The Mercury

The Mercury Screening the most extraordinary stories from around the world. The only subscription-based cinema in Australia!

The Mercury is a community focussed, not-for-profit cinema and film organisation that connects passion, profession and screen culture. The Mercury is a place to engage and immerse in story and our beloved Mercury Cinema is the home of independent cinema and Adelaide's West End's home of stories on screen. Established in 1974 as the Media Resource Centre, The Mercury is a subscription based cinema

and screen-resource centre. With single tickets and mini multi-passes available to casual cinema-goers, our subscribers have access to unlimited screenings, office space, sound studio, editing equipment, production equipment, production gear and our special events like Script Club and Launch Lab all included in a $25/month or $300/year subscription. Find out more: https://themercury.org.au/about-subscription/

Home to the Quicksilver Production Fund, South Australian Screen Awards and professional education program Launch Lab. Opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992, our little bricks-and-mortar theatre has, for over 30 years, supported the development of screen culture as its mandate. We curate an eclectic program, showing new releases alongside retrospective works from Australia and around the world, and providing an avenue for local creatives to screen their work. Visit https://themercury.org.au/ to see what’s on. Our cinemas offer premium film projection facilities, surround sound, and plush, tiered seating. In the foyer, you’ll find a Hollywood inspired Lounge Bar and Cafe. In addition to our curated film offerings every week, the 186-seat Mercury and 36-seat Iris, and the foyers, are available for hire. They’re perfect for functions including film screenings, live and mixed media performances, fundraisers, launches, parties, conferences and seminars. Each hire includes a fully qualified projectionist for all screenings, and experienced front-of-house staff. Find out more: https://themercury.org.au/venue-hire/

You’ll find The Mercury Cinema at 13 Morphett St, adjacent to the southern end of the Morphett Street Bridge, in Adelaide’s West End Creative Precinct.

THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER hits the Mercury screens next week⁠⁠Marking the directorial debut of acclaimed indie actor (and ...
29/08/2026

THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER hits the Mercury screens next week⁠

Marking the directorial debut of acclaimed indie actor (and TWILIGHT star) Kirsten Stewart, the film is a raw and unconventional coming-of-age story following Lidia, a young woman navigating desire, trauma, addiction and artistic awakening as she searches for a way to survive and find her voice.⁠


“Kristen Stewart makes a wildly bold directorial debut with this fractured, feverish, and visually audacious portrait of trauma, memory, and survival.”⁠
— Luke Buckmaster, FLICKS⁠

Screening at the Mercury on Friday 4 September. Then stay for Script Club immediately after the session for more film conversation.⁠ (note....tickets for each are sold separately)

FREE for Mercury Subscribers or tickets: Regular $19, Concession $16⁠

MORE at link in bio⁠

NEXT SATURDAY - BOOK NOW 🎬⁠Launch Lab: Screenwriting for Short Films with Tristram Baumber⁠⁠Join us for this Launch Lab ...
28/08/2026

NEXT SATURDAY - BOOK NOW 🎬⁠
Launch Lab: Screenwriting for Short Films with Tristram Baumber⁠

Join us for this Launch Lab online via Zoom.⁠

📅 Saturday 5 September⁠
🕤 9.30am – 2.00pm ⁠
Online⁠
🎟 FREE (Subscribers) · $75 GA · $35 Students⁠
Book now at the link in our bio!⁠

Launch Lab is Supported by the South Australian Film Corporation

This time a fortnight ago we were at Stitch 'n Screening with these cool people! ⁠⁠Check out the next events in October ...
27/08/2026

This time a fortnight ago we were at Stitch 'n Screening with these cool people! ⁠

Check out the next events in October and December and book your tickets!⁠

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The 11th Ghan International Film Festival Australia (GIFFA ⁠) will officially open on Friday, 25 September 2026, at The ...
26/08/2026

The 11th Ghan International Film Festival Australia (GIFFA ⁠
) will officially open on Friday, 25 September 2026, at The Mercury!⁠

Across two days in September experience award-winning films from Afghanistan, Australia and around the world. Join filmmakers, artists and fans celebrating Afghan storytelling and culture in big silver screen. ⁠

Tickets available under special events at the link in our bio.⁠

Mercury subscribers - check your inbox soon for a special event code to unlock $10 tickets.

