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…
Ben Plazzar’s new comedy, The Heckler is currently doing the rounds around the country. The Heckler follows a self-obsessed comedian, on the fast track to fame, who has his body hijacked by the spirit of a jealous heckler and must find a way to reclaim it before the imposter ruins his career forever. VICTORIA Monday, October…
Graceful Girls Directed by: Olivia Peniston-Bird Written by: Olivia Peniston-Bird & Nigel Karikari Starring: Brianna Lee Release Date: 2015 This is a story about Brianna Lee, 23 year-old school-teacher and Calisthenics lover, and her lifelong dream to finally win Calisthenics’ most prestigious title, the ‘Most Graceful Girl’ competition. After placing second three years in a row, and…
Cut Snake – a mini-masterpiece and an instant Australian classic – hits cinemas today and Cinema Australia recently caught up with the film’s director, Tony Ayres. Tony is travelling around the country presenting his film to audiences followed by Q&A sessions. “Q&A’s are always very hard to judge.” said Ayres. “The people who stay are the people who…
Screen Producers Australia today announced the finalists in the 15th Screen Producers Australia Awards. The Awards are the primary litmus test of industry excellence, and the only awards voted by production businesses working in the industry. The Screen Producers Australia Awards celebrate great Australian screen productions; honour the skill, accomplishment, and imagination of our Production Businesses; and aim to…
Entries for the 2015 Made In Melbourne Film Festival close on Friday October 2nd. Now in our seventh straight year, MIM continues to innovate and grow and celebrate local creativity by showcasing the very best films that are ‘Made in Melbourne’ or Victoria. The 2015 festival will be held from November 26th to 29th at the gorgeous Backlot Studios…
AACTA is now calling for recommendations for one of the nation’s most coveted and prestigious screen excellence Awards – the Byron Kennedy Award. This Award, which honours Dr George Miller’s original filmmaking partner and Mad Max co-creator Byron Kennedy, celebrates outstanding creative enterprise within the film and television industries and is given to an individual…
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