Potential Films

Potential Films Potential Films brings bringing exciting world cinema and alternate screen content to Aus & NZ.

We’re dedicated to finding the best and most stimulating screen content to share with audiences in Australia and New Zealand. As one of Australia’s leading independent distributors, Potential Films specialises in distributing quality world movies and event cinema to big and small screens. Potential Films also manages the rights for contemporary world movies, the English National Opera’s ENO Screen

, classic movies and home entertainment. Our expertise extends to television and video on demand licensing for digital platforms.

Adelaide! FAMILIAR TOUCH is now showing at Palace Nova Cinemas.FAMILIAR TOUCH, winner of triple awards at the Venice Fi...
21/11/2025

Adelaide! FAMILIAR TOUCH is now showing at Palace Nova Cinemas.

FAMILIAR TOUCH, winner of triple awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition - Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Debut Film. In AUS and NZ cinemas now.

Amid fading memory, newfound friendships, and moments of unexpected clarity, retired cook Ruth reconnects with herself through the act of touch.

Ticket/Info: https://potentialfilms.com/now-showing/

For anyone who has felt themselves change, but never disappear – a coming-of-old-age story that belongs to us all.FAMILI...
14/11/2025

For anyone who has felt themselves change, but never disappear – a coming-of-old-age story that belongs to us all.

FAMILIAR TOUCH, winner of triple awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition - Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Debut Film.
In AUS and NZ cinemas now.

Ticket/Info: https://potentialfilms.com/now-showing/

Rialto Cinemas, Newmarket
Takapuna Beachside Cinemas, Auckland
The Vic Devonport, Auckland
Academy Gold Cinema, Christchurch
St James Theatre Gore
Apollo Cinema Lincoln
The Riviera Cinema Oamaru
The Screening Room, Masterton
GECKO THEATRE, Motueka
State Cinemas Nelson, (20 November)
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth
Left Bank Theatre, Thames
Movie Max Digital Cinemas, Timaru (20 November)

How does one age with dignity?FAMILIAR TOUCH, winner of triple awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition...
12/11/2025

How does one age with dignity?

FAMILIAR TOUCH, winner of triple awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition - Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Debut Film. Now in NZ cinemas.

Ticket/Info: https://bit.ly/447eKE3

Rialto Cinemas, Newmarket
Takapuna Beachside Cinemas, Auckland
The Vic Devonport, Auckland
Academy Gold Cinema, Christchurch
St James Theatre Gore
Apollo Cinema Lincoln
The Riviera Cinema Oamaru
The Screening Room, Masterton
GECKO THEATRE, Motueka
State Cinemas Nelson, (20 November)
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth
Left Bank Theatre, Thames
Movie Max Digital Cinemas, Timaru (20 November)

Some of our favourite Ruth-and-food moments from FAMILIAR TOUCHMeet Ruth. A retired cook whose creativity and love for f...
12/11/2025

Some of our favourite Ruth-and-food moments from FAMILIAR TOUCH

Meet Ruth. A retired cook whose creativity and love for food quietly persist as her memory fades. Through the tactile pleasure of tasting and creating, she reconnects with herself.

FAMILIAR TOUCH. In NZ cinemas tomorrow.

Winner of triple awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition - Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Debut Film.

Ticket/Info: https://bit.ly/447eKE3

Rialto Cinemas, Newmarket
Takapuna Beachside Cinemas, Auckland
The Vic Devonport, Auckland
Academy Gold Cinema, Christchurch
St James Theatre Gore
Apollo Cinema Lincoln
The Riviera Cinema Oamaru
The Screening Room, Masterton
GECKO THEATRE, Motueka
State Cinemas Nelson, (20 November)
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth
Left Bank Theatre, Thames
Movie Max Digital Cinemas, Timaru (20 November)

This Thursday. FAMILIAR TOUCH arrives in NZ. What if we glow most warmly at the edges of memory? Rialto Cinemas, Newmar...
10/11/2025

This Thursday. FAMILIAR TOUCH arrives in NZ.

What if we glow most warmly at the edges of memory?

Rialto Cinemas, Newmarket
Academy Gold Cinema, Christchurch
St James Theatre Gore
Apollo Cinema Lincoln
The Riviera Cinema Oamaru
The Screening Room, Masterton
GECKO THEATRE, Motueka
State Cinemas Nelson, (20 November)
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth
Left Bank Theatre, Thames
Movie Max Digital Cinemas, Timaru (20 November)

08/11/2025

Drawing on her own experience in aged care and teaching creative aging, director Sarah Friedland’s FAMILIAR TOUCH captures the warmth, humor, and serene strength of living - and aging - with dignity.

