
The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) 2025
The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns for another joyful celebration of global storytelling, adventure, and imagination.
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The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns for another joyful celebration of global storytelling, adventure, and imagination.
The Oscar-nominated feature animation Memoir of a Snail is coming to ACO On The Pier this June. We’re thrilled to announce five special screenings in The Neilson, with live performances of Elena Kats-Chernin's evocative original score performed by the ACO.
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book, James and the Giant Peach is a dynamic and dazzling blend of live action and stop-motion, produced by the master of fantasy, Tim Burton.
Be immersed in the Australian premiere of Wong Kar Wai’s cinematic masterpiece In The Mood For Love In Concert, as the poignant love story unfolds on a large HD screen, accompanied by a live 39-piece orchestra led by award-winning conductor Guy Noble.
Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's treasured tale follows the story of five year old Sosuke who discovers a goldfish he names Ponyo near his seaside home. He rescues her, and fascinated with each other, they promise to stay firm friends.
Sit back, relax and catch a movie on the big screen as part of Hive Festival at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Are you looking for fun things to do with the kids in Sydney during the school holidays? The
Enjoy a free event screening of STUDIOCANAL's Paddington (2014) in the Australian Museum Theatre. Add this to your school holiday watch list!
Moonlight is encouraging everyone to bring their teddys and picnic set ups for a Teddy Bear Picnic to watch Paddington in Peru on Sunday 29th December!
Wicked Screening – Dress in pink or gree
Complete Paddington’s Peruvian Trail through the Australian Museum for your chance to win!
Recharge your flux capacitor… and get ready to celebrate this unforgettable movie classic as you’ve never seen and heard it before!
The world’s largest outdoor bed cinema returns for a summer-long season, featuring new king beds, breathtaking sunsets, and an epic lineup of fresh blockbusters.
There is no better place for audiences to get their movie fix this summer than under the starry night sky.
Nestled within the picturesque grounds of Taronga Zoo, the Harbour View Cinema offers a breathtaking backdrop of Sydney's skyline and the iconic Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a movie experience as the sun sets over the horizon, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the 4,000 animals that call Taronga home.
Nestled within the picturesque grounds of Taronga Zoo, the Harbour View Cinema offers a breathtaking backdrop of Sydney's skyline and the iconic Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a movie experience as the sun sets over the horizon, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the 4,000 animals that call Taronga home.
Nestled within the picturesque grounds of Taronga Zoo, the Harbour View Cinema offers a breathtaking backdrop of Sydney's skyline and the iconic Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a movie experience as the sun sets over the horizon, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the 4,000 animals that call Taronga home.
Taronga is excited to announce the return of sold-out Harbour View Cinema in October 2024!
Nestled within the picturesque grounds of Taronga Zoo, the Harbour View Cinema offers a breathtaking backdrop of Sydney's skyline and the iconic Sydney Harbour. Enjoy a movie experience as the sun sets over the horizon, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the 4,000 animals that call Taronga home.
The Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) is returning for its sixth year in Sydney (Ritz Cinema) and Melbourne (Classic Cinemas, Lido Cinemas and Cameo Cinemas) during the winter school holidays from 8 June to 14 July.
From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 16 June 2024, the 71st Sydney Film Festival offers Sydneysiders another exciting season of cinema amidst a whirlwind of premieres, red-carpet openings, in-depth discussions, film guests and more.
In 2024, the Sydney Film Festival will present 197 films from 69 countries including 28 World Premieres and 133 Australian Premieres, bringing together hundreds of new international and local stories, with more to be announced. The program is made up of 92 narrative feature films, including prestigious international festival prize-winners and 54 documentaries tackling crucial contemporary issues, from established and upcoming documentarians.