Zombie Plane
Jan
30
to Jan 31

Zombie Plane

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WRITTEN BY : William Strong & Lav Bodnaruk
DIRECTED BY : Lav Bodnaruk - The Letter (2012), Fearless (2012) & Michael Mier -Bluey (2018 - 2023), Last King of the Cross (2023), The Marine (2006)

About the Film

Zombie Plane

When a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is overrun by zombies, an eclectic band of passengers – led by celebrities-turned-secret agents – must unite to save humanity.

Cast

VANILLA ICE - Cool as Ice (1991), That’s My Boy (2012), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) - Vanilla Ice

SOPHIE MONK - Date Movie (2006), Click (2006), Entourage (2007) - Sophie Monk

CHUCK NORRIS - Walker, Texas Ranger (1993 - 2001), The Way of the Dragon (1972), The Expendables 2 (2012), Invasion U.S.A (1985) - Commander Chuck Norris

ICE T - New Jack City (1991), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2000 - 2026) - General Michaels

BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN - Knots Landing (1986 - 1989, )Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990 - 2000), Smallville (2009 - 2010) - Special Agent Brian Austin Green

BOB GELDOF - Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), Spice World (1997), A Spinal Tap Reunion (1992), Band Aid: Do They Know It’s Christmas? (1984) - Mort Pudlin

CODY SIMPSON - Cody Simpson Feat. Flo Rida: iYiYi (2010), He Had it Coming (2025), Smiley Face Killers (2020) - Young Vanilla Ice

STEPHEN CURRY - The Castle (1997), The Nugget (2002), Rouge (2007), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022).

AMY SHARK - Beast (2026) - Amy Shark

NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE - Neighbours (2003-2023), Elvis (2022) - Natalie Bassingthwaighte

JOHN JARRATT - Wolf Creek (2005), Wolf Creek 2 (2013), Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), (Rouge (2007), What About Sal (2023) - John Jarratt

ALEX FLERI - Avarice (2022), Sons of Summer (2023) - Flight Attendant George

VICTORIA FLERI - Avarice (2022), Sons of Summer (2023) - Millie

ANN TRUONG - The Reef: Stalked (2022), Cowboy Bebop (2021) - Dr. Fan

TERESSA LIANE - The Vampire Diaries (2015-2016), Into the Badlands (2015), Roman Empire (2019) - Tonya

DAN EWING - Love and Monsters (2020), Occupation: Rainfall (2020), Home and Away (2007 - 2025) - Davies

KYLE SANDILANDS - Australian Idol (2005-2026), Kyle & Jackie O Show (Radio Show 2004 - 2026) - Man on Yacht

CHRISTINE MILO - Here Out West (2022), The Surrogate Scandal (2023) - Ying

ELLIE GONSALVES - Fighting with My Family (2019), Kill Her Goats (2023) - Tiffany

JOEY VIEIRA - Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019), Spiderhead (2022), The Simpsons (2014) - Samson

JOHNNY HUANG - Bloodthirst (2023), Attack of the Unknown (2020), Bridge of the Doomed (2022) - Captain Chen

MATT O’KINE - The Other Guy (2017 - 2019), Mother and Son (2023 - 2025), Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) - Waiter

All Cast & Crew

Film Details

Year of Release : 2026

Budget : $6M USD

Running Time : 98m

Country of Origin : Australia

Trailer: Teaser Trailer

Classification: TBA

Tag Line: GET ON BOARD

Genre: Action, Comedy

Director’s Statement

‘Zombie Plane’ is one hell of a flight! With its striking colour pallet and clean, polished aesthetic it won’t look like any Zombie film you’ve ever seen before! We’ll craft a perfect mix of comedy and horror - a true homage to the zombie genre, with edge of seat scares, action and non-stop laughs that will take our audience on a cinematic rollercoaster from the moment we take off.

