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02/06/2026
Flashback to our 13th Western Sydney short film screening night at
With an array of short films from talented filmmakers, sharing new and old films, it’s always a treat to see what magical worlds filmmakers create.
Our next screening at is in two days on Thursday, June 4th from 7pm.
will be gracing the stage before we delve into short films. If you’re a filmmaker, there’s still time to submit your film to our monthly ‘open-mic’ short film screening night.
For more info on the event, head to the link in our bio.
02/06/2026
This Thursday at our screening at we will be serving up complementary popcorn with your admission ticket as unfortunately there won’t be a food truck on site at our next screening. If you’re feeling extra hungry though, feel free to grab take away and eat it in the venue.
Door open at 7pm, with opening up the night with live music, before we delve into films around 7.45pm.
For more info, head to the link in our bio.
28/05/2026
Playing at on Thursday, June 4th is the short film ‘Borrowed Time’ by Cameron Ghannoum -
Exes Cole and Brad face off in a twisted DIY custody battle…instead of using the precious time they have led to fix their relationship.
Doors open 7pm with performing live before we delve into films.
For more info, head to the link in our bio.
28/05/2026
If you missed our 203rd screening, then you should bow your head in shame for it was a truly great night packed with good films and happy faces. Thanks to all the talented filmmakers that shared their work last week. There’s so much talent out there that it warms the heart when those talented filmmakers are given an audience to appreciate their work, so a massive thank you to the locals that came out to watch some local films.
Our next screening is out west at on Thursday, June 4th. Don’t miss out on screening and coming along to our event.
Followed by on Wednesday, June 24.
Pics by and .mishell
26/05/2026
Western Sydney filmmakers, don’t miss out on this great opportunity to make a documentary during this masterclass smartphone session conducted by SF3 at Max Webber Library, where you will write, shoot and edit. Places are limited, so grab your spot ASAP.
Join us this June in Western Sydney for our FREE 3 part smartphone filmmaking masterclass series. Come and learn all you need to write, shoot and edit films on your phone or tablet. Together we'll work on a series of small documentaries about locals, life and community. Reserve your spot, whether you can make one or all three, Saturdays June 6th, 13th and 27th from 2:30-4:30pm in Blacktown, - https://events.humanitix.com/sf3masterclassseries
22/05/2026
With winter upon us, it’s time to get cosy in front of the silver screen and catch a bunch of short films at our next screening at on Thursday, June 4th.
Not only will there be local short films on display, there’s also performing live, bringing you classic pop tunes to move your feet too.
Get in on the fun, meet some filmmakers, catch live music and soak up those short films.
The details:
📍Arts & Cultural Exchange, Parramatta (Villiers St entry)
🕖 7–10PM | Thursday, June 4th
🎬 Films. Music. Popcorn. Community.
🎟️ $10 Concession | $15 General | Grab your tix at the door or via the link in our bio.
Presented in partnership with Western Sydney Filmmakers Hangout and Curiously West Film Club.
20/05/2026
Tonights trivia prizes up for grabs:
1. E.T. Monopoly Game
2. Europa Report DVD. A found footage style sci-fi film.
3. Double Passes to Kino screenings
Come down to from 7pm tonight for you to win big!
19/05/2026
On this Wednesday is ‘Trifecta’ by Kya Elliot, a short film set in the 2000’s, this romcom follows Cassidy on the night of her 21st birthday, whose on a mission to lose her virginity to her celibate boyfriend.
Screening at from 7pm. will kick off the night with live music before we delve into films.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
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19/05/2026
We’re screening short films this Wednesday, and amongst those films is ‘SLAP’ by Thomas Green - .__
This short documentary is about an online gambling loop hole that has been exploited by the instagram page ‘Pokies Legends Australia’ within Sydney.
Come check it out as well as many others from 7pm, with kicking off the night before we delve into short films.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
18/05/2026
Screening this Wednesday at is ‘Date Double’ by Martin Berrysmith -
A short film conceptualised as an anxious comedy about dating in your 30s, Tom’s date with Sofie takes a turn when his past comes back to haunt him.
Come check out this gem of a film, as well as many others this Wednesday at Petersham Bowling Club.
Doors open at 7pm, with kicking off the night with popping music, before we delve into short films around 7.45pm.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
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Sound Recordist Martin Demian
15/05/2026
Our next short film screening at is only days away, taking place on Wednesday, May 20.
