Foreign Film Nights 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!

Wildwood - 4 p.m. Monday 2/11 at the Nova

“Astonishing. An ode to outsiders and weirdos, alive with colour and atmosphere and eccentricity — and told on an expansive, ambitious canvas, of a scale never before seen in stop-motion animation.” Empire “Wildwood is a surpassingly beautiful and beguiling modern-day Narnia fable, every frame of which has been hand-crafted with a delicacy and artistry that took my breath away. I am not sure I have ever seen a stop-motion film this intricate or lavish, nor am I sure I ever will again.” The Telegraph We will meet at the Nova Bar from 3:30 p.m. onwards. Please book your tickets early, Stefan - 0437777522

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.

Social Games Night

# SOCIAL GAMES NIGHT ## **$20 ENTRY — OVER $40 OF VALUE INCLUDED** Your ticket includes: 🎯 **Unlimited Interactive Darts** 🔫 **Unlimited Laser Tag** 🥤 **1 Drink Included (Basics or Soft Drink)** 🌏 **4 Hours of Socialising & Meeting New People** **All for just $20.** Join us for the first **Social Games Night by Linguas** at **Strike Melbourne Central**. This is a different kind of Linguas event. Instead of just standing around with a drink, you'll have plenty to actually do while meeting new people — play laser tag, challenge someone to darts, grab a drink, join a group or simply hang out and socialise. Come with friends or come alone. **Most people at Linguas events are there because they want to meet new people.** *** ## 📍 EVENT DETAILS 📅 **Sunday 11 October** 🕔 **5:00 PM – 9:00 PM** 📍 **Strike Melbourne Central** 🎟️ **$20 per person** *** ## 🎟️ WHAT DOES YOUR $20 INCLUDE? ### 🔫 Unlimited Laser Tag Play as many times as you like throughout the event.\* Make a team with people you've just met, challenge your friends or jump into another group. ### 🎯 Unlimited Interactive Darts Not normal pub darts. Strike's Interactive Darts combines a real dartboard with digital games, automatic scoring and different challenges. Play casually or see who gets unnecessarily competitive. ### *** ## 🎳 WHAT ABOUT BOWLING? Bowling is available throughout the night but **is not included in the $20 ticket**. If you want to bowl, you can organise and pay for a game separately at Strike. You don't have to bowl to attend. *** ## 🌏 AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL Social Games Night is organised by **Linguas Australia**, bringing locals and internationals together in Melbourne. Expect

Women & Gender Diverse Filmmakers/Actors Networking Night

Calling all \*\*female-identifying, non-binary and gender diverse \*\* filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts! Join us at **6pm** **Monday Nov 2nd (the first Monday of every month)** at the Motley Bauhaus (NEW LOCATION) for a chance to build relationships in the film community. This event is an expansion of the very successful **Movie Mutuals Wednesday Night Networking group** which has grown remarkably, with a weekly turnout of over 50 participants, blending newcomers with regulars to create a vibrant, diverse community. Whether you’re a writer, actor, animator, or independent filmmaker, come share your experiences, discuss current projects, or chat about favourite films. This event fosters connections among like-minded women, non-binary and gender diverse people, encourages friendships, and opens doors for collaboration. **RSVP** to help us gauge attendance. You will become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. **What to Expect:** *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. Beyond this networking event, we also host weekly Wednesday night meetups, exclusive events such as table reads, cinematography workshops with Panasonic, member screenings, and more.* \*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.

Wednesday International Friends & Games Night 🎲🌎 | Melbourne Social

International Friends & Games Night 🎲🌎 | Melbourne Social 🎲 Wednesday nights are for playing, laughing and meeting new people! Welcome to Lingos Global International Friends & Games Night. No awkward networking. No need to bring a group. We use games to get everyone talking naturally. Come by yourself, join a team and start playing. Depending on the week, expect a mix of: 🎯 Social challenges 🧠 Trivia & Kahoot 🃏 Card and party games 🎲 Table games 🏆 Team competitions 😂 Icebreakers and ridiculous challenges 🎁 Small prizes 🌎 People from different countries 🍻 Socialising and drinks afterwards You don’t need to be good at games. In fact, being terrible can make the night even better. 😂 The goal isn’t really to win. The games are simply the excuse to meet people. Perfect for international students, travellers, working-holiday makers, newcomers to Melbourne and locals wanting to expand their social circle. Come alone. We’ll help you find your team. Hosted by Lingos Global — bringing people together since 2011.

