The Neon Spectrum Written and Directed by Lee Galea Produced by Lee Galea and Joanne Scully Starring Stephanie Gonelli, Pat Moonie, Joshua Orpin, Trevor Hanna, Dylan Lloyd, Will Weatheritt, Rebecca Rayen LeBeau and Nicole Eveleigh After a lonely English girl learns of a hidden letter from her estranged father, she journeys to Australia in search…
Andrew Blair has amassed an enviable collection of Australian film posters from around the world. Impressed, Cinema Australia invited Andrew to share a few of his favourites. Andrew’s full collection of Australian movie posters can be found at his website, http://www.filmposter.com.au. Written by Andrew Blair When I was growing up, I had no idea that…
Principal photography has commenced on Steven Vidler’s (Blackrock) romantic comedy Standing up for Sunny with support from Headgear Films, Spectrum Films, Create NSW and VA Digital Hire. The four-week shoot will take place in Sydney, starring an exciting young cast lead by RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad), Philippa Northeast (Home & Away) and Sam Reid (Prime…
Jade of Death Written and Directed by Erin Good Produced by Taylor Litton-Strain Starring Bernie Van Tiel, Nicholas Hope, Jordan Cowan, Yoshi Washington, Susan Prior, Sara West, Miles Paras, Jeremy Waters and Chloe De Los Santos This 6 part series follows small town girl, Jade, who has a powerful ability. She can hear when and how people…
by Matthew Eeles A new film chronicling the rich history of the Ashton Circus and its founder, James Henry Ashton, is in the works. Ashton’s – set in the early 1800’s – will follow the great success of the Ashton Circus family amidst the hardship of the Gold Mining era. Founded by James Henry Ashton in the…
Actor Joel Jackson puts his heart and soul into playing Marcus Stamm in Greg McLean’s harrowing survival thriller, Jungle. “I don’t know if Marcus’ family will see this picture, or what they will think, but you become hyper-aware of paying your respects to somebody who went through these things in real life.” Interview by Matthew Eeles…
George MacKay (Captain Fantastic), Russell Crowe (The Water Diviner), Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Essie Davis (The Babadook) will star in The True History of the Kelly Gang, a film by the creative team behind the disturbing Snowtown. Due to film in Victoria, Australia next year from March, director Justin Kurzel (Snowtown) and writer Shaun…
Young Perth actress Nichola Balestri gives a standout performance in Ben Elton’s new comedy, Three Summers which even impressed her co-star and Australian acting legend, Michael Caton. Here, Nichola fills us in on her journey so far and her ambitions going forward. Interview by Matthew Eeles When did you first become interested in acting? I’ve…
Big screen Australian comedies are few and far between nowadays, but going by the new trailer for Stephan Elliot’s Swinging Safari it’s certainly set to bring the good. Swinging Safari boasts an incredible cast which includes Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Rhada Mitchell, Julian McMahon, Asher Keddie, Jeremy Sims, Atticus Robb, Darcey Wilson and bloody Jack Thompson. Take…
Landfall Written and Directed by Travis Bain Produced by Travis Bain, Shawn Brack Starring Rob Stanfield, Kristen Condon, Vernon Wells, Tony Bonner, Daryl Heath, Bailey Stevenson, Andy Bramble, Shawn Brack and Anthony Ring A young couple in tropical Australia is trapped in their beach house by three fugitives carrying a mysterious icebox containing unknown contents, and they must…
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