As filmmakers, it is our duty to let the world know the truth - in 1989, Vanilla Ice’s family was killed by Zombies! Ever since, Ice has been fighting to keep us all safe. Vanilla Ice is a pop culture icon and as life-long fans, we’re pumped to manifest his massive nostalgic appeal and persona into a contemporary "cool as ice” action Hero.

Just like the plot - he can’t do it alone - so with a talented and diverse support cast, we’ll craft a modern day “buddy film” that showcases our characters journey, whist trying to stay alive and save the day, amidst the blood splattering carnage. Tonally, let’s play to the amazing tongue-in-cheek setup of Vanilla Ice playing himself - as an undercover CIA Zombie killing agent, all the while keeping our film’s reality grounded and believable. We want to be invested in our hero’s journey and their survival.

The stakes and peril need to feel real. The script plays to our Directorial strengths of comedic performance, visual spectacle and premium VFX. Combining comedy and heart of “Shaun of the Dead” with the suspense and horror of "World War Z” and the look and feel of “The Barbie Movie”, we’ll craft memorable, iconic scenes, that will become part of Zombie genre folklore.

By Lav and Mike

Directors

About the Directors

Lav Bodnaruk and Mike Mier are an award winning co-directing duo renowned for crafting dynamic performance based storytelling, rich in comedy and heart. The multi-skilled Directors are known for their unique approach to filmmaking, with Lav helming the role of cinematographer and the duo also deft in supervising and creating complex, high-end Visual Effects.

Their love for the technical craft of film making and desire to continually innovate the boundaries of technology led Lav and Mike to establish their own boutique post production house in 2011 - “The Chop Shop”, with which they have worked with and delivered high end feature film and TV series to Disney, Paramount +, Universal, Amazon Prime, Discovery ect.

About the Writer

William Strong is the pen name of Bill Hargenrader, an award winning, USA Today Best-Selling author, screenwriter and producer. He writes stories that thrill and inspire (often with a dark or humorous twist), and has written and produced several award-winning indie films, in the horror, comedy, and action genres. He is also a US Army Veteran and a former Fortune 500 cybersecurity professional that leverages his life experiences throughout.

Press

"Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in Bonnie And Clyde…Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Titanic…Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born…Redford and Newman in Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid…Clint Eastwood and Clyde in Every Which Way But Loose…Hanks and Wilson in Cast Away…Sophie Monk and Vanilla Ice in Zombie Plane.."

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"When passengers on a jet flying from Sydney to Los Angeles become infected with new strains of zombie viruses, Vanilla Ice and Sophie Monk are forced to team up to contain the contagion before the US Air Force shoots it out of the sky."

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" Vanilla Ice and Australian TV personality, Sophie Monk star in the homegrown film, teaming up to contain a contagion that breaks out on their flight from Brisbane to LA.  The question is, will they succeed before the US Air Force shoots their plane out of the sky?

The infectious Zombie Plane is sure to thrill fans of the ever-popular zombie genre and is set for release in 2024. "

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" Currently shooting at  Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane, ZOMBIE PLANE stars Aussie reality tv royalty Sophie Monk along with popular nineties rapper come COOL AS ICE star Vanilla Ice."

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An Ordinary Day
Dec
1
to Jan 31

An Ordinary Day

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About the Film

An Ordinary Day

Blaming himself for the death of his eldest son, a guilt ridden father must build a new relationship with the younger son he abandoned in order to save them both.

Actors

Martin Sacks - Sweet River, Ride Like A Girl, The Second, Don’t Tell, Truth, Wentworth, A Place to Call Home, Rake, Underbelly, Blue Heelers


Susie Porter - Ladies In Black, The Second, Cargo, Don’t Tell, Little Fish, Two Hands, Wentworth, Seven Types of Ambiguity, Puberty Blues


Daniela Farinacci - Lion, Glitch, Lantana, Little Fish, Carla Cametti PD, The Secret Life of Us, Blue Heelers


Ursula Yovich - Top End Wedding, Mystery Road, Wakefield, Goldstone, Jindabyne, Redfern Now, The Gods of Wheat Street Nathaniel Dean- The Nightingale, Alien:Covenant, Wentworth, Secret City, Candy, Somersault, All Saints

We have yet to cast the role of Liam which offers a brilliant opportunity for us to discover a new Australian teen male actor with the depth to play this enormous part who’s not had a chance to shine yet – perhaps we’ll find the next Heath Ledger. That is our hope” Tori Garrett.

