Jack (John Jarratt) is pushed past the brink of his stalking obsession when her finally decides to break into Emily’s (Kaarin Fairfax) home to take what he wants by force. However his plans for her pain and his pleasure come unhinged when he wakes up to find himself bleeding and bound to a chair in her…
“The grass is always greener on the other side, they say. Well, that’s because the grass on the other side is fertilized with premium bullshit.” Written by Davo Hardy (director): There is an old analogy of a duck on a lake. On the surface, everything looks serene. Below the surface, however, its little legs are…
A world premiere release date for director Nick Robertson’s new South Australian shot thriller The Pack has been announced. CinéfestOZ will host the film’s world premiere on Thursday, 27th August with another screening scheduled for the following day. The Pack will also screen at Adelaide Film Festival and Friday Fright Night at both Lodo Cinema and New Farm…
Following the outstanding reception at the opening night of the Melbourne International Film Festival, CinemaPlus and Illumination Films have crafted a unique national event release for Paul Cox’s Force of Destiny including presenting the film at major film festivals, a limited edition Cinema Programme and a series of screenings featuring special guests and speakers. In opening…
The NFSA celebrates the 40th anniversary of Peter Weir’s seminal film Picnic at Hanging Rock on Friday 7 August, with an exclusive one-night only exhibition of original costumes, props and posters, and a special screening followed by a Q&A with Anne-Louise Lambert (Miranda)! Exhibition opens 5 pm Screening begins 7 pm The Bench Room Cafe will be open from 5pm to…
It was a cold and wet night. One look out the window, and that was enough to inspire you to get into your PJs and stay indoors. 80 people had confirmed their attendance, so it was a mystery whether they would stay true to their word. Upon arrival at the Custom’s House Hotel in Williamstown,…
A Queensland based short film, Brothers is a gripping crime drama about Mitch, who is thrown into the world of crime and joins his older brother in a bank heist. Mitch has to learn how to survive in a very different world. Andy Sparnon Jack Andy may be relatively young in the industry but that…
Head down early to Clancy’s Fish Pub and get ready to laugh your head off in an evening of fun hosted by comedians and joined by the comical filmmakers themselves. Curated by Vulture Culture, Australia’s Funniest Shorts showcase short films and sketches created by the country’s best comedians, funny people and filmmakers. Tech Support Directed by…
Hugo Weaving will attend CinèfestOZ 2015 as this year’s Screen Legend, as the Festival launches its program of film and events today. Weaving will be recognised for his achievements as an Australian actor at the Festival’s Gala Night on 29 August at which Australia’s biggest film prize, the CinéfestOZ $100,000 Film Prize, is also awarded to an outstanding…
As a non-profit website dedicated to the support and promotion of Australian made films, Cinema Australia rarely gets the opportunity to throw cash at crowdfunding projects. Trust us, if we had the money we’d be executive producers on almost every new Australian film calling for supporters through the myriad of crowdfunding platforms available on the interwebs. That’s…
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