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What’s driving our fascination with anti-heroes? Maria Lewis explores the allure of these complex characters, with insights from industry voices like CLEVERMAN star Hunter Page-Lochard, podcaster and author Joanna Robinson (THE RINGER, MCU: THE REIGN OF MARVEL STUDIOS, 2023) and comic artist Nicola Scott (BIRDS OF PREY, WONDER WOMAN, SECRET SIX). Their perspectives bring a fresh look at how figures like Deadpool, Erik Killmonger and Cruella blur the lines between hero and villain, and why they resonate in today’s culture. A great read for those curious about the evolution of storytelling in film, comics and beyond. Read more: https://acmi.me/eT

Earlier this year ACMI partnered with Ludo Studio, the Emmy-award winning production company behind BLUEY, ROBBIE HOOD and THE STRANGE CHORES, to establish a 3-month $10,000 residency giving local animators the opportunity to create the next global hit from our co-working hub, ACMI X. Last week our residency winners Team Bambino - lead by animation director Miles Colubriale - finished the first phase of filming at ACMI. Their hybrid-animation, IL CATTIVO BAMBINO, features a hand-built, adjustable 3D set with miniatures that allows the animation team to employ wild camera movement and perspective shifts. Team Bambino will now begin the next phase of the project, animating 2D characters to inhabit the 3D set. This distinct style of animation pays homage to works such as WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? while the tone of the series is in the vein of classic feuding foe cartoons such as TOM & JERRY. The team are being mentored by Rhiannon Steffensen & Claire Renton from Ludo Studio and will present an in-progress version of IL CATTIVO BAMBINO at our soon-to-be-announced Animation Symposium. Congratulations to Miles Colubriale, Eugenia Liony Cynthiaputri, Yana Fidan and Vince Belcheff for their brilliant work so far – we can’t wait to see what comes next!

"As a Producer of School Programs at ACMI, I have a strong desire to develop LGBTQIA+ specific filmmaking and storytelling opportunities for young people. What if queer people could be offered an opportunity to explore and develop their own stories while still at school? How could we support them to explore their experience of being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community with intersections of culture, race, ethnicity, disability, class?" - Zoe McDonald, ACMI Producer for School Programs If you know someone aged 15–19, who identifies as LGBTIQA+ and has an interest in film, we invite them to apply for our upcoming LGBTQIA+ Young Filmmakers Workshop. 🔗 Find out more: https://acmi.me/eO

“Godzilla is a moral monster, it usually appears because of something humans have done that threatens their own existence. It forces us to consider how we exist in the world, and how humans coexist with one another.” - Jason Jones, Lecturer and Coordinator of Japanese Studies at Monash University. Tomorrow, ACMI goes full kaiju! Catch the latest in The Age with insights from ACMI Director and CEO Seb Chan, along with GodzillaFest panelists Silvi Vann-Wall and Jason Jones. Read more: https://acmi.me/eK

Ever wondered what makes an anti-hero so compelling? Why are we so drawn to their complexity? Hear from our a panel of experts as they unpack the creation and storytelling behind who gets to be "bad." This panel-led discussion will be hosted by Martyn Pedler, featuring Cienan Muir founder of INDIGINERD, Professor of Media and Entertainment Angela Ndalianis and writer and critic Brodie Lancaster. Get your tickets: https://acmi.me/eJ

We are thrilled to have Melbourne Queer Film Festival return to ACMI with an incredible program celebrating the way sound and vision has shaped and inspired the queer community. Running from 14-24 November, the festival brings the best in queer cinema from around the world, alongside special events and public programs. Check out the 2024 program: https://acmi.me/eG

Go behind the scenes of what makes an anti-hero. Join us for an in-depth look at how filmmakers, writers and VFX specialists bring iconic anti-heroes to life on screen, showcasing the contributions of Australian industry talent and their connections with leading global studios. Hear from award-winning screenwriter Maria Lewis, LA-based Executive Producer of THE ARTFUL (Disney+), Dr. James McNamara, award winning screenwriter and producer Catherine Smyth McMullen and VFX specialist João Sita. Together, they’ll explore the creative and technical processes that make these complex characters feel so real and relatable. Find out more: https://acmi.me/ew

The Japanese Film Festival returns with a FREE Special Series on maverick filmmaker Shohei Inamura. Rebellious and forward-thinking, Inamura sought to celebrate the spontaneous and unrestrained aspects of Japanese life. From dark comedies to award-winning dramas, this expansive retrospective showcases three decades of Inamura’s illustrious career. Presented and made possible by The Japan Foundation, Sydney and The Japan Foundation Film Library. Book tickets today: https://lnkd.in/dFYqVxJm 🎥 THE BALLAD OF NARAYAMA (1983)

Keen to playtest works in development and provide constructive feedback to help budding game-makers refine their craft? In collaboration with Major Research Partner RMIT University, the ACMI + RMIT Young Creators’ Lab invites local digital developers aged 10–16 years to showcase their projects and products at ACMI. Read more 🔗 https://acmi.me/et

A new universe is unfolding... Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Björk's dreamy dress from her music video THE GATE, directed by Andrew Thomas Huang. The dress was designed by Alessandro Michele during his time at Gucci and will make its debut in Australia as part of The Future & Other Fictions at ACMI. Paired with a breathtaking headpiece by Björk’s longtime collaborator, James Merry. Don't miss the rare chance to see these visionary creations up close. The Future & Other Fictions will open at ACMI on 28 Nov. Find out more: https://acmi.me/eq