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…
The gay community purports to celebrate diversity, inclusivity and equality, but body image discrimination is rife, and is inextricably linked to body image ideals relating to age, race, masculinity and a very specific physique. Through interviews with a diverse range of subjects interwoven with expert opinion, Reger Ungers’ insightful documentary Shape examines how the gay…
Heath Davis joins the latest episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast to discuss his new film, Christmess. If you keep up to date with the latest Australian film releases, you’ve no doubt heard about Christmess. It’s generating a lot of buzz at the moment, with sold-out screenings on the East Coast and upcoming screenings in…
Writer and director Dane McCusker joins the latest episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast to discuss his new film, The Big Dog. The Big Dog follows Richard Morgan, a stockbroker, suburban family man – and secret findom addict. On the morning of his son’s graduation party, Richard discovers his dominatrix has cleaned out all of his…
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