by Matthew Eeles A second trailer dropped this morning for The Legend of Ben Hall. Arguably one of the most anticipated local films of the year, Matthew Holmes’ Australian epic follows legendary bushranger Ben Hall as he and his gang attempt to escape NSW before the law catches up with them. Director Holmes is thrilled the second trailer has finally…
Down Under Written and Directed by Abe Forsythe Produced by Barbara Gibbs, Jodi Matterson, Greg McLean and Stuart Quin Starring Lincoln Younes, Rahel Romahn, Michael Denkha, Fayssal Bazzi, Alexander England, Damon Herriman, Justin Rosniak, Chris Bunton, Harriet Dyer, David Field, Marshall Napier, Josh McConville and Dylan Young “Smart, hilarious, brutal and confronting, Down Under is one of the…
Bad Girl Written and Directed by Fin Edquist Starring Samara Weaving, Felicity Price, Benjamin Winspear, Sara West and Liam Graham Secrets and lies will change lives in this pulse-pounding psychological thriller. Sullen, defiant and on probation following her release from juvenile detention, 16-year-old foster child Amy Anderson struggles with her new life in the countryside…
Sydney Film Festival today announced filmmaker Abe Forsythe’s second feature film, Down Under, will have its World Premiere when it screens within the ‘Special Presentation’ section of the 2016 festival program. A black comedy set during the aftermath of the Cronulla riots, Down Under is the story of two carloads of hotheads from both sides of the…
An intriguing new teaser trailer has dropped for the Wolf Creek TV series produced by the Nine Network’s subscription TV channel, Stan. The television adaptation has been written by Peter Gawler and Felicity Packard and will be directed by Tony Tilse and Wolf Creek creator Greg McLean. The producers are Peter Gawler and Elisa Argenzio with Greg…
The first image for filmmaker Abe Forsythe’s second feature film, Down Under, has just been released. A black comedy set during the aftermath of the Cronulla riots, Down Under is the story of two carloads of hotheads from both sides of the fight destined to collide. Sincere, though misguided, intent gives way to farcical ineptitude as this hilarious yet…
Having whet the appetites of the ghoulish and the discerning in recent weeks with first and second wave announcements, including stellar international and local guests, parties, World Premieres, Australian Premieres, workshops, Q&As and more, Monster Fest 2015, Melbourne’s annual celebration of cult movies and culture, has unveiled its full program and launched its brand new…
While not exactly film news, the Cinema Australia team though this one was worth sharing. Production has begun in South Australia on the Stan Original series Wolf Creek, injecting millions of dollars into the State’s economy. Production is expected to create employment for in excess of 100 local crew and cast. Filming will take place in…
You all know the story of Ned Kelly but how many of you have heard the story of Australia’s other bush ranger, Ben Hall? Well, we’re about to find out a hell of a lot more thanks to local filmmaker Matthew Holmes. After an incredibly successful crowdfunding campaign which raised over $75,000, and the recent announcement of Greg Mclean…
Who is Mick Taylor? We all know he’s the last person you’d want to come across in the outback and that he’s a foreign backpacker’s worst nightmare. He’s especially aggressive towards the English and loves to dismember people from head to toe. But what motivates his seemingly senseless killings? An abusive upbringing? An equally deranged…
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