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…
Thanks to Luna Outdoor, Cinema Australia is giving readers the chance to win a double pass to the session of their choice. This is your chance to see great Aussie films like Mystery Road, The Turning, Uncharted Waters, In Bob We Trust and The Railway Man FREE! See below for entry details. Luna Outdoor – Now screening…
The prestigious Sundance Film Festival has selected two Australian feature films, 52 Tuesdays and The Babadook, to premiere at the 2014 festival. Widely regarded as the highest profile film festival in the United States, Sundance is renowned for showcasing some of the best independent cinema the world has to offer. One of only 12 films chosen from around the…
Imagine coming across a destructive car accident. It’s absolute chaos and there is debris everywhere. Both cars are written-off and it’s unclear whether anyone has survived. You can’t look away. That’s The Boy Castaways, a new film and directorial debut from esteemed theatre director, Michael Kantor. Now imagine your relief when you realise the firemen…
“What flaws us is that Mystery Road wasn’t nominated for the one category it actually deserves to win – Best Cinematography.” Nominations for the 2014 AACTA Awards were announced today (3 December, 2013) with little to no surprises in the Feature Film categories. As expected American flick The Great Gatsby – which received average reviews…
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