Seasons Greetings!
As the year draws to a close the Adelaide Film Festival is in the exciting phase of putting the final touches on our program and sending it away to the printer - ready for our January 2005 launch.
No doubt you have already caught up with our program highlights, released in November and are already planning how you can organise your holidays to coincide with the 2005 festival for a two week immersion in all things screen based. We will be presenting over 300 films across 190 sessions PLUS forums, workshops, In Conversation with...
Grab your festival passes now - and if you want to be a guest at the party of the year then don't forget to book for our Gala Opening Night - not only will we present the only screening of as soon to be revealed fabulous film, but we will present the second Don Dunstan Award to an individual who has made a unique contribution to Australian Film.
And following this we then will party the night away at the Adelaide Town Hall - make sure you frock up - this is a night you will not want to miss!
See you at the Festival!
Katrina Sedgwick, Festival Director
We've Moved
We are excited to announce our move to Adelaide's West End - the city's vibrant Arts Precinct. Greater Union City Cinema in Hindley Street will become our new home, and will be a hub of excitement over the 14 days of the Festival. For more info, checkout our website at www.adelaidefilmfestival.org
Special Offers - Passes On Sale Now!
Multi passes are on sale now - amazing value, and great Christmas ideas.
Bookings can be made online at www.adelaidefilmfestival.org, or by mail or fax by downloading the booking form from the website.
Gold Pass
Full price $240/Industry $230/SPU Concession $220
Immerse yourself in the film festival with the ultimate film lover's pass providing access to unlimited screenings. You can choose from more than 190 sessions over 14 days.
PRIORITY ENTRY: Gold Pass holders will be called from the queue and admitted 2 minutes before doors open to the general public.
Festival-10 Pass
Full price $120/SPU Concession $90
Make your own selection. Admission to any ten (10) screenings of your choice [PLUS three (3) bonus daytime sessions Monday-Friday, before 4.00pm.]
Mini-5 Pass
Full price $60/SPU Concession $45
Admission to any five (5) screenings of your choice [PLUS one (1) bonus daytime session Monday-Friday, before 4.00pm.]
Please Note
Gold Passes, Festival-10 Passes and Mini-5 Passes exclude access to special events and special screenings. Passes and tickets are non-refundable. Gold Passes are registered in one person's name only and are non-transferable. Please choose tickets carefully as an exchange fee applies.
Opening Night Gala Party - 'The Party of the Year'
Ever wanted to rub shoulders with the stars? Well this is your chance...
Get your glad rags on for the unmissable Gala event of the Adelaide Film Festival. The star-studded night kicks off with the presentation of the 2005 Don Dunstan Award and the Australian Premiere of a superb feature film (to be announced January 2005) at Her Majesty's Theatre. Then move on to the Adelaide Town Hall and walk the red carpet with all the big names in film for a fabulous black tie cocktail party with drinks and hors d'oeuvres served until late
This is one party not to be missed - Book Early - tickets are STRICTLY limited.
Bookings and Information:
A Reserve $55/A reserve SPU Concession $48/B reserve $48
(Ticket includes film, party entry and all drinks and nibbles)
Bookings through BASS 131246, www.bass.net.au
Dress: Frock Up
Workshops Revealed
For those of you who don't just love the cinema but make work for it don't miss out on being a part of KINO KABARET - an eight day intensive lab. Kino from Canada are a group of directors who have devised a project that sees up to 40 directors working together over 8 days creating a slate of films every two days and screening them every second night - instant, no budget filmmaking that creates fresh almost improvised cinema. In Montreal they have over 450 members and have set up 23 satellite Kinos around the globe from St Petersburg to Wisconsin, establishing a global network of likeminded, resourceful and energetic filmmakers. If you one of these people then register for KINO NOW! www.adelaidefilmfestival.org/kino
Shynola, the multi award winning UK based animation collective are coming to Adelaide to host a three day workshop exploring the development of a creative idea for music video. This is a must for any serious animator in Australia - their work is amazing. They have made videos for Unkle, Radiohead, Beck & Blur and they are currently finishing animating the Guide for the upcoming feature Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Up to 15 animators will be invited to participate in this unique opportunity - for details visit our website www.adelaidefilmfestival.org/shynola
Ticket Giveaway
We'd love to make your Christmas even brighter by giving you the chance to win 2 tickets to our spectacular Closing Night Screening and Party on the 3rd of March 2005.
Following a much anticipated premiere screening, join us for drinks in the art deco glamour of the home of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (in what was once Adelaide's finest cinema palace) to toast the Screen Goddess and the close of the 2005 Adelaide Film Festival.
To be in the running all you need to do is buy a multi pass before Christmas - the more passes you buy, the more chances you have of winning! The winner will be drawn and notified early in the New Year.
Click Here to Book Online