In Brisbane the Helga’s European Film Festival will be held on the Sound Shell Lawn at the riverside City Botanic Gardens, which are Brisbane's original botanic gardens.
Venue
City Botanic Gardens
Alice St, Brisbane
Thursday 6 November 2008
Days and Clouds (Giorno e Novole) (M)
Friday 7 November 2008
The Edge of Heaven (M)
Saturday 8 November 2008
Welcome to the Sticks (Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis) (M)
The gates open at 6.00pm and film will commence at 7.00pm.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Walking: You can walk into the gardens from:
• The Parliament House entrance (George Street)
•Alice Street, at the intersection of Edward Street, and at the Albert Street intersection
•The Goodwill Bridge
10 to 15 minute walk from the city centre and Central or Roma Street railway stations. If you're going to walk or cycle there, see the suggested walking and cycling routes.
Pubic Transport
Catch a bus or ferry to the gardens. The free Loop bus stops on Alice Street and George Street. City Cat and City Ferry terminals are located at the bottom end of Edward Street and at the rear of Parliament House.
Car parking is available 24 hours at Festival Secure Park, 53 Charlotte Street. Casual parking after 4.00pm is $11.00.
Disabled access is available at each gate, except the Parliament House entrance. Disabled car parking is available just inside the Edward Street gate and behind the Garden Café (entry via Gardens Point Road).
Food & Beverage
Helga’s gourmet sandwich packs will be available for the first 300 patrons who register. Grinders coffee and a range of cakes will be available for sale or bring a picnic and enjoy dining outdoors before the movie.
In Sydney, the Helga’s European Film Festival will be held at St Leonard's Park. A well-maintained family environment that provides a little relaxation and recuperation under the cover of magnificent trees.
Venue
St Leonards Park
Cnr Falcon & Miller Sts, North Sydney
Thursday 13 November 2008
Days and Clouds (Giorno e Novole) (M)
Friday 14 November 2008
The Edge of Heaven (M)
Saturday 15 November 2008
Welcome to the Sticks (Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis) (M)
The gates will open at 7.00pm, with the film commencing at 8.00pm.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Car parking
There is ample street parking on Miller Street. Alternatively, there are 196 car spaces at the Ridge Street Car Park on St James Place off Ridge Street (between Miller and West Streets). The Car Park is approximately 200m walk and operates 24 hours a day. The cost of parking is a flat rate of $4.00 after 6.30pm Monday to Friday and is free on weekends. Payment is by coins or credit card at the car park ticketing machine.
Public Transport
St Leonards Park is accessible by train and bus. The closest train station is North Sydney which is a 10-15 minute walk down Miller Street. Alternatively, the 202 and 207 buses run from North Sydney Station to St Leonards Park. For Public Transport Information telephone 131 500 or visit http://www.131500.com.au.
Food & Beverage
Helga’s gourmet sandwich packs will be available for the first 450 patrons who register. Grinders coffee and a range of cakes will be available for sale or bring a picnic and enjoy dining outdoors before the movie.
In Melbourne, the Helga’s European Film Festival will be held at the Astor Theatre. This theatre built in the 1930’s reflects all the “old-world” and art deco charm of that period. So settle back and enjoy the cinema experience of the 30’s.
Venue
The Astor Theatre
Cnr Chapel St & Dandenong Rd, St Kilda
Thursday 20 November 2008
The Edge of Heaven (M)
Friday 21 November 2008
Days and Clouds (Giorno e Novole) (M)
Saturday 22 November 2008
Welcome to the Sticks (Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis) (M)
The doors open at 7.00pm and the film commences at 8.00pm
HOW TO GET THERE:
Car parking is usually available along Chapel Street on the side of the road opposite the theatre. Out of consideration for the theatre’s neighbours, please do not park in the side streets near to The Astor. There is also a car park with 260 spaces off Chapel Street across the Dandenong Road intersection from The Astor (note a parking fee is required there day and night).
Public Transport
The Richmond/Brighton tram runs along Chapel Street and the City/Caulfield tram runs along Dandenong Road. The City/Sandringham train stops at Windsor station which is within easy walking-distance of the theatre.
Food & Beverage
Helga’s gourmet sandwich packs will be available for the first 300 patrons who register. A range of snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for sale at the Astor Theatre.