Cinema Australia Podcast Episode #7: Damian Hill (Pawno)

Pawno Directed by Paul Ireland Written by Damian Hill Produced by Toothless Pictures Starring John Brumpton, Maeve Dermody, Damian Hill, Malcolm Kennard, Mark Coles Smith, Kerry Armstrong, Tony Rickards, Daniel Frederiksen, Ngoc Phan, Naomi Rukavina, Mark Silveira, John Orcsik, Brad McMurry, Jesse Velik and Peta Brady Pawno is a character driven film about change, hope and identity. Within a day,…

Pawno hits cinemas on April 21 – A must see!

On April 21, indie Australian comic drama Pawno opens in cinemas nationally. The debut film by director Paul Ireland is set to charm audiences Australia-wide following its world premiere at MIFF 2015, where it was the Festival’s fastest-selling local ticket, and its award-winning European and Asian premieres. A valentine to the vibrant, multicultural suburb of Footscray,…

“Nothing less than perfect” – A brand new Pawno trailer has dropped!

Pawno Directed by: Paul Ireland Written by: Damian Hill Produced by: Toothless Pictures Starring: John Brumpton, Maeve Dermody, Malcolm Kennard, Mark Coles Smith, Damian Hill, Tony Rickards, Kerry Armstrong, Naomi Rukavina, Daniel Frederiksen, Ngoc Phan, Brad McMurray, John Orcsik, Mark Silveira and Jesse Velik Pawno is a character driven film about change, hope and identity. Within a day,…

The Crowdfunders: Pawno

As a non-profit website dedicated to the support and promotion of Australian made films, Cinema Australia rarely gets the opportunity to throw cash at crowdfunding projects. Trust us, if we had the money we’d be executive producers on almost every new Australian film calling for supporters through the myriad of crowdfunding platforms available on the interwebs. That’s…

Trailer of the Day: Pawno

Pawno is a character driven film about change, hope and identity. Within a day, an eclectic ensemble intersect as lives are examined and motives explored. At its heart lies a simple love story, yet love is rarely simple. An aging pawn shop in Footscray is the pulse for an assortment of people attempting to survive, thrive…

Finalists announced for $100,000 CinéfestOZ Film Prize 2015

CinéfestOZ has announced the five finalists in contention for its second annual $100,000 Film Prize. Backtrack, Now Add Honey, Pawno, MIFF@CinefestOZ film Putuparri and the Rainmakers and The Daughter have been shortlisted for Australia’s biggest film prize, to be announced at the festival on Saturday, 29th August. The Film Prize is awarded to the producer of an Australian feature…