Category: Cinema

The Australian Cinémathèque secret weapon: The Wurlitzer

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   21 Sep 2018

We highlight the Australian Cinémathèque’s much loved secret weapon — the Wurlitzer Style 260 Opus 2040 pipe organ. From 2018 to 2020, QAGOMA will present Queensland’s Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF). The Festival experience comes to life with a range of dynamic events including classic silent films with live scores, a high point the screening of Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman 1928 featuring a…

Continue reading » “The Australian Cinémathèque secret weapon: The Wurlitzer”

In the black box: The Australian Cinémathèque and BIFF

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   15 Sep 2018

This diversity of programming at the Australian Cinémathèque, GOMA has built a deeply loyal audience that returns again and again — some dedicated patrons to virtually every screening — and has positioned QAGOMA to now proudly present the Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF). A much-loved institution in its own right, BIFF was a fixture in Brisbane…

Continue reading » “In the black box: The Australian Cinémathèque and BIFF”

Production still from Celeste 2018 / Director: Ben Hackworth / Image courtesy: Curious Film

BIFF 2018: A diverse program for all audiences now on sale

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   12 Sep 2018

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF), presented by QAGOMA with screenings at the Australian Cinémathèque, GOMA and venues across Brisbane from 11 to 21 October. The diverse program of more than 100 Australian and international feature, documentary and short films will be complemented by 24 thought-provoking events including conversations,…

Continue reading » “BIFF 2018: A diverse program for all audiences now on sale”

Opening the black box: The Australian Cinémathèque and BIFF

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   11 Sep 2018

We survey the history of the Gallery of Modern Art’s black box, and some of the cinematic highlights that the Australian Cinémathèque has projected to loyal audiences since 2006. From 2018 to 2020, QAGOMA will present Queensland’s long-running and much-loved Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) and this is a unique opportunity for the Cinémathèque to…

Continue reading » “Opening the black box: The Australian Cinémathèque and BIFF”

Hiroshi Sugimoto, Japan/United States b.1948 / Saint James, New Zealand 1991

Envisioning the black box: The Australian Cinémathèque and BIFF

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   5 Sep 2018

From 2018 to 2020, QAGOMA will present Queensland’s long-running and much-loved Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF). This is an exciting opportunity for the Gallery’s Australian Cinémathèque and its unique curatorial department to showcase a diverse range of films from around the world. We survey the history of the Gallery of Modern Art’s black box, and…

Continue reading » “Envisioning the black box: The Australian Cinémathèque and BIFF”

Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF)

Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) 2018

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   24 Aug 2018

QAGOMA presents the 2018 Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) from 11 to 21 October. BIFF 2018 launched on Thursday 11 October at GOMA with the Queensland premiere of Celeste, a compelling love story by Brisbane-born film director Ben Hackworth set in the tropical splendour of Far North Queensland. BIFF offers local and visiting audiences more…

Continue reading » “Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) 2018”