Australian writer, director, actor and producer David Cook’s powerful debut feature Heart of the Man – an uncompromising tale of boxing, family and identity – produced by Bronte Pictures and New Dream Productions, and shot in Brisbane, will premiere at New Farm Cinemas, with further festival news and screenings announced soon. Australia has an exciting…
AIDC 2024 FULL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
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The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) have announced the full program for its 2024 event – including over 40 sessions, more than 70 speakers and 100-plus industry decision makers – taking place in-person at ACMI in Melbourne / Naarm, from 3-6 March 2024 with an online-only international marketplace 7-8 March 2024. Inspired by the theme…
Julia Verdin’s MAYA Released in the US on January 26
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MAYA, written, directed by Julia Verdin, is presented by the non-profit social impact organization Artists for Change. The release coincides with Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In the film, teenager Maya (Isabella Feliciana) is raised in a household stricken by her father’s abandonment and her mother’s (Patricia Velasquez) ensuing alcoholism. She seeks an escape from her…
Another Live Action Snow White Movie: The Death of Snow White
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Real Fiction Studios, STL Productions, and Newton to Newton Productions, in marketing collaboration with Peter Anthony Productions, are proud to announce their upcoming Dark fantasy film, “The Death of Snow White,” set to be released in March 2025. The film is a dark and terrifying retelling of the classic fairy tale, featuring a self-mutilating evil…
Philip Hulford to Star in Poverty Row Pictures’ “The Kiss of A Vampire.”
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British film actor Philip Hulford has signed to star as a sexy, dangerous vampire in a new, edgy horror movie to be filmed in the United States. Hulford will star in Poverty Row Pictures’ “The Kiss of A Vampire.” The film was written by and will be produced and directed by Richard Douglas Jensen. The…
Eddie’s Lil’ Homies Headed to NITV and Netflix
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The animated children’s series Eddie’s Lil’ Homies, inspired by the books of AFL legend Eddie Betts, will premiere on NITV and Netflix from 16 February 2024. The 10-part comedy series features the voices of Hunter Page-Lochard (Cleverman, The Newsreader, Barons) as Eddie, Miah Madden (Bali 2002, The Clearing, The Bureau of Magical Things) as Lottie,…
AIDC Announce Projects and Teams Selected for The FACTory International Pitching Showcase
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AIDC have announced 15 projects and teams selected to take part in The FACTory International Pitching Showcase, held at The Edge, Fed Square, during AIDC 2024 (3-6 March, ACMI, Melbourne / Naarm). Proudly presented by VicScreen and now in its ninth year, The FACTory is AIDC’s centrepiece pitching event for new documentary and factual projects.…
Renfield
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Director Chris McKay Starring Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage & Awkwafina Rated R Score 4/6 Renfield, Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum for decades, longs for a life away from the Count, his various demands, and all of the bloodshed that comes with them. As the meme goes ‘Nicholas Cage Now in stoic and…
Australians’ food security biggest cost of living concern: survey
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As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer sentiment and the impact of economic trends on everyday Australian life, Savy surveys Australian adults on how they are navigating the continuing cost of living crisis. 62% of Australians cite grocery prices as the greatest ongoing concern Almost all demographics and states/territories highlight grocery prices as the…
Let The Guitar Play Released by Santana
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Carlos Santana released “Let The Guitar Play,” a reimagination of his 2021 song “Song for Cindy.” Teaming up with producers Lino Nicolosi, Nicolosi Team, and Narada Michael Walden (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey), “Let The Guitar Play” brings the original song to new heights — Run DMC’s Darryl McDaniels delivers a poetic rap over an EDM-style…