FREE BOOK-LAUNCH EVENT: Sunday December 8, 2.00pm. Join award-winning filmmaker Lawrence Johnston with author Ross Campbell in the Nova bar for a discussion on all things movies, cinema and Melbourne.

Ross tells the extraordinary story of Melbourne making the world’s first feature film. Ross experienced firsthand the rebirth of Australian filmmaking in the 1970s. His youthful experiences of local picture theatres, the stories of those film fanatics, his friends and colleagues, who created our unique film culture, Ross weaves into a fascinating tale of his magnificent obsession with film. It’s an insider’s story, filled with celebration and humour. Embracing art and music, projection and ever-evolving technology. Ross illuminates’ decades of astounding innovation and change. From music for silent films to IMAX and beyond. A revelation on every page. A cinematic adventure for film lovers everywhere. The book is lavishly illustrated with original photos from films, movie posters, actors and critics.

This is a non-ticketed event in the Cinema Nova bar. Join us at 2.00pm on December 8 for a discussion followed by a Q&A. The book will also be for sale after the discussion concludes.