Winner of triple awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition - Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Debut Film.

Amid fading memory, newfound friendships, and moments of unexpected clarity, retired cook Ruth reconnects with herself through the act of touch.

FAMILIAR TOUCH is now showing in select AUS cinemas.
Arriving in NZ cinemas next Thursday.

Ticket/info: https://bit.ly/4m8uAVp

VIC
Cinema Nova
Classic Cinema Elsternwick
Cameo Cinemas
Lido Cinemas
Eclipse Cinema
Star Cinema
Pivotonian Cinema (6 November)

NSW
Ritz Cinemas
United Cinemas Avalon
Plaza Theatre , Laurieton
Mount Vic Flicks (6 November)
Star Court Theatre (11 November)
Majestic Cinemas Port Macquarie (6 November)
Golden Age Cinema & Bar (15, 18 & 23 November)

QLD
Star Cinema – Graceville (Regal)
Home of the Arts

WA
Luna Palace Cinemas, Windsor
Luna Palace Cinemas, Leederville
Orana Cinemas Albany
Orana Cinemas Busselton
Orana Cinemas Geraldton
Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie

SA
Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide (20 November)
Gawler Cinema (27 November)
The Mercury (25 November, 5&7 December)

TAS
State Cinema
The Star Theatre, Launceston (20 November)

Amid fading memory, newfound friendships, and moments of unexpected clarity, retired cook Ruth reconnects with herself t...
06/11/2025

Amid fading memory, newfound friendships, and moments of unexpected clarity, retired cook Ruth reconnects with herself through the act of touch.

Drawing on her own experience in aged care, director Sarah Friedland’s debut feature FAMILIAR TOUCH captures the warmth, humor, and serene strength of living - and aging - with dignity.

Winner of triple awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition - Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Debut Film. FAMILIAR TOUCH is now showing in select AUS cinemas.
Arriving in NZ cinemas next Thursday.

Ticket/info: https://bit.ly/4m8uAVp

VIC
Cinema Nova
Classic Cinema Elsternwick
Cameo Cinemas
Lido Cinemas
Eclipse Cinema
Star Cinema
Pivotonian Cinema (6 November)

NSW
Ritz Cinemas
United Cinemas Avalon
Plaza Theatre , Laurieton
Mount Vic Flicks (6 November)
Star Court Theatre (11 November)
Majestic Cinemas Port Macquarie (6 November)
Golden Age Cinema & Bar (15, 18 & 23 November)

QLD
Star Cinema – Graceville (Regal)
Home of the Arts

WA
Luna Palace Cinemas, Windsor
Luna Palace Cinemas, Leederville
Orana Cinemas Albany
Orana Cinemas Busselton
Orana Cinemas Geraldton
Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie

SA
Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide (20 November)
The Mercury (25 November, 5&7 December)

TAS
State Cinema
The Star Theatre, Launceston (20 November)

05/11/2025

This quietly unguarded moment between a mother and son… one we just can’t stop thinking about

FAMILIAR TOUCH. Now showing in AUS cinemas.

Arriving in NZ cinemas next Thursday.

Ticket/info: https://bit.ly/4m8uAVp

VIC
Cinema Nova
Classic Cinema Elsternwick
Cameo Cinemas
Lido Cinemas
Eclipse Cinema
Star Cinema
Pivotonian Cinema (6 November)

NSW
Ritz Cinemas
United Cinemas Avalon
Plaza Theatre , Laurieton
Mount Vic Flicks (6 November)
Star Court Theatre (11 November)
Majestic Cinemas Port Macquarie (6 November)
Golden Age Cinema & Bar (15, 18 & 23 November)

QLD
Star Cinema – Graceville (Regal)
Home of the Arts

WA
Luna Palace Cinemas, Windsor
Luna Palace Cinemas, Leederville
Orana Cinemas Albany
Orana Cinemas Busselton
Orana Cinemas Geraldton
Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie

SA
Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide (20 November)
The Mercury (25 November, 5&7 December)

TAS
State Cinema
The Star Theatre, Launceston (20 November)

31/10/2025

Amid the haze of fading memory and shifting desires, Ruth settles into assisted living. With warmth, wit and curiosity, she discovers her changing self and forms unexpected connections with those who care for her.

