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In a long-ago land, an ancient winged creature has a choice to make about the age it wishes to live and die in.

Originally completed in 2018, the film was largely self-funded, Mr Yen Ooi worked on the script, refining the vision of the film for over a decade, with multiple iterations of the story under names such as 'Beetle Ramen', in which the completed draft of this screenplay was finalised in 2005, this would become the basis of inspiration and 13 years later the final production "Spaghetti Ramen" would be completed. It was then distributed to different indie and international film festivals. Unfortunately due to the passing of the director in the same year, the final processes were incomplete and the film did not get screened anywhere due to not getting the rights clearance. In 2023 however, the film was cleared to screen at WORM, Camera Japan in Rotterdam. This allowed for the first and only screening of the film in the world.

Speaking in Arabic and English, Soliman Al-Halawani, Dr. Mahmoud Hourani, Fouad Charida, Dib El Chami and Rafica El Chami Batach tell of their life in Palestine before 1948 and give eye-witness accounts of the tumultuous days of 'Al Nakba' (the catastrophe), May 15th, and its aftermath. As children and young adults, they and their families were among 750,000 Palestinians fleeing for their lives, as Zionist terror gangs began seizing villages to enlarge the recently created State of Israel. The stories told by these speakers are poignant, unexpected and sometimes surprising, expressing not only the tragedies but also the small miracles which occur in a human catastrophe of such dimensions. Prevented from returning to their homes, the speakers lived as refugees, eventually making their way to Australia. Their continued longing to see their homeland eloquently expresses the feelings of the dispossessed everywhere, and gives this film a universal dimension.

Morris and his father attempt to murder an elderly client of their legal practice after he makes Morris the main beneficiary of his will.

This beautiful, unsettling experimental documentary is a meditation on Australian suburbia and notions of home.

THREE BOYS DREAMING follows three Indigenous boys over four years as they chase the dream of becoming professional AFL footballers.

In this "Best Concept" award-winning film, after meeting the love of his life, Brian is sent off to war. Upon his return, he learns of his dementia and has to come to terms with his reality.

A young man begins to question his relationship with his friends following a harrowing incident.

Two estranged sisters reunite after their fathers death to begrudgingly fulfil his final wish...

John Pilger returns to Vietnam in 1974. America had withdrawn its ground forces at the beginning of the previous year, he reports, yet the war had not ended. During this ‘peace’, more than 70,000 soldiers and civilians had been killed.

Falling out of touch with his wife, a jaded community playwright secretly exploits the private affairs of his marriage in an attempt to finally create something authentic.

A tarot card reader sees his future while reading that of his client.

Three friends travel to Melbourne to record outlawed Indonesian folk songs.

In the circle of life - birth, survival and death, Aboriginal people have a network of sites and tracks, embedded in the land, that connect them to all things and enable them to practice their laws, traditions and beliefs. Colonisation in Australia, denied Aboriginal people access to their land - breaking the life cycle for Aboriginal people. The Free-Settler Colony of South Australia was going to be different. King William IV recognised the continued rights to land for Aboriginal people in South Australia's founding document, the Letters Patent, in Feb 1836. The first ever Aboriginal rights granted in Australia's colonial history. Rights to the land, to occupy and enjoy their land for always, enshrined in law by the King's seal. What actually occurred in South Australia after colonisation in 1836 was treason. The King's Letters Patent was disobeyed and Aboriginal rights that were granted, to occupy and enjoy their land, were denied.

Exposé of the ill-treatment of Aboriginal workers by white men. A dramatised documentary about the June 1957 Aboriginal strike on Palm Island reserve, off the north Queensland coast.

A retrospective documentary on filmmaker Andrew Leavold's debut feature, 'Lesbo-A-Go-Go' (2003). This is the tale of a man with big ideas but no budget who assembled a crew and set out to make a faux sixties exploitation film, the kind of film he would want to see though sadly at the time due to the niche nature of the subject matter very few else did. Despite its entrapment in distribution limbo for over a decade, 'Lesbo-A-Go-Go' has garnered a minor cult reputation internationally and this documentary explores the film's sordid production history as well as its enduring legacy. A no-holds-barred tell-all tale with interviews from cast, crew and industry professionals interspersed with never-before-seen alternate takes, bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage from the film.

A university professor finds his romantic relationship with one of his students increasingly difficult to manage in the wake of a promotion.

