Filmmaker Josh Hale is no stranger to shifting gears, but with his latest feature Blue Horizon, the American-born, Gold Coast-based writer, director, and producer has taken a massive leap into deeply personal territory. Known for his indie horror House of Inequity and the comedy Digital Athletes: The Road to Seat League, Hale’s new film is…
It’s hard to describe just how outlandish My Tai is. The debut feature film of director Hannah Smith and the brainchild of writer Jake Ashton, My Tai is a genuinely hilarious, truly bonkers, and completely batshit crazy comedy that sits comfortably alongside another gutsy, offbeat and irreverent Australian film – Welcome to Woop Woop. Like…
Tsu Shan Chambers is a storyteller who wears many hats including actor, writer, producer, and optometrist. She’s also someone who uses her voice to shine a light on important social issues through film. Her latest project, My Eyes, is a heartfelt family drama inspired by true events that explores love, resilience, and living with visual…
From chasing Olympic dreams on the track to calling the shots behind the camera, Jane Larkin has packed a lot into her career already. The Australian sprint athlete has recently turned her sights to filmmaker after acting roles in Thirteen Lives, Darby and Joan, and the Netflix adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe. Larkin is far…
We’re only a few months into 2025, but it’s already shaping up to be a standout year for emerging Australian filmmaking talent. One of the most exciting names to emerge so far is Angus Kirby, whose debut feature Carnal Vessels marks him as a promising new voice alongside filmmakers like Paul Evans Thomas (Within the…
UPDATE Friday, 1 May 2026: Moonrise Over Knights Hill has been retitled The Birthday Trip for its 2026 release. This interview was originally published on Monday April 14, 2025. Australia has long punched above its weight when it comes to coming-of-age dramas aimed at younger audiences. But bold, mature relationship dramas are still a rarity.…
Welcome to the latest episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Within the Pines writer and director Paul Evans Thomas, who gives us a great insight into the making of his unmissable new film. There’s no need for me to bang on about why I loved this film so much—because…
It’s not every day a filmmaker gets the chance to tell the story of someone they’ve known since childhood—let alone a story as important and politically charged as this one. But that’s exactly what happened to acclaimed Australian director Kriv Stenders (Red Dog, Danger Close) when he was asked to take on The Correspondent, a…
Welcome to the Cinema Australia Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle Stamoulos, the writer and lead actor of the impressive new short film, Gorgo. Danielle is an AACTA-winning Greek-Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer working across film, TV, and theatre. Her short film Gorgo, which she created, wrote, and starred in, won the 2025 AACTA…
A rising chef pushes himself to the edge in Blunt, a gripping new short drama that dives deep into the relentless world of high-pressure kitchens. Blunt explores the sacrifices, ambition, and obsession that come with chasing culinary greatness. By Matthew Eeles Let’s get the obvious out of the way first. It’s inevitable that Blunt will…
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