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Australian Screen Star Daniel MacPherson Joins Bus Stop Films as Ambassador

Press Releases May 7, 2026 2 min read
Press Releases

Award-winning actor brings star power and heart to Australia's leading inclusive filmmaking organisation. Bus Stop Films is thrilled to announce that celebrated Australian actor Daniel MacPherson…

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St Kilda Film Festival returns with over 200 short films

Press Releases May 5, 2026 6 min read
Press Releases st Kilda Film Festival

The curtain is about to rise for the St Kilda Film Festival (SKFF), revealing its most diverse and thought-provoking program yet, of almost 200 short films curated from record submissions. From 4- 14…

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HOYTS to bring movie magic to Western Australia’s Eaton Fair

Press Releases May 5, 2026 2 min read
Press Releases

HOYTS Cinemas, Australia’s number one cinema chain, is bringing movie magic to Eaton Fair shopping centre in Western Australia. Eaton Fair’s property developer Citygate expects the brand new seven-scr…

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HOYTS unveils world’s largest LED cinema screen at Karrinyup, redefining the big screen experience

HOYTS unveils world’s largest LED cinema screen at Karrinyup, redefining the big screen experience

Press Releases May 1, 2026 3 min read
Press Releases

HOYTS has unveiled the future of cinema with the launch of HOYTS APEX at HOYTS Karrinyup, introducing the world’s largest LED cinema screen and setting a new standard for premium viewing experiences.…

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BUFF is back twice the size with Devils, F**ktoys, Bunnylovr's and more

BUFF is back twice the size with Devils, F**ktoys, Bunnylovr's and more

Press Releases Apr 23, 2026 10 min read
Press Releases BUFF Brunswick Underground Film Festival

“We’re bringing the spirit of underground cinema to even more people this year. BUFF 2026 is bigger, stronger, and more accessible than ever.” - Felix Hubble, Festival Director After a massively succ…

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Liam D’Silva announced 2026 AFTRS Alumni & Industry Scholarship recipient

Liam D’Silva announced 2026 AFTRS Alumni & Industry Scholarship recipient

Press Releases Apr 23, 2026 3 min read
Press Releases AFTRS

Editor Liam D’Silva has been announced as the 2026 AFTRS Alumni & Industry Scholarship recipient. The announcement was made by AFTRS’ Deputy Chair and Director of Policy, Studio and Production fo…

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Leviticus trailer releases ahead of 18 June 2026 Australia release

Leviticus trailer releases ahead of 18 June 2026 Australia release

Press Releases Apr 23, 2026 1 min read
Press Releases Leviticus

The trailer for the chilling new horror LEVITICUS was launched today in advance of its cinema release all across Australia from June 18, 2026. The film is penned and directed by the brilliantly talen…

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Vision Splendid Unveils 2026 Program, Bringing Australian Screen Icons and Stories to Winton

Vision Splendid Unveils 2026 Program, Bringing Australian Screen Icons and Stories to Winton

Press Releases Apr 21, 2026 3 min read
Vision Splendid Film Festival Press Releases

The Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival has unveiled part of its 2026 program, promising nine days of Australian cinema, special guests and once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the heart of Outback Que…

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Five projects from the Adelaide Film Festival selected to go to  Cannes

Five projects from the Adelaide Film Festival selected to go to Cannes

Press Releases Apr 21, 2026 4 min read
Press Releases

The Adelaide Film Festival has announced the five projects selected for Adelaide Goes to Cannes, the Festival’s partnership with Cannes’ Marché du Film that showcases bold, independent Australian film…

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David Field, Geoff Morrell and Tim Oxley are The Number 4 Band in That Half Barbaric Twang

David Field, Geoff Morrell and Tim Oxley are The Number 4 Band in That Half Barbaric Twang

Press Releases Apr 16, 2026 2 min read
Press Releases Gold Coast Film Festival

The new documentary (or is it?) That Half Barbaric Twang – about the musical misadventures of legendary Aussie actors Geoff Morrell and David Field, and their gifted musical brother-in-arms Tim Oxley…

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Queensland Feature VIOLET Premieres at Gold Coast Film Festival 2026

Queensland Feature VIOLET Premieres at Gold Coast Film Festival 2026

Press Releases Apr 16, 2026 2 min read
Press Releases Violet

Off the heels of 44 festival award wins and nominations, the Australian independent feature film, Violet Violet Violet, is paving its way for another festival screening at the Gold Coast Film Festival…

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Australia’s Darkest Film Festival Returns and Calls for the Creepiest Cinema

Australia’s Darkest Film Festival Returns and Calls for the Creepiest Cinema

Press Releases Apr 16, 2026 2 min read
Press Releases Dark Nights Film Festival

Dark Nights Film Fest, Australia’s most sinister celebration of horror and dark genre cinema, is set to return for its third year with a pared-back, sharp-as-fangs edition.  Taking place on October 1…

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