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Behind the world of exhibitions

Behind the world of exhibitions

Converting a simple gallery into the right canvas for an artist’s work is no mean feat. Lakshmi Balakrishnan chats to one of ACMI’s curators about the ‘art’ of exhibiting.

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Interrupting aggression

Interrupting aggression

Michael Mirasol writes on Steve James’ powerful new documentary ‘The Interrupters’, which follows a group of ex-cons and former gang members attempting to stop the cycle of violence in Chicago.

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Filming in Bass Coast Shire – Part 2

Filming in Bass Coast Shire – Part 2

On their final trip for 2011, the ACMI in the Regions crew travelled to Bass and Inverloch to document stories about the local community, including ‘swell’ mammas, replica ships and a refugee soccer team.

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Filming in Bass Coast Shire – Part 1

Filming in Bass Coast Shire – Part 1

The ACMI in the Regions crew got up close and personal with scrap metal sculptors, monster-wave riders and 80-year-old fishermen on their latest excursion to the communities of Phillip Island, Grantville and Corinella.

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Mars Tripping

Mars Tripping

Learn more about the making of the animated film, ‘On Mars 3D’, currently showing in ACMI’s ‘Star Voyager’ exhibition, in this video interview with Swinburne Astronomy Productions’ producer Russell Scott, and lead animator Sam Morefield.

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Volunteer to Volunteer

Volunteer to Volunteer

Karin Vannfalt volunteers in the Visitor Services area of ACMI. Pinky Watson (a fellow volunteer) finds out a little more about what makes Karin tick.

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