Language of Birds, the feature directorial debut of acclaimed documentary and drama director and writer Erica Glynn (She Who Must Be Loved Berlinale 2019), is now in post-production following a five week shoot in the raw beauty of Australia’s remote North East Arnhem Land. Starring actor Rärriwuy Hick (True Colours, Gods of Wheat Street, Wentworth)…
Getting a low-budget independent Australian film made is one thing. Getting people to actually see it is another. Finding the right distributor can be a long, frustrating and often bewildering journey, particularly for filmmakers working without big budgets or industry connections. In this article, Bunny Rabbit filmmaker James Branson takes us down the rabbit hole,…
These days, almost everyone seems willing to share everything on social media. Some even take it to the extreme, commercialising their entire family’s lives, including their children’s, in exchange for a few free products. Most companies love it. They get to turn people into walking advertisements for peanuts. But actress-turned-filmmaker Bojana Novakovic, who has been…
Co-directed by Jared Nicholson and Ben Lawrence, Aftermath is a narrative steeped in paranoia, fear, trauma, conspiracy theories and some questionable mistruths. On the surface, however, it’s a delicate, sensitive and well-considered psychological examination of Wendy Scurr and the extreme mental anguish she experienced in the aftermath of the Port Arthur massacre. Scurr witnessed unimaginable…
RIPPA Films has announced that Gracie Sees a Ghost, a gripping horror short directed by award-winning Melbourne filmmaker Gemma Carfi (Ostrich), has been officially selected for the prestigious 33rd Austin Film Festival shorts program in Texas. Taking inspiration from iconic Australian cult horror Lake Mungo, Gracie Sees a Ghost investigates a shocking family annihilation case…
Eight emerging Australian writers from across the country have taken centre stage at Netflix ANZ headquarters in Sydney this week, pitching their original scripted concepts to the Netflix ANZ Content team as part of The Next Brilliant Career initiative. The initiative, launched by Netflix ANZ in partnership with the Australian Writers’ Guild and Australia’s eight State and…
Molly Reynolds’ award-winning documentary A Portrait of Love is now streaming worldwide exclusively on Beamafilm, the Australian-owned premium digital platform dedicated to independent Australian and international cinema. The love story of Roberto Meza Mont and the late Archibald Prize winning artist Craig Ruddy, A Portrait of Love took home the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2024 Mardi Gras Film…
Dominic Allen’s unique Australian feature film Tiber (Tevere), shot entirely in Italy and in Italian language, is set to premiere at high profile festivals in both countries almost simultaneously this October. Securing prestigious Official Competition selection for both events, Tiber World Premieres at the Adelaide Film Festival (AFF), where it is the only Australian film vying for the…
Twenty years ago, a country singer from the mountains of Dehradun walked into Tamworth, the capital of Australian country music, and walked out an overnight sensation. Australia called him The Indian Cowboy. His story is now heading for the big screen. At a reception hosted by His Excellency Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to…
The Adelaide Film Festival (AFF) has announced that writer, director and actor Leah Purcell AM as the recipient of the annual Don Dunstan Award, awarded by AFF’s Board and presented in 2026 in partnership with Adelaide University. Opening Night special guests walking the Pink carpet will include the 2026 AFF Feature Competition Jury, announced today…