We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our newest book: Lonely Spirits and the King: An Australian Film Book, which has just launched on Kickstarter.
To support this mammoth 700-page journey through modern Australian films, head on over to Kickstarter here to secure your own copy – or maybe one for that film loving fan in your life.
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 Natalie Miller AO, Al Cossar, and Mathew 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.
This is our second Kickstarter campaign, after the Kickstarter success of the Australian Film Yearbook. We will have the books packed and shipped by mid-November, so if you are looking for a Christmas gift for yourself or a fellow Aussie-film fan, Lonely Spirits and the King will arrive in plenty of time. We hope that you will support our campaign to bring Lonely Spirits and the King: An Australian Film Book to life!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecurb/lonely-spirits-and-the-king-an-australian-film-book
