory
500 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.
Please RSVP using the form below by 5pm Sunday March 8.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
You are invited to join us for a chance to meet new, existing and potential VES members in Sydney!
Plus one’s welcome.
Event Details
Thursday 5th March at 6.30pm
The Local Taphouse – Rooftop
122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst
Drinks and Finger Food provided.
RSVP via the form below by March 4th. Hope to see you there!
You are invited to join us for a chance to meet new, existing and potential VES members in Melbourne!
Plus one’s welcome.
Event Details
Thursday 5th March at 6.30pm
The Clarendon – Sky Bar
209-215 Clarendon St, South Melbourne
Drinks and Finger Food provided.
RSVP via the form below. Hope to see you there!
VES Australia Members in Melbourne and a guest are invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BIRDS OF PREY.
Screening Details
Tuesday, Feb 11 at 7:00 PM
Village Cinemas Jam Factory
500 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.
Please RSVP using the form below, by 5pm Sunday Feb 9.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
The Visual Effects Society invite members and one guest to a screening of the World War I epic, 1917.
When: 5.45pm for a 6.00pm screening, Sunday, 19 January
Where: GU Film House, Adelaide
RSVP is essential by Friday 17 January.
Synopsis: During World War I, two British soldiers — Lance Cpl. Schofield and Lance Cpl. Blake — receive seemingly impossible orders. In a race against time, they must cross over into enemy territory to deliver a message that could potentially save 1,600 of their fellow comrades — including Blake’s own brother.
On behalf of National Geographic we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of feature documentary THE CAVE.
Screening Details
When: Tuesday 7th January
Time: 5pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
THE CAVE synopsis: From filmmaker Feras Fayyad, THE CAVE tells the story of a hidden secret underground hospital in Syria and the female-led team of civilians and medical professionals who risk their lives to provide medical care to the besieged local population. Amidst the devastation of war, 30-year-old aspiring pediatrician Dr. Amani and her team work tirelessly to restore health and hope.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 102 minutes
This is a private screening – strictly not for review of any kind or on any media platform, social or otherwise.
On behalf of Focus Features and the ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of DOWNTON ABBEY.
Screening Details
When: Tuesday 7 January
Time: 10.30am start
Location: Universal Theatrette – Level 32, 580 George St, Sydney
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Synopsis: DOWNTON ABBEY comes to the big screen, as the aristocratic Crawley family and their staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England threatens to turn the natural order of the estate upside down, unleashing secrets and scandals that leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Directed by Michael Engler. Written by Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 122 minutes
On behalf of A24 we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of THE LIGHTHOUSE.
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Monday 6th January
Time: 5pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
Synopsis: From director Robert Eggers comes the tale of two lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Trapped and isolated due to a seemingly never-ending storm, the two men engage in an escalating battle of wills, as tensions boil over and mysterious forces (which may or may not be real) loom all around them.
You can view the trailer here
For more information please visit: http://a24screenings.com/thelighthouse/
Duration: 109 minutes
On behalf of Amazon Studios, we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of THE REPORT.
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Sunday 5th January
Time: 5pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
Synopsis: THE REPORT is a thriller based on actual events. Idealistic staffer Daniel J. Jones (Adam Driver) is tasked by his boss Senator Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening) to lead an investigation of the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program created in the aftermath of 9/11. Jones’ relentless pursuit of the truth leads to findings that uncover the lengths to which the nation’s top intelligence agency went to destroy evidence, subvert the law, and hide a shocking secret from the American public.
THE REPORT is written and directed by Scott Z. Burns, and the film also stars Jon Hamm, Sarah Goldberg, Michael C. Hall, Douglas Hodge, Fajer Kaisi, Ted Levine, Jennifer Morrison, Tim Blake Nelson, Linda Powell, Matthew Rhys, T. Ryder Smith, Corey Stoll, and Maura Tierney.
