Principal photography has wrapped on new Australian feature film Break a Leg, from Canberra filmmakers and actors Kaitlyn Boyé and Brendan Kelly. The film was shot on location at The Q Theatre in Canberra, with the support of The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. Written by and starring both Kaitlyn Boyé and Brendan Kelly, Break…
The Legend of Ben Hall and The Cost filmmaker, Matthew Holmes, has announced his new film, The Guns of Muschu. Based on the remarkable true story and book The Guns of Muschu by Don Dennis, the screenplay by Tom Broadhurst and Jack Brislee (Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan) brings to life a pivotal…
As someone who works at a computer from home, my biggest daily challenge is walking from my desk to the fridge and deciding what I want for lunch. Being so immobile on a daily basis, it was impossible to watch Jack Lawrence’s new documentary, Diamond of the Sea, and not be inspired by it. It…
A complex hero, strong fight scenes, and a plot that will keep audiences engaged. Stephen Degenaro has announced his new film, Raging Jake, where he serves as writer, actor, and director. The action thriller is currently seeking funding on the Australian Cultural Fund crowdfunding website. Set to start filming from mid-October to November 2024, Raging…
David Cook, a proud Butchulla man from Queensland, is a filmmaker who wears his heart on his sleeve. Best known for his acting work in horror film House of Inequity, and the sci-fi comedy Strangeville, Cook has now embarked on a new creative journey as the writer, director, and co-producer of his debut feature film,…
by Matthew Eeles Glenn Triggs has unveiled the trailer for his brand new feature film, Ancestry Road, and boy, does it pack an emotional wallop. Written, directed, and produced by Triggs, Ancestry Road follows Kevin, whose daughter continually goes missing up the back of their Scottish Farm. To make life easier on everyone, Kevin builds…
Lorcan Finnegan’s psychological thriller The Surfer, starring Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario, Leaving Las Vegas), will premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in Official Selection for the Midnight Screenings section. Finnegan returns to Cannes after his sophomore feature Vivarium premiered in Critics’ Week in 2019. The Surfer joins a stunning line-up of…
“My experiences with dogs have instilled in me a deep appreciation for the bond between humans and animals.” by Matthew Eeles Aron Attiwell’s new short drama, In the Doghouse, is not your average prison film according to the emerging, Perth-based filmmaker. In the Doghouse follows Joel, played by Tristan Balz. Incarcerated and yearning to reconnect…
The Cook Government and Revelation Perth International Film Festival have teamed up to present the successful ‘Life in Pictures’ short film competition. Filmmakers of all ages and skill levels across Western Australia are encouraged to submit films up to three minutes in length that promote age-positive messages or explore the topic of ageism. Ageism refers…
Acclaimed filmmakers Colin and Cameron Cairnes looked to the godfather of Australian variety entertainment, Don Lane, as inspiration for their latest horror film, Late Night with the Devil. The brothers’ third film, following their laugh-out-loud gorefest 100 Bloody Acres and the criminally under-seen horror Scare Campaign, Late Night with the Devil is a sinister and…
Tom Haramis’ compelling, inspirational doco Fight to Live – a dazzling portrait of Australian UFC and Bare Knuckle Fighting champion and domestic abuse survivor “Rowdy” Bec Rawlings – will play The Gold Coast Film Festival and Inner West Film Fest before releasing around Australia on May 15, coinciding with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. From Hoop…
Principal photography commenced this week on feature film, Snatchers, created, shot, and produced entirely within the vibrant community of Canberra. Led by a diverse team of predominantly local cast and crew, Snatchers represents a beacon of creativity and talent in the region. In a dystopian Australia, perpetually broke best friends, Mac (Craig Alexander) and Fettes…
Screen Australia, Prime Video, Goalpost Pictures, ZDF Studios, Screen Territory and South Australian Film Corporation have announced that new romantic comedy series, Top End Bub, will be going into production in May 2024. Top End Bub sees Miranda Tapsell (Love Child, The Sapphires, The Artful Dodger) and Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody, The Great) return to…
The 71st Sydney Film Festival today announced a sneak peek of 17 new films and events to be featured in this year’s 5-16 June 2024 Festival. The announcement is in advance of the full program launch on Wednesday 8 May. “This first look at the 2024 program delves into the profound and the peculiar, from remarkable true stories to works of fiction…
Gold Coast Film Festival 2024 full program is now available and the line-up showcases twelve days and nights of film featuring world, Australian and Queensland premieres, exclusive preview screenings and filmmaking talent with an impressive line-up of exciting films, outdoor cinema, red carpet screenings, industry panels, filmmaker Q&As, and special events. The Red Carpet will…
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