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A psychology professor locks his family away in a high-rise apartment after his daughter’s murder - only to realise no one inside can be trusted.

Lilith, the award-winning psychological thriller from writer and director Dale Crawford, is drawn from real-life cases of folie à famille: a contagious psychosis shared by an entire family.

On Thursday 29 October, Dale joins Screen Presence at the Chinese Museum for an intimate conversation about bringing Lilith to the screen - from concept to completed feature, directing a psychological thriller, and the creative and practical realities of making a film independently, alongside cinematographer Rudi Siira and producer Robert Chuter.

Emerging filmmaker, film student, or just love bold Australian cinema? This one’s for you.

📅 Thursday 29 October
⏰ 7:00-9:30 PM
📍 Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
🎟 $20 entry - tickets via the link in our bio

Want to see the film first? Lilith is available to rent on Vimeo On Demand (link in bio).

#ScreenPresence #Lilith #DaleCrawford #IndieFilm #AustralianCinema

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THREADS OF GRACE.
New exhibition at Melbourne Chinese Museum, showcasing costumes across the dynasties.
@chinesemuse @chinatownmelbourne
#hanfu #hanfuphotography #chineseculture

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A journey through time and threads. 🧵🏮

So honored to be a model and the first visitor for ”Threads of Grace“ at the Museum of Chinese Australian History. Had a wonderful chat with Jenny, the Project Manager, uncovering the hard work and beautiful stories behind this exhibition.

Come feel the magic of traditional Chinese attire!
🗓️ Oct 16 - Oct 27, 2026
📍 Museum of Chinese Australian History, L1/22 Cohen Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000
🎫 Free entry with museum ticket!

#ThreadsOfGrace #ChineseMuseumMelbourne #OOTD #TraditionalWear #ChineseHeritage MelbourneArt

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So you’ve got a script. Now what? 🎬

On Thursday 29 October, Screen Presence is sitting down with writer and director Dale Crawford to unpack how his award-winning indie psychological thriller, Lilith, went from a script inspired by real cases of shared family psychosis to a finished film out in the world.

No generic advice, no glossy success story. Just an honest look at the messy, practical reality of independent filmmaking - developing the script, directing on set with DP Rudi Siira and producer Robert Chuter, and what it actually takes to get a feature across the finish line.

Whether you’re in the middle of your own project, studying screen, or just love bold local cinema, come through and bring your questions.

📅 Thursday 29 October
⏰ 7:00-9:30 PM
📍 Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
🎟 $20 entry - tickets via the link in our bio

#ScreenPresence #MelbourneFilm #IndieFilm #AustralianCinema #DaleCrawford

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We partnered with the Young Australian Film Festival(YAFF) to showcase bold short films exploring the Asian Australian experience.

The screenings were followed by a lively Q&A and networking session.

Video courtesy by @wilari ❤️

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How do you actually get an independent feature made, finished, and out into the world?

We’re sitting down with writer and director Dale Crawford for an honest conversation about making his indie award-winning psychological thriller, Lilith.

We’re skipping the generic advice to talk about the messy, practical reality of indie filmmaking—from developing a script based on real cases of shared family psychosis, to directing on set with DP Rudi Siira and producer Robert Chuter, to finally getting the film across the finish line.

Whether you’re in the middle of your own project, studying screen, or just love bold local cinema, come through.

📅 Date and ⏰ Time: : Thursday 29 October, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 Venue: Chinese Museum, Melbourne (22 Cohen Place)

Tickets via the link in our bio.

(Tip: If you want to watch Lilith before the Q&A, you can rent it on Vimeo On Demand—link in bio).

#ScreenPresence #MelbourneFilm #IndieFilm #AustralianCinema #DaleCrawford LilithMovie

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🌕🥮 Mid-Autumn Magic Across Melbourne
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished tradition celebrating family, harvest, and togetherness—and it’s happening at multiple Multicultural Museums Victoria venues this September!
Join @chinesemuse for workshops, lanterns, mooncakes, and tea on 26–27 September or 2–3 October.
Experience @vietnamesemuseum.au for their beautiful Mid-Autumn lantern celebrations.
Head to Bendigo on Grand Final Eve (25 September) for the FREE Harvest Moon Festival at Dai Gum San Precinct with lion dances, traditional performances, kung fu displays, and cultural celebrations. Performances 2–6 PM, food vendors 12–8 PM. @goldendragonmuseum
🥮 Check out each venue for details and bookings!

