Screen Australia has announced five feature films, one television drama, one children’s program and four online projects, including a virtual reality (VR) experience, that will share in over $6.9 million of production funding. Among the projects greenlit for production is The Correspondent, the latest feature film from acclaimed director Kriv Stenders, known for his work…
A gripping story about friendship and how hope can come from unlikely places, writer and director Mark Leonard Winter’s feature filmmaking debut The Rooster will open in cinemas around the country from February 22, 2024. Produced by Logie-nominated actor Geraldine Hakewill (Wanted, Ms Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries), and AACTA award-winning producer MahVeen Shahraki (Ellie and…
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…
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, the much-anticipated return to the iconic dystopian world he created more than 30 years ago with the seminal “Mad Max” films. Miller now turns the page again with an all-new original, standalone action adventure that will reveal the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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