Imagine a world where the myths were all true – the fairy tales, the legends, the whispered tales handed down from generation to generation – all of it. That creatures of the night, both foul and misunderstood, have always walked, crawled, flown, and stalked amongst us, and always will. Then imagine that these creatures were,…
Entries are now open for the CinéfestOZ Film Prize, to be awarded during the August festival, in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. This $100,000 Film Prize is awarded to an Australian feature film for excellence in film making. In 2014 the inaugural CinéfestOZ Film Prize was won by the family friendly, Robert Connolly-directed film,…
Luna Outdoor is set to host two special screenings of Stephen Page’s Spear. Both screenings will include a Q&A with producer John Harvey. Stephen Page directs members of the Bangarra Dance Theatre in the story of a young man’s journey to discover what ancient traditions mean to modern man. A groundbreaking work from Bangarra Dance…
In the latest episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast we chat with director Jonathan N. Dixon and William Emmons about their new Australian horror film, Grey Fear. A crowdfunding campaign for the film will launch Wednesday, 10 February. Grey Fear follows a close group of pro-surfers searching for an adventure off the beaten track as…
Don’s Party (1976) Directed by Bruce Beresford Written by David Williamson Produced by Phillip Adams, David Barrow Starring Ray Barrett, Clare Binney, Pat Bishop, Graeme Blundell, Jeanie Drynan, John Hargreaves, Harold Hopkins, Graham Kennedy, Veronica Lang and Candy Raymond Review by David Morgan-Brown: Director Bruce Beresford began his film career with an ocker comedy (The Adventures of Barry MacKensie and its sequel), as did writer David Williamson…
Cinema Australia have a few copies of the ABC miniseries The Beautiful Lie to give away. With an outstanding line-up of stars including Sarah Snook, Rodger Corser, Sophie Lowe, Benedict Samuel, Gina Riley, Celia Pacquola and Dan Wyllie, The Beautiful Lie is a contemporary Australian reimagining of one of the greatest ever relationship dramas, Leo Tolstoy’s Anna…
For over 18 years the Revelation Perth International Film Festival has brought to WA audiences the freshest, juiciest and most exotic film fruit from the world over. With what is now fast becoming a year-round program, Rev continues to highlight their love of music and film with a series of infamous, newly restored and brand new films…
The full trailer has been released for Scare Campaign, the upcoming horror feature film from writers and directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres) and producer Julie Ryan (Red Dog), to coincide with the news that the film will be officially released in late March through an innovative event-style cinema release. Scare Campaign, which…
The first trailer has dropped for Australian filmmaker Heath Davis’ Broke. It’s well edited, full of drama and boosts our anticipation for what’s sure to be one of the best films of the year. Davis has managed to lure in an impressive cast for his feature film debut including Steve Le Marquand, Claire van der Boom, Brendan Cowell, Steve Bastoni and screen veteran Max…
Entry dates for the annual St Kilda Film Festival competitions have been extended, with Australia’s Top 100 short film competition and The SoundKILDA music video competition remaining open until Sunday 14 February 2016. The St Kilda Film Festival provides emerging Australian filmmakers and professionals the chance to have their works shown on the big screen, and be in the running for…
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