Here are some pics from our last screening to remind you of all the good times to be had. A special thanks to all the filmmakers who attended and shared their amazing films on the night, as well as to all who turned out to watch them.
Upcoming event details:
🕖 Doors open 7pm on Wednesday, May 20th
📍Petersham Bowling Club -
🎸🎤 Music from commences 7.05pm
🎥 Short films commence around 7.45-ish
Night concludes 10pm sharp. Head to the White Cockatoo Pub for post screening drinks.
📸 by .mishell
14/05/2026
We’re thrilled to screen the short film ‘Rhythm is Key’ by Andre “Dre” Muller at Petersham Bowling Club on Wednesday, May 20 from 7pm.
For Ryan, the daily humdrum is draining and dehumanizing. Steered by an incessant and inescapable stimulus, the repetitive and rhythmic nature of his existence is profoundly punctuated. Bewildered, weary and at his wit’s end, he desires depth and yearns for more - to break the mold. The question is, does he have what it takes to leap out of the looped life that he’s leading?
Starring: David Schrader [as Ryan]
Cinematographer: Phil Drayton
Editor: Andre “Dre” Muller
Sound Recordist: Emmanuel Drakakis
Sound Designer: John Hresc
Colourist & Online Editor: Timothy Ware
Catch this beautifully shot film as well as many others next week Wednesday. With live music from RUKI to enjoy and some craft beer and classic pub food to lap up.
For more details, head to the link in our bio.
13/05/2026
Our 203rd short film screening is taking place on Wednesday, May 20th at from 7pm.
Kicking off the night will be performing live, before we delve into short films from 7.45pm. With delicious pub food and craft beer to devour at the venue.
For more info, head to the link in our bio.
04/05/2026
Happy Star Wars Day! May the fourth be with you on this gloriously rainy day and what better way to spend it then by heading to at 7pm to enjoy Star Wars themed films, especially the action packed ones made by It’s a matter of time before Disney catches onto to his slick Star Wars inspired films.
Doors open at 7pm, with kicking off live music, before we delve into films. Feeling hungry? You’ll be sorted either with serving up delicious gözleme.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
03/05/2026
Want to get your hands onto some cool prizes? Then come along to our Star Wars Day themed screening this Monday at at 7pm.
Not only do we have live music from and gözleme from we also have Star Wars inspired short films to screen and these trivia prizes to win:
- Darth Vader Lightsaber BBQ Tongs
- PS4 game - Squadrons
- Two comp tickets to Kino screenings
Don’t miss out on the fun! Remember, dressing in your finest Star Wars attire is recommended, but also, no pressure to.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
01/05/2026
Feel the rythmic allure of Emperor Palpatine in the music video “The Prince of the Night” an exert from ‘The Empire Strips Back Holiday Special’, brought to you by Andrew Vial who appears in the video. For those familiar with Andrew’s prolific film career, you’ll get a kick out of this one!
How to catch this? Come along to Arts and Cultural Exchange - ACE on Star Wars day, Monday, May 4th to catch Star Wars inspired films, along with for the live tunes, gözleme from Kocagoz and your chance to win Star Wars prizes. To make the night more special, feel free to dress up!
29/04/2026
Love Star Wars? Then you’ll love our short film screening night dedicated to all things inspired by Star Wars.
The last time we celebrated May the 4th was back in 2021. So it’s time to nerd out, dress up and enjoy some live music, short films and gözleme.
Doors open at 7pm at with kicking off the night with live music and firing up some delicious gözleme before we delve into films at around 7.50pm.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
28/04/2026
On Star Wars Day we’re bringing you ‘Sugar Wars’ by Joshua Belinfante
A stop motion film that tells the story of the battle between the light and dark side of the chocolate.
Details: Doors open 7pm at Arts and Cultural Exchange - ACE with performing live, Star Wars trivia prizes to be won, and gözleme to fill up those bellies.
‘Sugar Wars’ credits:
A Chocolate Space Opera by: Joshua Belinfante
Background Artist: Chris Hale
Written by: Joshua Belinfante
Co-written by: Glen Falkenstein & Jeremy Belinfante
24/04/2026
Attention all Star Wars fans! Pull out your Star Wars attire and come along to as we bring you Star Wars inspired short films, along with performing live, plus delicious gözleme from and Star Wars trivia prizes to be won.