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.

Piano Night Singalong & Dinner (both optional) @ Hampton Hotel

First come along for dinner at 6pm then Piano Night singalong (both optional) from 8pm at the Hampton Hotel. Table for dinner booked under Andrew Goodwin (Ph: 0424453134) at 6pm. Here is a copy of the menu. [https://hamptonhotel.com.au/menu](https://hamptonhotel.com.au/menu) Then everyone welcome to hang around afterwards or just turn up around 8pm for the Piano Night Singalong. Obviously singing along too is optional but will probably be fun so I imagine most people will do it anyway. Event cohosted by Martin Carr. Very close to Hampton Station and plenty of parking around the general area. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ON MULTIPLE GROUPS.

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.

🌍 Thursday’s Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends Event

🌍 Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends – Thursday Social 🔥 Meet People From Around the World Every Thursday! New to Melbourne? Want to make new friends, practise languages, meet locals and internationals, or simply have a fun Thursday night? Join one of Melbourne’s longest-running international communities — bringing people together since 2015! 🌎❤️ 📍 Kicks Melbourne – Melbourne CBD 📅 Every Thursday ⏰ From 6:00 PM 🌎 WHAT TO EXPECT 👋 Meet locals, travellers, students and internationals 🗣️ Practise English and other languages 🚩 Get your country/language flag stickers 🤝 Easy introductions — perfect if you’re coming alone 🎲 Social activities and icebreakers 🎁 Giveaways & surprises 🎶 Music and great Thursday-night atmosphere 🍹 Special drinks available at the venue 📸 Photos, new connections and lots of fun 🙋 COMING ALONE? Perfect! Most people do. Our hosts are there to welcome you and help introduce you to other people, so don’t worry about already knowing someone. You don’t need to speak multiple languages either. If you simply want to meet interesting people from different countries, you’re welcome. 🗣️ HOW DOES THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE WORK? When you arrive, choose flag stickers representing your country and the languages you speak or want to practise. They make it incredibly easy to start conversations: 🇦🇺 English 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇫🇷 French 🇯🇵 Japanese 🇰🇷 Korean 🇨🇴 Spanish 🇧🇷 Portuguese 🇮🇹 Italian 🇩🇪 German 🇨🇳 Chinese …and many more! No lessons. No classroom. Just real conversations with real people. ❤️ MORE THAN A LANGUAGE EXCHANGE The goal isn’t only to practise languages. It’s about making friends, building connections and becoming part of Melbourne’s international community. Whether you’ve lived in Melbourne your whole life or arrived this week, come say hello. ✨ Come alone. Leave with new friends. 📍 Kicks 450 Elizabeth st , Melbourne CBD 🕖 Thursday from 6 PM 🌍 Hosted by Lingos Global – Connecting Melbourne since 2015 RSVP and come meet the world in Melbourne! 🌎🔥

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

Good Vibes ☀️ Social Chats

Come along to **The Espy** in St Kilda for after work chats and drinks. 😊 Hotel Esplanade is Melbourne's iconic seaside pub and has historically been one of the most popular bars in St Kilda. The hotel was built in 1878 and remains one of the earliest, largest and most prominent 19th-century resort hotels in Victoria. 😊 Most people come along by themselves so don't worry if you don't know any of the other members. Come along for relaxed socialising and making new friends in a change of scenery. New people are always welcome. We have all been the new person at some point in time. 📍 **Location:** Hotel Esplanade (The Espy), 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182 **📅 How often do we have events? Weekly!** Join us at a different bar/pub each week to meet new people and see the familiar faces of the regular members. This is a regular weekly group for socialising and unwinding for the weekend. ℹ️ **Events are also on:** Meet New People, Make Real Friends MeetUp [https://www.meetup.com/casual-catchups-and-cool-connections/](https://www.meetup.com/casual-catchups-and-cool-connections/) Bartopia Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bartopia/) Follow us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne](https://www.instagram.com/bartopia.melbourne/)