Submissions are now open for the Australia Independent Film Festival

Known as the “festival where stars shine,” AIFF celebrates the importance of independent filmmaking by showcasing top independent films from across the globe and rewarding the very best. AIFF encourages participation and actively promote top films and screenplays from all categories through social media channels. Not only will film makers be invited to attend but…

Cinema Australia Podcast Episode #29 | Britt Kynde (Cursed)

In this episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast host Matthew Eeles chats with Queensland filmmaker Britt Kynde about her independent, supernatural comedy, Cursed. When a neighbour places a curse on their share house, three housemates, two dead brothers and a delivery man are forced to live together or die trying. Kynde stars in the film…

Holliday Grainger and Alia Shawkat star in Sophie Hyde’s Animals

  Related Article: Interview with 52 Tuesdays director Sophie Hyde. Award-winning director Sophie Hyde (52 Tuesdays, Life in Movement) is helming a feature adaptation of author-turned-screenwriter Emma Jane Unsworth’s best-selling novel Animals, an unconventional female driven comedy starring Holliday Grainger (Tulip Fever, My Cousin Rachel) and Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development, Search Party). The official Irish/Australian co-production from Vico Films and Closer Productions…

Lift off! Cast announced for Lucy Durack’s new web series

After more than a decade as one of Australia’s musical theatre stars, WAAPA alumni Lucy Durack (Wicked, Legally Blonde, Sisters) is set to make her writing debut with Lift, a 7-part rom-com web series set entirely in an elevator. The series, which starts filming at Johnny Ma Studios in Perth today, will be an intimate…

Sunday Shorts: The Arrow

Written, Produced and Directed by Clifton Schulke Starring Luke Watts (as Damon) and Mick Donnellan (as the Enemy Archer) Deep in the forest a hunter realises that he’s not the only one skilled with a bow. Introduction by Clifton Schulke I would best describe The Arrow as a medieval action film where two enemy archers are pitted against each…

Cursed is now available for pre-order

Cursed is now available for pre-order ahead of its release on March 25 via Vimeo on Demand. Britt Kynde’s supernatural comedy is a micro-budget independent film shot in Queensland. The story goes like this: Dan has had to suffer living with his girlfriend Nan’s obnoxious best friend Cat for years. After a rude wake up…

Submissions are now open for the Northwest Film Festival

Melbourne’s love of film, food and beer come together at the Northwest Film Festival, held at the urban oasis of The Ascot Lot in Ascot Vale on Saturday, 23rd June 2018. While watching a selection of short films, the audience can choose from a range of craft beers on tap and refreshing cocktails with a selection of…

Trailer of the Day: Going for Gold

Going for Gold Written, Directed and Produced by Clay Glen Starring Kelli Berglund and Emily Morris Seventeen-year-old Emma Wilson (Kelli Berglund) moves from the USA to Australia with her Air Force officer father. At her new high school, she befriends Hannah Thompson (Emily Morris) and together they join forces to form a competitive cheerleading squad. They…