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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · 1d
If you happen to be in the Bristol area this weekend, our co-programmer @drsmorgan.com will be introducing a bunch of films at @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social's two day Ozploitation extravaganza!
fwfilmfestival.bsky.social Forbidden Worlds Film Festival @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social · Sep 18
Forbidden Worlds Film Festival returns with The Big Scream (24-25 Oct at Bristol Megascreen) to celebrate cult horror, with two nights of grindhouse and exploitation movies from Australia.

Get ready for SIX FEET DOWN UNDER!

www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk
Artwork by Andy Janes showing a rock robot head surrounded by bloodied Australian licence plates and road signs.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · 1d
If you happen to be in the Bristol area this weekend, our co-programmer @drsmorgan.com will be introducing a bunch of films at @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social's two day Ozploitation extravaganza!
fwfilmfestival.bsky.social Forbidden Worlds Film Festival @fwfilmfestival.bsky.social · Sep 18
Forbidden Worlds Film Festival returns with The Big Scream (24-25 Oct at Bristol Megascreen) to celebrate cult horror, with two nights of grindhouse and exploitation movies from Australia.

Get ready for SIX FEET DOWN UNDER!

www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk
Artwork by Andy Janes showing a rock robot head surrounded by bloodied Australian licence plates and road signs.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Sep 6
TODAY at Finsbury Park Picturehouse!

GETTIN' SQUARE at 5pm.

UK premiere of SPIT + in-person David Wenham Q&A at 7:30pm.

Don't miss it!
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Aug 29
BREAKING NEWS!

David Wenham joins us next Saturday (6 Sept) at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for the UK premiere of SPIT (2025) + live Q&A. If you're new to the Spit story, you can also catch up w/ a rare screening of cult comedy, GETTIN' SQUARE (2003).

More details: mailchi.mp/65bea35307e5...
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Aug 29
STAY TUNED, as we'll be announcing a big screening event very soon!

Now, who's payin' me bus fare?
A film still of a dishevelled man, sat in a courtroom, with a speech bubble that reads: "I told yas before, I dunno nuffing about a big announcement, your honnor!", with a London Australian Film Society logo in the bottom corner.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Jul 24
TONIGHT! Join us for the UK premiere of FLATHEAD at The Garden Cinema, followed by an in-person Q&A with the film's director and co-writer, Jaydon Martin.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Jul 18
Pop the kettle on and get comfy for a bumper issue of our newsletter, and our full round-up of #LAFF2025, including festival photos, details on the AFTRS short films that screened throughout the festival, raffle prize details + much more!

Read here: mailchi.mp/7cc43fa27115...
A glorious selection of snacks and lollies (sweets) on sale at last weekend's London Australian Film Festival. A table, covered in a black tablecloth, is crowded with Australian sweets and snacks in brightly coloured packaging. Available items include Burger Rings, Cheezels, Twisties, Cherry Ripes, Violet Crumbles, Chokitos, Minties, Clinkers, Tim Tams, Freckles, Lolly Bags and much more.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Jul 16
Join us at The Garden Cinema on July 24 for the UK premiere of brilliant working class docufiction FLATHEAD, followed by a live Q&A with the film's director/co-writer, Jaydon Martin.

Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IykV...

Tickets: www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/lafs-pr...
LAFS PRESENTS: Flathead + Q&A / The Garden Cinema
The London Australian Film Society is proud to present the UK premiere of the absorbing and poetic docufiction, FLATHEAD, followed by a live Q&A with the film’s director, Jaydon Martin. Despite his ai...
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Jul 7
The London Australian Film Festival kicks off on July 10, and is set to be our biggest yet! As well as 9 features, loads of shorts, & exclusive video intros, we have 3 (maybe 4!) live Q&As, Aussie snacks + sweets to buy, & prizes to be won!

Come say g'day!

londonaustfilm.com/london-2025
A promotional image for this year's London Australian Film Festival, featuring text reading: "London Australian Film Festival / www.londonaustfilm.com / 10 - 13 July 2025 / 4 Days - 2 Venues - 8 Films - 3 Q&As / The hottest tickets this summer in London". There is also additional text, which reads: "Screening student short films from the Australian Film Television and Radio School / Proudly brought to you by London Australian Film Society, screening Australian films year round in Central London." In addition to the text there are logs for The Garden Cinema, the Finsbury Park Picturehouse, AFTRS, and small images from each of the films.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Jun 24
Don't miss the hottest tickets in town this July, as the London Australian Film Festival returns to its summer slot!

Join us from 10-13 July at Finsbury Park Picturehouse + The Garden Cinema as we match this scorching weather w/ an equally scorching line-up of films.

