Kate Woods’ Kangaroo hops into production

STUDIOCANAL’s Australian production arm, Cultivator Films Australia, today announced filming is underway on its first feature film, Kangaroo, produced in partnership with Bunya Productions and Brindle Films. An uplifting family comedy set in the Australian Outback and bouncing with adorable joeys, Kangaroo, is inspired by the story of Chris Barns aka ‘Brolga’, founder of the…

New trailer! The Demon Disorder

The trailer for Australian family horror The Demon Disorder from special effects master Steven Boyle (The Matrix Trilogy, The Hobbit, King Kong) has been released today. The Demon Disorder marks Boyle’s feature directorial debut. Starring John Noble (The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy), Charles Cottier (Home And Away), Christian Willis, and Dirk Hunter. Following a sold-out world premiere at…

Cinema Australia Podcast #110 | Bill Bennett

Welcome to the Cinema Australia Podcast. It’s been a while between episodes. I’ve been kept very busy lately with the recent celebration of my 40th birthday, as well as my film festival, the WA Made Film Festival. I’m back on board now, as I’ve got some great episodes coming up, including one with actor Travis…

Filming wraps on Luke Sparke’s Primitive War

Australian actors Lincoln Lewis, Henry Nixon and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor join survival horror/war mash up Starring Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Jeremy Piven, Nick Wechsler Sparke Films has wrapped main filming for their new feature film. Written and directed by Luke Sparke (Occupation Rainfall, Bring Him To Me), the film is based on the cult-followed book…

Top Australian shorts announced for St Kilda Film Festival

St Kilda Film Festival has today announced the full 2024 program including Australia’s top short films. Presented by City of Port Phillip the program features more than 150 films to be shown over 52 screening sessions at venues across St Kilda and South Melbourne. The famous opening night event will be held at The Astor…

Kid Snow and You Should Have Been Here Yesterday set for Revelation Film Festival

As Australia’s leading independent screen event since 1997, Revelation Perth International Film Festival champions Australian screen culture and independent filmmaking like no other. Renowned for its expertly curated program, this year’s Festival runs from 3 – 14th July and promises an exhilarating celebration of independent filmmakers with offerings for audiences of all ages in a line-up that pushes…