A series of seminars and masterclasses for both entry-level and seasoned screen professionals June 21 – June 24 at The Backlot and Raz Studios The 2025 Perth Film Intensive is a 5-day event, comprising of two single day seminars and one three-day masterclass. Each day of the event becomes progressively more technical and acutely focussed.…
Not-for-profit film and television production company Co-Curious has today announced that award-winning director Fadia Abboud has boarded its sci-fi drama, 2 Moons. Abboud most recently directed the acclaimed series House of Gods (Matchbox/NBCU/ABC), which screened in International Competition at Series Mania 2024, Four Years Later (Easy Tiger/SBS) which screened at the International Film Festival of…
Production has wrapped on the new indie feature film Mothers, Lovers and Others; a bold exploration of intimacy, parenthood and the complexity of modern relationships. This new title from auteur writer/director Davo Hardy promises to be his most compelling and uncompromising film to date. “I had a lot of success with Public Eye, despite the…
The Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) unveils their fantastic program with 4 World, 11 Australian and 4 Queensland Premieres along with the return of SIPFEST: Shorts in Paradise in this year’s festival, April 30 to May 11, 2025, at HOTA, Home of the Arts. Included in the 12-day festival are some incredible events featuring the…
The first teaser trailer for Primitive War has been unveiled, offering a gripping first look at a top-secret mission gone terrifyingly wrong. Released worldwide today, the trailer showcases the eerie jungles of Vietnam, where danger lurks far beyond enemy lines. Written and directed by Luke Sparke (Occupation Rainfall, Bring Him to Me), Primitive War is…
Screenwest has expanded its successful West Coast Visions program to documentaries, announcing generous financial support of up to $500,000 to help build Western Australia’s standing as a leader in factual filmmaking. The new ‘West Coast Visions – Documentary’ specifically targets WA filmmaking teams, led by a first-time director, to produce a debut feature documentary. Up…
The 72nd Sydney Film Festival (4–15 June) today revealed a sneak peek of 16 bold new films set to screen this June, offering a taste of the 2025 program ahead of the full Festival announcement on Wednesday 7 May. “This first look offers a cross-section of the bold storytelling and distinctive voices that can be…
From Danny and Michael Philippou, the directors of Talk To Me, comes a soul-shaking possession horror that cannot be unseen. Sally Hawkins stars in Bring Her Back, exclusively in cinemas May 29. A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. Cast: Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah…
The Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) unveils their Red Carpet Gala Opening and Closing Night films along with the return of SIPFEST: Shorts in Paradise in this year’s festival, Wednesday 30 April to Sunday 11 May, 2025 at HOTA (Home of the Arts). Included in the 12 day festival are incredible events featuring the Gold…
Renowned filmmaker Peter Renzullo is set to embark on a thrilling new chapter in his career with the announcement of his latest feature film, The Jewel Wasp. Known for his unique approach to cinematography, editing, composing, and screenwriting, Renzullo is now focusing on his own highly anticipated project after years of success in the film…
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