Rev announces Video On Demand platform – Oz films from the comfort of your own home

Revelation Perth International Film Festival is proud to announce the release of its new Video on Demand platform – RevOnDemand Diving deeply into previous Revelation Perth International Film Festival programs, the catalogue charts a course through close to two decades of international independent cinema. The RevOnDemand catalogue includes a host of international short films, animations, documentaries, feature films and everything in…

Your first look at Abe Forsythe’s Down Under

The first image for filmmaker Abe Forsythe’s second feature film, Down Under, has just been released. A black comedy set during the aftermath of the Cronulla riots, Down Under is the story of two carloads of hotheads from both sides of the fight destined to collide. Sincere, though misguided, intent gives way to farcical ineptitude as this hilarious yet…

What’s next for Dickhead director?

The director of the hit Aussie time travel comedy I’m You, Dickhead is back with a new short film CAPES, this time taking on the world of superheroes – and it’s crowdfunding now. “CAPES is about a superhero called the Dark Blackness, who is kind of like Batman except even more socially awkward,” says writer/director Lucas Testro. “He keeps…

Brand new poster and gongs galore for Scare Campaign

Scare Campaign, which charts the increasingly extreme attempts of a horror-themed TV “prank” show to stay one step ahead of its nihilistic online rivals and stars Olivia DeJonge (The Visit) and Meegan Warner (Turn), has picked up awards for Best Film, Best Sound in a Feature, Best Feature Screenplay and Best Direction at Monster Fest. “Having…

Trailer of the Day: Free of Thought

Free of Thought Written, directed, produced & edited by: Nathan Barillaro Starring: John Russell & Mella Gardner Cinematography by: Tom Swinburn Sound by: Sophie Townsend Assistant Director: Jenni Townsend Free Of Thought examines the romantic, domestic and working relationships shared by John and Mel, a young Australian couple in their mid-twenties. Exploring the ideas of…

Competition! Win The Principal on DVD (Closed)

Thanks to Madman Entertainment, Cinema Australia have three copies of The Principal up for grabs. Matt Bashir (40) former Deputy Principal at a prestigious girls’ school, is the new Principal at Boxdale Boys High. His appointment – his first as principal – seriously ruffles the feathers of Ursula Bright (55) his deputy, who had been…

Sunday Shorts: Hunting the Unknown

Hunting The Unknown Directed, Edited & Produced by: Lewis Rodan Starring: Jeff Watkins and Paul Boucher Cinematography: Naveed Farro Music Score: Craig McElhinney Production Design: Joshua Bader Sound Design: Robbie Stevenson What prompted the motivation to make Hunting the Unknown? (Lewis Rodan – Director) I wrote Hunting the Unknown in 2012 for a screenwriting class I was…

Trailer of the Day: Cat Sick Blues

Cat Sick Blues Written & Directed by: Dave Jackson Starring: Shian Denovan and Matthew C. Vaughan Where you can see it: Monster Fest 2015 When Ted’s beloved cat dies, the trauma triggers a mental breakdown. His broken brain prompts him to bring his feline friend back – all he needs is nine human lives.

Cate Shortland calls action on her new film in Melbourne

Australian director Cate Shortland’s (Lore, Somersault) next feature film, a psychological thriller starring Teresa Palmer, starts filming at the Docklands Studio in Melbourne this week. Based on Melanie Joosten’s book Berlin Syndrome, Shortland’s as yet untitled film was written by Shaun Grant, who co-wrote Justin Kurzel’s Snowtown. It sees Australia’s very own Teresa Palmer (Wish You Were Here,…

Your complete list of AACTA nominations

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) has announced its Feature Film, Television, Visual Effects or Animation and remaining Documentary nominations for the 5th AACTA Awards. In a year of record box office success for Australian films, taking more than $65 million locally to date, speculation about which films would be nominated for Australia’s top…