Limelight brings to life the story of Melbourne’s Limelight Department, one of the world’s first film studios. From magic lantern shows to early cinema masterpieces, Captain Joseph Perry and Herbert Booth of The Salvation Army transformed a small attic into a hub of innovation, producing over 400 films, including the world’s largest narrative production at the time, Soldiers of the Cross (1900), and historic footage of Australia’s Federation in 1901. With restored archival footage, original music, and expert insights, Limelight celebrates these visionary pioneers who forever shaped Australian cinema.
