Foreign Film Nights Melbourne

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Novella to Feature Film

Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM

From 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!

6 attendees

Pressure

Fri, Oct 30, 7:50 AM

From Cinema Nova Film Lovers

4.3

Hello, This week's film, Pressure. It will be screening in cinema 6 at 6:50pm. You can meet us just before the film starts, in the usual meeting spot [read on for details] from 6:40pm, or in the Nova Bar afterwards. Enjoy! **--=>+ Meeting Spot +<=--** Outside the clothing store Black Orange. It is inside Lygon Court next to Brunettis. Join the group at the meeting spot 10 minutes before the start time or see us in the cinema, or the bar afterwards. **--=>+ The Film +<=--** Detailing the tense 72 hours before D-Day, PRESSURE is a powerfully performed exploration of the weather’s involvement in the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history, incredibly led by Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser (Rental Family) and Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers). In the lead up to D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Fraser) employs chief meteorologist Captain James Stagg (Scott) to help advise him on the weather conditions in order to help determine whether they can launch their invasion. Forced to navigate military egos, impossible uncertainty, and the lives of thousands, Captain Stagg is given just three days to predict the forecast for one of the most pivotal days of the war. Also starring Oscar-nominee Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin), Damian Lewis, and Chris Messina, PRESSURE is a tense historical thriller about weather, warfare, and the burden of responsibility. | Rating | M | | ------ | --- | | Consumer Advice | Mature themes, violence and coarse language | | Genre | Drama | | Running Time | 100 | **--=>+ Tickets +<=--** Everyone will need to buy their own ticket online and in advance. If you want to sit with other group members, there's a tendency for us to pick seats in the back two rows. Those who feel comfortable can catch up in Nova's bar afterward. **--=>+ Afterwards+<=--** We meet in Nova's bar after the movie. Look for us in the area to the left as you go down the steps. Share your thoughts about the film with the group over a drink of your choice. If the bar is closed we typically head across the road to the Wolf's Lair which is out the back of Jimmy Watson's.

8 attendees

International Halloween Party 2026

Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 AM

From Melbourne New Friends & Language Exchange Meetup

4.5

**Tickets are Here: [EventBrite Ticket Link](www.Linguas.com.au/PARTY)** **Highly encouraged to get your Ticket. We expect a sold out event.** **$20+ Booking Fee** **Bring ID** Linguas Halloween International Party is a large multicultural Halloween social at The Carlton Club on Saturday 31 October, bringing together Melbourne’s international and social communities for a night of costumes, music, DJs, games and activities. The event is a collaboration between **Linguas, WinWin and Melborn**, with WinWin and Melborn bringing together Melbourne’s Japanese community alongside the wider Linguas international community. More details, activities and announcements will be released closer to the event.

132 attendees

Women & Gender Diverse Filmmakers/Actors Networking Night

Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 AM

From Movie Mutuals

4.6

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.

5 attendees

Wednesday International Friends & Games Night 🎲🌎 | Melbourne Social

Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 AM

From Australia New Friends & International Social | 2026–27

4.3

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.

4 attendees

50+ Filmmakers/Actors Gather Every Wednesday - Join Us!

Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 AM

From Movie Mutuals

4.6

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.

28 attendees

Meeting of the Beginners

Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 AM

From Beginner Indie Film-makers - Rosanna

Lvl 2 study room. Meet up of the Beginners Indie Film-makers. Let's keep the film rolling. No pressure! Just enthusiastic people getting together to share an interest in making films. We'll meet, share our ideas and inspirations. Who knows we may spawn a collaboration or project straight out of the gate! Maybe even shoot something, let's see. There is no cost to come along, all welcome and the location is nice and neutral and accessible. See you there!

2 attendees

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

Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 AM

From Australia New Friends & International Social | 2026–27

4.3

🌍 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! 🌎🔥

142 attendees

Social Games Night

Sun, Nov 15, 6:00 AM

From Melbourne New Friends & Language Exchange Meetup

4.5

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)** 🌏 **3 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.

2 attendees

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

Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 AM

From Melbourne - Travel Food & Wine (TFW) Social Group

4.5

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.

5 attendees

Godzilla Minus Zero at IMAX

Tue, Nov 10, 6:45 AM

From Melbourne Social

4.9

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.

1 attendee

Linguas Melbourne's Largest Language Exchange

Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 AM

From Melbourne New Friends & Language Exchange Meetup

4.5

**🌍 Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange** 📍 **Asian Beer Café** Level 3, Melbourne Central 🕕 **Every Thursday, 6:00–10:30 PM** ### IMPORTANT — PLEASE GO TO LINGUAS RECEPTION FIRST **Before buying any food or drinks, you MUST visit the Linguas reception table and get your wristband.** Entry is: **🍺 Purchase food or a drink AFTER getting your wristband** **OR** **🎟️ Pay $5 entry** **If you buy food or a drink BEFORE getting your wristband, it does not count towards your Linguas entry and you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee.** Please remember: **1\. Go to Linguas reception first** **2\. Get your wristband** **3\. Then purchase your food or drink** Find updates and event information on Instagram: **@linguas.au** 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **160–220 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups/Eventbrite/Facebook). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.com.au/Volunteer](http://www.linguas.com.au/Volunteer) 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

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Meetup connects people with shared interests. You can join groups or events based on hobbies, goals, or lifestyles to meet new individuals.

Search on Meetup for events in Melbourne by using keywords related to foreign films or cinema to uncover local film night gatherings.

Yes, you can find groups focusing on foreign films or broader cinema interests, hosting events to screen and discuss films in Melbourne.

Absolutely. You are free to join as many groups as you like that align with your interests in foreign films or broader cultural events.

RSVP is often needed. Notifying attendance helps organizers plan and ensures events accommodate all participants effectively.

Meetup brings people together over shared cultural interests, like film nights, providing a platform to explore cinema and make local connections.

Yes, events take place at various venues around Melbourne, including cinemas, community centers, or private spots chosen by hosts.

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