Interview: Jess Kenneally and Carly Anne Kenneally

In this interview, The Fort co-directors Carly Anne Kenneally and Jess Kenneally, who also wrote and stars in the film, share their insights into the making of their new film. Having launched its film festival run in 2021 at CinefestOZ, The Fort faced a setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this unexpected twist extended…

New Trailer: Freedom is Beautiful

Freedom is Beautiful, the debut documentary feature from award-winning visual artist Angus McDonald, will have its world premiere at Sydney Film Festival on June 11 with a consecutive screening on June 18, before screening at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival and embarking on an international festival run.  The powerful feature follows the journey of two…

From environmental issues to stories of triumph and resilience: Your complete list of Australian films screening at MDFF 2023

The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, held online 1 – 31 July and in-cinema 21 – 30 July, will once again showcase the best of non-fiction cinema from around the world. The festival, known for its commitment to showcasing thought-provoking and socially relevant documentaries, will attract film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. With its diverse lineup…

What’s On [Randwick]: Attend the big screen premiere of Kevin Khachan’s sci-fi thriller, Box: Metaphor

A new trailer and premiere date has been announced for Kevin Khachan’s new sci-fi thriller, Box: Metaphor. Box: Metaphor is writer and director Kevin Khachan’s third feature following Red Rabbit Lodge and Remnants. Produced by Studio Magnetica, the new film is said to pay tribute to women empowerment Box: Metaphor follows a female protagonist, Prisoner…

Cinema Australia Podcast #96 | Alena Lodkina

Alena Lodkina’s Petrol will stick to you like glue. If you dive deep enough into the film’s underlying themes and subtext, it will take weeks to shake.  In this episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast, Alena joins host Matthew Eeles to take a very deep dive into the making of Petrol which follows Eva (Nathalie…