Welcome to the Cinema Australia Podcast. It’s been a while between episodes. I’ve been kept very busy lately with the recent celebration of my 40th birthday, as well as my film festival, the WA Made Film Festival. I’m back on board now, as I’ve got some great episodes coming up, including one with actor Travis…
As someone who works at a computer from home, my biggest daily challenge is walking from my desk to the fridge and deciding what I want for lunch. Being so immobile on a daily basis, it was impossible to watch Jack Lawrence’s new documentary, Diamond of the Sea, and not be inspired by it. It…
David Cook, a proud Butchulla man from Queensland, is a filmmaker who wears his heart on his sleeve. Best known for his acting work in horror film House of Inequity, and the sci-fi comedy Strangeville, Cook has now embarked on a new creative journey as the writer, director, and co-producer of his debut feature film,…
Acclaimed filmmakers Colin and Cameron Cairnes looked to the godfather of Australian variety entertainment, Don Lane, as inspiration for their latest horror film, Late Night with the Devil. The brothers’ third film, following their laugh-out-loud gorefest 100 Bloody Acres and the criminally under-seen horror Scare Campaign, Late Night with the Devil is a sinister and…
Welcome to the Cinema Australia Podcast. My guests on this episode are writer, director, producer and cinematographer, Davo Hardy, and actor Kieran Hudson, who discuss their latest film, The Switchblade Sisterhood. Regular listeners of the Cinema Australia Podcast will know that Davo is no stranger here. This is Davo’s third time as a guest, and…
Scott Corfield, a seasoned figure in the Australian film and entertainment industry, has made his directorial debut with the very funny comedy, The Nut Farm. Graduating from Queensland University of Technology’s film school in 1999, Corfield has worked as both producer and director across various fields including advertising and film. His credits include notable projects…
Cinema Australia recently caught up with Adelaide-based filmmaker Madeleine Blackwell who talked us through the making of her new film, Damage. Damage follows Ali (Ali Al Jenabi) who is not a citizen. He drives a taxi using another man’s license and relies on the GPS to negotiate his way around a city he doesn’t know.…
In the AFL-obsessed heartland of Regional Victoria, emerging filmmaker Mitch Nivalis has donned their footy boots and mouthguard, proudly hip and shouldering their way into the forward line of the battle for gender equity. Mitch’s newest film, Equal the Contest, explores the unexpected journey of a filmmaker who joins local footy club the Falcons, sparking…
A Portrait of Love unveils the vibrant canvas of Archibald award-winning artist Craig Ruddy’s life and legacy, as told through the ever-present lens of his devoted companion of two decades, Roberto Meza Mont. This poignant documentary takes a journey into the intimate spaces of Craig Ruddy’s world alongside Roberto, exploring their shared home and studio…
Welcome to the first Cinema Australia Podcast episode for 2024! My guests on this episode are The Rooster writer and director, Mark Leonard Winter, and co-producers Mahveen Shahraki and Geraldine Hakewill. This is a really exciting episode for me to be presenting to you all for many reasons: one, we’re discussing my favorite film on…
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