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50TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
Screened 20 JULY 2023
The Garden Cinema
The Garden Cinema
It began in the bowels of Australia House and has since spread across central London, and now the London Australian Film Society is celebrating 50 years of bringing the latest and greatest Australian films to UK audiences.
We marked five decades of great Australian cinema with a special selection of newly-restored short films by some of Australia's premier filmmakers and AFTRS alumni, including a trio of films from the inaugural directors’ intake in 1973.
The Castle
Screened 8 May 2023
The Garden Cinema
The Garden Cinema
How’s the serenity?
Its 25th Anniversary outing was one of the hits of last year's London Australian Film Festival, and now the London Australian Film Society return (MATE!) for their first annual screening of this Australian comedy classic.
When the Kerrigan’s airport-adjacent family home is threatened...
When the Kerrigan’s airport-adjacent family home is threatened...
Seriously Red
Screened 28 January 2023
The Garden Cinema
The Garden Cinema
Australia Day Screening•
So good we're screening it twice!
The London Australian Film Society kicked off its 50th anniversary year with an exclusive Australia Day* preview of the riotously camp throwback to 90s Oz classic Seriously Red, the dramatic feature debut of Gracie Otto (The Last Impresario, Under the Volcano, Netflix’s Heartbreak High reboot).
* LAFS recognises that January 26 represents a Day of Mourning for many people, and have held our ‘Australia Day’ screenings on an alternate date since 2018.
2022 Film FestivalScreened 5 -13 November
2022 Film Festival
Screened 5 -13 November
- MY NAME IS GULPILIL
- WALKING WITH GULPILIL
- THE LAST WAVE
- THE TRACKER
- GOLDSTONE
- CHARLIE'S COUNTRY
- AUSTRALIAN SHORT
- FILM TODAY
- THE CASTLE
- HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN
THE DROVER'S WIFE:
The Legend of Molly Johnson
Screened March 8 2022
International Woman's Day Screening
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the London Australian Film Society, in conjunction with Regent Street Cinema, is proud to present an exclusive preview screening of thrilling western The Drover’s Wife, featuring an exclusive pre-recorded introduction from the film’s writer, director and star Leah Purcell.
2020 Film Festival'At Home'
2020 Film Festival
'At Home'
- HEARTS & BONES
- DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN
- RIDE LIKE A GIRL
- PALM BEACH
- GO KARTS!
- LITTLE MONSTERS
- BROTHERS’ NEST
- THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM
- TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG
- THE NIGHTINGALE
DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN
Canx - 25 April 2020
CANCELLED - Covid 19
Anzac Day Screening
Anzac Day Screening
Depicting one of the most savage ANZAC battles of the Vietnamese war. Directed by Kriv Stenders (Red Dog), with a star-studded cast, superb cinematography and an incredible score, this nail-biting true story of extraordinary heroism have audiences on the edge of their seats.
Double Bill
SHORT FILM PROGRAM +
THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM
SHORT FILM PROGRAM +
THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM
Screened 25 Jan 2020
The London Australian Film Society
Returning for our annual Australia Day event, a double bill of a 90-minute programme of short films from Australian Short Film Today, and a feature documentary that recently sold out three sessions at the BFI London Film Festival, and four screenings at Melbourne International Film Festival: The Australian Dream
BUSHFIRE FUNDRAISER
All proceeds from the donated raffle prizes & any private collections will go to:
CRACKERS
Screened 19 Dec 2019
London Australian Film Society
We dusted off our santa hats and cracked open the bottles of bubbly for a Christmas film, Aussie style.
Christmas time in Australia – a time for sunshine, family gatherings, prezzies, barbeques, peace and love, right? Well, not so much for this family….
THE FINAL QUARTER
Screened 19 October 2019
London Australian Film Society
A fascinating examination of race relations in this unflinching documentary.
This immersive feature film appeals to anyone interested in issues of racism in today’s world, not just Australia.
SLAM
Screened 10 August 2019
London Australian Film Society
proudly presented – direct from the Sydney Film Festival – the UK premiere of Partho Sen-Gupta’s Slam (2018), an extraordinary mystery drama about family, identity, and Islamophobia in Australia.
Two screenings @ Picturehouse Central
during Pride Weekend
The Adventures
Of Priscilla,
Queen Of The Desert
with special guest
Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp
Suburban Wildlife
An encore screening of our LAFF2019 closing film
+ Q&A with Director Imogen McClusky
An encore screening of our LAFF2019 closing film
+ Q&A with Director Imogen McClusky
2019 Film FestivalScreened 27-30 June 2019
2019 Film Festival
Screened 27-30 June 2019
- REACHING DISTANCE
- GHOSTHUNTER
- MY BRILLIANT CAREER
- TOP END WEDDING
- LOCUSTS
- STORM BOY
- BACKTRACK BOYS
- ERSKINEVILLE KINGS
- SUBURBAN WILDLIFE
The MergerScreened 13 March 2019
With Q&A with Damian Callinan & Adam Hills (The Last Leg)...
Ladies In BlackScreened 1 March 2019
Huge thanks to everyone who helped to make our recent SOLD OUT European premiere of the fabulous LADIES IN BLACK such a wonderful evening featuring Producer Sue Milliken...
The Flip Sideplus an Australian Short Film Programon
Australia DayScreened on 27 Jan 2019
The Flip Side
plus an Australian Short Film Program
For those unfortunate folk who couldn't be there, you not only missed out on seeing Eddie Izzard glow from the screen in THE FLIP SIDE, but also an electrifying & insightful Q&A session with Eddie that lasted about 20-minutes which was more akin to a stand-up session and had our audience shrieking with laughter.
Read more to discover the most popular Short Film.
Read more to discover the most popular Short Film.
Swinging SafariPrivate ViewScreened 3 Dec 2018
Private View
Screened 3 Dec 2018
Rich Mix was abuzz for the private screening of SWINGING SAFARI with director Stephan Elliot. Cast & crew joined our Australian film fans for drinks before heading into the screen for a marvelously animated and insightful introduction by Stephan.
BreathScreened 19 Oct 2018
Simon Baker brings to life Tim Winton’s bestselling novel for his directorial debut with this stunning coming-of-age story set on the wild coast of Western Australia.
2018OZ Film FestivalScreened 7-8 July 2018
2018
OZ Film Festival
Screened 7-8 July 2018
- ELLIPSIS
- KANGAROO
- SWINGING SAFARI
- BAD BOY BUBBY
- BABE: PIG IN THE CITY
- BLUE THE FILM
- THE BBQ
- THE BUTTERFLY TREE
David Stratton:A Cinematic Life Screened 26 May 2018
This documentary takes a look at David’s life through the lens of his love of Australian cinema, and features interviews with some of Australia’s best known cinematic talent.
SWEET COUNTRY
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Australia DayScreened 27 Feb 2018
Visceral and haunting, with stunning cinematography and powerful performances from Hamilton Morris, Sam Neill, and Bryan Brown, this film will keep audiences transfixed and eager to grab a glass and dissect during the break before the short films begin.
INXSLIVE BABY LIVEScreened 22 Oct 2017
INXS
LIVE BABY LIVE
To Celebrate the 30th anniversary we screened the documentary film of their infamous sold out Wembley arena concert, attended by 72,000 adoring fans.
2017OZ Film Festival30 Jun - 2 July 2017
2017
OZ Film Festival
30 Jun - 2 July 2017
- JASPER JONES
- STRICTLY BALLROOM
- DOGS IN SPACE
- HOUNDS OF LOVE
- REMEMBERING THE MAN
- RED DOG TRUE BLUE
- DEATH and LIFE of OTTO BLOOM
