by Matthew Eeles Bianca Bradey has been cast in a pilot for the television adaptation of El Torres’ popular comic book, Nancy in Hell. The talented Australian actress, who is best known for her breakout performance as Brooke in Aussie cult-classic Wyrmwood, will play the titular character – a trash-talking, wise-cracking, whisky-swilling badass who slaughters…
Space Tourist Films have given Cinema Australia readers an exclusive first look at the teaser trailer for their upcoming short film, Silent Man. Director Joseph Russell’s Silent Man follows the journey of an escaped asylum seeker turned vigilante on a mission to find his daughter after she disappears from an immigration detention centre. Check out the…
Ozflix, a new video-on-demand service dedicated to streaming every Australian film ever made, is set to launch at 6:00pm on Australia Day, 26th January, 2017. Acclaimed by Australia’s most influential directors, producers and actors, Ozflix will begin streaming with around 250 Australian films and three free original content shows, with more free content to be announced. “There are…
“Celia has never been as well regarded as it ought to be, especially given the lack of recognised Australian films about children that aren’t children’s films.” Written by David Morgan-Brown Along with Newsfront and The Devil’s Playground, Celia is another superb directorial debut from an Australian filmmaker, showing a very mature vision through the film’s style…
Brave, bold, passionate filmmakers thinking outside the box, turning a simple idea into one of the most interesting filmmaking concepts in recent memory. We don’t hear enough of these stories coming out of the Australian film industry. Sarah Jayne and her partner, Ivan, are in post-production on their new film, Friends, Foes and Fireworks – a fully improvised comedy/drama set…
by Matthew Eeles Cinema Australia readers have been given an exclusive first look at JJ DeCeglie’s hilarious new Australian film, Can’t Win. Do Try. The Perth-shot comedy is the second film for the eclectic filmmaker after his micro-budget debut, Jugular. Influenced by his best mate Jez (Christopher Millington), Gordan (Harry Quinlan) convinces his rather bitchy finance,…
After hours of counting votes, the Cinema Australia 2016 Audience Award winner can finally be revealed. The Cinema Australia Audience Award, now in its third year, celebrates the range of films released throughout the year and the people who see them – you. With endless ‘Top Film’ lists doing the rounds across multiple forms of media,…
Looking like a born again Living like a heretic Listening to Arthur Lee records Making all your friends feel so guilty About their cynicism And the rest of their generation Not even the government are gonna stop you now But are you ready to be heartbroken? Lloyd Cole “Our TV industry grew on the quota…
by Matthew Eeles Cinema Australia readers have been given an early look at Joseph Russell’s neo-noir science fiction thriller, Silent Man which recently wrapped filming for the year. Filming on Silent Man will recommence in late February or early March next year. “The hiatus is due to prior cast and crew commitments in January,” director Russell told…
“Treat people with respect and be friendly with everyone. Think collaboration and be mindful of others. Come to work prepared, so you don’t let the team down.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid Your acting career began on Heartbreak High. A blast from the past or a forgotten grace? That was my first job 23 years ago, so…
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