A rising chef pushes himself to the edge in Blunt, a gripping new short drama that dives deep into the relentless world of high-pressure kitchens. Blunt explores the sacrifices, ambition, and obsession that come with chasing culinary greatness. By Matthew Eeles Let’s get the obvious out of the way first. It’s inevitable that Blunt will…
In Bird Drone, lonely seagull Sammy is unlucky in love – all the birds around him seem to be sharing their foraged snacks, pairing up and leaving him behind. When he encounters an elegant (and interested!) drone, Sammy finally believes he’s found the relationship he’s been looking for. But their sun drenched romance is threatened…
If it’s not already, the Stellar Short Film Festival is rapidly becoming one of Australia’s favourite short film festivals, highly anticipated each year by filmmakers, film lovers, and general punters alike. Each year, Stellar showcases a specially curated selection of Australian short films known as the Stellar 12. “Like every year, we’ve again seen such…
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…
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…
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…
Forget every shark film you’ve seen before. Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner and producer Blake Northfield are set to make bloody waves with Beast of War, their bold new take on the much-adored horror sub genre. By Matthew Eeles On the day Cinema Australia spoke with Kiah Roache-Turner, the filmmaker was deep into editing the last two…
Cinema Australia readers have been treated to an exclusive clip from Your Love is Mine, right in time for Halloween. Your Love Is Mine is a powerful relationship drama – with a touch of body horror – that explores the depths of love and desperation. Directed by Luke J.S. and Luke Wijayasinha-Gray, the film tells…
Set to make its world premiere at CinefestOZ this week, Andamooka is a raw and honest portrayal of womanhood, directed, written, produced by, and starring Mara Jean Quinn. Andamooka centres on Alex, a woman whose world has become one of dissatisfaction and disillusionment. Stuck in an unfulfilling job, reeling from a broken engagement and approaching…
Luke Sparke, the writer and director behind creature features like Red Billabong and the Occupation series, returns to the big screen with his latest action thriller, Primitive War. After battling Bunyips and fending off world-destroying aliens, Sparke is now taking on history’s mightiest beasts – dinosaurs! Written and directed by Sparke, Primitive War is based on…
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