Winner of triple awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition - Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Debut Film. FAMILIAR TOUCH is now showing in select Australian cinemas.

Where does the cat always hide when the dog is in the room??

Ticket/info: https://bit.ly/4m8uAVp

VIC
Cinema Nova
Classic Cinema Elsternwick
Cameo Cinemas
Lido Cinemas
Eclipse Cinema
Star Cinema
Pivotonian Cinema (6 November)

NSW
Ritz Cinemas
United Cinemas Avalon
Plaza Theatre , Laurieton
Mount Vic Flicks (6 November)
Star Court Theatre (11 November)
Majestic Cinemas Port Macquarie (6 November)
Golden Age Cinema & Bar (15, 18 & 23 November)

QLD
Star Cinema – Graceville (Regal)
Home of the Arts

WA
Luna Palace Cinemas, Windsor
Luna Palace Cinemas, Leederville
Orana Cinemas Albany
Orana Cinemas Busselton
Orana Cinemas Geraldton
Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie

SA
Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide (20 November)
The Mercury (25 November, 5&7 December)

TAS
State Cinema
The Star Theatre, Launceston (20 November)

A true gem - one you won’t want to miss.FAMILIAR TOUCH is now showing in AUS cinemas. In NZ cinemas from 13 Nov.
30/10/2025

A true gem - one you won’t want to miss.
FAMILIAR TOUCH is now showing in AUS cinemas.

In NZ cinemas from 13 Nov.

Big congrats to the FAMILIAR TOUCH team and director Sarah Friedland on their Gotham Film Award nominations for Best Fea...
29/10/2025

Big congrats to the FAMILIAR TOUCH team and director Sarah Friedland on their Gotham Film Award nominations for Best Feature and Breakthrough Director.

Alongside some of this year’s most celebrated films in the Best Feature category, FAMILIAR TOUCH shine as a heartfelt coming-of-old-age story told with rare honesty. A true gem - one you won’t want to miss.

Now showing in Australian cinemas.

Ticket/info: https://bit.ly/4m8uAVp

VIC
Cinema Nova
Classic Cinema Elsternwick
Cameo Cinemas
Lido Cinemas
Eclipse Cinema
Star Cinema
Pivotonian Cinema (6 November)

NSW
Ritz Cinemas
United Cinemas Avalon
Plaza Theatre , Laurieton
Mount Vic Flicks (6 November)
Star Court Theatre (11 November)
Majestic Cinemas Port Macquarie (6 November)
Golden Age Cinema & Bar (15, 18 & 23 November)

QLD
Star Cinema – Graceville (Regal)
Home of the Arts

WA
Luna Palace Cinemas, Windsor
Luna Palace Cinemas, Leederville
Orana Cinemas Albany
Orana Cinemas Busselton
Orana Cinemas Geraldton
Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie

SA
Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide (20 November)
The Mercury (25 November, 5&7 December)

TAS
State Cinema
The Star Theatre, Launceston (20 November)

Critics agree: FAMILIAR TOUCH is one of 2025’s finest!A heartfelt coming-of-old-age story. Winner of triple major awards...
27/10/2025

Critics agree: FAMILIAR TOUCH is one of 2025’s finest!

A heartfelt coming-of-old-age story. Winner of triple major awards at the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons Competition - Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Debut Film.

FAMILIAR TOUCH is now showing across Australia - and coming to New Zealand cinemas 13 November.

Ticket/info: https://bit.ly/4m8uAVp

VIC
Cinema Nova
Classic Cinema Elsternwick
Cameo Cinemas
Lido Cinemas
Eclipse Cinema
Star Cinema
Pivotonian Cinema (6 November)

NSW
Ritz Cinemas
United Cinemas Avalon
Plaza Theatre , Laurieton
Mount Vic Flicks (6 November)
Star Court Theatre (11 November)
Majestic Cinemas Port Macquarie (6 November)

QLD
Star Cinema – Graceville (Regal)
Home of the Arts

WA
Luna Palace Cinemas, Windsor
Luna Palace Cinemas, Leederville
Orana Cinemas Albany
Orana Cinemas Busselton
Orana Cinemas Geraldton
Orana Cinemas Kalgoorlie

SA
Palace Nova Cinemas Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide (20 November)
The Mercury (25 November, 5&7 December)

TAS
State Cinema
The Star Theatre, Launceston (20 November)

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