Trailer of the Day: Free of Thought

Free of Thought Written, directed, produced & edited by: Nathan Barillaro Starring: John Russell & Mella Gardner Cinematography by: Tom Swinburn Sound by: Sophie Townsend Assistant Director: Jenni Townsend Free Of Thought examines the romantic, domestic and working relationships shared by John and Mel, a young Australian couple in their mid-twenties. Exploring the ideas of…

Competition! Win The Principal on DVD (Closed)

Thanks to Madman Entertainment, Cinema Australia have three copies of The Principal up for grabs. Matt Bashir (40) former Deputy Principal at a prestigious girls’ school, is the new Principal at Boxdale Boys High. His appointment – his first as principal – seriously ruffles the feathers of Ursula Bright (55) his deputy, who had been…

Sunday Shorts: Hunting the Unknown

Hunting The Unknown Directed, Edited & Produced by: Lewis Rodan Starring: Jeff Watkins and Paul Boucher Cinematography: Naveed Farro Music Score: Craig McElhinney Production Design: Joshua Bader Sound Design: Robbie Stevenson What prompted the motivation to make Hunting the Unknown? (Lewis Rodan – Director) I wrote Hunting the Unknown in 2012 for a screenwriting class I was…

Actor Focus: Tommy Kay

“Dad was very worried. He thought security would be an issue working as an artist, and he was right, but you cannot buy the smile on an artist’s face.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid You have gone from law to acting. Why the drastic change? I think the shortest answer is: Because my soul felt like…

Radha Mitchell to attend premieres of Sue Brooks’ Looking for Grace in Melbourne and Perth

Internationally acclaimed Australian actress Radha Mitchell will walk the red carpet at the Melbourne premiere of Sue Brooks’ new film Looking For Grace at the historic Astor Theatre on Tuesday November 24, 2015. LA-based Mitchell (The Waiting City, High Art, Finding Neverland) will be joined by Brooks (Japanese Story) in her home city, along with fellow cast members Odessa…

Interview: Bentley Dean

The Film: Tanna Directed by: Bentley Dean, Martin Butler Written by: Bentley Dean, John Collee, Martin Butler Starring: Mangau Dain, Marie Wawa, Marceline Rofit NSW: Sydney – Dendy Newtown – screening now Blue Mountains – Mount Vic Flicks – 19-21 November Orange – Odeon Cinema Orange – November 29 & December 3 Murwillumbah – The Regent Cinema – from 26 November Byron Bay – Byron…

Trailer of the Day: Cat Sick Blues

Cat Sick Blues Written & Directed by: Dave Jackson Starring: Shian Denovan and Matthew C. Vaughan Where you can see it: Monster Fest 2015 When Ted’s beloved cat dies, the trauma triggers a mental breakdown. His broken brain prompts him to bring his feline friend back – all he needs is nine human lives.

World Premieres for Cat Sick Blues, Bullets for the Dead and Scare Campaign at Monster Fest

Having whet the appetites of the ghoulish and the discerning in recent weeks with first and second wave announcements, including stellar international and local guests, parties, World Premieres, Australian Premieres, workshops, Q&As and more, Monster Fest 2015, Melbourne’s annual celebration of cult movies and culture, has unveiled its full program and launched its brand new…