Here is a collection of news articles from each of our state branches.
The dates for the Victorian Branch activities for 2018 will be as follows: 1. Wednesday March 21st – Dinner function at the German Tivoli Club. 2. Wednesday May 16th – Meal and Movie day at Hoyts Chadstone. 3. Wednesday July 18th – Lunch function at the German Tivoli Club. 4. Wednesday Sept 19th – Meal…
DetailsHere we are pleased to present TWO heartfelt speeches on the night of the last Annual Dinner, celebrating the awarding of the Australian Pioneer of the Year for 2017 by Murray Forrest to Zareh Nalbandian. Click on the LINKS to enjoy the TWO video clips that were filmed on the night. In Sydney,…
DetailsA special message of congratulations to Zareh Nalbandian from the NSW/ACT Branch on being honoured as the Australian Cinema Pioneer of the Year for 2017. A truly worthy recipient and a great representative of our Industry. (Written by John Rochester)
DetailsThe Committee and Members of the NSW/ACT Branch congratulate Tim Read and Sandra Alexander on hosting a most enjoyable and very memorable evening to mark the 84th Anniversary Dinner for the Australian Cinema Pioneers. The event was well attended and the opportunity to catch up with old friends was appreciated by all. Thank you Tim…
DetailsNEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH REPORT FOR 2017 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER by John Rochester Since taking over as President of the New South Wales Branch in May 2015 the Branch Committee has been reviewing the needs of Members and seeking ways in which to improve the services to Members. The New South Wales Branch also encompasses the…
DetailsIt was October 21, 1952 and Barefoot Contessa staring Ava Gardner and James Mason played in black and white at Theatre 62 on Ronald Road. A 17-year-old June finished her chores and walked five streets to be met by a six foot two usher in a navy blue suit at the doorway of the theatre.…
DetailsAMMPT – The Australian Museum of Motion Pictures & Television – is throwing open it’s door for tours of this incredible collection. Special dates are set aside for guided tours at the new premises in the Sunset Heritage Precinct, Birdwood Pde, Dalkeith. Tours will take place at 2.30pm on either Wednesday October 25 or Wednesday…
DetailsThe Art-Deco Star Theatre at Invermay (Launceston) has served as a Vinnie’s (St. Vincent De Paul) store since 1969, but is now being remodelled to reopen as an Arthouse cinema complete with eatery and micro-brewery. Work has been underway since April 2017, and there are hopes to have the historic theatre operational before Christmas 2017.
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