Our screening of 28 YEARS LATER last Saturday (July 26) was regretfully cancelled at the last minute due to an unexpected technical issue that, despite best efforts by our projectionist, could not be resolved by the film's start time.
Fortunately, we can now advise that the issue has been rectified and no further screenings will be affected. The screening of 28 YEARS LATER has also been re-scheduled for Wednesday 6 August at 7:30 pm.
We apologise to those affected by Saturday's screening cancellation, and hope that everyone who was hoping to see the film can make the new date.
We may be getting ahead of ourselves, but the weather has been so good lately that it's making us look ahead to Spring – and specifically our upcoming Spring 2025 season which will run from July 22 to October 18!
The ANU Film Group's new programme will take members on unforgettable cinematic journey through 51 meticulously curated films, with a little something for every taste and preference. Even Pedro Pascal fans will be spoilt for choice between seeing him in a modern rom-com (MATERIALISTS), a darkly comic COVID-era Western (EDDINGTON) or heading up Marvel's rebooted First Family (THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS). How's that for variety?!
Spring brings a diverse selection of narratives, genres and voices from around the globe, from blockbusters and compelling dramas like SUPERMAN and TINĀ to thought-provoking docos and independent gems such as SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD and SORRY, BABY.
Plus, no programme would be complete without some beloved classics back on the big screen where they belong, with JAWS, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (100 years!) getting the anniversary treatment this time around.
Check out our full line-up of 51 films now at the links below.
• View the programme online by CLICKING HERE
• Download a printable PDF by CLICKING HERE
• Import all screenings to your calendar by CLICKING HERE
Our new flyers will also be available for collection at screenings from this week onwards, so make sure to save the dates, share this post with your friends and do whatever it takes to make the most of your ANUFG membership – the best way to see movies in Canberra!
Not yet a member? Spring season memberships are on sale now for $30, and will include entry into all screenings left on our current Winter season. Memberships can both be purchased in-person at any screening or online at www.anufg.org.au/join
Just in time for the long weekend, here's a post-Easter treat that's sweeter than any chocolate: our brand new ANU Film Group programme for Winter 2025!
Whether you're a CORRESPONDENT, ACCOUNTANT, BALLERINA or SURFER, our new season of films has got it all, from blockbusters to Oscar winners to Australian films and more. Not to mention all of the latest and greatest hits straight from cinemas, including A MINECRAFT MOVIE, SINNERS and THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO.
Plus, we're bringing some beloved films back to the big screen to commemorate their milestone anniversaries in 2025, including DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, RASHÔMON and HEAT in a special tribute to the late Val Kilmer.
Check out our full line-up of all films between May 7 and July 19 now at the links below.
• View the programme online by CLICKING HERE
• Download a printable PDF by CLICKING HERE
• Import all screenings to your calendar by CLICKING HERE
Winter season memberships are already on sale for $30, and will include entry into all screenings left on our current Autumn season. Memberships can both be purchased in-person at any screening or online at www.anufg.org.au/join
We regret to inform you that the upcoming Indian Film Festival that was to run from March 27–31 has been cancelled, due to the last-minute withdrawal of support from the Indian High Commission. Fortunately, we will be able to independently proceed with two films as currently scheduled: the Canberra premiere of Australian-Indian musical HINDI-VINDI on March 27 and acclaimed international drama ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT on March 28.
On Saturday 29 March, we will be screening THE FRENCH CONNECTION in tribute to the late, great Gene Hackman, who passed away recently under tragic circumstances. Widely regarded as one of the best crime films ever made, the 1971 classic also took home five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hackman, delvering one of his most iconic roles in a legendary career spanning decades. More about the tribute can be found by clicking here.
There will be no additional films scheduled on March 30 or 31.
Finally, as previously advised, our screening of A DIFFERENT MAN has moved from March 19 to Tuesday 25 March.
As such, the revised programme for the week of March 25–29 will now be as follows:
• TUE 25 MAR @ 7:30 PM: A DIFFERENT MAN
• THU 27 MAR @ 7:30 PM: HINDI-VINDI
• FRI 28 MAR @ 7:30 PM: ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT
• SAT 29 MAR @ 7:30 PM: GENE HACKMAN TRIBUTE – THE FRENCH CONNECTION
We apologise for any and all inconvenience caused by these programme changes.
