Neville Page reveals his top five films to us in Desert Island Flicks, including what he thinks is the perfect film.
Inside Screen Worlds: Warwick Thornton
Indigenous artist and filmmaker Warwick Thornton, best known for his debut feature film ‘Samson and Delilah’, is currently represented in no less than three areas at ACMI. Mike Childs, Visitor Services Officer, takes us on a tour.
Vale Ray Harryhausen
Richard Sowada, Head of Film Programs, pays tribute to the master animator Ray Harryhausen who died yesterday, aged 92.
Keeping Up Appearances
Our Hollywood Costume exhibition celebrates a century of glorious outfits, but how are they kept so beautiful? Textile Conservator Rachael Lee explains how she keeps the iconic outfits ready for their close-ups.
Light and Magic
Have you ever turned around in your cinema seat and wondered about the beam of light magically transporting your movie to the screen? At its source you’ll find ACMI’s dedicated team of projectionists. From first choc-top to last frame they are there to ensure the show runs to plan.
Castaway with David McAllister AM
From mermaids and musicals, to falling in love with Vivien Leigh’s Scarlett O’Hara, McAllister shared how his exceptional career (and barre technique) has been shaped by his favourite films.
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Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Film, TV, games, new media and more – the Australian Centre for the Moving Image gives you the inside story on all the stuff you can’t live without. ACMI presents a unique range of exhibitions, film programs, talks and workshops that let you experience the richness of the world's most popular forms of art and entertainment.
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Film, TV, games, new media and more – the Australian Centre for the Moving Image gives you the inside story on all the stuff you can’t live without. ACMI presents a unique range of exhibitions, film programs, talks and workshops that let you experience the richness of the world's most popular forms of art and entertainment.
Visit the ACMI Website
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