The Celluloid Domain is the brainchild of Sydney based Zimbabwean-Australian filmmaker, Paul Matereke. A year in the making, the film centres around the Art Gallery of New South Wales' uniquely all-35mm film program and its exceptionally talented curator, Robert Herbert. As a budding young artist, Paul explores Robert's 20+ year career in the film industry and uses the knowledge gained to inform his own ambitions. The film includes intimate interviews with Sydney locals & cinephiles, and showcases the immensely interesting world of Celluloid film. Robert handles these films; which he considers an art form like any other, with the utmost care and respect. Much like the largely forgotten world of film projection, Robert represents a rare breed of people. His commitment to preserving the art of cinema proves to be an inspiration to the younger generation of filmmakers, and highlights the significance of remembering and maintaining the treasures of the past.

Portishead’s iconic vocalist Beth Gibbons returned nearly 15 years after her band last performed in Australia—her singular voice as intense as ever— her Australian solo debut part of Vivid LIVE 2025 at Sydney Opera House. Few voices were as instantly recognisable, as spooky and seductive, as that of Portishead’s Beth Gibbons. The English singer-songwriter rose to fame as the voice of that trip-hop trio, a group whose slinky, sinister beats and jazz-infused vocals set them apart from the chill-out sounds of the 90s. Gibbons returned for her solo show, performing tracks from her critically acclaimed new album Lives Outgrown and a selection of classics from across her career. Following the era-defining sound of Portishead’s debut Dummy (1994) and their self-titled 1997 sequel, Gibbons spent the band’s extended hiatus recording Out of Season (2002), an eerie chamber-folk album alongside Talk Talk’s Paul Webb.

Two detectives discover a grisly trail of murders that unravels in chaos.

GO BIG: The Story of The Canberra Capitals offers an exclusive, all-access look at the Capitals' journey through the 2020 WNBL hub season, while also showcasing the team’s historic off-court achievements—from being the first professional sports team in Australia to wear the Pride rainbow on their jerseys for a season, to Lauren Jackson’s groundbreaking $1 million contract (still unmatched over a decade later), and the introduction of childcare for players.

A unique burlesque experience...

A debut doco-style film by storyteller and icon Naavikaran and a foray into her futurist lore.

GIRL IN THE PURGATORIUM tells the story of a modern day Alice who wakes up in LIMBO, bound by the silken shackles of polite society. A mysterious hound helps her break these bonds before she is faced with a set of choices. What will she be guided by? LOVE? Or FEAR? And what will be the CONSEQUENCES of her decisions?

Directed by Slavi Gaitt

experimental film

Australian Drama Film

Tips on applying the viewpoints of world leaders to your daily life, presented by the Athelstone Uniting Church.

"Washed Away" chronicles the Northern Rivers community's response to one of the most devastating flooding events in Australian history. On February 28, 2022, this community faced a "monster" flood that surpassed all expectations, with over 14 meters of water engulfing thousands of homes, exceeding the anticipated "1-in-100-year" flood levels leaving over $4 billion worth of damage in it's wake.

A young girl clings to the virtual safe haven inside of her computer screen; in an attempt to connect with her sister, she escapes the realities of the troubled household she must face without her.

Leo Berkeley is a wheelchair-bound resident of an inner city suburb in Australia. Filled with ideas about existence but limited to the observations of his neighbors, Leo comes to know the depths of his awareness, while others are unbothered by their personal impact.

The most famous of Indonesian ghosts, the Kuntil Anak, tells the story of Raesita, the batik artist, whose heavy grief after the death of her husband draws the ghost to her. They seduce each other into a deadly dream world. Raesita's own desire for oblivion moulds perfectly to the Kuntil Anak's desire to save her from the pain of life. But it is Raesita's unborn child, and its desire to live, that the Kuntil Anak has not counted upon.

In Pine Falls, a secluded and usually peaceful town, multiple acts of dismemberment and cannibalism have been reported. Nate, an unemployed teenager, is too caught up in his own world to notice or even care. For Nate, a terrible tragedy is when he can't find the time to hang out with his best friend Steve. Steve is a wise cracking, quick thinking, loyal friend- at least that's how Nate sees it. The reality is that Steve is a Zombie; a living corpse, contaminated by an infection that raises the dead, giving them an unquenchable desire to feed on human flesh. Despite his gruesome appearance and lack of social skills, the people of Pine Falls consider Steve to be nothing more than Nate's handsome friend, until it's too late.

Embark on a poignant journey through three captivating performances inspired by Homer's Iliad. From a Ukrainian soldier's dedication to a Sarajevo choir's resilience, to the Mediterranean island where asylum seekers face challenges, the works by Stanislava Pinchuk mirror the epic's themes of victory, grief, and loss. Experience the intersection of ancient tales with contemporary conflicts in this powerful artistic exploration.

A boy delves into a mystery surrounding his beloved Cat after he has a paranormal experience while looking into the Cat’s eyes. As the boy desperately attempts to figure out what happened, he begins to lose his grasp of reality, becoming crazed with trying to understand his household pet.

