If you are only planning to join us for one night, let this Opening Night be the one. It is simply the highlight of the entire Festival week. Red carpet, cameras, flashlights, special guests, actors and actresses, directors, important figures, special host, and not to mention superb movie! If that was not enough already, there will be a post-screening discussion that you don’t want to miss.

August 14, 2009; 8pm
RMIT Capitol Theatre, Opposite Melbourne Town Hall

Get inside their heads!
They have blown you away with their powerful frightening scenes. In cases for some of you, they might have turned your dreams into nightmares. With unforgettable films like Macabre and Takut, it is fair to say that they are Indonesia’s contemporary horror geniuses.

Where do they get the scary imagination? How do they transfer their thoughts to the screen?

Ask them your question, and The Mo Brothers will answer! Have a conversation with the talented brothers and the IFF team about their current fims, their careers, their upcoming movies, or even about Indonesian films and culture in general.

August 17, 2009; 5.15pm - 6.15pm
Laby Theatre (David Caro Building), The University of Melbourne, Parkville

You are invited to attend the premiere of the Festival’s Top 5 Short Films. Expect the unexpected: raw talents, original ideas, unique angles, rare storyline, and many more! We are proud to show the new talents from all over the world. Professional judges are present during this screening, and they will explain the winning factors in these 5 films. This is a free event and open to public.

August 17, 2009; 12pm-2pm
Yasuko Hiraoka Room, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, The University of Melbourne

Catch your favourite Indonesian actors and directors at Ondergronds. Strike a conversation with them, tell them your favourite spots in Melbourne, or just simply wave and greet them with the warm Melbourne salute. The festival invited guests and coordinators will be there to talk, and to have a drink with you. This event will also filled with interesting attractions that you do not want to miss. Don’t just watch the movies, have fun with us too!

August 15, 2009; 8pm-10pm | Ondergrounds, Basement, 27 Russell Street

Spend your night away with our special guests at Macabre After Party at Eve to celebrate our 2009 IFF Opening Night! There is no better way of wearing of that tingle in your spine after watching ‘Macabre’. Come to Eve with your favourite crowd, and we will guarantee you a night to remember. You can hit the dance floor with your favourite actor too, if you get lucky.

August 14, 2009; 11pm | Eve Bar, 334 City Rd.

IFF will showcase a tight selection of top-range films from the current Indonesian film industry.

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Short Film Competition is now closed. Winners will be notified by email in August.