Archive | March, 2012
Game Masters: Tim Schafer

Game Masters: Tim Schafer

by on 28. Mar, 2012 in Exhibitions, Videogames

Just announced: acclaimed videogame designer and creator of Psychonauts, Tim Schafer will be making a trip Down Under for the opening of ACMI’s next blockbuster exhibition, Game Masters. Here is an exclusive video interview with the man himself to whet your gaming appetite.

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Purdah: Lifting the Veil on Middle East Cinema

Purdah: Lifting the Veil on Middle East Cinema

by on 22. Mar, 2012 in Feature Programs, Film

When Mahmood Fazal approached us with the idea of Purdah, a new monthly screening program of rare Middle Eastern cinema, we knew we were on to something special. We caught up with Mahmood to find out more about this exciting new program.

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Discover the Gods of Gaming

Discover the Gods of Gaming

by on 15. Mar, 2012 in Exhibitions, Videogames

Gamers rejoice, for you are about to be teased into a frenzy as we power up for our latest blockbuster exhibition, Game Masters, with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the “Gods of Gaming”.

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Thank God for Fridays!

Thank God for Fridays!

by on 09. Mar, 2012 in Events, Film, Television

Got Mondayitis? Never fear, AFTRS Friday on my Mind will get you through the working week. We catch up with Melbourne host Sandra Sdraulig to find out just why the successful Sydney event is setting up shop in Melbourne.

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Setting up William Kentridge: Five Themes

Setting up William Kentridge: Five Themes

by on 06. Mar, 2012 in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions

Go behind the scenes of the installation of the ‘William Kentridge: Five Themes’ exhibition at ACMI with Technical Director Steve Dye (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) and Registrar Kent Walton (Norton Museum of Art).

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Best of the IGF 2012

Best of the IGF 2012

by on 01. Mar, 2012 in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions

Direct from the Independent Games Festival 2012 in San Francisco, a fresh batch of the world’s best independent games arrives at ACMI. Assistant Curator Fiona Trigg introduces the highlights of the 2012 exhibition opening on 27 March.

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