Cinema Australia Original Content: by Matthew Eeles Australian horror films rarely come with a warning. The teaser trailer for Shaun Gonzalvo’s WA-shot found footage horror Ten: The Sacrifice warns viewers that the film “contains distressing content” and that “viewer discretion is advised.” While the warning is enough to turn away the easily spooked, it’s also…
Written and Directed by Carolyn Constantine Produced by Annie Parnell It’s a dream come true for outback jillaro turned milliner Felicity (Flic) Brown as she takes her fabulous hats and headpieces, reflecting the incredible landscape she lives in, Australia’s Kimberley region, to New York City for Fashion Week and her debut solo show. MadHATtan is screening at…
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…
Cinema Australia Original Content: by Matthew Eeles Writer, director and producer Taya Calder-Mason has announced she will follow up her acclaimed short film Fight Like a Woman with a new thriller called Harrows Forest. Harrows Forest follows a group of friends who set out to uncover the truth that lies within the woods of Harrows Forest. “I’m slightly…
The School Written and Directed by Storm Ashwood Starring Megan Drury, William Charles McDonald, Nicholas Hope, Texas Watterston, Milly Alcock and Jack Ruwald “The perfect blend of otherworldly fantasy and creepy horror.” by Matthew Eeles Contemporary Australian cinema isn’t exactly known for delivering Earth-shatteringly original content. It’s been a while since the local industry made waves…
Written, Directed and Produced by Jordan Osmond and Antoinette Wilson Keep up to date with Living the Change Facebook | IMDb Living the Change explores solutions to the global crises we face today – solutions any one of us can be part of – through the inspiring stories of people pioneering change in their own lives…
Cinema Australia Original Content: Suburban Wildlife is a coming-of-age drama set in the outer suburbs of Sydney. It’s an ambitious feature film debut for director and co-writer Imogen McCluskey which follows the dreams, desires and surreal yearnings of four young people – Nina, Louise, Alice and Kane – played out against the hot tarmac, basketball courts…
CinefestOZ has revealed leading Australian actress Tasma Walton (Mystery Road) will be attending the 2018 CinefestOZ Film Festival and will join Sigrid Thornton on the Film Prize Jury, tasked with deciding the winner of the $100,000 Film Prize. Western Australian-born Walton will also attend the festival as IndigifestOZ Retrospective guest. Tasma Walton is acclaimed actress with an…
Jirga Directed by Benjamin Gilmour Written by Benjamin Gilmour Starring Sam Smith, Amir Shah Talash and Sher Alam Miskeen Ustad From director Benjamin Gilmour and actor Sam Smith comes an important and almost unbelievable new Australian film, shot in the dangerous borderlands between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Retired Australian soldier Mike (Smith) is haunted by memories of the unarmed man he…
“It’s been wonderful. It’s kind of surprising because the film is my baby,” Strange Colours director Alena Lodkina tells Cinema Australia of the audience reactions to her film so far. From the Gold Coast to Perth, Strange Colours has screened at every major Australian film festival this year with a run scheduled for the upcoming…
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