Screenwest and Screen Australia have announced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, kicks off filming in Albany in the Great Southern region of Western Australia this week, with Brenton Thwaites (Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales )and Mark Coles Smith (Mystery Road: Origin, Sweet As) joining the cast alongside Daisy Ridley…
In the realm of short films, Georgina Haig’s directorial debut, Ashes, stands out as a poignant exploration of grief, punctuality, and the unexpected ways our loved ones continue to shape our lives even after they’re gone. Written, directed, and starring the multi-talented Georgina Haig, Ashes is a darkly comedic gem that tackles the complexities of…
Screenwest and Screen Australia have announced Red Rock Run, the debut feature film from Western Australian writer, Meg Shields, has been greenlit for production in Karratha in the Pilbara region of WA this year, following a slew of scripted film and TV production in the state including The Twelve, The Surfer, Runt, Birthright and Population…
The world premiere of Anno 2020, a feature film produced by Australian production company MoneyShot Productions, will take place at Randwick’s The Ritz Cinema, in Sydney, on March 24. The premiere, which will mark the official cinematic launch of Anno 2020, will be attended by film industry representatives and friends of the production as well…
Article by Matthew Eeles Ballardong/Whadjuk Noongar woman Brooke Collard has teamed up with Common Ground to produced the Noongar iteration of the social impact group’s educational series, First Nations Bedtime Stories. First Nations Bedtime Stories is produced every year with a different First Nations group. They create the series in collaboration with First Nations teachers…
Cinema Australia Podcast #83 | Platon Theodoris Renowned filmmaker Platon Theodoris, whose small, hand-crafted, absurdist films have brought comparisons to Charlie Kaufman and Wes Anderson, invites audiences on an extraordinary cinematic journey with the release of his mesmerising first two features, The Lonely Spirits Variety Hour and Alvin’s Harmonious World of Opposites. Filled with playfully existential storytelling…
The trailer and poster for riveting ANZAC war epic Before Dawn have been revealed ahead of its national release on April 4, 2024. The film is based on real diaries from ANZAC soldiers and centres mateship at the core of Australia’s biggest WW1 victory. Director Jordon Prince-Wright delivers a deeply moving and immersive breakout feature…
Australian writer, director, actor and producer David Cook’s powerful debut feature Heart of the Man – an uncompromising tale of boxing, family and identity – produced by Bronte Pictures and New Dream Productions, and shot in Brisbane, will premiere at New Farm Cinemas, with further festival news and screenings announced soon. Australia has an exciting…
Sydney Film Festival announces the launch of the First Nations Award, establishing the world’s largest cash prize for Indigenous filmmaking at $35,000, proudly supported by Truant Pictures. Open to First Nations filmmakers from across the globe, the First Nations Award celebrates the profound contributions of First Nations filmmakers to the cinematic landscape. Any film, including…
Queer Screen has announced the recipients of its Completion Fund at the official launch of Queer Screen’s 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival held at UTS Great Hall. Established to provide vital support to Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers and storytellers aligned with the organisation’s vision and mission, the fund has become a beacon for fostering creative endeavours…
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