THE ROVER STARRING Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scott McNairy, Susan Prior, David Field and Anthony Hayes. DIRECTED BY David Michod WRITTEN BY David Michod CINEMATOGRAPHY Natasha Braier RELEASE DATE July 2014 CINEMA AUSTRALIA SAY For a film as highly anticipated as David Michod’s follow-up to Animal Kingdom there’s bugger all publicity happening for it. With six months until it’s release we’re…
Based on the biographical memoir of Australian philosopher Raimond Gaita, Romulus, My Father tells of the misfortunes Raimond (Kodi Smit-McPhee) suffered in 1960’s Australia as his father, Romulus, (Eric Bana), struggled to bring him up during a time of adversity. As a hard-working migrant farmer outside of Maryborough, Victoria, Romulus had a great determination to…
PAPER PLANES in 3D STARRING Sam Worthington, Anthony LaPaglia, Ed Oxenbould DIRECTED BY Robert Connolly WRITTEN BY Robert Connolly & Steve Worland CINEMATOGRAPHY Tristan Milani STATUS In Production CINEMA AUSTRALIA SAY Robert Connolly expressed so much excitement for this film when we spoke to him mid 2013, especially about filming in WA. Robert told us, “I…
It seems only a few Australians were willing to handover their hard-earned cash to see an Australian film in 2013. According to website Box Office Mojo the earliest flick to feature in the top 250 films is Mark Lamprell’s Goddess at number 93 with a total gross of $1,631,548. Robert Connolly’s The Turning came in second…
CinéfestOZ announced today that it will present Australia’s richest film prize during the 2014 festival as part of a new three year sponsorship arrangement with Eventscorp. The CinéfestOZ Film Prize is a $100,000 award open to Australian feature films that meet the eligibility criteria. CinefestOZ is supported by the State Government through Eventscorp’s Regional Events…
Well received at the Toronto International Film Festival, Aaron Wilson’s Canopy has been described by film critics as “rich, complex and terrifying.” and having “gorgeous, almost unearthly cinematography.” Because there’s no word on Australian release dates yet for the film, here’s the trailer to tide you over.
There’s nothing better than spending the Christmas holiday period surrounded by family and friends – providing you all get along. If not, then it can be a complete living nightmare. One of the best ways to escape the fluff of Christmas, and your great aunty pinching your cheeks even though you’re almost 30, is to…
Congratulations to Alison Parker, Katie Holland, Rob Matthews, Corey Wayne and Kristina Street. You’ve each won a double pass to Luna Outdoor Cinemas thanks to Cinema Australia and Luna Cinemas. Check your email for details on how to claim your prize. Congratulations again!
Two Australian feature films have been selected to screen in the Generation program of the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Galore will have its international premiere, joined by 52 Tuesdays, which will have its European premiere after screening at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Writer/director Rhys Graham and producer Philippa Campey’s debut feature Galore is a moving, lyrical drama about a…
The Reckoning’s teaser trailer hit the web this morning. The team have done a great job putting the adrenaline fuelled trailer together. I admit I was a little skeptical in the lead up to the trailers release but the film looks pretty good and I’m quite excited for the films release next year. Filmed in…
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