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“Godzilla is a moral monster, it usually appears because of something humans have done that threatens their own existence. It forces us to consider how we exist in the world, and how humans coexist with one another.” - Jason Jones, Lecturer and Coordinator of Japanese Studies at Monash University. Tomorrow, ACMI goes full kaiju! Catch the latest in The Age with insights from ACMI Director and CEO Seb Chan, along with GodzillaFest panelists Silvi Vann-Wall and Jason Jones. Read more: https://acmi.me/eK

Ever wondered what makes an anti-hero so compelling? Why are we so drawn to their complexity? Hear from our a panel of experts as they unpack the creation and storytelling behind who gets to be "bad." This panel-led discussion will be hosted by Martyn Pedler, featuring Cienan Muir founder of INDIGINERD, Professor of Media and Entertainment Angela Ndalianis and writer and critic Brodie Lancaster. Get your tickets: https://acmi.me/eJ

We are thrilled to have Melbourne Queer Film Festival return to ACMI with an incredible program celebrating the way sound and vision has shaped and inspired the queer community. Running from 14-24 November, the festival brings the best in queer cinema from around the world, alongside special events and public programs. Check out the 2024 program: https://acmi.me/eG

Go behind the scenes of what makes an anti-hero. Join us for an in-depth look at how filmmakers, writers and VFX specialists bring iconic anti-heroes to life on screen, showcasing the contributions of Australian industry talent and their connections with leading global studios. Hear from award-winning screenwriter Maria Lewis, LA-based Executive Producer of THE ARTFUL (Disney+), Dr. James McNamara, award winning screenwriter and producer Catherine Smyth McMullen and VFX specialist João Sita. Together, they’ll explore the creative and technical processes that make these complex characters feel so real and relatable. Find out more: https://acmi.me/ew

The Japanese Film Festival returns with a FREE Special Series on maverick filmmaker Shohei Inamura. Rebellious and forward-thinking, Inamura sought to celebrate the spontaneous and unrestrained aspects of Japanese life. From dark comedies to award-winning dramas, this expansive retrospective showcases three decades of Inamura’s illustrious career. Presented and made possible by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and The Japan Foundation Film Library. Book tickets today: https://lnkd.in/dFYqVxJm 🎥 THE BALLAD OF NARAYAMA (1983)

Keen to playtest works in development and provide constructive feedback to help budding game-makers refine their craft? In collaboration with Major Research Partner RMIT University, the ACMI + RMIT Young Creators’ Lab invites local digital developers aged 10–16 years to showcase their projects and products at ACMI. Read more 🔗 https://acmi.me/et

A new universe is unfolding... Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Björk's dreamy dress from her music video THE GATE, directed by Andrew Thomas Huang. The dress was designed by Alessandro Michele during his time at Gucci and will make its debut in Australia as part of The Future & Other Fictions at ACMI. Paired with a breathtaking headpiece by Björk’s longtime collaborator, James Merry. Don't miss the rare chance to see these visionary creations up close. The Future & Other Fictions will open at ACMI on 28 Nov. Find out more: https://acmi.me/eq

Have you experienced the magic behind MEMOIR OF A SNAIL at ACMI? Academy Award-winning director Adam Elliot takes us through this intricate display, where every prop, set and character is meticulously handcrafted. Thousands of tangible objects come together in the film, each one captured frame by frame. Read more: https://acmi.me/eo

The Waiting Room, developed through the ACMI + RMIT Audience Lab, has been commissioned for a one-night-only event at The Capitol by ACMI's Major Research Partner, RMIT University. Created by artists Martine Corompt and Camilla Hannan, The Waiting Room is an expanded theatrical experience recreating archetypal cinematic motifs and drenched in epic surround sound. Featuring video, animation and live experimental music performed by The Overtone Ensemble, The Waiting Room explores the notion of waiting as an event in itself, where the audience shares the joy of anticipation, the pleasure of expectation, and the thrill of impatience. 📅Sat 9 Nov, 7.30pm 🔗Book your tickets: https://acmi.me/en

Anti-Heroes are set to takeover ACMI from 7–13 Nov! Packed with a week of screenings, talks and original Marvel-inspired artworks inviting visitors to step into the world of flawed, complex and unapologetically human protagonists – from DEADPOOL, WOLVERINE and THE BRIDE, to CRUELLA, BONNIE and the MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. Co-curated by ACMI and guest curator Adjunct Professor Angela Ndalianis from Swinburne University of Technology’s Centre for Transformative Media Technologies. The Antihero Takeover is supported by Disney+. Find out more: https://acmi.me/ei 📸 CRUELLA, Courtesy of the Walt Disney Company Australia