BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company today announced the first-ever animated feature film for ’Bluey’, the beloved Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning animated series that is 2024’s No. 1 series on streaming. The new deal sees Disney acquiring the global theatrical rights for the film, which will land in cinemas in 2027 under the Disney…
Hindi Vindi, the hotly awaited Australian Bollywood feature film starring music icon Guy Sebastian in his acting debut, is poised to captivate audiences when it premieres in cinemas nationally on February 27, 2025 through The Backlot Films. With a deeply moving narrative that explores themes of identity, family, and the universal language of music, Hindi Vindi not only…
Now available on Digital and Disc, Girls’ Night Out is both a slick, honest, funny, relatable take on the Australian university/party experience from the female perspective, and a critique of toxic masculinity and Australian drinking culture, as a boozy, bar-hopping night of laughs, sex and friendship shockingly takes the darkest of turns. Best friends Brie (Emily…
Bonsai Films has launched the official trailer for crime thriller Inside, the debut feature film from award-winning writer-director Charles Williams, whose short film All These Creatures won the Palme d’Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. Golden Globe nominee Guy Pearce (The Brutalist), Cosmo Jarvis (Shōgun) and impressive newcomer Vincent Miller (Plum) lead a strong…
Radioactive Pictures, in collaboration with Prima Lux Films and La Rosa Productions, has dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated horror/thriller Freelance. Directed by Melbourne’s own John Balazs (Rage), the film delivers a chilling exploration of desperation, moral compromise, and terror—a must-see for fans of edge-of-your-seat suspense. Having already secured its place as an…
Richard Jamze and Natalie Rose’s journey from indie underdogs to emerging filmmakers is nothing short of inspiring. The filmmaking duo recently released their debut feature, Santa Hunters, a Christmas comedy that begins as a lighthearted romp but transforms into a heartfelt story about dreamers defying doubt. The mockumentary follows three hunters, Kris (Chris Slater), Eve…
Filmed on location in country Victoria, Luke Creely’s latest short film, The Farmhouse, is a bloody and confronting arthouse and avant-garde horror with a distinct European flavour. Inspired by the haunting visuals and sonic language of David Lynch, as well as Dario Argento’s Suspiria and his evocative use of colour, The Farmhouse is an immersive…
Runt, the WA-made Australian film about a girl and her dog who tries to save their farm, has dominated this year’s WA Screen Culture Awards (WASCA) taking home all four of its nominations. The film won in key categories including Innovation in Narrative Feature Film with a budget over $1m and Outstanding Achievement in Writing,…
Radioactive Pictures has announced the release of Santa Hunters, an unconventional holiday mockumentary that will be available to stream on Amazon Prime starting December 1, 2024. Santa Hunters is set to make its mark during the festive season, bringing laughter, heart, and plenty of surprises to audiences. This mockumentary follows a documentary crew chronicling the…
Welcome to the Cinema Australia Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Under Streetlights writer, director and co-producer Danielle Loy to discuss this incredibly moving musical drama. This film is the exact reason why you shouldn’t sleep on independently-made Australian films. Quite often, they’re far better than a lot of the mainstream Australian films being…
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