by Matthew Eeles As an independent journalist who covers Australian films exclusively, 2024 was filled with remarkable Australian film moments for me. Choosing my most memorable Australian film moment from 2024 has been challenging because there were so many. From getting independent films screened on the big screen through my own festival, the WA Made…
A chilling teaser trailer has been released for Steven J. Mihaljevich’s Shed. The new WA-shot survival horror is written and directed by Mihaljevich and stars Mani Shanks, who recently won a WA Screen Culture Award for her standout performance in the film. Jason Robert Lester and veteran actor John Jarratt also co-star. Shed follows Mia (Shanks),…
CinefestOZ, Australia’s premier destination film festival, is delighted to announce that submissions for the 2025 festival are now open! Set against the stunning backdrop of the South West of Western Australia, the festival will run from 30 August to 7 September 2025. We invite filmmakers across Australia to submit their work for consideration in both…
Central Queensland’s premiere film arts festival returns for its ninth year with new feature film and documentary premieres, art experiences and more! The 2025 Capricorn Film Festival is presented by Keppel Coast Arts, Livingstone Shire Council, Screen Queensland, Arts Queensland and will be held from Thursday the 16th to Sunday 19th of January 2025 on…
Transmission Films have today released the official trailer for SPIT, the highly anticipated Australian comedy from the award-winning team behind Gettin’ Square, ahead of its cinema release on March 6, 2025. Written by Gold Coast-based writer and lawyer and writer of Gettin’ Square Christopher Nyst, SPIT sees the return of beloved character Johnny (Spit) Spitieri, played by David…
Women are leading the way on both sides of the camera on Saccharine, the third feature film by Victorian filmmaker Natalie Erika James (Relic, Apartment 7A). Delivering a boost for the local screen industry, Saccharine has created 250 jobs for Victorian crew, local cast and extras, including four skills development opportunities, in addition to injecting…
BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company today announced the first-ever animated feature film for ’Bluey’, the beloved Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning animated series that is 2024’s No. 1 series on streaming. The new deal sees Disney acquiring the global theatrical rights for the film, which will land in cinemas in 2027 under the Disney…
Hindi Vindi, the hotly awaited Australian Bollywood feature film starring music icon Guy Sebastian in his acting debut, is poised to captivate audiences when it premieres in cinemas nationally on February 27, 2025 through The Backlot Films. With a deeply moving narrative that explores themes of identity, family, and the universal language of music, Hindi Vindi not only…
Now available on Digital and Disc, Girls’ Night Out is both a slick, honest, funny, relatable take on the Australian university/party experience from the female perspective, and a critique of toxic masculinity and Australian drinking culture, as a boozy, bar-hopping night of laughs, sex and friendship shockingly takes the darkest of turns. Best friends Brie (Emily…
Bonsai Films has launched the official trailer for crime thriller Inside, the debut feature film from award-winning writer-director Charles Williams, whose short film All These Creatures won the Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Golden Globe nominee Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Cosmo Jarvis (Shōgun) and impressive newcomer Vincent Miller (Plum) lead a strong…
Radioactive Pictures, in collaboration with Prima Lux Films and La Rosa Productions, has dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated horror/thriller Freelance. Directed by Melbourne’s own John Balazs (Rage), the film delivers a chilling exploration of desperation, moral compromise, and terror—a must-see for fans of edge-of-your-seat suspense. Having already secured its place as an…
Richard Jamze and Natalie Rose’s journey from indie underdogs to emerging filmmakers is nothing short of inspiring. The filmmaking duo recently released their debut feature, Santa Hunters, a Christmas comedy that begins as a lighthearted romp but transforms into a heartfelt story about dreamers defying doubt. The mockumentary follows three hunters, Kris (Chris Slater), Eve…
Filmed on location in country Victoria, Luke Creely’s latest short film, The Farmhouse, is a bloody and confronting arthouse and avant-garde horror with a distinct European flavour. Inspired by the haunting visuals and sonic language of David Lynch, as well as Dario Argento’s Suspiria and his evocative use of colour, The Farmhouse is an immersive…
Runt, the WA-made Australian film about a girl and her dog who tries to save their farm, has dominated this year’s WA Screen Culture Awards (WASCA) taking home all four of its nominations. The film won in key categories including Innovation in Narrative Feature Film with a budget over $1m and Outstanding Achievement in Writing,…
Radioactive Pictures has announced the release of Santa Hunters, an unconventional holiday mockumentary that will be available to stream on Amazon Prime starting December 1, 2024. Santa Hunters is set to make its mark during the festive season, bringing laughter, heart, and plenty of surprises to audiences. This mockumentary follows a documentary crew chronicling the…
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