In Episode 2 of the Cinema Australia Wrap, Matthew Eeles covers The Butterfly Tree, MOUNTAIN, Voyage of the Southern Sun, I Miss The War, JUNGLE, Descent into the Maelstrom – Radio Birdman Documentary film, Two People, Occupation, CinefestOZ, Capricorn Film Festival, Revelation Film Festival, The School, Hotel Coolgardie – The Film, Rabbit: film and Reaching…
It’s David Lynch meets The Stepford Wives in this dark allegorical comedy about a woman with a misshapen head, and the under-lurkings of a town secret buried deep. Placidyl (Or The Dairy of a Madwoman) asks the big questions; What is it to be an outcast with a triangle-shaped cranium? How can society be as…
As a non-profit website dedicated to the support and promotion of Australian made films, Cinema Australia rarely gets the opportunity to throw cash at crowdfunding projects. Trust us, if we had the money we’d be executive producers on almost every new Australian film calling for supporters through the myriad of crowdfunding platforms available on the interwebs. That’s…
Director Ivan Hexter writes exclusively for Cinema Australia about his documentary, Tunnel Vision which is screening at this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. Article Written by DP Ivan Hexter Documentaries are usually created by filmmakers who fully embrace their subjects. They are driven by a passion to tell a story about someone or something that…
Ahead of the film’s screening at next month’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, producer, writer and director Johanna B. Kelly has written this exclusive article for Cinema Australia about her new film, The Gateway Bug. Written by Johanna B. Kelly – Producer, Writer and Director of The Gateway Bug. Eating insects might just save the planet…
The School’s out Written by Matthew Eeles Filming has wrapped on The School, a supernatural horror by first-time feature director, Storm Ashwood. A very relaxed Ashwood was deep in post production when we spoke to him recently from his Sydney home. “The editor is surprised how easily everything is coming together,” an excited Ashwood told…
Grid Face Directed by Naveed Farro Starring Athan Bellos Grid Face highlights the issues regarding creative freedom by following a man leading a double life as an architect and a graffiti writer. Written by Naveed Farro Grid Face is a short film that follows an architect, Felix, who is leading a double life as a graffiti writer. Constantly…
“I grew up in Sudan, a war-torn country with no hope or future. The struggle, poverty and uncertainty has motivated me to spread my wings.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid With a new AFL career, how do you find time for acting? It’s really difficult at times due to training sessions and other media commitments, but when…
This month’s Australian Revelations, presented by Revelation Perth International Film Festival, celebrates the late, great John Clark in the classic piece of Australian cinema. Sam Neill and Zoe Carides stars alongside Clark in this story where the road to love is never smooth and where a strange trip down cemetery lane gives us one of…
“I had recently returned to Melbourne when I got the Neighbours audition, so it was like the stars aligning.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid What inspired you to spread your wings outside New Zealand, your hometown? During my childhood my parents travelled a lot, so I’d often go with them. I went to primary school in…
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