Would we have had this years Mystery Road without Ivan Sen’s ’98 short Vanish? Or Robert Connolly’s million dollar success The Turning without his ’97 short Rust Bucket? The fact is short films are the backbone of the film industry and the beginning of amazing careers for some of the world’s greatest auteurs. Here, Cinema…
When’s it out? November 7, 2013 Who’s in it? Andrew S Gilbert, Felix Williamson, Rebecca Massey, John Wood, Damian Callinan And the director? Mark Grental Cinema Australia say: Backyard Ashes looks a hoot. It’s a shame most of Australia won’t be able to see it until it’s delivered on DVD as it’s only being released in regional areas…
The official website for Greg Mclean’s Wolf Creek 2 was launched this morning. While the site lacks some design flare it’s a great example of a clean, crisp marketing tool being used to promote an upcoming release. Visitors to the site will find an extensive image gallery, the official trailer as well as a wallpaper in many…
When’s it out? November 21, 2013 Who’s in it? Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuel, James Frecheville, Ben Mendelsohn, Sophie Lowe And the director? Anne Fontaine Cinema Australia say: We’re really looking forward to this one. Robin Wright seems to have joined the likes of Liev Schreiber (Mental) and Tom Wilkinson (Felony), as American actors mastering the Aussie…
Screen Australia recently announced $5.4 million investment in six feature films, triggering over $32.3 million in production expenditure. Screen Australia’s Chief Executive Ruth Harley said, “The feature slate announced today includes exciting projects from some of Australia’s most loved and acclaimed directors such as Gillian Armstrong and Paul Cox, as well as projects from rising directorial talents such as Mark Grentell and Kim…
Cinema Australia have shown our support for the future of Australian cinema by backing new short film, Morgue on the crowd funding website Pozible. Morgue is a short film by final year Murdoch University film students. The film is a black comedy exploring the realms and meaning of life and death. Late for work, Steve…
Mad Mick is back, nastier than ever. If you haven’t already caught the terrifying trailer to Greg Mclean’s Wolf Creek 2, here it is in all it’s bloody glory. While seeking an authentic Australian adventure, one unlucky backpacker learns the deepest, darkest secrets of the Outback’s most infamous serial killer. Lured by the promise of…
Warwick Thornton has assembled a collection of poignant, sad, funny and absurd ghost tales from across Australia and has brought them to life with some of Australia’s most iconic actors being the storytellers. The Darkside gives a black perspective on the afterlife. Performed by Deborah Mailman, Aaron Pedersen, Bryan Brown, Shari Sebbens, Claudia Karvan and…
MELBOURNE Thursday 28 November – 6.45pm, Cinema Nova, Carlton Friday 29 November – 6.45pm, Cinema Nova, Carlton Saturday 30 November – 9.00pm, The George Revival, St Kilda Sunday 1 December – 8.00pm, The George Revival, St Kilda Tuesday 3 December – 6.45pm, Cinema Nova, Carlton BRISBANE Wednesday 4 December – 7pm, Palace Barracks, Brisbane SYDNEY Thursday…
“The next one is a science fiction film. An action romance in the vein of Blade Runner.” Interview by Matthew Eeles Mystery Road is obviously a genre film. What influences were there in your decision to step in to the realm of genre film making? For me it’s more of a stepping stone to fully blown…
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