FTI Cinema

The FTI Cinema is a popular location for premiere screenings of local films, independent cinema and Australian screen culture.

Our most popular programs are ‘Cinematheque’ that provides a rare opportunity to see imprtant cinema works of yesteryear on the big screen and ‘Meet the Filmmaker’ sessions which bring audiences and artists together.

History
The FTI Cinema opened in April 1974 screening The Battle of Algiers. The National Film Theatre programmed films Monday and Tuesday while the Perth Institute of Film and Television programmed Wednesday to Friday. The Council for Children’s Film and TV Programs, programmed children’s films every Saturday.

Hire the cinema for your screening
The FTI Cinema is available to hire for private screenings, fundraisers, festivals, birthday parties, seminars and training workshops. Go to link for hire costs and projection formats.

Disability Access
Unfortunately our Cinema does not have disability access.

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Events

IN THE WINTER DARK

April 8

FTI Cinema

Seniors on Screen – Literary/Film Festival
Presented by the FTI Alumni
Screening is followed by a 20 min discussion in the cinema then afternoon tea is served in the Main Hall

Cast: Brenda Blethyn, Ray Barrett, Richard Roxburgh, Miranda Otto, Steve Le Marquand.
Director James Bogle creates an eerie atmosphere in an intense psychological drama around four people who live in a remote spot… More »
LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA

April 15

FTI Cinema

Seniors on Screen – Literary/Film Festival
Presented by the FTI Alumni
Screening is followed by a 20 min discussion in the cinema then afternoon tea is served in the Main Hall

Cast: Benjamin Bratt, GinaBernard Forbes, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Javier… More »
Doco Club - Bastardy + Cicada

April 19

FTI Cinema

In partnership with the Australian Director’s Guild, Screenwest & FTI ‘Doco Club’ has been created as a space for Western Australian documentary lovers to watch, debate and be inspired by films we normally wouldn’t have the chance to see. We have carefully selected our favourite recent documentaries for screening over the next year. At each event there will be live / skype Q&A’s with the filmmakers – giving the audience a unique opportunity to connect with the people behind the programs. More »
ENDURING LOVE

April 22

FTI Cinema

Seniors on Screen – Literary/Film Festival
Presented by the FTI Alumni
Screening is followed by a 20 min discussion in the cinema then afternoon tea is served in the Main Hall

Cast: Daniel Craig, Samantha Morton, Rhys Ifans, Bill Nighy “Ian… More »
THE ENGLISH PATIENT

April 29

FTI Cinema

Seniors on Screen – Literary/Film Festival
Presented by the FTI Alumni
Screening is followed by a 20 min discussion in the cinema then afternoon tea is served in the Main Hall

Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristen Scott
Thomas, Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth
An epic World War II saga/romance composed of flashbacks,
conspiracies, and ambiguities… More »