Jye Currie’s The Promise set to close Melbourne Documentary Film Festival

The groundbreaking documentary The Promise is set to screen at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival this month. Directed by award-winning Australian film director Jye Currie and produced by Craig Hamilton, The Promise promises to captivate audiences with its poignant portrayal of authentic narratives surrounding suicide prevention. The Promise delves into Craig’s personal journey overcoming suicidal…

Harry Cassio’s Why Humans Dive selected for Melbourne Documentary Film Festival

The captivating Australian documentary, Why Humans Dive, has been selected to screen at this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. Directed by Harry Cassio, Why Humans Dive has received multiple awards at a variety of global festivals, including Best Documentary Feature, Best Cinematography, Best Director and Best Trailer. The documentary is a captivating, informative and quirky…

What’s On: Flickerfesting into Perth!

Flickerfest is back for 2024, in a new venue, the Luna Outdoor Leederville, kicking off their 3-day festival of short films under the stars, Thursday 29th February to Saturday 2nd March. This years smorgasbord of over 30 incredible short films are handpicked from a record 3,400 entries received for Flickerfest’s Academy® and BAFTA Qualifying short…

What’s On: Anno 2020 world premiere

The world premiere of Anno 2020, a feature film produced by Australian production company MoneyShot Productions, will take place at Randwick’s The Ritz Cinema, in Sydney, on March 24. The premiere, which will mark the official cinematic launch of Anno 2020, will be attended by film industry representatives and friends of the production as well…

What’s On: The Rooster Q&A screenings with Mark Leonard Winter, Geraldine Hakewill and Mahveen Shahraki

RELATED ARTICLE: Interview: Mark Leonard Winter Bonsai Films has announced Q&A screenings for its upcoming release, The Rooster. Written and directed by award-winning actor Mark Leonard Winter, who makes his feature filmmaking debut with The Rooster. Produced by Logie-nominated actor Geraldine Hakewill (Wanted, Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries), and AACTA award-winning producer MahVeen Shahraki (Ellie…

First Nations Bedtime Stories brought to life in new education series

Article by Matthew Eeles Ballardong/Whadjuk Noongar woman Brooke Collard has teamed up with Common Ground to produced the Noongar iteration of the social impact group’s educational series, First Nations Bedtime Stories. First Nations Bedtime Stories is produced every year with a different First Nations group. They create the series in collaboration with First Nations teachers…

Stellar Short Film Festival returns with 12 world-class Australian shorts

Presented by headline sponsor Eastlink, Stellar Short Film Festival returns to the breathtaking setting of McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery on March 2nd for its much-anticipated fifth-anniversary celebration. This boutique event promises a night under the stars, blending culinary delights, local beverages, art, sculptures, entertainment, and a stellar lineup of award-winning Australian short films. What…