Cinema Australia Podcast Episode #8: Joseph Sims-Dennett (Observance)

Observance Directed by Joseph Sims-Dennett Written by Joseph Sims-Dennett and Josh Zammit Starring Lindsay Farris, Stephanie King, Brendan Cowell, John Jarratt, Benedict Hardie, Tom O’Sullivan, Roger Ward, Gabriel Dunn, Joseph Sims-Dennett, Louise Mignone and Ash Ricardo Synopsis In the grip of grief following the death of his young son, his marriage on the rocks and nearing bankruptcy, Parker reluctantly…

Australian screenings announced for Observance – Details and tickets here

Screenings, including the film’s Australian premiere, have been announced for Observance with more dates in other cities to follow. Observance, a psychological thriller, tells of a private investigator embarking on an unusual assignment to observe a woman from an abandoned apartment, and while witnessing bizarre happenings around her, is unaware the derelict building that he’s surveying her…

Red Billabong secures distribution with Pinnacle Films – New pics revealed!

Australian action/creature feature Red Billabong has officially joined forces with Pinnacle Films to distribute the film theatrically and on home release throughout Australia and New Zealand. Pinnacle Films are distributors for previous Australian films such as Predestination, Healing and Return to Nim’s Island, and more recently Dinosaur Island and the John Jarratt thriller Stalkher. Thus Red Billabong…

World Premieres for Cat Sick Blues, Bullets for the Dead and Scare Campaign at Monster Fest

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…

The Boar trailer is here! Watch it now

Director Chris Sun has dropped the teaser trailer for his upcoming, highly-anticipated horror film, Boar. The film sees Sun working again with Nathan Jones and Bill Moseley who both starred in Sun’s previous film Charlie’s Farm. The rest of the cast is made up of Griffin Walsh, Christie Lee Britten, Nathan Jones, John Jarratt, Roger ward, Melissa Tkautz, Hugh Sheridan, Simone Buchanan, Bill Moseley, Steve Bisley and Ernie…

Mick Taylor returns in Wolf Creek TV series

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…

Trailer of the Day: Observance

In the grip of grief following the death of his young son, his marriage on the rocks and nearing bankruptcy, Parker reluctantly returns to work as a private investigator. Embarking on an unusual assignment to observe a woman from an abandoned apartment, Parker witnesses bizarre happenings surrounding her, unaware that the derelict building that he…

StalkHer cinemas confirmed – Here’s where you can catch it

Actor John Jarratt to take his talent to the people to promote his directorial – and singing – debut, joined by leading lady and co-director, Kaarin Fairfax The theatrical release date of John Jarratt’s directorial debut, StalkHer has been confirmed, with the star of Wolf Creek and Wolf Creek 2 committing to an up close and…

Trailer of the Day: StalkHer

Jack (John Jarratt) is pushed past the brink of his stalking obsession when her finally decides to break into Emily’s (Kaarin Fairfax) home to take what he wants by force. However his plans for her pain and his pleasure come unhinged when he wakes up to find himself bleeding and bound to a chair in her…

Stalkher Q&A announced with director John Jarratt

Cameo Cinemas today announced a Q&A screening of StalkHER with writer, director and actor John Jarratt in attendance to present his new film. The screening will be held on Thursday, 27 August. Jack is pushed past the brink of his stalking obsession when he decides to break into Emily’s home to take what he wants by force.…