Join us this December for the inaugural Animal Liberation Film Festival (ALFF)!

ALFF is Melbourne’s newest event committed to showcasing creative, thought-provoking screen experiences that promote animal rights and vegan action.
Our official film selection has just been released - and you can find more information on our socials and website.

Across two days, we are screening nearly 20 unique films: feature length films, documentaries, short films, animations, and experimental films, which seek to amplify animal voices, foster empathy, and creatively reimagine human-animal relationships.

📍Cinema Nova, Melbourne
📆 5–6 December

In addition to showcasing the work of filmmakers and emerging talent, the festival will hold:
  • Opening Night (with special guest speaker, Peter Singer).

Can't join us but still want to help out?
ALFF is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation – donations over $2 are tax deductible. Every dollar helps us pay for the venue and marketing this event to more and more people. You can donate today: https://alff.org.au/donations

ABN 60 904 661 873

ALFF 2025

CINEMA NOVA

Cinema Nova is the home of ALFF 2025. It is located at 380 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053. It’s situated in the Lygon Court shopping centre (Level 1) in Carlton. 

Key transport & parking details:
Tram routes 1 & 6 stop at Stop 112 (corner Elgin & Lygon Street) — about a 100 m walk south along Lygon Street. 

Tram routes 3/3a, 5, 16, 64, 67, 72 stop at Stop #1 (Melbourne University) — about 300 m walk east to Lygon Street. 

Free 2-hour parking in the Lygon Court Shopping Centre Car Park (access via Drummond Street between Faraday & Elgin Streets) 


Accessibility

ALFF and Cinema Nova aim to provide an accessible environment for all our patrons.

Cinema Nova is a wheelchair accessible venue. Cinemas 1 and 10, the Candy Bar and Nova Bar are on Level 1. Unfortunately the Nova Bar is not wheelchair accessible. Level 1 is accessible through the rear door located opposite the Banco offices near the stairs. Press the green buzzer upon arrival and the Cinema Nova team will allow you entry. 
CAR PARK: There are two lifts in the Lygon Court car park, accessible via Drummond St.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR: There is a lift located outside Woolworths (accessible from Drummond St) opposite the travellator.
GROUND FLOOR: There is a lift located opposite the pharmacy (accessible from Lygon St) adjacent to the travellator.

CREDITS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ALFF BOARD

Dr Gonzalo Villanueva - President
Dr Tara Lomax - Vice President
Lauren Cameron - Treasurer & Secretary
Dr Nick Pendergrast
Emma Hakansson

ALFF VOLUNTEER STAFF

Leyi Luo - Event Coordinator
Steph Ah-Lam - Head of Partnership & Sponsorship
Julia Carpenter - Social Media
Isabella Holgate - Social Media
Chau Hoang - Social Media
James Henderson - Community Outreach

ALFF GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Ayelén Gallardo Cubas
Phil America

IMAGES 

Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals
Andrew Davies
Petrina Hicks 

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