“I am very frustrated with the lack of acting opportunities. I would dearly love to be doing more TV drama.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid Let’s backtrack 23 years… How much did Strictly Ballroom shape you into the person you are today? Every experience shapes, develops and contributes to the person you are. You keep growing. Of…
“Dad was very worried. He thought security would be an issue working as an artist, and he was right, but you cannot buy the smile on an artist’s face.” Interview by Joanne Kmaid You have gone from law to acting. Why the drastic change? I think the shortest answer is: Because my soul felt like…
The Film: Tanna Directed by: Bentley Dean, Martin Butler Written by: Bentley Dean, John Collee, Martin Butler Starring: Mangau Dain, Marie Wawa, Marceline Rofit NSW: Sydney – Dendy Newtown – screening now Blue Mountains – Mount Vic Flicks – 19-21 November Orange – Odeon Cinema Orange – November 29 & December 3 Murwillumbah – The Regent Cinema – from 26 November Byron Bay – Byron…
Film producers in Australia don’t come bigger than Richard Brennan. He’s worked on a bunch of incredible Australian films including Mad Dog Morgan, Newsfront and The Last Goodbye. Cinema Australia recently had the pleasure of chatting with Richard ahead of Monday night’s Australian Revelations screening of his 1978 film Long Weekend in Perth. You can hear the interview…
Cut Snake – a mini-masterpiece and an instant Australian classic – hits cinemas today and Cinema Australia recently caught up with the film’s director, Tony Ayres. Tony is travelling around the country presenting his film to audiences followed by Q&A sessions. “Q&A’s are always very hard to judge.” said Ayres. “The people who stay are the people who…
“Dad used to hire movies almost every night, and we would get together as a family and watch them after dinner.” You have some great achievements attached to your names. Hard work or has life been kind to you Good question. A mentor once said, “Success is hanging on while others let go.” Meaning, we…
“I think the whole apparatus of theatrical exhibition is being dismantled. It’s not a sustainable business model. It’s twenty dollars to buy a ticket for god’s sake.” Does it feel good to finally be showing Kill Me Three Times to Australian audiences? It feels like it’s been a long time coming. It’s great. It’s a funny…
Cinema Australia readers have been given exclusive access to this great little interview with Luke Hemsworth who talks about his new film, Kill Me Three Times. Luke is a favourite in the Cinema Australia office (we think he’s a little underrated in Oz), so it’s a real treat to hear directly from the man himself…
“Keep the flame alight and don’t be delusional… Network properly and meaningfully. Don’t just go to the ‘opening of a door’ to be seen for the sake of being seen.” TAFTA is your ambitious achievement. What makes your workshops unique? I have always believed that a school has a greater responsibility than just educating people towards…
“Working with Brendan was a dream. We really trusted each other completely to make it as real and as dynamic as possible.” Interview by Matthew Eeles. Did you speak with any of the actors who have portrayed Ruben in the stage play about playing the character, or did you always want to make the film…
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