Cinema Australia Podcast #107 | Heath Davis

Heath Davis joins the latest episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast to discuss his new film, Christmess. If you keep up to date with the latest Australian film releases, you’ve no doubt heard about Christmess. It’s generating a lot of buzz at the moment, with sold-out screenings on the East Coast and upcoming screenings in…

Matthew J Wilkinson’s electrifying thriller Audition Tape 13 is now available on demand

Prepare for an electrifying cinematic experience as Bounty Films unveils its latest creation, Audition Tape 13. Available now On Demand and Disc. Directed by, Matthew J Wilkinson, this psychological-thriller explores sexual improprieties within the film industry. Auditioning is a daunting process. Even more so when you’re looking for that big break. Michael is a no-budget…

Join the Journey: Crowdfunding campaign launched for feature film about grief and terminal illness, The Returned

Three Siblings, Three Grief Journeys: An Intimate Exploration of Loss, Identity, and Facing the Inevitable. By Dayna Di Fulvio | Contributing Writer Tenacious Stories is thrilled to unveil a crowdfunding initiative for the upcoming feature film “The Returned.” This heartfelt drama delves into the intimate odyssey of grief and loss, as three siblings grapple with…

2023 WA Screen Culture Awards announced

Lights, camera, celebration! The curtain has fallen on the 2023 WA Screen Culture Awards (WASCAs), an ode to the creative spirit of screen practitioners in Western Australia. Held at Luna Cinemas Leederville on Sunday 26 November, and hosted by the hilarious YouTuber and comedian Ethan Marrell – AKA Ozzy Man Reviews, the WASCAs are a…

Cinema Australia Podcast #106 | Scott Hicks

In this episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast, I’m joined by internationally-renowned filmmaker Scott Hicks for what I consider to be a very special interview.  Interviews like this are the exact reason I launched Cinema Australia just over ten years ago. I set out to capture Australian filmmaking stories, and th those that Scott shares…

Chronic illness, disability and her “little disaster project”: Natalia Stawyskyj writes about making magical-realist short, All Silent Dogs

Natalia Stawyskyj is an awarded writer, director and producer based in Sydney, Australia. She is constantly interested in exploring her lived experience as a young woman with disability through the lens of genre. Natalia is best known for the film All Silent Dogs, which was funded by Screen NSW and premiered at Sydney Film Festival.…

Interview: Kitty Green

Australian filmmaker Kitty Green has carved a niche for herself with her distinctive storytelling and a keen eye for gripping narratives. After earning international acclaim for her feature film debut, The Assistant, and a string of award-winning documentaries, Green returns to Australia with her latest film, The Royal Hotel. Set against the backdrop of a…

What’s On: Shit special event Q&A screening

Bounty Films are bringing the raw, intense film adaptation of Patricia Cornelius’ award-winning play, Shit, to Cinema Nova for a special ‘Meet The Filmmaker’ screening on Friday December 15 at 7.00pm. Adapted from the hit play Shit, which premiered at the Melbourne Theatre Company (2015) and has played 8 seasons nationally and internationally, winning multiple awards including…

Sam Curtain’s Beaten to Death set to unleash hell in 2024

by Matthew Eeles After making waves across the US during its theatrical run, Sam Curtain’s Beaten to Death is set to release locally via Umbrella Entertainment. Filmed in Tasmania, Beaten to Death follows Jack, played by Thomas Roach, who is led down a path that leaves him beaten and bruised as he struggles against man,…