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🎉 Celebrating Chinese culture in the heart of Melbourne! 🇨🇳✨
Today, Federation Square comes alive with the Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival 2026 — a vibrant day of mythology, music, dance and community.

From 11am to 9pm, enjoy:
• Traditional Chinese dance, opera and martial arts on the Main Stage
• Hanfu processions and a Hanfu catwalk
• Kung Fu demonstrations and heritage displays
• Interactive workshops: calligraphy, lacquer fan painting and sachet making
• Mythical characters roaming the square for photo moments
• A bustling marketplace with crafts, specialty foods and more.

A special thank you to Cr. Gladys Liu and MP Evan Mulholland for their presence and inspiring speeches. @gladysliu.au @evmulholland

Whether you’re reconnecting with heritage or discovering it for the first time, there’s something here for all ages. Bring your friends and family to Fed Square and be part of this beautiful celebration of Chinese culture and creativity.

📍 Federation Square, Main Square
🕚 11am–9pm (Stage program 2pm–9pm)
🎟️ Free entry, all welcome

Cr. Rafael Camillo

#ChineseTraditionalCulturalFestival #FedSquare #MelbourneEvents #ChineseCulture #Melbourne Community CultureAndArts

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⏰ REMINDER: Screening this week!
The 2026 YAFF x Screen Presence Asian Showcase Screening is almost here.

The Young Australian Film Festival (YAFF) and Screen Presence present a showcase of short films by young Asian filmmakers from across the world, as part of the 2026 Festival Season.
Now in its 3rd year, YAFF is a platform dedicated to highlighting the voices of emerging creatives and empowering the next generation of filmmakers. The screening will be followed by an audience Q&A and informal networking - so come ready to watch, chat and connect.

Grab your tickets before they’re gone 👇 
📅 Thursday 17th September, 7:00pm-9:30pm 
🎬 Chinese Museum, Melbourne Chinatown 
🎟 Tickets: $20

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Ride out.

Lions @cysm_official
Film @filmneverdie
Leica M42
35mm @voigtlander_offiziell
Lighting @zhiyun_australia

Night car shoots in Melbourne Chinatown
Thanks for the lions and cars

WRX
CRZ
i20N

#nightphoto
#filmphotography
#liondancesports
#melbournecarspotters

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50th Anniversary of Melbourne’s China Town Arches

@chinesemuse x @cysm_official
@cmslion
@chinatownmelbourne

Shot on @fujifilm_profilm #fujisuperia
Lab @irohasphoto

Little Bourke Street
Lion and Dragon teams

#filmphotograph
#melbournechinatown

#analogphotography

Lion and Dragon with light rays!

@cmslion Lion performance

@cysm_official team and performance

Arches of Little Bourke St
Chinatown

🦁

Gang.

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🎉 50 YEARS OF MELBOURNE CHINATOWN ARCHWAYS

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Melbourne Chinatown Archways and the formal recognition of the Chinatown Precinct along Little Bourke Street.

To celebrate this milestone, the Chinese Museum, Chinese Masonic Society (CMS) and Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne (CYSM) are coming together for a special community celebration on Saturday, 22 August.

Join us in the heart of Chinatown for a day of celebration, culture and history:
🐉 11:30am: Parade of Lions & Dragons through the iconic Chinatown Archways
🎭 12:00pm: Cultural Showcase in Chinatown Plaza
🏮 1:00pm: Official Launch of the Special Exhibition at the Chinese Museum

The exhibition will bring together Lion and Dragon displays, alongside historical photographs tracing the story of Melbourne Chinatown and its iconic Archways through the decades.

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026
🕚 11:30am ~ 2:00pm
📍 Melbourne Chinatown & Chinese Museum
🔗 Book via the Chinese Museum website.

The official exhibition launch at 1:00pm is a special moment not to be missed. Spaces are limited, so book your place now and join us in celebrating 50 years of this iconic part of Melbourne’s cultural heritage.

💡 The special exhibition will remain open until Sunday, 30 August. The Chinese Museum is a proud member of Multicultural Museums Victoria!

#MelbourneChinatown #ChineseMuseum #MelbourneEvents #WhatsOnMelbourne #Chinatown50

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