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…

Interview: Jack Lawrence and Bonnie Hancock

As someone who works at a computer from home, my biggest daily challenge is walking from my desk to the fridge and deciding what I want for lunch. Being so immobile on a daily basis, it was impossible to watch Jack Lawrence’s new documentary, Diamond of the Sea, and not be inspired by it. It…

Interview: David Cook

David Cook, a proud Butchulla man from Queensland, is a filmmaker who wears his heart on his sleeve. Best known for his acting work in horror film House of Inequity, and the sci-fi comedy Strangeville, Cook has now embarked on a new creative journey as the writer, director, and co-producer of his debut feature film,…

Nicolas Cage psychological thriller The Surfer to screen in Official Selection at Cannes Film Festival

Lorcan Finnegan’s psychological thriller The Surfer, starring Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario, Leaving Las Vegas), will premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in Official Selection for the Midnight Screenings section. Finnegan returns to Cannes after his sophomore feature Vivarium premiered in Critics’ Week in 2019. The Surfer joins a stunning line-up of…