In The Surfer, the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But, his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is “don’t live here, don’t surf here.” Humiliated and angry, the man is drawn…
Tsu Shan Chambers is a storyteller who wears many hats including actor, writer, producer, and optometrist. She’s also someone who uses her voice to shine a light on important social issues through film. Her latest project, My Eyes, is a heartfelt family drama inspired by true events that explores love, resilience, and living with visual…
Radioactive Pictures has announced The Aegean is coming to cinemas around the country from 16 May 2025, telling a complex and visually striking tale of friendship and hope, shot on the Greek island of Kythira. The film features standout performances from Greek rap superstar LIGHT (aka Nero Greco), award winning young actor Nicky Dune, alongside…
South Australian writer, director, producer and actor Tilda Cobham-Hervey is set to launch her feature film directorial debut with It’s All Going Very Well No Problems At All, supported by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC). The drama will be Cobham-Hervey’s first feature film credit as both writer and director, and follows her success with A Field Guide to…
From chasing Olympic dreams on the track to calling the shots behind the camera, Jane Larkin has packed a lot into her career already. The Australian sprint athlete has recently turned her sights to filmmaker after acting roles in Thirteen Lives, Darby and Joan, and the Netflix adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe. Larkin is far…
We’re only a few months into 2025, but it’s already shaping up to be a standout year for emerging Australian filmmaking talent. One of the most exciting names to emerge so far is Angus Kirby, whose debut feature Carnal Vessels marks him as a promising new voice alongside filmmakers like Paul Evans Thomas (Within the…
Award-winning boutique production company Deadhouse Films has announced the appointment of Helen Tuck to its core team as producer. The addition of Tuck to the team marks an exciting new chapter for the company as it celebrates its tenth anniversary and expands beyond its established horror roots, with exciting plans to venture into comedy and…
Sydney Film Festival today announced the Australian Premiere of one of the most talked about Australian films of the year, Together. Written and directed by Australian filmmaker Michael Shanks and starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, his debut feature will open the 72nd edition of the Festival on Wednesday 4 June at the State Theatre,…
Bus Stop Films, Australia’s award-winning disability-led social enterprise, is bringing its Bus Stop Employment Roadshow to Adelaide, connecting with local screen industry professionals and the disability community. The free industry networking event will take place at Adelaide Studios on Wednesday 30th April, 6pm to 8pm, providing a unique opportunity for Adelaide’s film, television and creative…
Australian filmmaker JD Cohen is back with a chilling new horror-thriller, Backlash, now available to stream via AppleTV and Amazon Prime. Cohen, whose previous credits include feature films Ravenswood and The Haunting at St Joseph’s, and short films Paradox and Ghost Stories, blends the world of online gaming with real-world consequences in his Backlash. The…
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