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…
Welcome to the Cinema Australia Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Under Streetlights writer, director and co-producer Danielle Loy to discuss this incredibly moving musical drama. This film is the exact reason why you shouldn’t sleep on independently-made Australian films. Quite often, they’re far better than a lot of the mainstream Australian films being…
Directed by Briege Whitehead and narrated by Luke Hemsworth, The Great Kimberley Wilderness is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world. Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike…
Transmission Films have today released the first look trailer and poster 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…
Madman Entertainment and Arenamedia have launched the official trailer for Magic Beach, the big screen adaptation of Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book, directed by Robert Connolly (The Dry, Paper Planes). Magic Beach is an exciting mix of live action and animation, and perfect family viewing for the Australian summer. Alison Lester’s Magic Beach is an ongoing…
Jolyon Hoff’s latest documentary, You Should Have Been Here Yesterday, is a beautiful tribute to Australia’s early surf culture, blending nostalgia with artistry. Featuring restored 16mm footage and an electrifying score by surf rock legends Headland, the film captures the untamed spirit of a generation that chased waves and carved out an alternative way of…
Celebrating the achievement, innovation and ambition of our local industry, the WA Screen Culture Awards (WASCAs) embrace all forms from new, established and emerging screen practices. “We’re so proud to play such a central role in the development a screen sector through Awards as well as our other year-round initiatives,” says Revelation Perth International Film…
Pickpockets, a romantic comedy by Damaged Goods Productions has wrapped principal photography in Sydney. The project sees the creative team of Lucy Green & D.C. Fairhurst reuniting to produce and adapt their Flickerfest award-winning short This Town Aint Big Enough For The Both Of Us into a feature caper. Directed by Fairhurst, the story follows…
A new trailer has dropped for new survival thriller, Remotely Famous. The new films follows Tess (Sascha Turich) and Steph (Daniela Barbosa) who embark on a road trip into the Australian outback, hoping to attract a social media following. Their survival skills are tested when their vehicle breaks down. Remotely Famous is written, directed and…
Sparke Films has released an exclusive first look at Primitive War, the action-packed survival thriller directed by Luke Sparke. This unique, genre-blending film introduces dinosaurs into the harsh jungles of the Vietnam War. The preview featurette includes insights from the director and cast on the rigorous filming process and offers a glimpse into the sprawling sets…
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