Song of the Outback combines music with travel as one of Australia's most successful musicians, John Williamson, journeys through the arid zone of the Australian outback.

A film about a man who has to make a life-altering decision, to kill a man or let him go. we watch the man dive into a state of anxiety and panic making his decision cause what he does will change his life forever.

A determined man agrees to partake in a gameshow - without being told how to win.

A detective goes to investigate a murder when he accidentally triggers a series of events that cause the apocalypse and the collapse of the United States (the world).

Facing the lowest of low points during his battle against addiction, an anonymous, whimsical mouse character finds solace in wreaking havoc on a steamboat of low class workers.

Explosive documentary Ben Roberts-Smith Truth On Trial follows Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters’s quest to uncover the truth behind rumours that Australia’s most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, committed war crimes in Afghanistan.

When a young Jewish boy, Sasha, is caught in the midst of WWII, he is forced to battle his identity during a vital growth period in his life in order to survive the war as a girl, Sala.

An original documentary filmed over the course of seven years through the Northern Territory, Western Queensland, and South Australia. Australia is the driest inhabited content on earth. In this documentary, the team explores Australia’s deserts and arid landscapes to discover some of the plants and wildlife that inhabit Australia’s Outback.

Around 700 Spanish women arrive in Australia in the early 1960s due to an informal agreement between the government and the regime of Francisco Franco.

In the gentle breezes of spring, death emerges. A sun-wrapped suburban home listens to a conversation between Ringo, a film student, and Daisy, a dying cat who understands Vietnamese.

Angie (Marshall) could have been one of Australia’s leading musicians, but she sabotaged her own career. Now in her forties, she’s dying and alone – but determined to record one last album. Money is tight and the odd gig at the local pub doesn’t exactly fill the coffers. When she meets teenage runaway Ruby (Maisie Owens), the pair form an unlikely bond. Angie teaches her to play the guitar and write songs, but despite their closeness Angie just can’t bring herself to tell Ruby the truth about her illness. Marshall’s own songs, and resonant voice, alongside the Newcastle setting, bring a tender authenticity to this rebellious music-driven drama.

When the toughest player on an amateur team decides to follow his heart and act on his feelings of same sex attraction both he and his mates are challenged to overcome their homophobia.

Noah finds himself unable to control his surroundings. When he is struck with the sudden death of a loved one, he becomes DESOLATE.

The Wiggles: Wiggledancing! Live In The U.S.A.

ZEF follows a 21-year-old genderqueer topless meat raffle worker through a collage of moments, sensations and memories; exploring gender, love and sexuality. An unfiltered snapshot of our desire for intimacy in its oscillating forms.

Calling all superheroes! The Wiggles - Anthony, Simon, Lachy and Tsehay are joined by the ‘Fruit Salad TV’ Wiggles - Evie, John, Caterina and Kelly in this all-new musical special that celebrates the everyday heroes in our community. Featuring over 20 brand new songs, Super Wiggles showcases the newest members of Wiggle Town in catchy new tunes including "Hey Tsehay!", "I'm Evie, I Wear Ballet Shoes!" and "I'm John, I'm Strong!". Plus, we meet new friends such as the wonderful Super Granny, Super Ballet Man, Chengwu (who demonstrates his amazing dance skills) and the multi-talented Paloma the Mermaid. Super Wiggles remind us all that not all heroes wear capes and that superheroes are everywhere, from teachers, to the lollipop person, to even the garbage truck driver. Who knows, you may even be one too!

45 minutes of found and manipulated visuals scored by Trephinate

On receiving a troubling diagnosis, Lou attempts to come to terms with a changing perception of themselves within a surreal landscape.

A pizza boy on his rounds becomes embroiled in a crazed customer’s monster hunt.

“An ‘avant-garde’ film of the seventies. A man obssessed with Phantom comics fantasises himself as the contemporary Phantom. Shot on location in Sydney, various Sydney visual artists play characters in this short comic story intercut with images from Phantom comics. Gary Shead is a visual artist who utilised cartoon imagery in his work, hence the idea for this film.” (Screensound)

Ok, Trendsetters! This is Rodney Rude blazing across the stage and coming at you live in your lounge room with a huge crock of over the top comedy, served up with generous lashings of verbal manure and good old bad taste. And he’s brought with him his side-kick mate Rodney Half-Rude followed up the rear by Harry Muff, the Diver.

Ten-year-old Emi and her pregnant older sister Vesna go for a drive down the coast to try to reconnect following the recent death of their mother.

A group of die-hard Australian Elvis fans on a pilgrimage to Memphis in the 20th year of the 'King's' death. A film about journeys, relationships and iconic worship.

Geenie Reenie and Dozen order some food. If only life were that simple – or understandable.