Review: True History of the Kelly Gang

Cinema Australia Original Content: Help us continue to cover more Australian films by making a donation to Cinema Australia below. True History of the Kelly Gang Directed by Justin Kurzel Written by Shaun Grant Produced by Justin Kurzel, Paul Ranford, Hal Vogel and Liz Watts Starring George MacKay, Essie Davis, Nicholas Hoult, Orlando Schwerdt, Thomasin McKenzie, Sean…

We’re launching a brand new film festival!

A message from Cinema Australia founder and editor, Matthew Eeles I love Australian movies. Since 2013 I’ve dedicate my spare time to supporting Australian films and Australian filmmakers, and I’ve enjoy every second of it. I’ve enjoyed it so much that Cinema Australia will be a lifetime commitment. What some readers and followers may not…

Industry announcement: Creative Soul Management launches

Help us continue to cover more Australian films by making a donation to Cinema Australia below. Creative Soul Management launches today, a talent management company representing some of Australia’s most exciting new talent, including Australian Casting Guild 2019 Rising Star and star of upcoming Netflix Original Series, Clickbait, Phoenix Raei (Stateless, The Heights, Below), Shannon Berry (Offspring,…

The Babadook is available on VHS and we want one!

Help us continue to cover more Australian films by making a donation to Cinema Australia below. Those mad cats over at Umbrella Entertainment have released a limited run of The Babadook on VHS. The run is limited to just 50 copies and Christmas is coming up so if any of my family are reading this… Fans of…

Ellie & Abbie first Australian feature to open MGFF

Help us continue to cover more Australian films by making a donation to Cinema Australia below. Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt) set to be the first Australian feature to open Mardi Gras Film Festival in its 27 year history. Queer Screen’s 27th Mardi Gras Film Festival will open with an Australian feature for the first…

Rosie Lourde’s Romance on the Menu commences shooting in Brisbane

Help us continue to cover more Australian films by making a donation to Cinema Australia below. Romance on the Menu, the new romantic comedy from The Steve Jaggi Company has commenced shooting this week in Brisbane and surrounds. This feel-good, culinary rom-com is directed by Rosie Lourde (Deadhouse Dark, Breach, Starting from Now) and written by Casie…

Vote for your favourite Australian film of 2019! (Now Closed)

The annual Cinema Australia Audience Award has returned for 2019. 2019 has been a great year for Australian cinema which included big films like Hotel Mumbai, The Nightingale and Ride Like a Girl, independent gems like Reflections in the Dust, Suburban Wildlife and Locusts, and some of the best documentaries of the last decade with…

Capricorn Film Festival wraps for another year

As the western sun sets on the 2019 Capricorn Film Festival, its time to celebrate the films and documentaries screened to the Central Queensland community and importantly its winners. CAPS Jury includes the six feature films and documentaries screened over the four day event, with Bellbird named the winner. Kiwi hit Bellbird screened as part…