David Gannon and Freya Callaghan join David Ward’s Lenore

Horrifying psychological thriller Lenore adds two new cast members, David Gannon (Elvis) and Freya Callaghan (True Spirit). Over the course of one restless evening, troubled documentary filmmaker Max Wren unravels the terrible truth about what became of a beloved online performance artist Lenore – a truth that pushes him to the brink of insanity. As…

Kate Woods’ Kangaroo hops into production

STUDIOCANAL’s Australian production arm, Cultivator Films Australia, today announced filming is underway on its first feature film, Kangaroo, produced in partnership with Bunya Productions and Brindle Films. An uplifting family comedy set in the Australian Outback and bouncing with adorable joeys, Kangaroo, is inspired by the story of Chris Barns aka ‘Brolga’, founder of the…

Filming wraps on Luke Sparke’s Primitive War

Australian actors Lincoln Lewis, Henry Nixon and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor join survival horror/war mash up Starring Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Jeremy Piven, Nick Wechsler Sparke Films has wrapped main filming for their new feature film. Written and directed by Luke Sparke (Occupation Rainfall, Bring Him To Me), the film is based on the cult-followed book…

Top Australian shorts announced for St Kilda Film Festival

St Kilda Film Festival has today announced the full 2024 program including Australia’s top short films. Presented by City of Port Phillip the program features more than 150 films to be shown over 52 screening sessions at venues across St Kilda and South Melbourne. The famous opening night event will be held at The Astor…

Kid Snow and You Should Have Been Here Yesterday set for Revelation Film Festival

As Australia’s leading independent screen event since 1997, Revelation Perth International Film Festival champions Australian screen culture and independent filmmaking like no other. Renowned for its expertly curated program, this year’s Festival runs from 3 – 14th July and promises an exhilarating celebration of independent filmmakers with offerings for audiences of all ages in a line-up that pushes…

Get to know: Stephen Degenaro

Actor-turned-filmmaker Stephen Degenaro recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for his new feature film, Raging Jake, which he will also direct. Here, Cinema Australia takes a closer look at Degenaro’s career leading up to this project. Stephen Degenaro is an Australian actor, screenwriter, and author. In early 2022, he self-published his debut novel, Raging Jake. With…

Three new Australian animations announced for Sydney Film Festival

Sydney Film Festival has unveiled three more Australian feature films that will join its 2024 lineup following the recent announcement that In Vitro and The Pool will screen at the festival.  The three new films have a special focus on the little ones, with an enchanting line-up three Aussie animated world premieres. 200% Wolf, from…