Geelong’s REEL Film Festival 2026: A Cinematic Celebration of Talent, Creativity, and Camera

The REEL Film Festival is rolling into town this March and April, and it promises to be a spectacular celebration…

Geelong Takes Next Step Towards World-Class Film Studio

Geelong’s long-standing screen ambitions have taken a decisive step forward, with work underway on a new strategy to assess the…

The must-see regional showcase titles at this month’s Melbourne International Film Festival

The film buff’s calendar favourite is returning to Victoria this month as Melbourne International Film Festival slides onto screens across…

Our guide to the Castlemaine Documentary Festival 2025: Truth, You Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up

From Friday 4 to Sunday 6 July, audiences will once again gather at the iconic Theatre Royal to experience stories…

Bold, tender and unapologetically queer: Geelong Pride Film Fest is a vital part of local culture

This year’s program offered a diverse mix of local and international films, narratives that were bold, tender, funny, and unapologetically…

From Geelong to LA (and back again): A night with Jarrah Gurrie and Friends of Geelong Waterfront Film at the Barwon Club

That’s exactly what’s happening this month at the much-loved Friends of Geelong Waterfront Film Meet Up – and trust us,…

Dirty Dancing

Nobody puts this show in a corner: Dirty Dancing in Concert is coming to Australia

That’s right, the world tour of Dirty Dancing in Concert is officially rolling into cities across the country, including Melbourne,…

Donnie Darko comes to life at Melbourne Halloween party this June

This unique event transforms Melbourne Pavilion into a multi-sensory playground featuring high-tech audiovisuals, live DJs, film sets and characters from…

Review: Melbourne Women in Film Festival sparks palpable joy

The 2025 program showcased an impressive 40 features and documentaries from filmmakers hailing from Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand and the wider…

WIN: We’re giving away five admit-four in-season family passes to Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up

Releasing locally through Pinnacle Films, this fun adventure from Warner Bros. Animation – which also marks the 90th birthday of Porky Pig…

The town of Lara stars in new film by Leah Baulch

Baulch’s idea for the film began in 2021, during a time of major life changes—she was pregnant with her son….

WIN: We’re giving away 5 double passes to the 36th Alliance Française French Film Festival

With a stunning lineup of 42 films, this year’s festival is reaffirming its place as the largest French film festival…

The Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2025: A bold celebration of female and gender-diverse filmmakers

This year’s festival is all about shaking things up and celebrating the rebellious, the radical, and the revolutionary work of…

Australian feature Film MY MELBOURNE Set to Open Across Australia and India

Opening on March 6, 2025, in over 50 locations across Australia, and making its debut in 22 cities in India…

Film review: Hard Truths (2024)

Many viewers may find pessimists like Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) and the way she treats those around her frustrating to watch…

Aspiring Filmmakers invited to submit to the 2025 Australia Youth Film Festival

The festival is open to a wide range of submissions, including short films, student projects, documentaries, music videos, and more….

Love, rivalry, drama: Forte Mag chats with the AACTA Red Carpet

This year’s awards were hosted by none other than acclaimed actor and AACTA President, Russell Crowe. Among all the glitz…

Anglesea is rolling out the red carpet for local young filmmakers 

Auspiced by the Anglesea Community House; the Anglesea Movie Club, after an extremely successful three years, wants to give something…

Eaglehawk Film Festival is Alive

Star Cinema has announced the programme for the fourth annual Eaglehawk Film Festival which it will be hosting in January…

 

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