Film Making Melbourne

Novella to Feature Film

Calling a talented group of aspiring filmmakers: Creating a big screen James Bond Style action cliffhanger. Working from a Novella: THE AiGENT. Join in creation of: Screenplay, storyboard, character casting, scene production, editing , and music. Join a dynamic group.... and own it!

50+ Filmmakers/Actors Gather Every Wednesday - Join Us!

Join us every **Wednesday at 5 PM** at the Emporium food court (located behind Grill’d Burger Restaurant in the CBD, not near Melbourne Station) for a dynamic networking event tailored for filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts. Afterward, we continue the evening with Happy Hour drinks at a nearby bar and a chance to grab dinner together. Understanding that schedules vary, feel free to join at any time that suits you. Rain or shine, our community has gathered every week for the past year, maintaining a consistent and welcoming environment. Our group has grown remarkably, with a **weekly turnout of over 50 participants**, blending newcomers with regulars to create a vibrant, diverse community. Feel free to bring friends interested in filmmaking; it’s a great way to introduce new faces to our expanding network. Whether you’re a writer, actor, animator, or independent filmmaker, come share your experiences, discuss current projects, or chat about favorite films. This event fosters connections among like-minded individuals, encourages friendships, and opens doors for collaboration. At **7 PM**, we move to 'Champagne Problems', a five-minute walk away, where we continue networking in a more formal setting over drinks and food. This change of venue offers an ideal environment to keep conversations flowing. **RSVP** to help us gauge attendance and become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. Though the event begins in the afternoon, the relationships you build here can last well into the night and beyond. **What to Expect:** *Our Wednesday meetup is primarily a large networking event for industry professionals. There’s no set theme, workshop, or speaker. It’s a relaxed gathering where filmmakers, actors, and creatives can connect, discuss projects, share needs, and learn from each other. Conversations flow freely around the table, fostering an environment of growth and camaraderie. Beyond Wednesdays, we also host exclusive events such as table reads, cinematography workshops with Panasonic, member screenings, and more. Each week brings fresh dialogues—some participants discuss their weekend shoots, others exchange insights with seasoned producers and directors, and a few engage in filmmaking exercises. It’s a space designed for creative engagement without strict structure or formal oversight.* \*Note: Our community emphasizes collaboration, friendship, and goodwill rather than promotional activities. If you wish to promote a workshop, course, screening, or similar event, please contact the organizers first. Promotional privileges are generally reserved for trusted, long-standing members.

Kwaidan (1964): The Beauty of the Supernatural

Join us for a discussion of Kwaidan, Masaki Kobayashi’s extraordinary anthology of four Japanese ghost stories adapted from the writings of Lafcadio Hearn. A film of haunting beauty, Kwaidan transforms traditional Japanese folklore into a hypnotic cinematic experience through its artificial landscapes, striking colours, theatrical compositions, and unsettling sound design. Rather than relying on conventional horror, Kobayashi creates a world where the supernatural emerges through silence, stillness, ritual, and the uncanny beauty of the image. We’ll discuss how the film uses colour, framing, movement, sound, and visual artifice to create fear and wonder. What makes an image haunting? How does the artificial become more frightening than the realistic? And what do these ghost stories reveal about memory, desire, betrayal, and the relationship between the living and the dead? Whether you’re a cinephile, a lover of Japanese cinema, or simply curious about the possibilities of film as a visual art, join us for an evening of cinema, conversation, and collective discovery. No specialist knowledge required — just curiosity and a love of cinema.

Godzilla Minus Zero (Southland)

Beginners Female Gym Photography Workshop

Godzilla Minus Zero at IMAX

Join me for Godzilla Minus Zero on the giant screen at IMAX Melbourne! This is director Takashi Yamazaki's follow-up to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, picking up in 1949, two years after the first film. It's also the first Japanese production ever Filmed For IMAX, so it doesn't get much bigger than this. Please note: the film is presented in Japanese with English subtitles. We'll meet at the IMAX Melbourne ticket booth (inside Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens) at 5:45pm for a quick hello, then head in for the 5:55pm session. I'm in seat H25 – if you'd like to sit nearby, pick a seat around row H when you book. A Meetup RSVP does not include a movie ticket – please book your own directly with IMAX Melbourne. **Who this is for** * Godzilla and kaiju fans, and anyone who loved Godzilla Minus One * Anyone keen to see a big blockbuster the way it was filmed to be seen * Happy watching with subtitles (Japanese with English subtitles) * Solo attendees very welcome – the whole point is having people to watch with **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fiaeQC2GcLt5gKB76 * Tickets (IMAX Melbourne, 5:55pm session): https://web.imaxmelbourne.com.au/order/showtimes/IMAX-23650/seats * Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMuOpaFfSp8 **Timeline** * 5:45pm – Meet at the IMAX Melbourne ticket booth and say hi * 5:55pm – Get seated and the movie starts * \~8:30pm – Movie ends and the meetup finishes (optional dinner nearby for anyone keen) **Tickets / cost** * Book your own ticket directly with IMAX Melbourne using the link above. * For reference, my adult ticket was $23 plus a $2 online booking fee. Prices vary by ticket type. * My seat is H25 – book early if you'd like a seat close by, as nearby seats may go quickly. * The film is rated M. **Bring** * Your ticket * A light layer – cinemas can feel cool **Expect** * Vibe: Relaxed and social – say hi before, watch together, chat after * Pace: Easy – a quick hello, then just over two hours in the cinema * Group style: Everyone books their own seat, so we may not all be sitting together **Important notes** * The film is in Japanese with English subtitles. * This is a casual social meetup so we can head along together – it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by IMAX Melbourne. An RSVP here isn't a ticket or guaranteed entry. * The window before the session is short. If you're running late, head straight to your seat and say hi after the film. * Please follow IMAX Melbourne's rules and staff instructions. * Dinner afterwards is optional, and everyone pays their own way. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.

