Despite a renewed industry focus to support Australian films the industry is still facing significant challenges, with 5 in 6 (84%)[1] saying local filmmakers do not get adequate funding to turn their ideas into a production. The independent research commissioned by Campari also revealed those who work in the industry feel filmmakers face barriers to produce…
Solstice Written and directed by Helen Newman When 15 year old Mary died by suicide her parents were met with shame and stigma. They refused to be silent. Solstice is a bold, grassroots voice raised to unite, challenge and change how we respond to our collective mental health crisis now and into the future. To…
Jaggi Entertainment is underway on the new festive romance Designing Christmas, now shooting at locations across Brisbane. The feature film stars Susie Abromeit (Love In Bloom, When Love Springs) and Liam McIntyre (Spartacus: Vengeance, This Little Love of Mine) in the lead roles, with Jo-Anne Brechin (One Perfect Match, When Love Springs) directing. The movie…
Brenda Matthews’ first memories were of growing up in a loving white foster family, before she was suddenly taken away and returned to her Aboriginal family. Decades later, she feels disconnected from both halves of her life. But the traumas of her past do not lie quietly buried. So, she goes searching for the foster…
New psychological thriller, Lenore, is currently in shooting in Melbourne. Directed by David Ward, who also co-wrote the script alongside Josie Hoss (Morgana), Lenore unfolds over the course of one restless evening, as troubled documentarian Max delves into the dark truth behind the fate of beloved online performance artist Lenore. The horrifying revelations he uncovers push…
Maltese-Australian filmmaker Julian Galea has ventured into uncharted territory with his latest independent comedy feature film, Brothers From Malta. Galea’s innovative approach in Brothers From Malta dares to push the boundaries, offering audiences a fresh and authentic perspective on the immigrant experience. By placing Maltese immigrants at the wheel, the film promises to give voice…
The 26th annual Revelation Perth International Film Festival returns to Luna Cinemas Leederville from 12 – 16 July with a programme celebrating the work of local and international creatives. Featuring 17 documentaries, 16 feature films, a locally made web series, an extra special event presentation based around an experimental film like no other, the annual…
Directed by Amin Palangi, Tennessine is a psychological drama following Arash (Osamah Sami Shayda, Ali’s Wedding), who against his family’s wishes, arrives in Australia to reunite with the love of his life, the elusive Nazanin (Faezeh Alavi). While the couple is about to spend a romantic weekend in a cabin in the woods, the arrival…
Bounding back into theatres and online this August, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has shared a First Glance announcement for its 2023 program, featuring an expansive selection of World Cinema, engrossing documentaries and hotly anticipated releases from the likes of Sundance, Berlinale and Toronto film festivals. An iconic celebration of film, filmmakers and cinema,…
Sydney-based filmmaker Ulysses Oliver has three feature films screening at this year’s Sydney Film Festival – Birdeater and Tennessine which he co-produced, and Love Road, a tense drama that marks the independent filmmaker’s feature film debut as director. To have one film officially selected for the Sydney Film Festival is a massive achievement in itself.…
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