CinefestOZ Film Festival has revealed the full line up of Jury members who will decide on the winner of the prestigious $100,000 Film Prize – the country’s richest film award for an Australian production – recognising excellence in Australian filmmaking. Joining Jury Chair and acclaimed director Robert Connolly on the panel is US producer Debbie…
Stan, Australia’s unrivalled home of original productions, today announced that Revealed – Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes, the upcoming Stan Original Documentary that celebrates the trailblazing life of one of Australia’s most talked about figures, will premiere Tuesday September 19, only on Stan. An intimate and important story that demands to be told, Revealed – Danielle…
Writer, director and co-producer Gabe Carrubba joins the latest episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast to discuss his new film, Sunflower. Born and raised in the suburbs of Melbourne, Gabe realised his passion for the arts from a young age when he took an interest in creative writing. Fast-forward to the tender age of fifteen,…
Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen are a directing duo based in Adelaide, South Australia. Their first short film Call Connect, a 16 minute one-take drama, won the Jury Prize for Best Narrative Short at the 2020 Austin Film Festival. Indianna was also listed in Austin FF’s 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2020 list. The duo’s…
Following its world premiere at the 2023 Sydney Film Festival, where it was shortlisted for the Best Australian Documentary Award and the Sustainable Future Award, the vital documentary Climate Changers will be coming to cinemas nationally for a special screening and live streamed Q&A event on Sunday, September 17 at 5.30pm AEST.Professor Tim Flannery, Dr.…
Principal photography has today commenced in Sydney on Body Blow, an exciting new queer, neo-noir independent feature film by Dean Francis (Drown, Road Train) and from the producers of the homegrown international indie hits Lonesome (2022) and Birdeater (2023). Featuring an all-star cast, including Tim Pocock (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Tom Rodgers (Joe vs. Carole), Sacha…
This episode is a little bit different than our usual episodes in that it features two interviews with two very talented filmmakers: Matt Vesely who has directed a neat sci-fi thriller called Monolith, and Callan Durlik who has made a very funny romantic comedy called It Only Takes A Night. These two interviews were originally…
With a passion for the horror genre, Nick Kozakis’ filmmaking journey has been marked by several award-winning films and music videos, including his latest creation, Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism which recently had its world premiere at the prestigious Overlook Film Festival. Nick’s talent and vision extend beyond the silver screen. He boasts an impressive portfolio…
Australian actor Dan Ewing is no stranger to the big screen, having earned acclaim for his roles in Paramount’s Love and Monsters and the Occupation film series, along with his stint on the popular TV series Home and Away. Now, Ewing is set to take audiences on a chilling journey with his latest film, Godless:…
Ahead of the film’s world premiere at the prestigious Melbourne International Film Festival, Mark Leonard Winter, best known for performances in film’s such as The Dressmaker, Balibo, Disclosure, Measure For Measure and Escape From Pretoria, tells Cinema Australia during our recent interview that he is filled with gratitude that the film received support from MIFF’s…
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