Laila Dickson

Director of London @londonaustfilm - bringing new & cult Australian films to London screens via the film society & festival.

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

changing this handle to my director musings - please follow @LondonAustFilm for all the latest news for the Australian Film Society & Festival news under one banner - and thank you for all your support lovely peeps!

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

I was lucky enough to see a preview of #Ellisparkmovie and it's a really interesting insight into someone I've long admired.
The soundscape & stunning scenery mean it should be seen on a big screen, so do yourselves a favour and book a ticket today! @riocinema @CentralPictureH

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Today! David Wenham will be at @FinsburyParkPH to talk about his hilarious new film, SPIT, & we’ll be screening the first film GETTIN’ SQUARE too at 5pm.

Don’t miss your chance to be in the same room as the star of Fake, Lord of the Rings & 300

https://t.co/gognp8l4iu

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Really looking forward to this one on Thursday! Can’t wait to hear how it all evolved as the director is in town & doing a live Q&A. I have questions - as will you…. It’s as intriguing as it sounds. See you there

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

COMING UP THIS WEEK: We screen FLATHEAD this Thursday, 24 July, at @TheGardenCinema with a live & Q&A with the film's director/co-writer, Jaydon Martin + a chance to win Tim Winton's book, JUICE.

CLICK TO READ MORE, WATCH THE TRAILER & BOOK TICKETS: https://t.co/eJp7N6Z50M

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Hey hey! It’s day 3 of the @LondonAustFilm Festival & we’ve landed at @TheGardenCinema - upstairs in their new third screen, for our three screenings today.

Come early for snacks and a drink in the glorious Atrium Bar - it’s so lovely and aircon cool 🥳

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Yesterday was Highbury & Islington’s turn, this morning is #Archway tube handing out @LondonAustFilm festival fliers! Come down and say g’day and grab a programme 🥳 10-13 July at @FinsburyParkPH & @TheGardenCinema https://t.co/L96HiikWYO for all the details.

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

It’s back & it’s huge this year with loads of talent coming along!

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

The London Australian Film Festival kicks off on July 10 and is set to be our biggest yet! As well as 9 features, loads of shorts, & exclusive video intros, we have 3 (maybe 4!) live Q&As, Aussie snacks + sweets to buy, & prizes to be won! Come say g'day!

https://t.co/SkWAjnMqfy

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

With just 26 tickets left for @LondonAustFilm #anzacday screening of Peter Weirs classic WWI film you’d better get your steel springs going if you haven’t got your ticket yet from @FinsburyParkPH

https://t.co/ZneIR8AGQn

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Looking forward to this madness tonight with @LondonAustFilm ! Absolutely loved his last doco we screened PUB: The Movie
@AndrewLeavold is a terrific speaker so downing the coffee so I last for the Q&A and adding a tab of milk thistle for the snifters that will no doubt follow :)

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

TONIGHT! @AndrewLeavold is en route to the UK for the first stop in his FILM SAFARI GHANA tour, raising money for his next feature THE TALLER THEY COME. Get down to @GenesisCinema at 9pm tonight to see the UK premiere of his latest doco, and to hear all about his next project!

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Woo hoo!! We’re off and running 🍿

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

Open your diaries, and block out 12-15 Sept 2024, as the London Australian Film Festival returns to @CentralPictureH, @FinsburyParkPH and @TheGardenCinema for an action-packed weekend of the latest and greatest Aussie films!

Latest newsletter: https://t.co/WSunTIUGfH

⏰🎥📖📅🌞

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

What’s your favourite Castle quote?
If you haven’t seen Australia’s most loved film (and quoted) @LondonAustFilm are screening it this week 6:30pm on maaaaaaate (May 8).
Full of heart and will make you laugh like a drain - come fall in love with The Castle

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Hats off to @stemorgs for not giving up on finding the rights so we can screen this amazing film on such an important day. Join us in Hackney on #ANZACDayUK to watch Gallipoli

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

Can't attend the @AusHouseLondon #AnzacDay #DawnService, or looking for something to round out the day? Why not join us for a very rare screening of Peter Weir's GALLIPOLI (1981) at @HackneyPH - 6pm, 25/04.

Book here: https://t.co/Q1y8H63hEA

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

@stemorgs Did you get a portrait from Fred?

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

@stemorgs Arrrgh!!! Gutted to miss that. Damn you plague!!! 😭

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

The Great Australian Punk Rock Movie Massacre double bill + Q&A tour spectacular begins this weekend w/ two LAFS screenings at @horsehospital (6:30pm Fri) & @GenesisCinema (1pm Sat), then hits the road, heading for Manchester, Blackpool, Copenhagen, Glasgow and Edinburgh!

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Two screenings + a Q&A with the writer director who’s in town this weekend! Can’t wait to hear what you think of this quirky gem - I LOVED it 💖🎥🇦🇺 showing @TheGardenCinema & @FinsburyParkPH

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

Late night AM radio luminary Neville Umbrellaman implores you to see a completely bananas film this weekend!

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

Hi everyone! Our next film is live - get booking - this is a total ripper & the writer/director Platon Theodoris will be on stage afterwards for a Q&A with writer @petesalmon

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

🎥 Join LAFS as writer/director Platon Theodoris hits London for Q&A screenings of his indie arthouse gem THE LONELY SPIRITS VARIETY| HOUR.

8pm 16 Feb at @TheGardenCinema
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4pm 17 Feb at @FinsburyParkPH

Details and booking: https://t.co/7lwhMorQ7F

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

@LondonAustFilm 15 now

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

So proud to be screening this!

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

Join us for the UK premiere of Indigenous anthology film WE ARE STILL HERE, as we mark both Australia Day and Waitangi Day - 4pm, 27 January at @HackneyPH.

Ten leading Indigenous filmmakers interweave eight powerful tales of hope and survival.

Details: https://t.co/0ctyjl2z4B

[Laila Dickson @LAFSociety]

@LondonAustFilm @HackneyPH Be quick! Hackney’s prices are going up VERY soon 🤓

[London Australian Film @LondonAustFilm]

Join us for A SUNBURNT CHRISTMAS on Saturday December 16. 🌟🎥🎅

2pm @ Clapham PH now on sale: https://t.co/HY5jaGKHVP

6pm at Garden Cinema heading for a sell out: https://t.co/opPdCUIYXd

More details in our latest newsletter: https://t.co/VKjwVnZYEA