You can view the trailer here
For more information, please visit: https://www.amazonstudiosawards.com/film/the-report/
Duration: 119 minutes
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of MARRIAGE STORY:
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Sunday 5th January
Time: 10am start
Location: Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick, Sydney (Cinema 6)
Synopsis: MARRIAGE STORY is filmmaker Noah Baumbach’s portrait of a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. Laura Dern, Alan Alda, and Ray Liotta co-star.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 136 minutes
For more information please visit: https://netflixawards.com/marriage-story/
(Check with specific sections for local times)
Now that the 18th Annual VES Awards season is underway, we once again invite VES members to participate in our Nomination Panels. The Nomination Event will be held worldwide on January 4, 2020.
Any active VES member who can travel to one of the cities listed below may participate.
This is your chance to determine who will ultimately walk up to the podium on January 29, 2020, to collect a coveted VES Award. A single vote may make the difference between being nominated… or not… and that vote could be yours!
Past participants know that this is the must-attend event of the awards season. Not only will you view some of the most amazing visual imagery of 2019, you’ll get to see exclusive behind-the-scenes footage while participating in the single best networking opportunity of the year. It’s a chance to see old friends, meet the best and brightest in the visual effects field, and learn new techniques that you can apply to your own craft. All of that, plus the satisfaction of knowing that you have participated in choosing what will ultimately be the Nominations announced to the press for the 18th Annual VES Awards.
Judges who register to participate will receive information about specific times and locations from their local section representatives once their applications are received. If you are ready to make a difference, please submit your Panel Judge Application BELOW. Make sure you check the box indicating which of the Nomination Event locations you are applying for.
The Nomination Event is a full-day event held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 around the globe. Nominees will be announced on Monday, January 6, 2020. We look forward to receiving your Judge Application to make this year’s Nomination Event a success!
-The 18th Annual VES Awards Committee
(VES Members must be logged in to access the sign-up form)
On behalf of Amazon Studios, we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of HONEY BOY.
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Saturday 4th January
Time: 5pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
Synopsis: Directed by Alma Har’el and written by Shia LaBeouf, HONEY BOY traces the life of child actor Otis Lort as he rises from early sitcom success to a self-destructive Hollywood supernova. Based on LaBeouf’s own life, HONEY BOY weaves together two timelines as Otis (played by Noah Jupe and Lucas Hedges) struggles to come to terms with his ex-rodeo clown father, played by LaBeouf in a role inspired by his own dad.
You can view the trailer here
For more information, please visit: https://www.amazonstudiosawards.com/film/honey-boy/
Duration: 93 minutes
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of THE TWO POPES:
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Saturday 4th January
Time: 3pm start
Location: Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick, Sydney (Cinema 6)
Synopsis: From director Fernando Meirelles and screenwriter Anthony McCarten, comes a story of one of the most dramatic transitions of power in the last 2,000 years. Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce) requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins). Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church. Behind Vatican walls, a struggle commences between both tradition and progress, guilt and forgiveness, as these two very different men confront elements from their pasts in order to find common ground and forge a future for a billion followers around the world. Inspired by true events.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 125 minutes
For more information please visit: https://netflixawards.com/two-popes/
VES Australia Members in Melbourne and 3 guests are invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Columbia Pictures’ JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL.
Screening Details
Friday, Jan 03 at 7:45 PM
Village Cinemas Jam Factory
500 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.
Please RSVP using the form below by 5pm, Wednesday Jan 01.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
On behalf of Focus Features and ANZ distributor Universal Pictures we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of DARK WATERS.
Screening Details
When: Friday 3rd January
Time: 5pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Synopsis: Produced by and starring Mark Ruffalo, DARK WATERS is inspired by a true story. Attorney Rob Bilott (Mark Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family, and his livelihood – to expose the truth.
DARK WATERS is directed by Todd Haynes, with a screenplay by Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan. The drama also stars Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Mare Winningham, William Jackson Harper, and Bill Pullman. The film was produced by Ruffalo, Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 126 minutes
For more information, please visit: https://focusfeaturesawards2019.com/dark-waters/consider
Universal Pictures will be releasing the film on 5 March 2020.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE KING.
Screening Details
When: Friday 3rd January 2020
Time: 10am start
Location: Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick, Sydney (Cinema 6)
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Synopsis: Hal (Timothée Chalamet), wayward prince and reluctant heir to the English throne, has spent years rejecting royal life and living among the people. But when his tyrannical father dies, Hal is crowned King Henry V and forced to embrace the life he’s tried to escape. Now the young king must navigate palace politics, the chaos and war his father left behind, and the emotional strings of his past life — including his relationship with his closet friend and mentor, Falstaff (Joel Edgerton).