1st announcement coming soon!
A promotional image for LAFF 2025. Against a warm-coloured background, text reads: "Save the date. The hottest cinema tickets this summer. London Australian Film Festival, 10-13 July 2025". Below this are the logos for the London Australian Film Festival, Australian Film Television and Radio School, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, London Australian Film Society, Finsbury Park Picturehouse, and The Garden Cinema, as well as the URL for the LAFS website: www.londonaustfilm.com
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · May 8
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londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · May 7
TOMORROW: Join us for a bit of 'serenity' at the 3rd annual screening of Aussie comedy classic THE CASTLE at Finsbury Park Picturehouse, plus short film FAVOURITES, starring Stephen Curry.

This one's a vibe, and it's going straight to the pool room!

Tickets: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
A photo of the 'marquee' at the Finsbury Park Picturehouse, with black lettering reading: "LAFS Presents, The Castle, Thu 8 May, Book Now". A still from The Castle. Dale Kerrigan leans over a kitchen counter, reading a letter with a look of concern on his face, as his wife and youngest son look on. A poster for the short film FAVOURITES, featuring the film's two stars Sybilla Budd and Stephen Curry, whose half-faces dominate the image, framing their two children, who stand on the side of a dirt road in the background.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · May 7
TOMORROW: Join us for a bit of 'serenity' at the 3rd annual screening of Aussie comedy classic THE CASTLE at Finsbury Park Picturehouse, plus short film FAVOURITES, starring Stephen Curry.

This one's a vibe, and it's going straight to the pool room!

Tickets: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
A photo of the 'marquee' at the Finsbury Park Picturehouse, with black lettering reading: "LAFS Presents, The Castle, Thu 8 May, Book Now". A still from The Castle. Dale Kerrigan leans over a kitchen counter, reading a letter with a look of concern on his face, as his wife and youngest son look on. A poster for the short film FAVOURITES, featuring the film's two stars Sybilla Budd and Stephen Curry, whose half-faces dominate the image, framing their two children, who stand on the side of a dirt road in the background.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · May 7
TOMORROW: Join us for a bit of 'serenity' at the 3rd annual screening of Aussie comedy classic THE CASTLE at Finsbury Park Picturehouse, plus short film FAVOURITES, starring Stephen Curry.

This one's a vibe, and it's going straight to the pool room!

Tickets: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
A photo of the 'marquee' at the Finsbury Park Picturehouse, with black lettering reading: "LAFS Presents, The Castle, Thu 8 May, Book Now". A still from The Castle. Dale Kerrigan leans over a kitchen counter, reading a letter with a look of concern on his face, as his wife and youngest son look on. A poster for the short film FAVOURITES, featuring the film's two stars Sybilla Budd and Stephen Curry, whose half-faces dominate the image, framing their two children, who stand on the side of a dirt road in the background.
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 29
Join us for our 3rd annual screening of Aussie comedy classic THE CASTLE on 8 May at Finsbury Park Picturehouse.

Tickets: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On May 8 (maaaate!), we have our 3rd annual screening of the our most requested Aussie film, the always-quotable comedy classic, THE CASTLE (Rob Sitch, 1997), plus some extra treats exclusive to this screening.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of The Castle. The main image features a portrait of the film's Kerrigan family, stood outside their house. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'how's the serenity'. There is also a speech bubble above actor Stephen Curry, with the text "The Castle + a new short film starring...". At the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "The Castle; 1997 / Rob Sitch / 84 minutes / Rating: 15; Thursday 8 May, 7:00pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 29
Join us for our 3rd annual screening of Aussie comedy classic THE CASTLE on 8 May at Finsbury Park Picturehouse.

Tickets: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On May 8 (maaaate!), we have our 3rd annual screening of the our most requested Aussie film, the always-quotable comedy classic, THE CASTLE (Rob Sitch, 1997), plus some extra treats exclusive to this screening.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of The Castle. The main image features a portrait of the film's Kerrigan family, stood outside their house. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'how's the serenity'. There is also a speech bubble above actor Stephen Curry, with the text "The Castle + a new short film starring...". At the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "The Castle; 1997 / Rob Sitch / 84 minutes / Rating: 15; Thursday 8 May, 7:00pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 25
TONIGHT: Join us at Finsbury Park Picturehouse to mark Anzac Day with a very rare screening of Peter Weir's brilliant anti-war classic, GALLIPOLI.

Only 19 tix remaining: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On April 25 (ANZAC Day), join us at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for a timely screening of Peter Weir's landmark anti-war film, GALLIPOLI (1981), starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of Gallipoli. The main image features the film's two lead actors, Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, looking stern in Australian slouch hats. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'lest we forget', at the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "Gallipoli; 1981 / Peter Weir / 111 minutes / Rating: PG; Friday 25 April, 7:30pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 24
TOMORROW: Join us at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for a rare screening of Peter Weir's GALLIPOLI.

