Screen Australia and Screenwest have announced that Western Australian feature film Birthright is set to head into production in WA this year having now secured support from Screenwest, Screen Australia and Madman. Birthright is a 90-minute dark comedy feature film from writer/director Zoe Pepper (Lift, The Big Spaghetti), producer Cody Greenwood (Under The Volcano, Girl…
Surviving Sunset: An Actor’s Hollywood Journey is a documentary about the challenging and often unglamorous life of being a working actor. Actor-turned-filmmaker Shaun Anthony Robinson explores the difficulties of succeeding in the industry and lifts the curtain on many Hollywood myths. Often, the public only hears about celebrities who hit the big time, but the…
Principal photography on the feature psychological thriller Lenore has wrapped, which has been shooting in Melbourne all June. Twenty-one days of filming took place over a twenty-four day period, thanks to the hard work of a dedicated cast and crew. Pickups are set to be completed in early July. Post-production is underway, with early discussions…
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…
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