Film Societies

Film societies around Australia.

• Australian Cinema and Theatre Society, The
  Overview of the Society, its history, services, affiliations and activities, together with links to synergistic organisations.
  http://www.austcinesociety.com.au
  
  
• Australians in Film
  Founded in May 2001, Australians in Film (formerly LAAFTA ) provides both a forum and meeting place for film and television industry professionals to view Australian films. The mission is to create an environment where Australians and Americans can foster strong and long lasting relationships in the entertainment industry through Australian screen culture and the individuals who create it.
  http://www.australiansinfilm.org/
  
  
• Bendigo Film Society
  A local film group in Bendigo, Victoria that has operated since 1961 and aims to give members a chance to view some of the best current cinema available, as well as looking back at some of the classics. Fortnightly screenings are built around themes. Website provides info on program, membership and Bendigo cinema.
  http://www.latrobe.edu.au/bfs/
  
  
• Cine Club - Newcastle University Film Society, The
  The information page for student at Newcastle University interested in films. Includes program guides for semester screenings, and what's on for film events in Newcastle.
  http://www.geocities.com/thecineclub/
  
  
• Cinema and Theatre Historical Society (CATHS)
  Information about the aims and activities of the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society, Victoria: theatre tours, special events, meetings, CATHS publications, archives, film and equipment collectors group. Also cinema and theatre listings, news, special feature articles, and resources guide with links.
  http://www.caths.org.au
  
  
• Croydon Film Society: Croydon, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  Primarily intended to publicise the Croydon Film Society, Melbourne. Contains membership information and the current year's program. Each film has links to reviews, official sites, etc. Also has links to film sites of interest, Australian and overseas, Melbourne cinema sites, and Australian film culture sites.
  http://croydonfilms.org.au
  
  
• Darwin Film Society
  Theatrical screenings of the best of alternative cinema drawn from Australian and international film making, in a relaxed open air cinema during the Top End's dry season (April to October). Programme includes members screenings, special events and festivals.
  http://www.deckchaircinema.com/
  
  
• Hobart Film Society Inc Home Page
  The web page gives contact details for the Hobart Film Society and describes the benefits of membership. It also gives brief reviews of the films to be screened by the Society in the near future. As well, links to other relevant web sites are included.
  
  http://www.hobartfilmsociety.tassie.org/
  
  
• Macquarie University Film Society (Filmsoc)
  From original film prints FilmSoc screens double feature films every week on campus at Macquarie University. Our website offers the current program, links to trailers for upcoming movies, our own unique movie reviews, and heaps of other cool stuff. Filmsoc brings fun back into cinema-going and has been since 1968.
  http://www.clubs.mq.edu.au/filmsoc/
  
  
• Maleny Film Society
  Maleny Film Society was established in 1990 and is currently one of the largest
  film societies in Australia.
  http://www.malenyfilmsociety.info/
  
  
• Melbourne Filmoteca: Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese Film Group
  Melbourne Filmoteca holds monthly screenings of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese film and video at ACMI Cinemas (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) in Melbourne, Australia.
  Founded in 1999, Melbourne Filmoteca is a non-profit group which aims to provide a space for people with a broad range of interests and backgrounds to learn about, and appreciate, not only film and video from the regions, but also the language, music and cultures of Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
  http://www.melbournefilmoteca.org
  
  
• NSW Film and Television Office (FTO) Regional Cinema guide
  A handbook for establishing and operating a cinema in regional communities published by the FTO.
  http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au//content.asp?content=5
  
  
• Silent Movies
  The first ever Silent Movies page on the web.
  http://www.csse.monash.edu/~pringle/silent/
  
  
• Splodge!
  Information on Melbourne's Splodge! film society.
  http://splodge.homestead.com/
  
  
• Yarra Ranges Film Society
  The Yarra Ranges Film Society has been running since 1999. Movie nights occur the second Tuesday of every month and 16mm movies are screened on the third Tuesday of every month. Guest speakers such as filmmakers and actors are occasionally invited to attend.
  http://www.yarrarangesfilmsociety.org.au