Adelaide Cinematheque Program Five, features the block 'Ingmar Bergman’s Imperial Phase' and the next session in this pr...
26/08/2026

Adelaide Cinematheque Program Five, features the block 'Ingmar Bergman’s Imperial Phase' and the next session in this program is tonight!⁠

Between 1957 and 1960, Ingmar Bergman underwent an explosive burst of creative genius that permanently redefined international cinema, transitioning from a respected director into a global cultural titan. Bergman confronted the silence of God, the terror of mortality, and the fragility of the human psyche with a bold, unprecedented visual vocabulary. With the stark, unforgettable cinematography of Gunnar Fischer and legendary actors including Max von Sydow and Bibi Andersson, this era represents the apex of European art-house cinema.⁠

⁠Make sure to arrive with enough time to get, your ticket before the introduction starts!⁠
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🎟 Tickets are available at the door FREE for Mercury subscribers.⁠

PS: As of June 1st 2026, our regular Monday and Wednesday sessions have moved to 6:30pm.⁠

SCRIPT CONSULTATIONS RETURN!⁠⁠Following helpful feedback on how to deliver more impactful and sustained script developme...
26/08/2026

SCRIPT CONSULTATIONS RETURN!⁠

Following helpful feedback on how to deliver more impactful and sustained script development opportunities for writers, we have refreshed the Writer-in-Residence program to include multiple sessions of feedback on your script.⁠

Scripts must be delivered via the online submission form (available on The Mercury website) by 5pm Monday 31 August 2026. ⁠
Successful projects will be notified by Friday 4 September 2026.⁠

Head to the Mercury website for more details under Industry Programs.

🎬 SESSIONS THIS WEEK at The Mercury 🎬⁠⁠~ Adelaide Cinematheque ~⁠Monday 24 AUGUST⁠6:30pm THE SEVENTH SEAL⁠⁠Tuesday 25 AU...
23/08/2026

🎬 SESSIONS THIS WEEK at The Mercury 🎬⁠

~ Adelaide Cinematheque ~⁠
Monday 24 AUGUST⁠
6:30pm THE SEVENTH SEAL⁠

Tuesday 25 AUGUST⁠
2:30pm THE SEVENTH SEAL⁠

Wednesday 26 AUGUST⁠
6:30pm WILD STRAWBERRIES⁠

Friday 28 AUGUST⁠
11:00am THE SEVENTH SEAL⁠
2:30pm WILD STRAWBERRIES⁠

~ Silverscreen ~⁠
Tuesday 25 AUGUST⁠
10:30am FIRST LIGHT⁠
2:00pm THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER⁠

Thursday 27 AUGUST⁠
6:30pm FIRST LIGHT⁠

Friday 28 AUGUST⁠
10:30am THE ODYSSEY⁠
2:00pm BON VOYAGE, MARIE⁠

The Silverscreen program is proudly supported by the Office for Ageing Well and Seniors Card SA. Complimentary morning and afternoon teas are provided to Seniors Card holders at Silverscreen sessions⁠
⁠🎟 Tickets are available at the door or via the link in our bio.⁠
FREE for Mercury Members.

The Mercury is introducing Double Takes, a new monthly film series celebrating cinema.⁠⁠Held on Sundays, Double Takes br...
21/08/2026

The Mercury is introducing Double Takes, a new monthly film series celebrating cinema.⁠

Held on Sundays, Double Takes brings together two films for one shared cinematic experience, shining a spotlight on retro favourites, timeless classics and Australian cinema.⁠

For the inaugural session, the South Australian Film Corporation and The Mercury present two iconic Australian films, made here in South Australia: STORM BOY and PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, both celebrating their 50th anniversary.⁠

Revisit two films that captivated generations, experience them where they belong, on the big screen, and celebrate 50 years of Australian cinematic history.⁠

Sessions: ⁠
Sunday 13 September ⁠
2pm STORM BOY, ⁠
4pm PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK⁠

Tickets via link in bio⁠

All tickets $12 per film. ⁠
Mercury subscribers - check your inbox soon for a special event code to unlock $10 tickets.

Adelaide Cinematheque Program Five features a guest program 'Australianarama' by the wonderful⁠ ! ⁠⁠To celebrate the rel...
21/08/2026

Adelaide Cinematheque Program Five features a guest program 'Australianarama' by the wonderful⁠ ! ⁠

To celebrate the release of her new book, “Australianarama”, please join Frida Las Vegas as she shares some of her favourite Australian films from September 7th to 22nd!⁠

🎟 Tickets are available at the door FREE for Mercury subscribers.⁠
🎬 Want to join the Adelaide Cinematheque but not ready for a full Mercury Subscription? Try the Mini Membership – the perfect way to enjoy all the cinematic magic without the full commitment.

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