Crowlands Film Society
The Crowlands Film Society was formed in 2004 to :
1 Re-create the atmosphere of cinema-going in the 1950s.
2 Provide an opportunity for local residents and other enthusiasts to socialize, and
3 Donate to local community projects, through any excess funds raised.
The society meets in the Public Hall, Elmhurst Road, Crowlands ( VicRoads map 57C4 or Melways 520 G11 ).
Screenings are for members only (See membership below).
The Hall is renamed The Empire Theatre for screenings.
Patrons are encouraged to dress up.
Films screened so far:
Model For Murder (British Thriller)
The Lady Vanishes- (Hitchcock)
Cone of Silence-( Bud Tingwell)
The Reivers -( Steve McQueen)
Sundays and Cybele- (Hardy Kruger)
All the Kings Men- (Broderick Crawford)
Goodbye Franklin High-( Teen flick)
The Juggler-( Kirk Douglas)
Garbo Talks-( Anne Bancroft)
The Film Society members dress in 1950s style
Refreshments are always served.
Membership
Half yearly membership is available at the box office on the night for
$12 adults
$8 concession (pensioner/senior/student)
$4 under 18
Free entry for under 6
Membership includes a pre-show drink and nibbles, supper and film and gets patrons on the Crowlands Film Society mailing list.
News
The Society has plans to produce its own short film.It will be a black & white film set in the 1950s and shot in a grand feature-film “ David Lean” style.
The simple story tells of a farmer returning from the field and treating his wife to the movies.
If you’d like to assist this project in pre or post production or filming or would like to be an extra or take a leading role, please contact us.
Crowlands Film Society is a member of the Federation of Victorian Film Societies.
Crowlands Film Society Constitution (Word Doc)