64th Annual AIMC

Despite the current economic climate, the Australian film industry has just recorded the highest grossing year at the box office on record.  The cinema business is currently embracing the many changing technologies, including Digital and 3D.  To remain positive, relevant and successful the industry is facing the many pertinent issues head-on.

The AIMC provides a forum to reflect upon and shape the issues that affect the business of motion pictures, as well as being the only event to provide opportunities to network with local and international colleagues from all areas of the film industry.

We invite you to join us.

The members of the Motion Picture Distributors Association of  Australia are providing their full support of this year's AIMC.

"While the Movie Convention has always been a key diary date on the film industry's calendar, I wanted, on behalf of the MPDAA, to underscore the importance of your company's attendance and presence at this year's Movie Conventon..."  Stephen Basil-Jones, Chairman, MPDAA

Member companies of the Australian Independent Distributors Association invite delegates to join them on Monday evening 24 August to "celebrate film; independent film which always offers audiences the wonder of surprise, the excitement of originality, the drama and fun of brilliant writing, the craft of great acting and the opportunity to be entertained by the masters of contemporary cinema in all its forms..." Greg Denning and Natalie Miller, on behalf of the members of the AIDA.

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Event Highlights

2010 dates

Now that the dust has settled on a hugely successful 2009 convention, you can block in the dates for the 2010 event - Sunday-Thursday 15-19 August 2010.  Venue - Conrad Jupiters, Broadbeach Island, Gold Coast.

2009 - New Venue, New Phase!

To read about all the activities from the 2009 AIMC including the films, awards and seminars visit our News page.

This year the AIMC moved to Conrad Jupiters and utilised its many refurbished facilities, including the entire Pavilion Convention Centre, to hold ALL convention events under one roof.

• THE SCREENINGS:  the Jupiters Theatre was transformed into a 1,000 seat state-of-the-art Digital and 3D Cinema where distributor film and trailer presentations will be held
• THE TRADE SHOW:  the Pavilion Marquee was a larger and more functional trade show venue, with greater trade space opportunities for exhibitors, including the Coca-Cola Beverage Lounge for meetings and gatherings
• THE FUNCTIONS:  AIMC Awards, AIDA Dinner and Seminars were held in the Pavilion Ballroom, while other dinners were held beside the pool
• ACCOMMODATION:  the wide variety of rooms at Jupiters allowed space for all delegates to stay at the convention hotel.  The AIMC negotiated competitive rates for all delegates if booked through Stage and Screen Travel

and something for everyone!

• The Gold Coast as a destination truly offered something for everyone - from stunning beaches to cosy hinterland getaways, the Gold Coast offers plenty of places for delegates to to tempted to stay a little longer

Trade Exhibitors

If your company supplies a cinema with anything from the projection box, the auditoriums, the candy bar, the staff - right through to the cleaners, then you should be presenting your products at the AIMC - the only event on the Australian film calendar that brings all areas of the film industry together in the one place.

The Trade Show will be open for general access during the four days Monday-Thursday, with specific times allocated in the agenda for dedicated Trade Show time.  Ensure your company’s exposure to the Australian film industry by presenting your products and services in the Trade Show marquee during the four days of the AIMC. Trade Show floorplan and Trade Show Booking Form are now available.  Booth spaces fill quickly so book early to ensure a prime position.

A list of current booth holders is available here.