Australian films are famous for villains; Wolf Creek’s Mick Taylor, Snowtown’s John Bunting, Lola from The Loved Ones and who could forget Animal Kingdom’s Janine Cody terrifyingly portrayed by Jacki Weaver – a performance that earned the legendary Australian actress an Academy Award nomination. Unfortunately not all of them hit the mark, especially the creatures, critters and varied wildlife gashing and slashing…
What a year 2015 was for Australian cinema. Box office records were smashed thanks to Mad Max: Fury Road, George Miller’s contemporary interpretation of his 1979 classic, and Jocelyn Moorhouse’s The Dressmaker. Each film was headlined by international heavyweights including Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Kate Winslet respectively. It was a massive year for indi-filmaking in Australia…
“It’s a film that will offend a lot of people, but so many people will love it.” Cinema Australia are very excited to introduce you to the cast and crew of Addison Heath’s Melbourne shot Yakuza film, Mondo Yakuza. We’ve also thrown in a few exclusive behind-the-scenes shots for your viewing please. You can also catch…
2015 was a landmark year for Australian films at the local box office surpassing the 2001 record haul of $63 million to bank $86.8 million in receipts thanks to big-hitters Mad Max Fury Road and The Dressmaker. Both films packed a massive star-power punch with internationally acclaimed actors Kate Winslet and Tom Hardy – arguably one of the world’s…
Good Boy Written and Directed by Oran Franco Produced by Tom Shanan Cinematography by Laszlo Baranyai Starring Simon King, Maggie Blinco, Peter Sardi, Liza Dennis, Emily Buxton-D’Arcy and Ruby Rees Wemyss Alex’s mother is terminally ill. She wishes to die but needs his help to do so. Having to keep this a secret from his…
“I am very frustrated with the lack of acting opportunities. I would dearly love to be doing more TV drama.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid Let’s backtrack 23 years… How much did Strictly Ballroom shape you into the person you are today? Every experience shapes, develops and contributes to the person you are. You keep growing. Of…
Cameron Blunt’s Queensland-shot short film, Brother has dropped and if you haven’t already seen it – it’s definitely worth it. We have the please of watching so many Australian short films and this is right up amongst the best of the year. Brothers is intense, hardcore, well-performed and expertly crafted. A little while back Cinema Australia published and…
Cinema Australia readers have been given an exclusive first-look behind the scenes of director JJ DeCeglie’s new Perth comedy, Can’t Win. Do Try. You can also see the first trailer below. Gordon is young, engaged and paying off a fresh mortgage. In a bid to extend his adolescence he convinces his reluctant fiancée to allow his…
“I co-produced and co-wrote a short film which featured the late and absolutely brilliant Bill Hunter.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid You have been acting since 2004. Is that 11 years of solid performance? I wish it was 11 years of solid performance! (Grins). But no, about 7 years ago, I was doing a day job I…
It’s that time of the year again we invite readers to vote for their favourite Australian film of the year. The year has been riddled with amazing films from local creators so you should have no trouble picking your favourite. Just for voting Cinema Australia are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a brilliant Australian film…
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