FREE EVENT

4.30-10pm

HOTEL ETICO @ MOUNT VICTORIA MANOR 11 Montgomery St, Mt Victoria 2786

Celebrate the opening of Lumière in this magnificent, historic venue. Discover moving-image artworks in unexpected spaces, mingle with the artists, enjoy a Lumière cocktail, and join in the spectacle of the lantern parade. Take a stroll down to the village to view more fabulous works screening in shop windows, followed by the premiere of 6 new commissioned short films by MAPBM artists, at Mount Vic Flicks vintage cinema at 7.30pm.

Afterwards, join the artists for an informal late-night supper.

Why not treat yourself & stay the night?

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RSVP to Artists’ Supper 0438511352

FREE EVENT

5-5.30PM

HOTEL ETICO GROUNDS @ MOUNT VICTORIA MANOR 11 Montgomery St, Mt Victoria 2786

Mt Victoria sits within the Country of the Darug and Gundungurra peoples.

Lumière’s Artists, Partners and MAPBM recognise and respect Traditional Owners’ continuous, deep connection to Country, upon which Lumière is held. We pay our sincere respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise the strength, capacity and resilience of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Blue Mountains and beyond.

MAPBM thanks Uncle Chris Tobin for sharing his knowledge, and for leading these significant ceremonies.

FREE EVENT

6 - 7pm

HOTEL ETICO GROUNDS @ MOUNT VICTORIA MANOR 11 Montgomery St, Mt Victoria 2786

Come and take part in the lantern parade! Whether it’s DIY or ready-made, join us as we illuminate the night sky with our glowing lanterns. At astronomical twilight, we’ll first walk silently through the grounds of the historic Manor, reflecting on the Traditional Lands where we have gathered, and the histories of this site through the ages. We’ll also take a moment to consider the many challenges we’ve all faced, personally and collectively, over the past few years, and remember and honour these experiences before changing gears and celebrating, knowing there’s always light to be found in the darkness. Together we’ll help each other move forward and look to better times ahead with renewed hope. Bring family and friends and embark on a magical journey to bring light into the darkness. 

No candles please, LED lights only.

Please wear gumboots or sturdy walking shoes as the ground may be a bit muddy in places if it’s been raining.

4.30-10pm

Step into your own magic mini-cinema for 2 people in a converted horse box and experience a carefully-curated selection of short animated films and historic gems, from the birth of the moving image, to contemporary film-making.

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Gold coin donation / popcorn

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Slices of Time: Eadweard Muybridge’s Cinematic Legacy

Eadweard Muybridge is remembered today for his pioneering photographic studies of motion, which ultimately led to the development of cinema. - SFMOMA

An animation, on loan to Lumière courtesy of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Produced by SFMOMA Animated by Drew Christie and Dane Herforth 3mins 51sec

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We Grow Accustomed To The Dark (Poetry of Perception - 2/8) 

Part 2 of an 8-part series of representations of perception and sensation. 2mins 12sec

Words by Emily Dickinson 

Animation by Hannah Jacobs hellohannahjacobs.com

Narration by Anna Martine

Sound + Music by Oswald Skillbard skillbard.com

Produced by Nadja Oertelt nadjaoertelt.com

HarvardX Neuroscience www.fundamentalsofneuroscience.com

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Le Voyage Dans La Lune

(A Trip To The Moon)

Georges Méliès 1902 12mins

This famous film is considered to be the first science-fiction film in cinematic history. A group of astronomers in constellation-covered robes decide to construct a rocket and travel to the Moon. They land in the poor man-in’the-moon’s eye, and set off to explore the Moon's surface. They encounter strange moon inhabitants called Selenites, and return to Earth, bringing one back home in their rocket. Originally silent - before the ‘talkies’ were invented - screenings of the original film would have been accompanied by a live musician on piano, who would add drama and emotion to the story. This version’s soundtrack is by David Short & the Billi Brass Quintet

7.30 - 9.30pm

(Doors 7pm)

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BOOK TICKETS

$25 / $15 (concession/child)

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Walk the red carpet and revel in the glitz and glamour of the Lumière Premiere! Join the artists and the films’ participants in celebrating their ycreation of 6 new, magical, short films.

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Commissioned by MAPBM specially for Lumière, with generous support from Blue Mountains City of the Arts Trust, and screened at Mount Vic Flicks courtesy of Bendigo Bank, the films explore current, relatable themes of light, liminality (the psychological experience and process of transitioning between liminal spaces / thresholds), and our eternal, hopeful quests to find light in the dark.

The films offer the chance to enjoy new cinematic experiences from intriguing perspectives, immerse in quiet, meditative, sensory spaces for respite and reflection, hear personal and historic stories, and be recharged by uplifting celebrations.

This session will be played in by the cinema’s resident theatre organist Wendy Hambly.

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LUMIÈRE ARTISTS

KENNETH LAMBERT

PEACHEY & MOSIG

ELOISE MAREE

ENRICO SCOTECE

CINZIA CREMONA

SEAN O’KEEFFE

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ACCESSIBILITY

This venue is fully wheelchair accessible, including parking, toilets and snack bar and can accommodate a large number of wheelchairs. The cinema is equipped with a hearing loop system and headsets can be provided for those who do not have hearing aids with a T-switch.

Image: Still from video projection of Viridescence by Naomi Oliver (screened @ Mountain Style Antiques), Station St, Mount Victoria

FREE EVENT

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VIEWING TIMES

Works can be viewed between these times (& through Station St shop windows after store opening hours).

Friday 22nd April 9am -10pm

Saturday 23rd April 9am - 10pm

Sunday 24th 9am - 6pm

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday - closed

Thursday 28th April 4pm - 8.30pm

Friday 29th April 9am - 10pm

Saturday 30th April 9am - 10pm

Sunday 1st May 9am - 4pm

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Wander down historic, tree-lined Station Street, adorned with fairy lights, and visit the little row of shops to discover video works tucked away in unexpected places. As you stroll, hunt for treasures in antique emporiums Mountains Style and The Gallery, grab a bite to eat at Piccolo Deli & Café, or settle in for a substantial meal at the V&A Hotel, or Niccolo’s Restaurant @ Etico, exploring the screenings in each venue. See times above, and shop/hotel hours below.

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VILLAGE VENUE OPENING HOURS Mountain Style Thurs-Sun 10am-4pm The Gallery Thurs-Sun 10am - 4pm Piccolo Café Thurs-Sun 9am - 2pm

V&A Guesthouse Main Bar & Restaurant Thurs-Sun 12-10pm

Restaurant open for dinner only

Book (02) 4787 1348

Works in Hotel Etico,

Niccolo’s Restaurant & Bar Thurs-Sun 12-10pm

Restaurant open for dinner only

Book: 0438 511 352

Collect your pre-ordered, hand-printed Lumière logo t-shirts

3.30 - 4.45pm

HOTEL ETICO

@ MT VICTORIA MANOR

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LIMITED RUN

Pre-order via DM on our Instagram @lumiere_festival

Supply your own washed t shirt $20 adults / $10 kids

buy one of our new shirts $30 adults / $15 kids

on Instagram @lumiere_festival

by April 13th

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If you’ve not pre-ordered you can bring your own t-shirt and have it printed with the Lumière logo by artist Julie Paterson on the spot.

$20 adults / $10 kids (limited availability)

Cash only

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All logos exclusively hand-printed by local textile artist and designer Julie Paterson