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…
STUDIOCANAL and Werner Film Productions release the first images and a behind-the-scenes video today for Dance Academy. The much-anticipated film is an adaptation of the incredibly successful two-time Emmy nominated Australian television series of the same name. Picking up eighteen months after the television series finale, the much-loved characters have moved on from the ups-and-downs…
Dead Calm Directed by Phillip Noyce Written by Terry Hayes Produced by Terry Hayes, George Miller and Doug Mitchell Starring Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane, Rob Mulinar, Joshua Tilden and George Shevtsov A suspense thriller about a husband and wife, recovering from a personal tragedy, who encounter a stranger while cruising their boat in…
“Our eyes locked. It was love at first sight, well for me anyway. Steve is my shining light and an amazing father.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid Where does time fly? It has been 22 years since Muriel’s Wedding hit our TV screens. With a sensational ABBA soundtrack and artistic cast, it remains an all-time hit;…
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…
“Everyone wanted to interview Stephen Peacocke,” director Kane Guglielmi told me during an early morning Skype chat, just three days before his new film’s premiere. I was surprised considering Peacocke has only one scene in the film. “Now that he’s done a few studio films there’s a lot more buzz around him, rather than just being…
The Menkoff Method Directed by David Parker Written by Zac Gillam Starring Noah Taylor, Lachlan Woods, Jessica Clarke, Catherine McClements, Mal Kennard and Robert Taylor. Synopsis When the sinister HR guru Max Menkoff arrives to improve productivity at Endobank’s Data Processing Centre, introverted Manga nerd David Cork’s world is turned upside down. With Menkoff at the helm, David can’t draw his comics…
“I was in St. Kilda and this woman with a strong Scottish accent stood two inches away screaming my name. I decided to impersonate her and scream right back!” Interview by Joanne Kmaid There has to be something incredible about meeting your favourite celebrity or crossing paths with the love of your life. There is…
by Matthew Eeles A second trailer dropped this morning for The Legend of Ben Hall. Arguably one of the most anticipated local films of the year, Matthew Holmes’ Australian epic follows legendary bushranger Ben Hall as he and his gang attempt to escape NSW before the law catches up with them. Director Holmes is thrilled the second trailer has finally…
“My mates get a kick out of it; some have me in their phones as First Asian Jesus!” Interview by Joanne Kmaid How does an American actor fit into Australian talent? I am not entirely sure (smiles). I’d like to think that the Australian film industry is smart enough to cast interesting actors and not…
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