Film Details

Completed : This film is currently in production. More information will be shared about this production as it comes to light.

Theatrical Release : Worldwide

Country of Origin : Australia

Producer’s Statement

Producer, Leanne Tonkes says AN ORDINARY DAY is an emotionally searing and heart-warming story about the mutual redemption of a father and son. It is a tender uplifting character driven drama that explores the essence of fatherhood and male vulnerability with the emotional punch and naturalistic style of such films as Nomadland, Manchester by the Sea, and The Rider.

With a combination of realism and elegant poetic lyricism, our film examines how human connection, driven by kindness, is a fundamental need that can drive us to overcome the most profound guilt, fear and mutual self-loathing. It explores the idea that on any ordinary day, a single event can change the course of one’s life forever but through forgiveness and the struggle to overcome, it is possible to come back from the unthinkable.

Masculine norms built on decades of cinema, television and societal expectations have conditioned men that the virtues of masculinity include stoicism, risk-taking, and intelligence-driven decision-making. That focus comes at a cost: studies have shown that male vulnerability is an asset in terms of developing strong leadership, building healthy relationships, promoting positive mental health behaviours, and reinforcing positive fatherly relationships.

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The Pines
Nov
30
to Jan 31

The Pines

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The Pines

About the Film

A ruthless band of outlaws comes upon a woman held captive by a group of renegades. Upon freeing her, she tells a story of ancient Aztec treasure. Blinded by greed, the cadre agrees to give her freedom but only if she leads them to the ancient treasure.

Traveling deep into unknown lands, the outlaws are about to find out that you can’t outdraw the Devil.

Characters :

Catherine - She is as beautiful as she is mysterious. She was on an expedition with her father when he discovered the fabled treasure of the ancient Aztecs. The outlaws get the feeling that there is something not quite right about Catherine, they are not sure they can trust her but the greed for the gold is stronger than their apprehensions.

Jim – The war made him a leader – rational and calm, it also made him a cold-blooded killer with little remorse for his victims. That is, until his youngest brother arrives to save Jim from the hangman’s noose. Now, he must do everything in his power to save his brother from the outside threats as well as those from within.

Chet – Wars have the winners and losers and despite surviving the war, Chet did not come out unscathed. He has what would be diagnosed today as PTSD. Whether it was under the confederate division he fought or when he rode with Quantrill’s Raiders or in the band of brothers and cousins he rides with now, he has always been the toughest and most violent of the lot; the perfect amoral killer. His idea of shooting Catherine rather than bringing her along is emblematic of his sociopathic tendencies. Chet is a man to steer clear from.

Conny – The youngest and only other living brother of Jim, he is a cherub faced innocent who was too young to fight in the war and has had a pious upbringing. It helps govern his behavior around Catherine. His morality compared t

o the others is noticeable. His sole purpose was to save Jim and bring him back to their ailing mother that is until they find Catherine, he now stands to protect her against the outlaws, he also cannot deny a growing fondness for the girl.

Val – Younger brother to Chet. Devilishly handsome and knows it, he is always on the look out for a pretty woman. Chet comments that Val has more notches on his gun belt for women than for kills he’s made. But there is a dark side to Val, he can be unruly and downright vicious if he doesn’t get what he wants.

Lemuel – Chet and Jim put up with Lemuel because he’s family - second cousin - and lifelong compadre to Val. His real name is Francis but as boys growing up they all started to refer to him as Pecker and the name stuck.