Only on May 4th. Doors open 7pm with tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
15/04/2026
Screening tonight is ‘Between the Quiet’ by Tabitha Law -
Peter and Remy are on a voyage to heal their grief motivated by something Remy read on the internet. Her attempt to overcome grief has left her frustrated with Peters disconnection.. Did Remy make the right choice by following what she read on the internet?
Come along to from 7pm to get your monthly dose of local short films with live music.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our website.
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Edited by Timothy Hadwen
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14/04/2026
We love to screen docos and tomorrow night we have one! Come along to to catch ‘A Process’ by Fabiola Lambert - .lambert_film
This film observes the value and intricacy of ‘a process’ and explores ‘the journey’ every process must undertake to get from beginning to end. A process reveals how, as individuals/groups, we discover, share and develop new levels of self -awareness via the journeys and experiences we undertake. ‘Explore Lifelong Learning’, a volunteer organisation, offers short art courses. The film observes the 5 session ‘Practical Art and Craft Studio Group’, comprising 2 sessions led by artist Jenny Alderson and 3 group only sessions. The observation follows the group members for five weeks.
Doors open 7pm this Wednesday with live music from kicking off the night before we delve into films.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
13/04/2026
Screening this Wednesday at is ‘Clean Up Australia’ from Melbourne filmmaker Dylan Tyncherov - - presented by Julia Burns - - who plays Paulina Hanson.
When Pauline’s son Paul has one hour to clean up their trashed home before his furious red head mum returns home, Paul calls upon some trusty migrants to help clean up his mess; but what will Pauline make of this.
Inspired by come catch this short as well as many others this Wednesday, with live music from kicking off at 7pm.
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our website.
10/04/2026
Next Kino short film screening is Wednesday, April 15th at
Come check out short films, whilst sitting back with delicious craft beer in hand and lapping up scrumptious pub food. We’ve also got a live performance kicking off the night with Plus there’s awesome film memorabilia to collect during trivia.
Doors open at 7pm with tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
08/04/2026
We’re excited to have prominent Western Sydney filmmaker Vonne Patiag attend Kino tonight to screen an earlier film of theirs, ‘The Dead Man’s Face was my Own’.
Detective Parker stumbles across a murder victim that bears an uncanny resemblance to himself. As he delves deeper into his investigation of the doppelgänger, he begins to question his own identity as long hidden secrets from his past fall into the light.
A Kafkaesque Film Noir nightmare of mistaken identity.
Come check this short as well at many others tonight at Arts and Cultural Exchange - ACE
Doors open at 7pm with live music being kicked off by
Tickets available at the door or through the link in our website: www.kinosydney.com/screenings
08/04/2026
Catch ‘Men from 6:30 to 6:35’ by Jonathan Gu - playing at Kino Out West this Thursday at
Laowang and his son, Xiaowang, take a ride together to watch the sunrise, but Xiaowang would never know that this would be the last time spent with his father.
Catch this among other great local films this Thursday, with live music from
Doors open 7pm, with tickets available at the door or through the link in our bio.
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To get to Burton Street in Sydney using public transport, you can take a train to Central Station and then transfer to a bus that stops near Burton Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry to Circular Quay and then catch a bus or walk to Burton Street.
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What people say
Kino Sydney, located on Burton Street in Sydney, is a hidden gem for filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike. This monthly open-mic night provides a platform for creatives to showcase their work in a supportive and engaging environment.
The concept behind Kino Sydney is refreshingly simple - create a film and they will screen it. This inclusive approach allows anyone with a passion for filmmaking to participate and share their stories with an eager audience. The screening dates lined up for 2023 offer multiple opportunities throughout the year for filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with like-minded individuals.
What sets Kino Sydney apart is not just the opportunity to screen films but also the vibrant atmosphere it creates. With live music, delicious food offerings, and an affordable entry fee of $15, attendees are treated to a well-rounded experience that goes beyond just watching films.
For those who have previously screened their work at Kino Sydney, the platform offers the chance to further promote their films by uploading them on Vimeo or YouTube with specific tags. This additional exposure can help filmmakers reach a wider audience and gain valuable feedback on their projects.
Overall, Kino Sydney stands out as a welcoming community hub where creativity thrives, connections are made, and cinematic talents are celebrated. Whether you're a filmmaker looking to showcase your latest project or simply someone who appreciates independent cinema, Kino Sydney is definitely worth checking out.
