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Lonely Spirits and the King: An Australian Film Book by Andrew F Peirce, with cover art by Nicolette Axiak & Jelena Sinik
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Award-winning critic Andrew F. Peirce invites you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant landscape of contemporary Australian cinema. From heart-pounding horror to intimate documentaries, sweeping historical dramas to side-splitting comedies, discover over fifty films that capture the resilient creative force of Australian filmmakers in the early 2020s.
Through in-depth interviews with over seventy Australian filmmakers, including visionaries Platon Theodoris, Salliana Seven Campbell, and Alex Proyas, and Australian film distributors and curators, including Natallie Miller AO, Al Cossar, and Matthew Eeles, alongside insightful reviews, this book delves into the heart of Australian filmmaking. Explore creative processes that shape the Australian films and festivals we love.
What does it mean to be an Australian filmmaker today? From the challenges faced by independent filmmakers, often working in isolation with limited resources, to the successes of those who have achieved mainstream recognition, the 'kings' of the industry - what stories are being told, and how are they shaping our cultural identity? Lonely Spirits and the King seeks to answer these questions and more, offering a unique and insightful perspective on the ever-evolving world of Australian film.
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Lonely Spirits and the King: An Australian Film Book is an unforgettable journey through the vibrant landscape of contemporary Australian cinema.
Review Quotes
"This book is a tribute to all those who contribute to the Australian film industry. It is a celebration of the artistry, creativity, and dedication that goes into the making of each and every film. It is a recognition of the impact that Australian films have had on the world and the role they continue to play in shaping our cultural identity." - Kate Separovich
Table of Contents
Lonely Spirits and the King features interviews with over 75 Australian filmmakers, including:
- Renée Webster, Tania Chambers AO and Judi Levine
- Thomas M. Wright
- Catherine Martin
- Lachlan Pendragon
- David Easteal
- Ivan Sen
- Alena Lodkina
- Rick Rifici, Bentley Dean
- Lesley Vanderwalt
- Goran Stolevski
- William Duan
- and over 60 more...
Reviews
- The Stranger
- He Ain't Heavy
- Here Out West
- Moja Vesna
- General Hercules
- and more...
The Australian Film Yearbook - 2021 Edition by Andrew F Peirce
The Australian Film Yearbook features the work of the flourishing Australian film industry, with over one hundred Australian feature, non-fiction, and short films released to cinemas, streaming platforms, and film festivals during 2021.
Discover a thriving and vital film industry that is positively buzzing with filmmakers eager to tell Australian stories, with over forty interviews and contributions that highlight the range of skill-sets and wealth of talent on show during 2021. Sharing their voice and perspectives on what it means to be a filmmaker are Australian creatives. From independent films through to Hollywood-backed productions, you will find critical examinations of iconic and hidden Australian films, providing a historical touchstone for where Australian cinema was during the turbulent year filled with changes and challenges - 2021.
Interviews
- Stephen Maxwell Johnson - Director of High Ground
- Erin Roche - Costume Designer for High Ground
- Stephen Curry - Actor in June Again
- JJ Winlove - Director of June Again and Crossing Paths
- Ian Watson - Director of Unsound
- Nick Fenton - Editor of Nitram
- James Ashton - Sound Designer for Nitram and Mortal Kombat
- Mark Leonard Winter - Actor in Disclosure and Measure for Measure
- Angela Little - Composer for Streamline
- Olivia Martin McGuire & Brooke Silcox - Director and Producer of Freedom Swimmer
- Sharnya Yates - Director, Producer and Actor in Choice
- Rachel Grierson-Johns - Editor of Strong Female Lead
- Allan Clarke - Director of The Bowraville Murders
- Yaara Bou Melhem - Director of Unseen Skies
- Cathy Henkel & Sam Lara - Directors of Laura's Choice
- Frances Elliott & Samantha Marlowe - Directors of Girl Like You
- Barat Ali Batoor - Director of Batoor: A Refugee Story
- Eva Orner - Director of Burning
- Laura Sivis, Sandrine Charruyer & Sophie Lepowic - Creative Team behind Inferno Without Borders
- Sally Ingleton - Director of Wild Things
- Jaimen Hudson - Subject of Jaimen Hudson: From Sky to Sea
- Sally Aitken - Director of Playing with Sharks
- Bruce Berseford - Director of An Improbable Collection
- Jonathan Alley - Director of Love in Bright Landscapes
- Matthew Walker - Director of I'm Wanita
- Nicole Miller - Director of This is Port Adelaide
- Christopher Nelius - Director of Girls Can't Surf
- Tina Fielding, Jacqueline Pelczar, and Cody Greenwood - Creative Team behind Sparkles
- Thomas Wilson-White - Writer and Director of The Greenhouse
- Rafe Spall - Actor in Long Story Short
- Jon Bell - Writer and Director of The Moogai
- Addison Heath & Jasmine Jakupi - Writer and Directors of My Cherry Pie
- Robbie Studsor - Writer and Director of Shallow Breath
- Kylie Bracknell (Kaarljilba Kaardn) - Filmmaker and Artist behind Fist of Fury Noongar Daa
- Simon McQuoid - Director of Mortal Kombat