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Cinespace supports Victorian screen industry and Australian screen culture in ensuring that it is representative of the broader inter-cultural community.

We work to create greater cultural diversity on screen and behind the scenes.

28/09/2026

Writer & director, Aarushi Chowdhury, unpacks the invaluable distinction between representation and portrayal in our new Substack article!

Read her full op-ed through the link in our bio.

18/09/2026

Calling young creatives: pitch Victoria’s next Youth myki campaign! 🚊

Cinespace is looking for high school aged filmmakers to help promote free travel for under 18s.

Cinespace is working with the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning to create an ad campaign promoting free travel for under 18s on public transport with a Youth myki card - and we need creative young Victorians to help!

We’re looking for young people aged 12-18 from across Victoria, especially from the outer West, North and South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. You don’t need any filmmaking experience - just an interest in ideas, storytelling, or how ads and campaigns get made.

All participants will receive a gift voucher valued at $200AUD.

⏰ When: 10am–4pm, October 1st
📍 Where: Melbourne C*D
👤 Who: Ages 12-18, no experience required

Fill out the EOI form in our bio now! 🔗

15/09/2026

Interview with a Hero (2025, dir. Celeste Diep)

Cinespace is proud to be supporting filmmaker Celeste Diep, who was awarded Best Short Film at the Reel Good Film Festival this year for her film ‘Interview with a Hero’!

She will receive auspice services, production consultations, access to our production office/editing suite, and a one day full colour grade by our sponsor, Crayon.

We are ecstatic to continue to support great role models for emerging filmmakers - like Celeste, and continue to help uplift community stories to national screens!

01/09/2026

The first episode of ‘Tastes of Africa’ directed by Rendah Haj, and produced by Kauthar Abdulalim at Blacksand Pictures, is out now!

Presented by author, historian and filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe, the series follows her setting out to host the ultimate African dinner party for her friends, only to realise she’s not just missing recipes, but also the stories behind them.

‘Tastes of Africa’ is a 3 x 15-min documentary series that follows her vibrant, cross-cultural journey through Melbourne’s African food scene. Guided by the wisdom of aunties and friends, every bite is served with a story.

Cinespace is proud to both have supported ‘Tastes of Africa’ in its post-production, and to have had the wonderful Kauthar Abdulalim in our cohort from the organisation’s inception!

Kauthar was one of the very first participants of a Cinespace program with Brimbank, that invited Muslim filmmakers to create short films combatting islamophobia, and is now a key member on our board.

We are excited to continue supporting independent filmmaking from diaspora, and enjoy watching (and tasting) the fruits of platforming filmmakers like Kauthar!

Watch the first episode through the link in our bio! 🍽️

27/08/2026

REEL GOOD FILM FEST 2026.

Cinespace had the pleasure of hosting an Industry Panel with a delightful cohort of directors at this year’s RGFF, moderated by Baris Ulusoy, with panelists Sam Calafiore, Celeste ‘Andy’ Diep, Kynan Clarke, and Goran Stolevski.

Hearing candidly from both experienced and emerging directors about creative ambition, taking risks, navigating setbacks and carving out a career in the Australian screen industry made for an insightful afternoon at Lido.

Thank you to the RGFF team for having us!

21/08/2026

Kebabs of the Dead (directed by Cem Bilici, 2020)

A supernatural comedy web series set in the suburbs of modern Melbourne, each episode features two young Turkish women - and the ghost of an Irish convict - attempting to deal with a monster of the week sent by their mysterious and seemingly sorcerous stalker.

Cinespace proudly auspiced Kebabs of the Dead in 2022.

As we anticipate the relaunch our auspice program, we’re excited to support a new batch of independent creatives in bringing their projects to life!

07/08/2026

“Attending SCREEN FOREVER through Cinespace was worth every minute.”

Producer Rachael Morrow reflects on networking, financing, audience building, and finding her place in the Australian screen industry.

Cinespace was proud to have had the opportunity to send Rachael through to the SCREEN FOREVER conference earlier this year.

Read her full reflection on her time there on Substack through the link in our bio!

31/07/2026

Beats of Colours (directed by Pablo Castrillón, 2022)

A short documentary exploring the fusion of Latin Classical and Tango music styles through the eyes of Sydney-based Composer and Pianist, Daniel Rojas, and Tango Dancers Jacqueline Gutierrez Simpson and Anthony Miller.

Cinespace proudly auspiced Beats of Colours in 2021.

As we excitedly prepare to relaunch our auspice program, we’re looking forward to supporting a new cohort of independent creatives in bringing their projects to life!

Click the link in our bio to watch Pablo’s film 🎥

14/07/2026

📱 July - August 2026 (3 Sundays)

Smartphone Stories presents Pocket Cinema Hobson’s Bay. This program invites a small group of participants to learn the fundamentals of filmmaking by creating a short film using smartphones.

Designed for grassroots filmmakers looking to connect with other local filmmakers and practice their craft in a low stakes learning environment. No prior experience is necessary!

Facilitated by micro budget filmmaking aficionado and experienced media trainer Daniel Schultheis of Smartphone Stories.

Limited to 10 participants.
📍 Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton
🗓️ 3 days | July and August

Learn more about the program and book your place via the link in our bio!

Supported by Hobsons Bay City Council | Make It Happen Grants Program

07/07/2026

PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT | Cinespace is proud to be presenting a prize to the winners of THREE categories at the Victorian Multicultural Commission film festival.

This years edition of the festival was particularly special with festival founding former VMC chairperson Helen Kapalos MC’ing the evening. Our director Barış Ulusoy was also in attendance - who was part of the founding cohort with fellow graduates from Swinburne film and television school.

We are delighted to be supporting these three talented teams in taking practical steps to producing their next piece of work. It is particularly exciting to see a work produced through our residency program, Hui Jia, take out one of the awards!

Congratulations to all the nominees and the festival organising team for a fantastic evening of art and culture.

All prize winners will also be going online via SBS On Demand later this year!

Address

Suite 1, 19-29 Leeds Street
Footscray, VIC
3011

Telephone

+61430026575

Website

http://www.cinespace.org.au/

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