ACMI appoints Ghita Loebenstein as new Head of Cinemas

ACMI has appointed Ghita Loebenstein to the newly created role of Head of Cinemas, to lead the museum’s vibrant program of year-round screenings and events.

Ghita joins ACMI from iconic Melbourne venue The Capitol, where she led the theatre’s relaunch after a $20 million redevelopment by RMIT.

The creative producer and cultural programmer has 20 years’ experience in the film and arts sector, with a focus on community and audience development. She is the Founder and former Director of film and conversation series Speakeasy Cinema, and multi-purpose arts and cinema space Grey Gardens Projects. She has worked as a film journalist and critic, managed festival communications and worked as a creative events producer, with organisations including Melbourne International Film Festival, where she established its Critics Campus program, Toronto International Film Festival, ACCA, Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, Melbourne Music Week and White Night Melbourne.

The Head of Cinemas role was created following the recent departure of ACMI’s Director of Film Programs, Kristy Matheson, for Scotland’s Centre for the Moving Image.

Ghita commences the new 12-month position on October 18.

Quotes attributable to Ghita Loebenstein:

“I’m thrilled to join Australia’s museum of screen culture at such a pivotal time, following its recent transformation. I’m passionate about engaging with big ideas in the cultural sphere and look forward to working with the talented team at ACMI to continue to build community and inspire conversation and connection in its world-class cinema space.”

Quotes attributable to ACMI Director & CEO Katrina Sedgwick OAM:

“We are delighted to welcome Ghita to the ACMI family. Her creativity and experience in building inspired, engaged communities is a tremendous asset. I look forward to seeing her steer ACMI’s cinema program in new and exciting directions.”