Perth filmmaker Emilie Lowe is a force. With determination and creativity, she starred in, wrote, directed, edited, and co-shot her debut feature film, The Canary, alongside a small team of just three others: cinematographer and sound designer Peter Renzullo and her parents, Suzanne and Steve. The production faced numerous hurdles, including working with a 100-year-old…
Bounty Films and HALO Films have officially kicked off their exciting new distribution partnership with the first three releases coming in the first half of 2025. Following last year’s announcement that Bounty Films will distribute a curated selection of HALO Films’ acquired titles to home media audiences globally, this partnership will see the films released…
It’s time for a true hero to earn his stripes in this hilarious, heartwarming and adventure filled homegrown Aussie-mation for the whole family. The Lost Tiger, from the Brisbane-based production company, Like A Photon Creative (The Sloth Lane,Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back), will open in cinemas on February 27, 2025. It features a loveable cast…
by Matthew Eeles As an independent journalist who covers Australian films exclusively, 2024 was filled with remarkable Australian film moments for me. Choosing my most memorable Australian film moment from 2024 has been challenging because there were so many. From getting independent films screened on the big screen through my own festival, the WA Made…
A chilling teaser trailer has been released for Steven J. Mihaljevich’s Shed. The new WA-shot survival horror is written and directed by Mihaljevich and stars Mani Shanks, who recently won a WA Screen Culture Award for her standout performance in the film. Jason Robert Lester and veteran actor John Jarratt also co-star. Shed follows Mia (Shanks),…
CinefestOZ, Australia’s premier destination film festival, is delighted to announce that submissions for the 2025 festival are now open! Set against the stunning backdrop of the South West of Western Australia, the festival will run from 30 August to 7 September 2025. We invite filmmakers across Australia to submit their work for consideration in both…
Central Queensland’s premiere film arts festival returns for its ninth year with new feature film and documentary premieres, art experiences and more! The 2025 Capricorn Film Festival is presented by Keppel Coast Arts, Livingstone Shire Council, Screen Queensland, Arts Queensland and will be held from Thursday the 16th to Sunday 19th of January 2025 on…
Transmission Films have today released the official trailer for SPIT, the highly anticipated Australian comedy from the award-winning team behind Gettin’ Square, ahead of its cinema release on March 6, 2025. Written by Gold Coast-based writer and lawyer and writer of Gettin’ Square Christopher Nyst, SPIT sees the return of beloved character Johnny (Spit) Spitieri, played by David…
Women are leading the way on both sides of the camera on Saccharine, the third feature film by Victorian filmmaker Natalie Erika James (Relic, Apartment 7A). Delivering a boost for the local screen industry, Saccharine has created 250 jobs for Victorian crew, local cast and extras, including four skills development opportunities, in addition to injecting…
BBC Studios and The Walt Disney Company today announced the first-ever animated feature film for ’Bluey’, the beloved Emmy® and BAFTA Award-winning animated series that is 2024’s No. 1 series on streaming. The new deal sees Disney acquiring the global theatrical rights for the film, which will land in cinemas in 2027 under the Disney…
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