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…
Submission have now opened for the 2023 WA Screen Culture Awards. Established in 2020 by the producers of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, the WA Screen Culture Awards celebrate the achievement, innovation and ambition of our local industry. “The WA independent screen community has had a huge year across all its forms from games,…
Screenwest and Screen Australia are pleased to announce writer/director Miley Tunnecliffe and producer Kate Separovich’s debut feature film, PROCLIVITAS has been selected as the 2023 recipient of Screenwest’s highly coveted West Coast Visions initiative. PROCLIVITAS is the first West Coast Visions film to receive $1,250,000 production funding (historically $750,000), thanks to Screenwest’s new partnership with Screen…
Currently filming in regional Victoria and starring Heather Mitchell and Ella Scott Lynch, the Stan Original Film will premiere on Stan this holiday season. Stan, Australia’s unrivalled home of original productions, today announced that it’s going to be a Christmas among the gumtrees with production commencing in regional Victoria on the Stan Original Christmas Film,…
Chad Peter was raised on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado before attending the film program at the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2000. In 2003, Chad moved to Los Angeles, CA, and started his career as an assistant at the 20th Century Fox Studio Lot. He has since worked as department head / VFX…
HALO Films has announced the upcoming production of the new independent sci-fi film, Honeymoon. Written, directed, and co-produced by Sarah Legg (Cherubhead) and starring Chloe Hurst (Edward & Isabella, The Nice Guys), Honeymoon raises poignant questions about ethics and control in a technologically-driven society. In Honeymoon, June (Hurst) escapes to a secluded retreat after her…
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