Not The Last Picture Show

A short documentary about community run cinema and film clubs in rural Australia. It features interviews with volunteer groups from four small towns - Shepparton, Moruya, Stratford and Bombala. It's an insight into success stories and a hint at some of the problems these groups face in presenting short Australian film at community screenings. Produced by Newtown Flicks. June 2010. Running time 9:48

Category:

Film & Animation

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• community
• cinema
• theatre
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• Moruya
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• Stratford
• Bombala
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[ozeguy40]

Film societies have to pay way over $1000 insurance a year just to

show a film to 20 people once a month. It's the very little towns

that can't afford it but they are the ones who need this sort of thing

the most. When the only options are the pub or knocking off hub caps,

these film events should NOT be expensive and available to all the

people.

[macport120]

Great to see some of the old rural theatres being revitalised and used by the community, rather than wasting away derelict and unloved or turned into 2nd hand furniture barns. The quirky architecture is part of character of these buildings and deserves preservation in it's own right. Congratulations to the people in country towns who are are enthusiastic about restoring these venues and infusing them with new life. A well-produced short film - hope it generates support for the cause!

[frphile]

This is great stuff. Is there a longer version around?

[frphile]

hey this is fab. I want to see more. Anyone know if there is a longer version around?

[troutesque]

Really interesting little doco, how come I'm not watching this on the ABC come Sunday afternoon? I'd love Bermagui to have a cool little cinema like this.

[krbrady10]

As someone else said "I want more", well, me too! Clearly the issues are just the tip of the iceberg like what's involved for the people putting together a short film festival? Loved the old theatre in Bombala. You can smell the history in that room with the film projectors.

[SuperRobertArmstrong]

I want more! When this video finished I was left wanting more. Let us have a full blown doco! Well done to the makers!

[devilbluefilms]

Wow! Coming from a small country town myself, it's great to see how some communities are really rallying around aussie short films! If only there could be more groups like these across the country!

[hardtofindbooks]

Thanks Greg! I have great memories of community cinemas in Glebe and Newcastle. Not sure if they have survived or not, but it is good to see resurrection happening in rural Australia!

[cuboz1]

Well done, Greg.... fascinating viewing! :-)