Tickets: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On April 25 (ANZAC Day), join us at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for a timely screening of Peter Weir's landmark anti-war film, GALLIPOLI (1981), starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of Gallipoli. The main image features the film's two lead actors, Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, looking stern in Australian slouch hats. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'lest we forget', at the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "Gallipoli; 1981 / Peter Weir / 111 minutes / Rating: PG; Friday 25 April, 7:30pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 22
Don't miss a very rare chance to see Peter Weir's brilliant GALLIPOLI up on the big screen at Finsbury Park Picturehouse this Friday, April 25th.

Still a handful of tickets here: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

#filmsky #londonsky
londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On April 25 (ANZAC Day), join us at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for a timely screening of Peter Weir's landmark anti-war film, GALLIPOLI (1981), starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of Gallipoli. The main image features the film's two lead actors, Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, looking stern in Australian slouch hats. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'lest we forget', at the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "Gallipoli; 1981 / Peter Weir / 111 minutes / Rating: PG; Friday 25 April, 7:30pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On April 25 (ANZAC Day), join us at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for a timely screening of Peter Weir's landmark anti-war film, GALLIPOLI (1981), starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of Gallipoli. The main image features the film's two lead actors, Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, looking stern in Australian slouch hats. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'lest we forget', at the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "Gallipoli; 1981 / Peter Weir / 111 minutes / Rating: PG; Friday 25 April, 7:30pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 22
Don't miss a very rare chance to see Peter Weir's brilliant GALLIPOLI up on the big screen at Finsbury Park Picturehouse this Friday, April 25th.

Still a handful of tickets here: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

#filmsky #londonsky
londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On April 25 (ANZAC Day), join us at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for a timely screening of Peter Weir's landmark anti-war film, GALLIPOLI (1981), starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of Gallipoli. The main image features the film's two lead actors, Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, looking stern in Australian slouch hats. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'lest we forget', at the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "Gallipoli; 1981 / Peter Weir / 111 minutes / Rating: PG; Friday 25 April, 7:30pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
"How we made Muriel’s Wedding": lovely recollections from director PJ Hogan and co-star Rachel Griffiths.

The 30th anniversary restoration of the utterly fabulous MURIEL'S WEDDING is now in UK cinemas via @altitudefilms.bsky.social.

www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
How we made Muriel’s Wedding: ‘No one wanted a film about a plus-sized thief and liar’
‘I wanted to do an Australian Mike Leigh film. I was convinced it was terrible – but we showed it at Cannes and they went crazy. Audiences had never seen a character like that treated sympathetically’
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Stephen Morgan @drsmorgan.com · Apr 14
LAFS is back, baby!

We've got two retrospective screenings coming up over the next few weeks - GALLIPOLI on 25/04, and THE CASTLE on 08/05 - and we're gearing up for a return to our summer festival in mid July, plus other Q&A screenings in the pipeline!
londonaustfilm.bsky.social London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
We have two classic Aussie films coming up at Finsbury Park Picturehouse in the coming weeks, GALLIPOLI (1981) and THE CASTLE (1997).

See below for details, or check out our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/f4f2996cf9e9...
ANZAC Day screening of Gallipoli (25/04) and The Castle returns on May 8 (maaate)
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Animus Magazine @animusmagazine.bsky.social · Apr 14
A rare opportunity to see Peter Weir's GALLIPOLI at the cinema, via @londonaustfilm.bsky.social ! Book your tickets now: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
LAFS Presents: Gallipoli | Showtimes and Tickets
The London Australian Film Society are proud to mark ANZAC Day with a very timely screening of Peter Weir and David Williamson’s classic WW1 feature, Gallipoli. A youthful Mel Gibson and Ma...
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
Full details on both screenings can be found on our website - londonaustfilm.com - or via our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/f4f2996cf9e9...

Or head direct to the Picturehouse site to book tickets:

GALLIPOLI: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

THE CASTLE: www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On May 8 (maaaate!), we have our 3rd annual screening of the our most requested Aussie film, the always-quotable comedy classic, THE CASTLE (Rob Sitch, 1997), plus some extra treats exclusive to this screening.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of The Castle. The main image features a portrait of the film's Kerrigan family, stood outside their house. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'how's the serenity'. There is also a speech bubble above actor Stephen Curry, with the text "The Castle + a new short film starring...". At the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "The Castle; 1997 / Rob Sitch / 84 minutes / Rating: 15; Thursday 8 May, 7:00pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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London Australian Film Society @londonaustfilm.bsky.social · Apr 14
On April 25 (ANZAC Day), join us at Finsbury Park Picturehouse for a timely screening of Peter Weir's landmark anti-war film, GALLIPOLI (1981), starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee.
A digital flyer advertising our upcoming screening of Gallipoli. The main image features the film's two lead actors, Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, looking stern in Australian slouch hats. The text at the top of the image includes the London Australian Film Society logo and the words 'lest we forget', at the bottom is the Picturehouse cinemas logo, and the following information text: "Gallipoli; 1981 / Peter Weir / 111 minutes / Rating: PG; Friday 25 April, 7:30pm; Finsbury Park Picturehouse".
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