Directed by David Michôd and co-written by Michôd and Edgerton, THE KING co-stars Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn, Robert Pattinson, and Lily-Rose Depp.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 133 minutes
For more information please visit: https://netflixawards.com/king/
On behalf of Lionsgate and ANZ distributor StudioCanal we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of BOMBSHELL
Screening Details
When: Thursday 2nd January
Time: 5pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Synopsis: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow and Margot Robbie star in BOMBSHELL, a look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time. Based on the real scandal, BOMBSHELL tells the story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created Fox News.
Directed by Jay Roach and written by Charles Randolph, the film also stars Kate McKinnon, Connie Britton, Mark Duplass, Rob Delaney, Malcolm McDowell and Allison Janney. The film is produced by Charlize Theron, p.g.a., Jay Roach, p.g.a., and Charles Randolph, p.g.a.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 108 minutes
For more information, please visit: https://lionsgateawards.com/bombshell/info
StudioCanal will be releasing the film nationally on 16 Jan 2020.
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of THE IRISHMAN:
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Tuesday 31st December
Time: 10am start
Location: Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick, Sydney (Cinema 6)
Synopsis: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN, a saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Spanning decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa, and offers a journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime: its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 210 minutes
For more information please visit: https://netflixawards.com/irishman/
VES Australia Members in Melbourne and 3 guests are invited to a Screening of Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ CATS.
Screening Details
Monday, Dec 30 at 6:10 PM
Village Cinemas Crown Casino
50/8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006
If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.
Please RSVP using the form below by Saturday, Dec 28, 5pm.
Signups are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
On behalf of A24 we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of THE FAREWELL.
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Monday 30th December
Time: 5pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
Synopsis: In writer-director Lulu Wang’s THE FAREWELL, Billi (Awkwafina) returns to her extended family in China and finds that, although everyone knows their beloved matriarch Nai Nai (Zhao Shuzhen) has been given just weeks to live, they have decided it best not to tell Nai Nai herself. Instead they gather under the guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered in new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds that there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken. Based on an actual lie.
You can view the trailer here
For more information please visit: http://a24screenings.com/thefarewell/
THE FAREWELL is eligible for your consideration in all categories, except International Film.
Duration: 100 minutes
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of MARRIAGE STORY:
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Monday 30th December
Time: 10am start
Location: Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick, Sydney (Cinema 6)
Synopsis: MARRIAGE STORY is filmmaker Noah Baumbach’s portrait of a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. Laura Dern, Alan Alda, and Ray Liotta co-star.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 136 minutes
For more information please visit: https://netflixawards.com/marriage-story/
On behalf of Amazon Studios, we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of LES MISÉRABLES.
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Sunday 29th December
Time: 5pm start
Location: The QT Screening Room (The QT Hotel Sydney), 49 Market Street, Sydney
Synopsis: Inspired by the 2005 riots in Paris, Les Misérables – directed by Ladj Ly – follows Stéphane (Damien Bonnard), a recent transplant to the impoverished suburb of Montfermeil, as he joins the local anti-crime squad. Working alongside his unscrupulous colleagues Chris (Alexis Manenti) and Gwada (Djebril Zonga), Stéphane struggles to maintain order amidst the mounting tensions between local gangs. When an arrest turns unexpectedly violent, the three officers must reckon with the aftermath and keep the neighborhood from spiraling out of control.
You can view the trailer here
For more information, please visit https://www.amazonstudiosawards.com/film/les-miserables/
Duration: 102 minutes
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to a screening of THE IRISHMAN:
RSVP is essential here (invitation is strictly non-transferable)
Screening Details
When: Sunday 29th December
Time: 10am start
Location: Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick, Sydney (Cinema 6)
Synopsis: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN, a saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Spanning decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa, and offers a journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime: its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 210 minutes
For more information please visit: https://netflixawards.com/irishman/