Western Australia’s biggest smartphone filmmaking competition returns

The WA Made Film Festival has officially announced the return of its Get Smart! Presented by Buy West Eat Best smartphone filmmaking competition, along with the official theme for 2026. Get Smart! Presented by Buy West Eat Best invites established filmmakers, independent filmmakers, students, and the general public to submit a mini-masterpiece to be considered…

Cinefestoz $100,000 Film Prize finalists announced

CinefestOZ today announced four unique Australian films – including two made in Western Australia (WA) – are in the running to win Australia’s richest $100,000 film prize at the 2025 CinefestOZ Film Festival, which will be held in WA’s spectacular Margaret River wine region August 30 – September 7. The 2025 Film Prize finalists are:…

Premiere set for new documentary Nansie

The intimate and deeply moving documentary Nansie will enjoy its first public screening at The Ritz in Randwick, right around the corner from where its profound personal drama unfolds. Distributed by Screen Inc (Ice Maiden, The Koalas, Fight to Live), Nansie is a poetic, deeply moving documentary that will strike a chord with everybody. Like…

What About Sal? is heading to Hobart

The heart warming and poignant Australian film What About Sal? will continue its run around the country, with new showings announced in Hobart on 3 July, and further streaming release coming soon to Netflix. Written and directed by acclaimed Australian actor and filmmaker John Jarratt, What About Sal? tells the story of Sal, a man…

WIFT Australia launches regional screen initiative

Women in Film and Television Australia has announced the launch of Post Code Doesn’t Matter – a bold new initiative designed to break down the geographic barriers faced by regionally based female and gender diverse filmmakers across Australia. This national program will deliver a series of workshops, screenings, panel discussions, and networking events to ensure aspiring…

Jacob Richardson’s The Aegean to release in cinemas May 16

Radioactive Pictures has announced The Aegean is coming to cinemas around the country from 16 May 2025, telling a complex and visually striking tale of friendship and hope, shot on the Greek island of Kythira.  The film features standout performances from Greek rap superstar LIGHT (aka Nero Greco), award winning young actor Nicky Dune, alongside…