The Crowdfunders: Pawno

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…

Exclusive! Director Julian Karikalan on his new film Love & Love Only

Love & Love Only is a cross-cultural romantic drama between an Indian International student and a working class Australian girl set in the suburbs of contemporary Australia. India’s legendary music composer Isaignani Ilaiyaraajahas composed the songs and musical score for the film. The film is one of the first few features shot entirely using the Blackmagic…

EXCLUSIVE! Meet the cast of The Marshes

Shot primarily in the Macquarie Marshes in western NSW, Roger Scott recently wrapped principal photography on his psychological horror, The Marshes. Starring Dafna Kronental, Sam Delich, Matt Cooper, Zach Drayson and Eddy Baroo, Cinema Australia is proud to introduce our readers to three of the film’s key cast members. Set deep in a remote marshland three young…

Sunday Shorts: Little Moments

Written by Nathan Wishart (writer/director): I’d always wanted to make a film noir so I went in that direction and came up with a story about a woman who just can’t find it in herself to distance herself from someone who she should’ve lost contact with a long time ago – that person has a destructive impact…

Trailer of the Day: Graceful Girls

Graceful Girls Directed by: Olivia Peniston-Bird Written by: Olivia Peniston-Bird & Nigel Karikari Starring: Brianna Lee Release Date: 2015 This is a story about Brianna Lee, 23 year-old school-teacher and Calisthenics lover, and her lifelong dream to finally win Calisthenics’ most prestigious title, the ‘Most Graceful Girl’ competition. After placing second three years in a row, and…

Actor Focus: Twins Jonathan and Michael Williams

“Dad used to hire movies almost every night, and we would get together as a family and watch them after dinner.” You have some great achievements attached to your names. Hard work or has life been kind to you Good question. A mentor once said, “Success is hanging on while others let go.” Meaning, we…

Trailer of the Day: Drown

Len is a Surf Lifesaving champion in the cloistered surf club just like his father. But when the younger, fitter Phil arrives at the club, Len’s legendary status starts to crumble. Then Len sees Phil in the company of another man. Phil is gay. Over the summer, Len forms unexpected, confusing feelings for Phil. When…

Interview: Kriv Stenders

“I think the whole apparatus of theatrical exhibition is being dismantled. It’s not a sustainable business model. It’s twenty dollars to buy a ticket for god’s sake.” Does it feel good to finally be showing Kill Me Three Times to Australian audiences? It feels like it’s been a long time coming. It’s great. It’s a funny…

Trailer of the Day: unINDIAN

Beautiful divorcee and single mother of one, Meera (Tannishtha Chatterjee) is an Australian of Indian origin. Smart and independent, she has carved out a successful life for herself and her daughter … despite family pressure to find ‘a nice Indian match’. Then Meera meets Will (Brett Lee)… tall and blonde with a charming smile. But…