CHEMBUR INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FILM CLUB

An unlikely suspect for a film society. The Chembur I M A Film Club has been established with the intention of exposing children to a different kind of cinema than what they have been used to. The idea is entertainment that is healthy. It has been inspired by the Kandivili Medical Association Film Circle. The screenings are held in New Vijay theatre, Chembur at 9:30 am on the third Sunday of every month. The first film screened on the 30^th of July, 2000 was a sell out. The membership fees are Rs 150/- per annum. The club is a result of a collaboration with the Children’s Film Society of India. Though aimed at kids, the club encourages the whole family to attend the screenings. They have many future plans that include audience interaction with the filmmaker and the lead players and so on.

Contact: Dr. Anirudh Badade – 556 5288, 557 7749
(9 am to 4 pm)

CINE SOCIETY

Cine Society is one of the two specialised film societies left in the city. The screenings are held at the NCPA, in whatever auditorium is available. Generally the projections are on video, and there are about 2 screenings per month. The membership fees are Rs. 210/- for the first year and Rs. 200 for every subsequent year. They also organise film festivals.

Address: Hansraj Damodar Building, 1^st floor, Room No 16,
42, Kennedy Bridge, Mumbai 400 004.
Phone: 382 4228

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

The Alliance Francaise is not purely a film society, it is more of a cultural centre. As a part of its activities, it does screen movies for its members. All the films are subtitled in English. They screen about four films a month and there is the occasional film festival. The good thing about Alliance Francaise that they have limited passes for the general public if the passes are not exhausted by the members. Membership to the Alliance Francaise puts you back by Rs. 650/- per year.

Address: New Marine Lines, near Chuchgate,
Mumbai 400 020.
Phone: 203 5993, 203 6187

BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council has film screenings that open to all. The entry is on first come first served basis. They have a mailing list of regulars who get the newsletters with the schedule. The films are all British. Since the admission is on first come first served basis, it is prudent to arrive well before the screening time, especially for the more popular films. The screenings are held at Mittal Towers, Nariman Point. To get on their mailing list you can write or fax to the address given below.

Address: The P R Manager, British Council, C Wing, 2^nd floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
Fax: 285 2024
Phone: 282 3560 / 30       

MAX MUELLER BHAVAN

Film screenings are one of the various activities of Max Mueller Bhavan. These screenings are free of cost and are open to all. The screenings are held in the Max Mueller Bhavan auditorium. There is no membership restrictions. Individuals on their mailing list are informed of all the various activities. To get on the mailing list write or fax to the address given below.

Address: Max Mueller Bhavan, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001.
Fax: 287 3826
Phone: 202 7542, 202 7710, 202 2085

AMERICAN CENTER

The American Center film screenings are open only to members. There are no membership fees and you can become a member by writing or faxing to the address given below. There are about four movies a month, usually on Thursdays and Fridays, at 3:30 and 6:30 pm. The screenings are held in the American Center auditorium and are frequently video projections.

Address: Director, American Center, 4, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020.
Fax: 262 4595
Phone: 262 4590 / 91, 262 9597