Why Humans Dive is a captivating underwater exploration that unfolds through the perspective of scuba divers, immersing viewers in the irresistible call that draws adventurers into the big blue. Here, filmmaker Harry Cassio writes about the making of the film. “I made the conscious decision to immerse the viewer into the scuba divers environment and…
HALO Films has dropped a new trailer for Does Sound Heal, a captivating documentary exploring music, frequency and science. Produced and directed by Dom Giorgi and Joe Branco, Does Sound Heal assembles an unprecedented team of researchers, scientists, professors, sound therapists, composers, and musicians. Together, they explore a question that has fascinated humanity for centuries:…
Premiering today at New Zealand’s highly-regarded DocEdge Film Festival, the thrilling new Australian documentary Ice Maiden will circumnavigate its way through Australian and New Zealand cinemas in August and September. “It has been exciting seeing our film get out to the world,” says director Nathaniel C.T. Jackson. “It’s really affirming that we have an entertaining…
In the confronting new Australian film Mercy of Others, six friends reunite after a friend’s murder, only to confront their darkest secrets and deepest fears. Trapped in a night of psychological terror, they must face a long-buried deed to survive, revealing that every action carries haunting consequences. At the helm of this intense thriller is…
The new thriller, Hagar’s Hut, is currently in production, promising to deliver a gripping tale set against the scenic backdrop of the beautifully rugged Queensland landscape. Written by local Indigenous Australian writer Jesse Seeley and directed by Stephen Osborne, (Dome House Six, Strangeville) the film embarks on a journey through the complexities of psychological trauma…
STUDIOCANAL has dropped the first trailer for the highly-anticipated film, Runt. Runt, based on Craig Silvey’s best-selling novel is a delightful Australian family film that blends heartfelt moments with humour. The story revolves around eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend, Runt, an adopted stray, filmed right here in WA! The live action feature is…
Indigenous Australian’s holistic and interconnected ways of experiencing wellbeing is brutally disrupted by British colonisers, leading to negative intergenerational trauma and systemic disadvantage. Luisa Mitchell’s Our Wellbeing, Our Way (OWOW) is a dramatic journey from our ancient past to our living present. For over 60,000 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have lived in harmony…
Nick and Nathan Lacey’s excellent short film, Die Bully Die, has won the $7,000 Dendy Live Action Short Award at the 71st Sydney Film Festival. Die Bully Die follows Max (Matthew Backer), who encounters his high-school bully, Adam (Drew Weston), 17 years later in a fancy restaurant, where Max’s grudge against Adam manifests in horrific…
A fresh and colourful trailer has dropped for Pencilhead’s Safari So Good ahead of the educational short film’s world premiere at the Revelation Perth International Film Festival. Illustrated by Jason Sampson, Pencilhead’s Safari So Good introduces the world to the Pencilhead Gang – Lizzie, Blade, Carol, Arnie, Andy, Maarli, Cassie and Pencilhead – a special group…
A new trailer has dropped for Cameron Brunt’s new documentary, Dogs of Valour ahead of the film’s world premiere in November. Dogs of Valour is an unbelievable account of war dogs risking life and limb to protect the pack. In the heat of combat, the dogs and their handlers forged an unbreakable bond. Narrated by…
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