Interview: Amin Palangi

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…

MIFF shares first glance announcement including The Rooster and The Slam

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,…

Interview: Ulysses Oliver

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.…

Interview: Jess Kenneally and Carly Anne Kenneally

In this interview, The Fort co-directors Carly Anne Kenneally and Jess Kenneally, who also wrote and stars in the film, share their insights into the making of their new film. Having launched its film festival run in 2021 at CinefestOZ, The Fort faced a setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this unexpected twist extended…

From environmental issues to stories of triumph and resilience: Your complete list of Australian films screening at MDFF 2023

The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, held online 1 – 31 July and in-cinema 21 – 30 July, will once again showcase the best of non-fiction cinema from around the world. The festival, known for its commitment to showcasing thought-provoking and socially relevant documentaries, will attract film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. With its diverse lineup…

What’s On [Randwick]: Attend the big screen premiere of Kevin Khachan’s sci-fi thriller, Box: Metaphor

A new trailer and premiere date has been announced for Kevin Khachan’s new sci-fi thriller, Box: Metaphor. Box: Metaphor is writer and director Kevin Khachan’s third feature following Red Rabbit Lodge and Remnants. Produced by Studio Magnetica, the new film is said to pay tribute to women empowerment Box: Metaphor follows a female protagonist, Prisoner…