[Exclusive] Criss Gidas writes about her new boxing drama, Canvas

Cinema Australia Original Content: Enjoy Cinema Australia? Click below to… Criss Gidas is a passionate writer, director, and producer based on the Gold Coast. Born in Melbourne, Criss was raised to Greek immigrant parents and holds dual citizenship. After studying and working in both London and across Australia, Criss was selected to be a part…

Development funding approved for new films from Garth Davis, Sophie Hyde, Rhys Graham, Craig Boreham and more

Enjoy Cinema Australia? Click below to… Screen Australia has announced over $1 million of development funding for 15 television dramas, 11 feature films and five online projects. These include science fiction drama Immersion from Lion director Garth Davis; a queer family drama from writer/director Sophie Hyde called Jimpa; plus successful online series Girl, Interpreted expanding into…

Cinema Australia Podcast #77 | Jane Castle

Cinema Australia Original Content: Enjoy Cinema Australia? Click below to… Filmmaker Jane Castle joins the latest episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast to discuss her new documentary, When the Camera Stopped Rolling.   The daughter of trailblazing Australian filmmaker, Lilias Fraser, Jane tells the epic tale of her mother’s extraordinary life, her career and their…

Interview: Damon Gameau

Cinema Australia Original Content: Enjoy Cinema Australia? Click below to… Actor-turned-documentary filmmaker Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film, 2040) is currently on a national tour with his latest think-piece, Regenerating Australia – a 17-minute short film based on a four-month interview process with a diverse group of Australians who shared their hopes and dreams for the country’s future. Set on…

David McComb doc Love in Bright Landscapes will open in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra next month

Enjoy Cinema Australia? Click below to… Love in Bright Landscapes is the inspiring, tragic and intimate life story of David McComb, Australian singer/songwriter, of The Triffids. The much anticipated film will open in Sydney and Melbourne cinemas on May 5, after screenings at festivals in Australia and overseas. A labour of love made over a 13-year period, Love In…

CinefestOZ Albany has unveiled its 2022 Film Program and it’s a ripper

CinefestOZ Albany has unveiled its 2022 Film Program, delivering a range of screenings plus the unique Kinjarling Koort event, setting the scene for the excitement to come in the Great Southern next month. CinefestOZ Albany will occur from 28 April-1 May, putting a spotlight on the region’s film talent, with guests from around Australia attracting…