A special Q&A screening of Tony Ayres’ Cut Snake will be held on Sunday at Cinema Nova in Carlton. Set in Melbourne in the mid-1970s, Cut Snake tells the story of Sparra Farrell (Alex Russell), an ex-con in his twenties trying to make a life for himself in a new city. He has found honest…
The Lexus Short Films competition has just announced four fellowship winners will receive $50,000 each to produce their next short film in 2016, to premiere at the 2017 Sydney Film Festival. The Fellowships are the largest cash fellowship for short film in Australia, providing a new platform to support future generations of emerging filmmakers. Finalists…
Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows will premiere on the big screen in January 2016 with one massive story and even more action and adventure than ever before. Having crossed dimensions, discovered magic, and battled demons in two ABC Television seasons, the Nowhere Boys – Felix (Dougie Baldwin), Andy (Joel Lok), Sam (Rahart Adams) and Jake…
Written by Nathan Wishart (writer/director): I’d always wanted to make a film noir so I went in that direction and came up with a story about a woman who just can’t find it in herself to distance herself from someone who she should’ve lost contact with a long time ago – that person has a destructive impact…
Hitting the big screen on October 15 is unIndian featuring the debut performance of Australian cricketer Brett Lee, who co-stars with internationally acclaimed actress Tannishtha Chatterjee. unIndian follows the chequered path of Aussie bloke Will (Lee) as he attempts to woo Meera; a beautiful Indian single mother living in Sydney, but her family believes that falling in love with a blonde…
Continuing its succession of sold out screenings, Revelation Perth International Film Festival has announced its next screening title Australian Revelations is a celebration of Australian film via monthly screenings and one of Australia’s great thriller classics – Long Weekend – will headline the Monday 26 October event. Released in 1978, Colin Eggleston’s film is a taut two-hander starring the acclaimed John Hargreaves and…
David Mason’s Cast from the Storm will have its television debut next week. Australian audiences will have the chance to see the new documentary, which follows the remarkable journey of a group of teenagers starting new lives in Australia, on ABC1 on Tuesday, 6th October at 9.30pm. ABOUT THE FILM: After fleeing war and persecution in the…
Next Gen, a unique monthly event for emerging West Australian filmmakers, is set to host its first event on October 5 at The Backlot Perth. Each Next Gen screening will include a bunch of West Australian made short films and a Q&A session with local filmmakers. Special guest Q&A starts at 6.30pm. Screening commences straight after.…
Time is running out for filmmakers to enter the Port Shorts Film Festival and share in more than $15,000 in cash and prizes. Port Shorts Film Festival Director Alison George said filmmakers had until October 1 to enter and be in with a chance to have their film screened under the stars in tropical Port…
by Joanne Kmaid Once again, we were overwhelmed by the networking love and positive response at West Side Shorts. The sight of new filmmakers, the screening of quality films and a happy crowd inspired the evening! Every film held a special place in its genre, from suspense to comedy to drama. We got more interactive…
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