all regularly exhibited in this space. Gallery 1 exhibitions With the exception of a dance work that formed part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, Gallery 1 is usually either hosting an exhibition, or installing the next one. The exhibitions alternate between in-house and touring, and between free and ticketed. Gallery 2 Open from 18 September 2009, Gallery 2 is a smaller, more flexible gallery than Gallery 1. Cinemas ACMI has two main cinemas that are equipped to play every film, video and digital video format, with the most extensive projection facilities in the southern hemisphere. THX certified sound systems allow high quality attention to acoustics. Cinema 1 seats 168, and Cinema 2 seats 390. Programs ACMI's weekly and monthly film programs include: Australian Perspectives – Contemporary Australian filmmaking with archival classics and special guest presentations. Matinees – Ongoing program of quality films. Family films – Regular screenings and school holiday programs of movies for families. Cinémathèque – Double feature every Wednesday night of rare and imported prints. ACMI also regularly profiles actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, and film genres through its retrospective seasons and screenings. Highlights have included seasons on Serge Gainsbourg, Dario Argento, William Klein, Xavier Dolan, John Cassavetes, Claudia Cardinale and Jim Henson. Genres have included Ozploitation, East German Cinema, Monsters, Ghouls and Melancholy Misfits in conjunction with the Tim Burton exhibition. ACMI undertakes partnerships with a variety of Film Festivals; Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Korean Film Festival, the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, Little Big Shots, the Melbourne International Animation Festival and more. In ACMI's Studios, Public Programs take place, such as A Moon Safari by Steam Bicycle and Kaleidoscope! Kids Animation. Studio 1 Studio 1 is a production and educational amphitheatre which can accommodate everything from multimedia performances to television broadcasts, and is equipped with video projection, video conferencing, web casting and online facilities. Studio 2 ACMI also houses a digital studio for hands-on workshops and production programs. Participants can access the technology, and develop the skills, to produce their own moving image work. ACMI Shop The ACMI Shop, located on the entry level next to the Tickets & Information Desk, stocks exhibition catalogues, books, DVDs, toys, cards and gifts. ACMI X ACMI X is a 2,000sqm office space that brings curators, programmers, producers and administrators together in a 60-seat co-working space dedicated to the creative industries. Former attractions Screen Worlds