We have been notified by the ANU that there will be construction taking place in the street outside of the Kambri Cultural Centre on a number of nights this week and next which will unfortunately overlap with some of our screenings from March 7-14.
As the construction work will be undertaken on the far side of the building to where the cinema is located, the hope is that noise will be kept to a minimum. That said, there is no way to know the full impact until work begins tonight – so please be advised that some disruption may occur.
We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we do our best to minimise the effect of the construction on our screenings.
Due to an unexpected issue with venue availability, we regret to inform you that the date for our upcoming screening of A DIFFERENT MAN has been changed from Wednesday 19 March to Tuesday 25 March at 7:30 pm.
A DIFFERENT MAN follows an aspiring actor (Sebastian Stan) who undergoes a radical medical procedure to reverse a genetic facial disfigurement and begin life anew, but his dream quickly becomes a nightmare when he loses out on the role he was born to play. The darkly comic film received an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling in 2025.
We apologise for any and all inconvenience caused by this late change, and hope that you will be able to make it on the new date.
Want to tick off all of the nominated films on your Oscar watchlist? Here’s a handy guide to when you can catch them at the ANU Film Group as part of our Autumn 2025 programme:
FEBRUARY
• MON 10 FEB @ 7:30 PM: BETTER MAN – Best Visual Effects nominee
• TUE 11 FEB @ 7:30 PM: INSIDE OUT 2 – Best Animated Feature nominee
• WED 12 FEB @ 7:30 PM: WICKED – 10 nominations, including Best Picture
• FRI 14 FEB @ 7:30 PM: NOSFERATU – 4 nominations, including Best Cinematography
• FRI 21 FEB @ 7:30 PM: THE SUBSTANCE – 5 nominations, including Best Picture
• THU 27 FEB @ 7:30 PM: MARIA – Best Cinematography nominee
MARCH
• SAT 1 MAR @ 7:30 PM: GLADIATOR II – Best Costume Design nominee
• THU 6 MAR @ 7:30 PM: EMILIA PÉREZ – 13 nominations, including Best Picture
• FRI 7 MAR @ 7:30 PM: THE BRUTALIST – 10 nominations, including Best Picture
• SAT 8 MAR @ 5 PM: THE WILD ROBOT – 3 nominations, including Best Animated Feature
• SAT 8 MAR @ 7:30 PM: WICKED – 10 nominations, including Best Picture
• THU 13 MAR @ 7:30 PM: CONCLAVE – 8 nominations, including Best Picture
• FRI 14 MAR @ 7:30 PM: ANORA – 6 nominations, including Best Picture
• SAT 22 MAR @ 7:30 PM: SING SING – 3 nominations, including Best Actor (Colman Domingo)
• TUE 25 MAR @ 7:30 PM: A DIFFERENT MAN – Best Makeup and Hairstyling nominee
APRIL
• SAT 12 APR @ 7:30 PM: A REAL PAIN – 2 nominations, including Best Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin)
• THU 17 APR @ 7:30 PM: SEPTEMBER 5 – Best Original Screenplay nominee
• SAT 26 APR @ 7:30 PM: THE APPRENTICE – 2 nominations, including Best Actor (Sebastian Stan)
MAY
• FRI 2 MAY @ 7:30 PM: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN – 8 nominations, including Best Picture
Batman Returns, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, The Mummy Returns, xXx: The Return of Xander Cage... History is rich with examples of great cinematic returns and it's about to gain one more when the ANU Film Group returns on February 10!
After a nine-month intermission caused by building works, we are celebrating our long-awaited return with an entire week of free screenings. All seven films from February 10 to 15 will be open and free for all to attend – no membership or registration required!
MON 10 FEB, 7:30 PM: BETTER MAN (MA, 135 MIN)
British pop superstar Robbie Williams tells his warts-and-all life story – from his working class childhood to confronting the pressures of fame – all while depicted on-screen as a CGI chimpanzee, in this unconventional musical biopic.
TUE 11 FEB, 7:30 PM: INSIDE OUT 2 (PG, 96 MIN)
As teen Riley begins navigating puberty, the emotions living inside her mind – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust – find their world upended by the arrival of new feelings. Presented in partnership with the ANU Students' Association (ANUSA).
