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What better way to cool off on a summer night than by watching the new release surf film First Love, and snowboarding action film That’s It That’s All, at North Sydney Oval on Sunday 27 February 2011.

Surf and Snow at ME Bank Starlight Cinema will feature live entertainment by talented female musicians from Mosman High School who recently performed at the 2010 Manly Festival of Surfing.

First Love, the debut film by three young Australian women won the Best International Documentary award at the 2011 X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival in Utah, USA, while That’s It That’s All was filmed in some of the best snowboarding locations in New Zealand, Japan and Alaska.

Starlight Cinema Producer, Jill Keyte said, “We are thrilled to be able to include the new release surf film, First Love, in our film programme this season. We are the only cinema on the North Shore with a first release screening. Both films will look spectacular on our huge screen.”

“The stars of First Love, Nikki, India and Jess are inspiring role models for young people. We’re very excited about this fun night of action and entertainment,” said Ms Keyte.

First Love follows the lives of three teenage female surfers from one of Australia’s most isolated surfing communities, Phillip Island in Victoria. The film chronicles their dream of becoming professional surfers.

Presented by International Surfing Company Rip Curl, First Love was created by three enthusiastic Victorian filmmakers – Claire Gorman, Clare Plueckhahn and Fran Derham. Gorman won the Emerging Filmmaker award at the 2011 X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival.

Filming for First Love started in April 2009 and took more than a year to complete. The result is an enchanting movie with outstanding cinematography, intimacy, humour and a great soundtrack.
 
That’s It That’s All set a new benchmark for action sports films. Travis Rice and a dream-team snowboarding crew set out on a seek-and- destroy operation. The film won Best Film, Best Cinematography and Best Athlete at the 2009 X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival.

Gates open at 7.00pm, with live entertainment from 7.00 to 7.45pm and films screening at 8.00pm and 9.15pm.

Tickets cost $8.00 for children and $16.00 for adults (plus online booking fee) and can be purchased online at www.starlightcinema.com.au or at the gate on the night.

ME Bank Starlight Outdoor Cinema is launching its eighth season at North Sydney Oval, with a fabulous line-up of new release and classic films.

ME Bank Starlight Cinema offers a fun atmosphere for all ages where everyone can picnic under the stars while watching the best new films as well as some old favourites.

Jill Keyte, Producer of ME Bank Starlight Cinema said, “We have 34 great films on the programme and every night has its own theme. This is looking to be our biggest season yet!”

Nightly themes include Action-Packed Wednesdays, Comedy & Adventure Thursdays, Fun & Romance Fridays, Big Movie Saturdays and Young & Free Sundays. Family films are showing on alternating Friday and Saturday nights.

“What better way to watch a great film than under the stars on a warm summer evening? Make yourself comfortable on the soft grass and relax in front of our huge (16m x 8m) inflatable movie screen.”

“The North Sydney Oval has proven to be very popular over the past seven years, as it is a beautiful, relaxing outdoor location. We have another great line-up of films and early bookings show that this season will be as big as ever,” said Ms Keyte.

The 2011 season will be the second year ME Bank has been the major sponsor of Starlight Cinema in North Sydney.

Ian Hendey, Group Executive, Brands and Products at ME Bank said, “This great summer event provides us with a unique opportunity to bring ME Bank closer to the local community.”

“Over the seven-week season, we look forward to sharing in the fun and entertainment with our customers, shareholders and staff,” said Mr Hendey.

Bring a blanket, hire a backrest or sit in the Crust Lawn Lounge, where customers will have a great view from a bean bed right in front of the screen. ME Bank Starlight Cinema also offers Star Class, with VIP entry and service.

There is a film for everyone – young, old, couples, friends and families. Some of the highlights are The Social Network, potential Academy Award winner The Kings Speech, Love and Other Drugs, Burlesque with Cher and Christina Aguilera, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Breakfast at Tiffany's, plus two great lifestyle movies, the new surf film, First Love (releasing for Valentine’s Day) and spectacular snowboard film, That’s It That’s All, not previously seen on the big screen.

This season will feature two special events, The LAN Brazilian Festa on Saturday 19 February and Valentine’s Day on Monday 14 February.

ME Bank Starlight Cinema will run at North Sydney Oval from Wednesday 19 January until Saturday 5 March 2011, screening Wednesday to Sunday. Gates open at 7.00pm and films begin at sundown. There is covered seating for rainy nights.

Tickets can be bought at the gate or online at www.mebankstarlightcinema.com.au.