Greetings my dear Friends,

FLICKERFEST SHORT FILM FESTIVAL opening night party is this Friday with Best of Australian Shorts Saturday, Short Laughs followed by Best of International Shorts. Check out the web for more details on the films – like Fish & Chips about 10 yr old Pauline Hansen or The Last Norwegian Troll about three young goats who decide to get rid of the last surviving troll in Norway.

The Spanish THE SKIN I LIVE IN begins this week. Ever since his wife was burned in a car crash, an eminent plastic surgeon (Antonio Banderas) has been interested in creating a new skin with which he could have saved her.  He cultivates a skin that is a real shield. Director “In tantalising and hypnotic style, Almodóvar weaves the elements of this complex tale like a surreal painting. It's one well worth viewing." (Urbancinefile)

After a big house on Sunday for the French comedy WOMEN ON THE SIXTH FLOOR, it now begins in earnest.  It’s a delicious upstairs downstairs comedy with barbs, twists and turns that will have you laughing.  ‘A marvelously entertaining romantic comedy with a heartfelt political message packaged in 1960's Paris.’ (Monsters and critics) ‘Delightful’ (Avoca Theatre patrons).

So many of you have asked when our outdoor ALFRESCO GARDEN CINEMA will return...good news!  Given good weather, we will be screening that all round Aussie feel good film RED DOG on Friday 10th and Sat 11th Feb. We have the chairs, the wine and the best beachside outdoor screen on the Coast…come along!

Valentine’s Day celebrates love – let’s celebrate together!  With bubbly in hand be serenaded by the magical Phil Davidson, recognised as one of Australia’s brightest songwriters with his collection of exquisite love songs and gentle Irish, magical lilt.  The film is one of my favourites - ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, filled with songs that make me happy!  Every woman also receives a gift.  A wonderful night celebrating love. Tues 14th Feb at 7:30pm, $18.50 for a drop of magic.

Our Coasties Film Festival is screening Sunday 25th March and we want YOUR film.  If you make short films, music video clips, animations, claymations or other creative pieces suitable for the big screen, enter them into COASTIES.  New section this year – seniors!  If you’d like to enter SENIORS but don’t have a camera, we will lend you ours!  What could be simpler?  But be quick - entries close 16th March.  More details on our website…check it out!

See you very soon, at the Theatre,
Beth