Cliff – Is the oldest of the team, he is an uncle to the outlaws and has been the bedrock and stalwart companion to the group during the war and into their outlawing days, he was Jim’s confident and right hand man. Losing Cliff causes Jim to lose some of his balance in decision making and leadership.

Film Details

Completed : This film is currently in production. More information will be shared about this production as it comes to light.

Country of Origin : Australian

Filmed : Queensland

Genre : Supernatural, Thriller

Production and Writing Team

Dan Mintz is an award-winning American Filmmaker, Entrepreneur, and founder of a global entertainment company, DMG Entertainment. He has developed mega-blockbuster films, television shows, comic publishing, e-sports, virtual reality and live attractions. As a Producer, Dan has made films such as Iron Man 3, Looper, Point Break, and Bloodshot. He has worked on films with talents including Robert Downey Jr., Johnny Depp, Vin Diesel, Bruce Wills, Emily Blunt, Morgan Freeman, Guy Pierce, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Rebecca Hall, Kate Mara, Gwyneth Paltrow, Edgar Ramirez, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and James Cameron and with such major motion picture studios as Marvel, Disney, Warner Bros, Paramount, and SONY/Columbia. His international visionary early roots gave him immense insight and value as he took his company public to a value of seven billion dollars. 

Dan is also the founder of Valiant Entertainment, a subsidiary of DMG Entertainment. Valiant Entertainment is a leading character-based entertainment company that owns and controls the third most extensive library of superheroes behind Marvel and DC. With more than 90 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, Archer & Armstrong, and many more, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium.

Jessica Butland is the owner and founder of Radioactive Pictures, a motion picture production and distribution company at the forefront of independent Australian and New Zealand cinema. Jessica is a producer of feature film, handling development, financing and production through to worldwide sales through her partners.

Radioactive, the distribution side of the business can handle theatrical, physical and digital distribution of films. Radioactive’s latest film in theatres, Ruby’s Choice, starred Jane Seymour and  released Australia wide. In addition to producing films through her company, Jessica is a highly experienced production manager working with other producers to bring their stories to screen.

Mike Burkenbine began his entertainment career at Nielsen Marketing Research where he developed and implemented the first inter-studio, feature film, analytic and tracking system, VideoScan ™. Utilizing his ground-breaking system Mike also devised analytical techniques used to forecast feature film revenue, optimize distribution, improve acquisition selection, as well as create winning marketing tactics and strategies. Mike directly impacted the revenue at The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures Entertainment, and NBC/Universal studios for more than 15 years. Also, during this time Mike completed his MBA in Entertainment at the University of Southern California. Currently, is a screenwriter, producer, and consultant to independent filmmakers.

Jeff Ritchie is leading the Writing Team and currently works for DMG Entertainment as the SVP of creative development. He works closely with DMG President and CEO Dan Mintz on building out the film and television universe for Valiant Comics, the third largest connected superhero universe behind Marvel and DC. Jeff began his career in the early 90s as a crew member on independent feature films but quickly rose to producer, producing several features throughout the years. In addition to his creative work at DMG, he has also penned several scripts three of which were produced, with one winning the prestigious best film award at the Venice Film Festival. He has also had several of his scripts optioned: one with Sony Pictures and another with Lionsgate Entertainment. 

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The Red
Aug
2
to Jan 30

The Red

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WRITTEN BY : Richard Barcaricchio - Waterborne (2014)
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY : Ryan Coonan - Waterborne (2014)

About the Film

The Red

In a remote Australian town, terror takes the form of Rippy, a giant Zombie Kangaroo.

As the undead-roo leaves a trail of carnage in its wake, the only hope lies in local police officer Maddy. With the help of the town, Maddy takes on the creature in a battle for survival and a desperate mission to stop Rippy. Proving once again that in Australia, everything really is trying to kill you. 

