5 minutes with Astronots director Andrew Seaton

In Andrew Seaton’s new comedy short, Astronots, the world is about to end and mars is humanities only hope.  The mission is handed to two astronauts – Collins, played by Adam Dunn, and Adams, played by Aaron Glenane.  They sit on the launchpad about to launch when suddenly Adams admits to Collins that he’s fluked…

Cinema Australia Podcast #118 | Charles Williams

Welcome to the Cinema Australia Podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Charles Williams to discuss Inside, a prison drama starring Guy Pearce, Cosmo Jarvis, Tammy MacIntosh and newcomer, Vincent Miller whose name you should make note of because you’re going to hear a lot more from this impressive young actor.  Here’s the synopsis: After…

Kate Blackmore’s Make It Look Real set for SXSW

Make It Look Real, the debut feature documentary from writer-director Kate Blackmore, has been officially selected for the SXSW 2025 Film Festival in the Documentary Spotlight section for its international premiere. The film offers a humorous and insightful behind-the-scenes exploration of Hollywood’s newest role—the intimacy coordinator. Featuring renowned intimacy coordinator Claire Warden, the documentary follows…

Interview: Calan Mai and Alvy Willa

90-year-old Ron West, an organ player at The Majestic Theatre—the world’s longest-running silent movie theatre—bares all in Last Man Standing. This short film is directed by musicians and filmmakers Alvy Willa and Calan Mai, who have crafted a deeply moving and intimate portrait of self-acceptance, told by Ron with humour and grace. Cinema Australia spoke…

Movie makers, shakers and lovers invited to Pride in Film events 

Emerging and established filmmakers, future film festival staff, and fans of movie magic are invited to attend Queer Screen’s Pride in Film events during the Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF) this month. The series features an Industry Development Day at Haymarket Creative on Sunday 23 February, where attendees can Ask Ana Kokkinos Anything at a morning masterclass,…