Special Edition June

MIFF Membership Re-launched

Melbourne International Film Festival members now enjoy an enhanced membership program with a host of new benefits! Replacing the former ‘Early Bird' purchase offer, MIFF Membership is your value trip to the 2008 Festival.

With almost 400 fabulous films on offer, the best way to see the 2008 Festival is to become a MIFF member. The brand new program ensures MIFF members receive generous ticket discounts and easier access to the Festival's screening venues. This year will see the introduction of an exclusive members' price across all ticket categories - from single tickets to passports - so it actually pays to be a member!

Program benefits include:
• Priority queuing and access to all Festival venues (conditions apply)
• Exclusive member discounts on all ticket options
• 10% discount on all Festival merchandise
• 10% discount on Festival Lounge beverages
• 8 x exclusive preview screenings of latest film releases for members & a guest each year
• Invitation to an exclusive ‘members only' event during the year
• Invitation to MIFF Festival Launch and an opportunity to collect an advance copy of Festival Guide
• Advanced information on special Festival offers, films and events
• Concession entry to MIFF's cinema partners - Cameo , Village Europa , Nova , Classic , Greater Union, Imax (20% discount) , Kino , Mornington, Palace , Sun Theatre , Rivoli
• Subscription discounts to magazine partners:
* FILMINK Magazine subscription offer of $55 (normally $69.95)
*10% discount on Encore Magazine subscriptions
* A free copy of The Monthly magazine (terms & conditions apply)
• Discounted tickets to Malthouse Theatre productions as part of their Subscription Season in 2008 (terms & Conditions apply. See below for further details)
• Opportunity to win DVD product, further film preview passes and additional offers via e-newsletter ‘Widescreen'
• The satisfaction that comes from supporting a not-for-profit organisation that works tirelessly to increase diversity in film programming and exhibition

Become a MIFF member and WIN! See HERE for details.

Membership Program pricing:
Single Membership - $80.00 / Concession $65.00
Double Membership - $140.00 / Concession $110.00
(Double memberships are only available to two people residing at the same address)
Rising Star - $600
Screen Legend - $950
(Concession refers to Seniors/Healthcare Card Holders/Full-time Students)

Member Ticket pricing:
Passports - $300 (a saving of $50)
Mini Passes - $100 (a saving of $35)
Opening Night screening & party - $95 (a saving of $20)
Opening Night screening only - $30 (a saving of $5)
Closing Night screening & party - $40 (a saving of $20)
Closing Night screening only - $14.50 (a saving of $10.50)
Single tickets - $12.00 (a saving of $4.50)

JOIN NOW!
To join download the application form and post to GPO Box 4982 Melbourne 3001 OR fax to 03) 9654 2561.
Membership_Application_Form_.pdf (pdf file, 23kb)

Our online facility will be up and running within the next few days so stay tuned for that!

Passes on sale NOW!

2008 Festival passes and Opening & Closing Night tickets are available for purchase NOW. Be quick as numbers are limited.

Single tickets will be onsale from Friday 11 July, 2008.

Mini-Mag Released!

MIFF Members Screening Reminder

My Brother is an Only Child

Date: Tuesday 10 June, 2008
Time: 6.30pm
Where: Cinema Nova - 380 Lygon Street, Carlton

Director: Daniele Luchetti
Cast: Elio Germano, Riccardo Scamarcio, Angela Finocchiaro, Luca Zingaretti

Already a smash hit in its native Italy, MY BROTHER IS AN ONLY CHILD (Mio fratello è Figlio Unico), was presented at the Cannes and Toronto film festivals in 2007.

Accio (Elio Germano) is irritable, explosive and a trouble maker. He fights every battle like a war and his parents despair. His brother Manrico (Riccardo Scamarcio) is handsome, charismatic and loved by all, although underneath he is equally as dangerous.

MIO FRATELLO è FIGLIO UNICO follows the adventures of these two passionate brothers in small town Italy in the 1960s and 70s as they fight over politics and over the same woman. It is about escaping and returning and knowing when to fight and when to grow up. Fifteen years of Italian history pass by as these brothers realise that despite their differences, they’re really alike.

Running time: 100 min, Distributor: Sharmill Films courtesy of Aztec International Entertainment
Rating: M, Release Date: 19 June

Next edition: Tuesday 17 June

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