"Kristian Fletcher is like an ambassador of cult movies" - director John Waters
Kristian Fletcher was one of the key people at the forefront of Brisbane's now-flourishing cult/classic cinema scene. From one-off special events to successful cult movie programs, Kristian hosts themed events at venues around Brisbane on a regular basis.
In October 2000, aged 17, he began presenting screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a floorshow by local fan group Cards 4 Sorrow.
It was Rocky Horror which gave Kristian the interest and experience to present other themed cult movie events and he expanded with Able Productions in 2003.
In 2005, he launched Retro-Spekt, a 'travelling' retro dance party which is still seen at venues around Brisbane.
Kristian's events have a distinct 'retro' feel stemming from his love of the 70s/80s and nostalgia.
Kristian is currently working on a book entitled Rocky Road: Confessions of a Cult Movie Exhibitor which will chronicle over fifteen years in the industry.
Kristian cites Kate Bush, director John Waters and Madonna as his main influences.
"Pop culture cult-cultivater" (ABC Radio)
"Local pop culture legend" (Concrete Playground)
"The independent exhibitor has blessed Brisbane for the past 16 years" (The AU Review)
"[Kristian] pushes boundaries... keeping Brisbane weird" (CreativeDrinks)
"A cultural icon" (Cinemazzi)
Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings with Cards 4 Sorrow floorshow (2000 - present)
Boggo Road Gaol (2000-2003 / 2013 / 2016 - 2017)
Schonell Theatre cult movie events (2000-2004, 2012 - present)
Floating Cinema, South Bank (2004)
Metro Arts movie screenings (2005 - 2006 & 2009, 2016 - present)
Globe Theatre, Fortitude Valley (2006 - 2011)
Retro-Spekt dance parties (2005 - present)
Tribal Theatre (2010 - 2012)
Room 60 pop-up screenings (2012 - 2014)
Interactive screenings at Redcliffe Cultural Centre (2012 - 2015)
New Globe Theatre, Fortitude Valley (2014 - present)
Port Office Hotel (2014)
Retro's Cocktail Lounge, Fortitude Valley (2015)
New Farm Cinema (2015 - present)
Wickham Hotel (2016 - present)
Milk Factory, South Brisbane (2016 - 2017)
Saccharomyces Beer Cafe, South Brisbane (2017 - present)
New Farm Bowls Club (2017 - present)