Writers & Creatives Social

We are trialling a new platform and will be running the new platform from 2024. Please signup here: [https://www.downtomeet.com/Melbourne-Writers](https://www.downtomeet.com/Melbourne-Writers) The Wharf Hotel by the river. Southern Cross Station is closest. Ask at the bar to find us. Or call us 0403193785. Tonight's Social Evening Schedule: (Ideas welcome) 6pm to 6.45pm: Socializing 6.45pm to 6.55pm: Introduction and overview of the evening by Jim including go-around introduction 6.55pm to 7pm: A word from Mat our founder 7pm to 7.10pm A paired connection question to get people talking with one another 7.10pm to 7.30pm: Guest Topic: Alex will summarize some expert wisdom on writing dialogue and then discuss that wisdom in relation to his own experience writing dialogue. 10 mins talk 10 mins Q & A. 7.30pm to 8.15pm: Readings section open to all to read out something from their work up to 4 minutes. Feedback optional. 8.15pm to 9.30pm: Socializing. Optional. Many of us love this as a chance to connect personally in a screen-addicted culture. • Come out and meet some like-minded folks who enjoy writing and other entertainment and creative outlets. We'll hang around until at least 8.30pm, but often later. All age ranges, all writing types (and entertainment types), all the way from never writing and up to published authors. • This night is about you. So chat to people, read out your work, give feed back, get to know everyone... Or, feel free to sit back and chill. It's your night, enjoy it how you see fit. **Please only RSVP if you can make it.** **We're booking the area, so we will need you to turn up if you say you are coming.** **We have added an attendee limit, so please update your RSVP if you can not make it.** Thank you, Melbourne Writers. The Wharf Hotel food menu: https://www.wharfhotel.com.au/eat-and-drink Great Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelbWriters Website: www.worldwriterscollective.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelbCityWriters Blog: http://melbournewriters.wordpress.com **Help us by getting in contact so you can add to these social pages and site - matclarke.author@gmail.com**

African Music and Cultural Festival at Federation Square

Movie & Chat - Watch "Godzilla Minus Zero" at Village, Southland

HumanArt Fine-Art Nude Photography Lighting Workshop

This is not another portfolio build. The aim is to teach you actual lighting techniques to elevate your photography to award winning levels over an intense 3 hours of creative lighting techniques. • Half hour group chat about finding your own creative style. How to be an ethical photographer. Growing trust in your brand. (10am to 10.30am) • 10.30am to 1:30pm - 3 hours Fine Art Nude with Strobe Lighting setups Total mTime: 10am to 1,30pm (3.5 hours) Date: Sunday 22, November,ber 2026 Price: $245 per person ( limited spaces up to 8 attendees) Location: Studio F4.0. (Frank Sartori photo Studio) Factory 8/14 Albert St, Preston VIC 3072 Enquiries: Instagram via either @ni.ck5374 or @humanart_1 or email to [nick@ncpdesign.com.au](mailto:nick@ncpdesign.com.au) Things to bring: Your own camera capable of accepting a hotshot flash trigger, spare camera card and spare batteries. Model will be @[skye._model](https://www.instagram.com/ni.ck5374/?hl=en#) ##

Photographing the Female Nude

Write Now

We are moving to a new platform and will be only running the new platform in 2025. please signup here: [https://www.downtomeet.com/Melbourne-Writers](https://www.downtomeet.com/Melbourne-Writers) This is the time to write whatever it is you want to write. \-\-\-\-\-\> IMPORTANT <\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We ask for the Nook which is to your left as you go in, but it is not always available. Ask for the table under "Mat Clarke". Sometimes we do not have an official host, so please say hi to people as they arrive and make everyone feel welcome. Thanks. No limitations. Come along and bring your laptop or pen and paper and work on whatever you want. There are no rules :) You can write. You can chat and write. You can share your work. Or not share your work. (If you need silence to concentrate then headphones are a good idea considering it is in a cafe/bar.) Coffee, hot chocolate, etc., available to buy. Also food and drink. Please buy something to show our thanks for the space they give us free of charge. There are some people that will want to chat, but most will be writing. So bear that in mind. See you there :) \-\-\-\-\-\-Please only RSVP if you can make it\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \-\-\-\-\-\-Un\-RSVP if you need to cancel\-\-\-\-\-\-\- We're booking the area, so we will need you to turn up if you say you are coming. Thanks. Thank you, Melbourne Writers. Great Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelbWriters Website: www.worldwriterscollective.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelbCityWriters Blog: http://melbournewriters.wordpress.com **Help us by adding to these social pages and site**