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Behind the Scenes of Unseen Enemy: The Making of an Australian Action Thriller
Guest article by Artom Simin Unseen Enemy began as a small, character-driven mystery and grew into one of the most ambitious independent action films made in Australia in recent years. The production…
Old Habits documentarian Alfie Faber on the gay liberation journey of The Sydney Order of Perpetual Indulgence
There's a beautiful charm that resides at the core of Alfie Faber's invitational and heartwarming documentary Old Habits. It's a charm that encompasses and overwhelms the impact of d…
A Silent Rebellion co-director Kitale Wilson on working with his father on collaborative exploration and storytelling
Lately, I’ve found myself drawn to the imagery of Iceland. The terrain is rugged and sparse. Snow-capped mountains far away, somehow they appear inviting yet also threatening. Then there’s the v…
Drew Kendell on shining a light on male vulnerability with The Hug
The Hug shines a light on male vulnerability in a comedic yet sincere way. It follows two friends who experience a strange phenomenon when their goodbye method evolves from a handshake into a hug. Th…
For the Dear Leader: About the Incident at Boggaley Creek
For the Dear Leader is a short film inspired by the 2003 Pong Su incident, when a group of North Koreans tried to smuggle heroin into Australia on a cargo ship called the Pong Su. The crew used a smal…
In this interview, Sophie Somerville invites you to become Fwends with her delightful feature film debut
Sophie Somerville is an Australian emerging filmmaker whose short films Linda 4 Eva and Peeps made waves at film festivals around the world. Now with her feature film debut Fwends, winner of the Berli…
Maggie Miles & Trisha Morton-Thomas on honouring the remarkable homecoming of a legend with Journey Home, David Gulpilil
In this podcast, Nadine Whitney speaks with documentarians Maggie Miles & Trisha Morton-Thomas about the extraordinary documentary Journey Home, David Gulpilil. Journey Home, David Gulpilil is a…
SXSW Sydney Interview: Adrian Ortega, Sarah Nicolazzo & Max Nappo on their familial drama Westgate
Writer-Director Adrian Ortega's Westgate follows Netta (Sarah Nicolazzo) and her son Julian (Max Nappo) as she embarks on a torturous day of navigating hospitals, family, cultural prejudices, and…
From All Sides writer-director Bina Bhattacharya on giving space for multiracial and bisexual stories on screen
Bina Bhattacharya is a creative storyteller whose work I've been following for a while now. Her 2017 short film Wild Dances embraced music and cultural identity against the backdrop of Eurovision,…
“I try to lead with love”: Kween Kong on the Australian film of the moment, Lesbian Space Princess
Lesbian Space Princess is the Australian film of the moment. This Adelaide-made animated film follows Saira (Shabana Azeez) as she traipses across the galaxy to save her ex-Kiki (Bernie Van Tiel) from…
Watch the official trailer for The Offing, a haunting Australian feature debut from two young female directors
PRESS RELEASE A striking new addition to Australian independent cinema, Koko Crozier C Lily Lunder’s The Offing has unveiled its official trailer ahead of its international release later this year.…