WED 12 FEB, 7:30 PM: WICKED (PG, 160 MIN)
Two very different young women – green-skinned Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and aristocrat Galinda (Ariana Grande) – form an unlikely friendship in this hit musical adaptation. Presented in partnership with the ANU Students' Association (ANUSA).
THU 13 FEB, 7:30 PM: HERETIC (MA, 112 MIN)
Two young Mormon missionaries visit the home of a reclusive man (Hugh Grant) in an attempt to convert him, but soon realise that he is more dangerous than he seems when they become ensnared in a deadly game to prove their faith.
FRI 14 FEB, 7:30 PM: NOSFERATU (M, 132 MIN)
In the 1830s, a haunted young woman (Lily-Rose Depp) discovers that the enigmatic Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård) has become obsessively infatuated with her. Presented in partnership with the ANU Students' Association (ANUSA).
SAT 15 FEB, 5 PM: MY OLD ASS (MA, 89 mins)
During a psychedelic drug trip on her 18th birthday, a free-spirited teen unexpectedly comes face-to-face with her 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza), forcing her to rethink her life choices in this coming-of-age comedy.
SAT 15 FEB, 7:30 PM: FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (MA, 148 mins)
Return to the dystopian world of Mad Max for this epic prequel in which a young Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) is stolen from her home and caught in a ruthless warlord's (Chris Hemsworth) chaotic battle for dominance of the Wasteland.
And that's not all: our Autumn 2025 season will run from February 10 until May 3, featuring our famously curated selection of new releases, beloved classics and recent gems you might have missed during the break, including Oscar hopefuls, indie darlings, international sensations and blockbusters galore. View the full programme of 55 films now at www.anufg.org.au/programme.
Want to become a member? Memberships are now available starting from $30 for a season or $90 for a full year's worth of films. You can join online at www.anufg.org.au/join or in-person at any screening.
After nine long months in hibernation, our Autumn 2025 season is right around the corner and the full programme is now here for your viewing pleasure!
As always, the new season will feature our famously curated selection of new releases, beloved classics and recent gems you might have missed during the break, including Oscar hopefuls, indie darlings, international sensations and blockbusters galore. Plus, we'll be celebrating our long-awaited return with an entire week of free screenings – find out more here!
Check out our full programme featuring 55 films screening between February 10 and May 3 at the links below. Our new programme flyers will also be available at all screenings.
• View the programme online by CLICKING HERE
• Download a printable PDF version of the programme by CLICKING HERE
• Import all screenings directly to your phone or computer's calendar by CLICKING HERE
Not yet a member? Not a problem! Memberships are now available starting from $30 for a season or $90 for a full year's worth of films. You can join online at www.anufg.org.au/join or in-person at any screening.
Please note that all memberships that were valid at the time of our shutdown on June 2, 2024 will be automatically extended by 37 weeks at no cost. There’s nothing you need to do, but if you wish to find out when your extended membership will expire, please email info@anufg.org.au with your membership number and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Move over Demi Moore, it’s our turn for a comeback…
We couldn't be happier to announce that the ANUFG will be finally making our long-awaited return in the week beginning February 10, just one month away!
Programme details – including a full week of free blockbuster screenings – are being finalised now, and will be announced very soon via our Facebook page and on our website here..
All memberships that were valid at the time of our shutdown on June 2, 2024 will be automatically extended by 36 weeks at no cost. There’s nothing you need to do, but if you wish to find out when your extended membership will expire, please email info@anufg.org.au with your membership number.
We can’t wait to be back screening films for you. More to come soon!
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Following our extended hiatus, there are now opportunities to get involved with Australia's largest film society either as a paid projectionist or as a volunteer doorperson. See below for more details and let us know if you're keen!
Seeking a Projectionist
We're now recruiting a reliable and technologically-minded person to join our team of projectionists and operate our cinema-grade equipment. Will need to be available in the evenings for at least one shift a week. Past experience not required, with all training to be provided. This is a paid position with award rates.
Seeking Volunteer Doorpeople
We're also looking for a couple of new doorpeople for the coming season to greet members and scan their cards as they enter the cinema. This is an unpaid volunteer position, but you will receive complimentary membership for the following season as a token of thanks upon completion of rostered sessions.