Australian audiences flocked to cinemas over the Christmas and Boxing Day extended weekend, delivering a major festive box office boost, with the total for the four-day festive weekend coming in at $21.3 million – 16.2 per cent up on the week prior. At the top of audiences’ wish lists is James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and…
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Australian Film Relentless secures global distribution
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Australian independent film company Spinning Plates Productions has greenlit a new martial arts action drama to be shot in Western Sydney, with major production support from Screen NSW, and has already secured global distribution through Spirit Media. Hamburg-based independent distributor Spirit Media is making its boldest move yet, acquiring worldwide rights (excluding Australia and New…
Netflix Celebrates Mexican Cinema Day (August 15th)
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Mexican cinema brings together stories, characters and perspectives that invite us to recognize ourselves and discover new ways of seeing the country.
MIFF ANNOUNCES 2025 SHORTS AWARD WINNERS
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Recognised as one of the most highly regarded short-film competitions in the Asia Pacific and the Southern Hemisphere, tonight’s MIFF Shorts Awards celebrated the standout works from the festival’s much-loved shorts program. This year’s program showcased over 60 short films from 36 countries, presented across 9 curated packages, including a dedicated screening of the award…
Moongate Films Launches
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Moongate Films, a new production company dedicated to bringing East Asian stories to global audiences, has officially launched. Founded by publisher Harvey Thomlinson of Make-Do Studios
Zara Tate to Debeut in You’re On Your Own
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10 year old Actor (Mother and Son, Seasons 1 & 2, The Disposables) and Social Media sensation Zara Tate from Dad and Daughter duo, Ben and Zara (with over 9.5 million followers across platforms) is set to make her big-screen debut in the upcoming dramedy movie, YOYOs – You’re On Your Own, from YOYOs Films.…
Hoyts Expands D-BOX Offering
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HOYTS is expanding its D-BOX offering with 539 new haptic seats across 19 auditoriums—including eight new locations
Trejo and the From Dusk Till Dawn Trilogy
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Trejo and the From Dusk Till Dawn Trilogy
Boss Cat begin filming in Australia’s Blue Mountains region in June
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Bus Stop Films has announced that its first feature film, Boss Cat, will begin filming in Australia’s Blue Mountains region in June. Written and directed by Genevieve Clay-Smith, with major production investment from Screen Australia, Boss Cat will star Olivia Hargroder, Penny Downie and Julia Savage. Olivia is a proud member of the Down Syndrome…
Celebrating 50 years of Film A Steam Train Passes
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Train and film enthusiasts are in for a rare treat this April as A Steam Train Passes, widely regarded as Australia’s finest railway film, returns to the big screen in Sydney and Canberra. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its theatrical release in 2024, the acclaimed short film will be showcased in superb 4K resolution at…