CinéfestOZ announced today that it will present Australia’s richest film prize during the 2014 festival as part of a new three year sponsorship arrangement with Eventscorp. The CinéfestOZ Film Prize is a $100,000 award open to Australian feature films that meet the eligibility criteria. CinefestOZ is supported by the State Government through Eventscorp’s Regional Events…
Well received at the Toronto International Film Festival, Aaron Wilson’s Canopy has been described by film critics as “rich, complex and terrifying.” and having “gorgeous, almost unearthly cinematography.” Because there’s no word on Australian release dates yet for the film, here’s the trailer to tide you over.
Congratulations to Alison Parker, Katie Holland, Rob Matthews, Corey Wayne and Kristina Street. You’ve each won a double pass to Luna Outdoor Cinemas thanks to Cinema Australia and Luna Cinemas. Check your email for details on how to claim your prize. Congratulations again!
Two Australian feature films have been selected to screen in the Generation program of the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Galore will have its international premiere, joined by 52 Tuesdays, which will have its European premiere after screening at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Writer/director Rhys Graham and producer Philippa Campey’s debut feature Galore is a moving, lyrical drama about a…
The Reckoning’s teaser trailer hit the web this morning. The team have done a great job putting the adrenaline fuelled trailer together. I admit I was a little skeptical in the lead up to the trailers release but the film looks pretty good and I’m quite excited for the films release next year. Filmed in…
The prestigious Sundance Film Festival has selected two Australian feature films, 52 Tuesdays and The Babadook, to premiere at the 2014 festival. Widely regarded as the highest profile film festival in the United States, Sundance is renowned for showcasing some of the best independent cinema the world has to offer. One of only 12 films chosen from around the…
“What flaws us is that Mystery Road wasn’t nominated for the one category it actually deserves to win – Best Cinematography.” Nominations for the 2014 AACTA Awards were announced today (3 December, 2013) with little to no surprises in the Feature Film categories. As expected American flick The Great Gatsby – which received average reviews…
When’s it out? March 6, 2014 Who’s in it? Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver And the director? John Curran Cinema Australia say: We were mesmerised by Robyn Davidson’s story and couldn’t put her book of the same name down. Seeing the pages come to life in this trailer is breathtaking. Looks like they’ve stayed true to the original story. Transmission…
The Stranger With My Face Horror Film Festival will be screening 1984 Australian horror film Next of Kin with actress Jackie Kerin in attendance for a Q&A. The screening will be held at 7.30pm on Monday, 2nd December at Cinema 1, ACMA, Flinders Street in Melbourne. Next of Kin stars Kerin as Linda, a young woman who…
Triple J’s Hack listeners where treated to a special interview with acclaimed director and cinematographer Warwick Thornton this afternoon about his new flick, The Darkside. Thornton told host Tom Tilly that after Samson & Delilah he spent a long time travelling and made the film because he had some “bar tabs to settle,” and a…
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