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Venue Hire

ACMI offers a venue with a difference with a suite of multifaceted spaces available for hire. Located in the heart of Melbourne at the cultural hub of Federation Square, ACMI can fulfil your catering, audio visual and other event requirements within a unique architectural environment. Launches, conferences and all kinds of celebrations can be combined with a visit to the cinemas or the galleries to create a truly memorable experience.

Spaces

Cinemas

cinema 1
Cinema 1 - 170 seats

cinema 2
Cinema 2 - 390 seats

The ACMI Cinemas are ideal for:

  • film festivals
  • one-off screenings
  • AGMs, conferences and seminars
  • multimedia screenings and events.

The ACMI Cinemas provide an ideal venue for production industry events and screenings including:

  • film and video digital double head
  • pre-release tests
  • preview screenings
  • cast and crew screenings.

Clients can extend their booking to include use of the The Cube or the Lightwell for launches, catered events, cocktail parties and speeches prior to or following events in the cinemas.

The Cube

 

The Cube is a unique event space for functions, presentations and special occasions. 

Studio 1

ACMI's Studio 1 is a comprehensive production / conferencing facility available for hire. This multi-use venue boasts a technical infrastructure able to support demanding screen-based and live events.

Studio 1 is suitable for conferences, seminars, presentations and webcasts.

Gallery 1

gallery 1

Gallery 1 is a unique exhibition space that features major thematic exhibitions of the most innovative and imaginative screen-based art.

Created by converting two underground railway platforms, ACMI's Gallery 1 is a spectacularly vast subterranean space, perfect for the event with a difference!


Lightwell

An expansive space with a bay window looking out on Flinders Street and a soaring atrium that extends upwards three stories in height towards a glass ceiling. Perfect for launches, cocktail parties, and all kinds of celebrations.


Services

ACMI staff provide a number of specialised services to assist clients with the successful management of screenings and events:

Event Management  ACMI staff can provide expert advice to clients to assist with their event management.

Technical Support  Technical service and advice is available to our clients to assist with the preparation, set up and delivery of event requirements.

Customer Service Support  Hire of the ACMI venues includes the provision of a Visitor Services Officer to assist with the set up and running of your event.

Ticketing  ACMI can assist with ticketing and infomation services for your event including bookings, pre-sales and online sales.

Catering  Packages are available which can also be tailored to your requirements.



Specifications

Space

Theatre

Cocktail

Banquet

Area Sqm

Height m

Facilities

Cinema 1

170

N/A

N/A

123

7.2

Kinoton 16mm and 35mm Projector
1.3K Christie DLP Projector
Sony Digital Betacam
Sony SP Betacam Playback
Sony DV Cam Playback
DVD (for pre-screening material only)
Dolby CP650-D
Tascam CD Player / Recorder

Cinema 2

390

N/A

N/A

454

13.3

Kinoton 16mm and 35mm Projector
Kodak Content Player JMN 3000
2K Christie CP 2000 Projector
70mm (contact ACMI for specific capabilities)
Sony HD-CAM Playback 
Sony Digital Betacam
SP Betacam Playback
Sony DV Cam Playback
DVD (pre screening material only)
Dolby CP650-D
Tascam CD Player / Recorder

Studio 1

70

N/A

N/A

193

3.1

DVD, Digital & SP Betacam, DV Cam, Mini DV Playback (PAL & NTSC)
Quicktime, MPEG2, MPEG4, HD (not full HD) playback
Laptop projection (PC & MAC - adaptor required for some MACs)
Standard audio (STEREO)
A number of microphones are available for use including hand held, lapel and table mics
Standard lighting (fixed fixtures with variable settings)
Green Screen activities
Standard screens - 16:9 (1 large, 1 small screen)ADSL2 connection (cabled)
Capacity 70 seated; 67 with a wheelchair

The Cube

70

200

60

200

3.1

1 lecturn
2 retractable projection screens
2 video / data projectors
PA system
CD player
DVD player
16 channel sound mixer
Fully equipped kitchen & bar

Gallery 1

Depending upon current exhibition.
Up to 500

On request

Lightwell

Up to 400

On request

 
 
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