Australian writer, director, actor and producer David Cook’s powerful debut feature Heart of the Man – an uncompromising tale of boxing, family and identity – produced by Bronte Pictures and New Dream Productions, and shot in Brisbane, will premiere at New Farm Cinemas, with further festival news and screenings announced soon. Australia has an exciting…
Sydney Film Festival announces the launch of the First Nations Award, establishing the world’s largest cash prize for Indigenous filmmaking at $35,000, proudly supported by Truant Pictures. Open to First Nations filmmakers from across the globe, the First Nations Award celebrates the profound contributions of First Nations filmmakers to the cinematic landscape. Any film, including…
Queer Screen has announced the recipients of its Completion Fund at the official launch of Queer Screen’s 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival held at UTS Great Hall. Established to provide vital support to Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers and storytellers aligned with the organisation’s vision and mission, the fund has become a beacon for fostering creative endeavours…
Following the sold out premiere and “covid triumph” of Love’s Bitter Mystery at the Ravoli Cinema in June 2022, Scene Studios returns with Blazer – a love letter to the Australian entertainment industry and a five year passion project from local Geelong filmmakers. Set against the backdrop of 70s Australia, this biographical mockumentary unravels the fickle career…
The trailer and poster for captivating and shocking psychological thriller You’ll Never Find Me have been revealed ahead of its national release on March 14, 2024. Following a world premiere as the only Australian film selected at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, the sharp and twisted film was also awarded Best Feature Film at SXSW Sydney…
Screenwest and Screen Australia are pleased to announce Zoe Pepper’s debut feature film, Birthright, kicks off production in Western Australia today with an impressive ensemble cast. The dark comedy stars Travis Jeffery (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Unbroken, Gallipoli) and Maria Angelico (The Newsreader, Strife, Sisters) as Cory and Jasmine, a professional couple…
Over 70 WA-made feature films, short films, and documentaries will take centre stage at this year’s WA Made Film Festival, including twelve films made exclusively for the festival as part of its Get Smart! Presented by Buy West Eat Best smartphone filmmaking competition. The WA Made Film Festival maintains its reputation as Western Australia’s biggest…
Western Australian filmmaker, actress and artist, Tina Fielding has released a new web series Out of Here, the highly-anticipated follow-up to her groundbreaking 2021 short film, Sparkles (Flickerfest 2021, Slamdance International Film Festival 2022, Winner WA Screen Culture Awards For ‘Outstanding Achievement In Writing’, Special Jury Prize Pride Queer Film Festival 2021, Best Director Melbourne…
Brisbane’s iconic Australia Independent Film Festival (AIFF) is calling on filmmakers worldwide to submit their films for the upcoming AIFF24, scheduled to take place at Metro Arts West Village Brisbane from Friday, 25 October – Sunday, 27 October 2024. Recognised as “the filmmaker’s festival,” AIFF has solidified its position as Australia’s premier live screening short…
Queer Screen’s 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival is ready to start a conversation. This year, the Festival encourages the audience to indulge in a good, old-fashioned, post-screening discussion (or debate!), with a jaw-dropping program that will get everyone’s tongues wagging. “The theme focuses on films that start conversations. People will be keen to discuss and…
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