CinefestOZ has revealed the five Australian films that will be in the running for the 2019 $100,000 Film Prize. GO! MIFF@CinefestOZ film H is for Happiness, Hearts and Bones, Judy & Punch andMIFF@CinefestOZ drama Measure for Measure have all been selected to compete for Australia’s biggest film prize, which recognises the best Australian feature film or…
Rachel Ward has been announced as Film Prize Jury Chair for this year’s CinefestOZ, Australia’s premier destination film festival. The respected director and writer will head the jury that votes on the CinefestOZ $100,000 Film Prize, which recognises the best Australian feature film in competition at the festival. CinefestOZ Chair Helen Shervington said Ward was…
Help us continue to bring you more Australian film coverage by making a donation to Cinema Australia below. The Naked Wanderer will make its world premiere at a star-studded red-carpet event at this year’s CinefestOZ. In a major coup for the festival, the WA-made film about a man who treks the WA coastline – mostly…
The deadline is approaching for submissions for the 2019 CinefestOZ Film Festival. Filmmakers have until Monday June 3 to submit their films for official selection at CinefestOZ Film Festival (28 August – 1 September). Official selection categories for Australian films and Australian co-productions are Film Prize ($100,000 award), General submissions for narrative and documentary feature length films, Short…
Western Australia CinefestOZ will host a filmmaking masterclass for 15-18 year olds planning to enter this year’s Cinesnaps Short Film Competition and are encouraging aspiring filmmakers, keen YouTubers, and passionate Vloggers to get on board. This masterclass will be presented by experienced filmmaker Jodie Bell – a First Nations descendant of Butchella and Jagera people of Southeast…
CinefestOZ Film Festival (28 August – 1 September) is accepting submissions for the 2019 festival. Official selection categories for Australian films and Australian co-productions are Film Prize, General submissions for narrative and documentary feature length films, Short films and VR. CinefestOZ film festival will be held in the iconic Margaret River tourism region and throughout Western Australia’s South West. It…
Jirga, directed by Benjamin Gilmour and produced by John Maynard, has been named the winner of the 2018 CinefestOZ $100,000 Film Prize, Australia’s greatest film prize. Both Benjamin Gilmour and John Maynard were presented with the film prize on Saturday night as part of CinefestOZ’s dazzling Gala Night celebrations in Busselton, in the South West…
CinefestOZ, in partnership with Australia’s leading film industry groups, will present an exciting industry development program in Busselton, Western Australia, as part of the CinefestOZ Film Festival 22-26 August. A significant line-up of presenting Australian film professionals, led by Zareh Nalbandian, co-founder of Animal Logic, the team that created the The LEGO® Ninjago and The…
Written, Directed and Produce by Christopher Mill Roll With It is a documentary following the Australian Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team, the Rollers, on their two year journey to the 2014 World Championships held in South Korea. After losing the gold medal playoff at the London 2012 Paralympics, the Rollers are out for redemption. Brad Ness…
CinefestOZ have revealed its 2018 program and continues its proud tradition of showcasing the best of Australian film. CinefestOZ is an immersive film and destination experience where audiences are invited to explore a diverse program of quality film from Wednesday August 22 to Sunday August 26. Venues and spaces spread across Western Australia’s iconic South…
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