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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The 71st Sydney Film Festival program was officially launched today by Festival Director Nashen Moodley, featuring an exceptional line-up including a stack of Australian films which you can find below. “The 71st Sydney Film Festival unfurls a canvas of bold narratives and remarkable visions, mirroring the evolving dynamics of our world,” said Sydney Film Festival…
by Matthew Eeles Notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly has been a recurring figure in Australian cinema, with numerous films depicting his life and exploits. The fascination with Kelly’s story dates back to the early days of Australian filmmaking, evident in the silent film The Story of the Kelly Gang in 1906, considered one of the…
Bounty Films has released a new trailer for In the Room Where He Waits following the film’s world premiere at the 2024 Mardi Gras Film Festival earlier this year. Directed by Timothy Despina Marshall, and starring acclaimed actor Daniel Monks, In the Room Where He Waits follows theatre actor Tobin who returns to Australia in the…
Actor-turned-filmmaker Stephen Degenaro recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for his new feature film, Raging Jake, which he will also direct. Here, Cinema Australia takes a closer look at Degenaro’s career leading up to this project. Stephen Degenaro is an Australian actor, screenwriter, and author. In early 2022, he self-published his debut novel, Raging Jake. With…
Sydney Film Festival has unveiled three more Australian feature films that will join its 2024 lineup following the recent announcement that In Vitro and The Pool will screen at the festival. The three new films have a special focus on the little ones, with an enchanting line-up three Aussie animated world premieres. 200% Wolf, from…
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