by Matthew Eeles: Here’s some great news for filmmakers on a budget. One of Australia’s finest young directing talents, Mekelle Mills (Zoe.Misplaced) has announced the launch of her new film festival and is now calling for entries. Below Five Zero Film Festival will be be accepting submissions for films that have been made with a budget…
After winning the war for the Allies in Series 1, Danger 5 have since disbanded. When Colonel Chestbridge, their wartime leader, is brutally murdered in a London shopping mall, and attempts are made on each of their lives, Danger 5 re-unite to mix up a fresh cocktail of revenge, intrigue and bullets. On the hunt…
Three Perth-based emerging filmmakers have announced their new project The Angry Man Series will launch via YouTube March 3. Shot entirely in Perth over two days, the comedy web series stars stand up comedians Ben Sutton (AshBecLee, Henry and Aaron) and Sian Choyce (RAW State Finalist 2014). The Angry Man Series is about Andy (Sutton), a normal guy who…
Fremantle based production company Euclid Media have successfully crowd funded their short film The Icebreaker. The Icebreaker has employed the talents of over 20 local Perth filmmakers, pre-production is in full swing and principal photography will start in mid April. When complete The Icebreaker will be entered into festival circuits, both national and internationally. Several of Euclid Media’s…
Scare Campaign, the upcoming horror feature film from writers and directors Colin & Cameron Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres) and producer Julie Ryan (Red Dog), has unveiled its key cast as production begins this week in Victoria, Australia. It can be announced that Meegan Warner (Turn, The Veil), Olivia DeJonge (Hiding, The Visit), and Ian Meadows…
Four Australian screen projects will be showcased at the 22nd South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas, next month. Feature film The Little Death, two short films, Happy with Bear and Followers, plus the Cronulla Riots: The Day That Shocked the Nation media experience will feature at the festival. Fiona Cameron, Screen Australia’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “It…
The 4th AACTA Awards Luncheon presented by Deluxe was today held at The Star Event Centre Sydney, celebrating screen craft excellence, and marking the first winners for the 4th AACTA Awards season. Twenty two awards were presented, recognising the talent and innovation of practitioners working across television, documentary, short fiction film, short animation and feature…
Australian filmmaker Armand de Saint-Salvy has made it through to the finalist list in the global Crash The Super Bowl Competition! It’s now up to voters to select the grand prize winner for his chance to win $US1 million, the opportunity to work at Universal Pictures in Hollywood for a full year, and have his ad aired…
A Cinema Australia Promotional Feature: The Backlot Perth is a purpose built private screening room for film and corporate presentations. Nestled between Northbridge and Leederville, on the outskirts of Perth’s CBD, The Backlot Perth features a 50 seat screening and presentation room, lounge and bar area, providing plenty of options for hosting your important guests.…
After only 6 days of release, Russell Crowe’s directorial debut The Water Diviner became the highest grossing Australian film of 2014. Opening on Boxing Day, the total box office for The Water Diviner at the close of 2014 was $5.68 million, making it the most successful Australian film of 2014 following just 6 days of release and…
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