Cast:

Micheal Biehn - Aliens (1986), The Terminator (1984), The Abyss (1989), The Rock (1996) - Schmitty

Tess Haubrich - The Wolverine (2013), Alient: Covenant (2017), Spiderhead (2022) - Maddie

Aaron Pederson - Mystery Road (Film 2013 & TV Show 2018 - 2020), Goldstone (2016) - Dave

Angie Milliken - The Condemned (2007), Spiderhead (2022), Jungle (2017) - Donna

All Cast & Crew

Film Details

Completed : 2024

Budget : $7.5m AUD

Running Time : 83m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link: Click Here (password required)

Genre: Drama/Thriller

Directors Statement

‘The Red’ is a story about understanding one's true worth. It explores the conflict between obligation and freedom of choice, the grief of losing a loved one and the lies we tell ourselves, and each other, to protect the memories of those that have passed. It is also about a 7ft tall undead kangaroo, and the start of the apocalypse. ‘The Red’ is a horror comedy film influenced by classic creature features such as ‘The Thing’, ‘An American Werewolf in London’, ‘Jaws’ and ‘Razorback’. This story builds on my short film ‘Waterborne’ and my own experiences growing up in a small rural town, where my father was the local cop. The feature film allows us to see much more of Rippy; the iconic undead kangaroo that made the short a viral success. Even bigger and deadlier than before, we will be using the success of Rippy to bring even more thrills and kills to what ultimately is a fun piece that also deals with some dramatically weighty themes. The film delivers moments of suspense and enough blood and guts to keep the promise of what the short film established. Set in outback Queensland, the sonic landscape will exploit the isolated locations and feature some of the naturally horrific bush and animal sounds that exist in the remote outback. Ultimately, the audience will be drawn into this allegorical world of outback Australia and experience alongside Maddy, the thrills and scares that only a remote setting at night can deliver. Thanks to the authentic small town characters that inhabit this world, ‘The Red’ will deliver genuine horror, punctuated by real moments of pathos, and levity.

- Ryan Coonan

Articles

“Filming is officially underway on the survival horror film The Red, a feature expansion of director Ryan Coonan’s 2014 short film Waterborne.”

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“Ryan Coonan directs from a script he wrote with Richard Barcaricchio based on their short film Waterborne. Produced in 2014, Waterborne played at more than 70 festivals including Fantasia, Fantastic Fest and Sitges.”

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In The Meantime
Dec
5
to Apr 6

In The Meantime

About the Film

Channelling Frances Ha via the French New Wave and shot on an iPhone 13 Pro Max, Nicholas Anthony’s debut feature is a cinema verité trip centred on Max, fast-approaching her thirties, and doing her best to deflect the existential crisis she perpetually runs headfirst into. All the while her life rolls along. Living with her best friend Emma, scrambling to find work, having her writing constantly rebuffed, enduring the success of seemingly everyone around her, and dealing with a cavalcade of often awkward, abrupt and somewhat frustrating social interactions and reconstructed memories that pepper her life. As the year passes by, Max finds it harder and harder to ignore that she’s not at all okay, and the unsettling realisation that her mental state and recognition of time is unravelling.

Cast:

Bronte Charlotte - Max

Domenica Garrett - Emma

Antoinette Tracey - Jordan

Sunanda Sachatrakul - Sumit

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Film Details

Completed : 2023

Running Time : 93m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Click HERE (password required)

Genre : Comedy & Drama

Festivals & Awards:

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

San Francisco Independent Film Festival

Golden State Film Festival

San Francisco Frozen Film Festival

New Filmmakers NY

Blow-Up Arthouse Film Fest · Chicago - Semi-Finalist

SF3 - Smartphone Film Festival - Finalist

Director’s Statement:

  • happiness and failure, friendship and isolation. It's a story full of characters that we either identify with in so many ways or characters that immediately remind us of friends we know. This is a story that people will feel like is their story.

    A story with a lo-fi aesthetic that's influenced by French New Wave and Italian Neorealism as well as more modern indie films like Frances Ha, Girlfriends, Tangerine, Stranger Than Paradise, Manhattan and Paterson that capture the essence of a time and place.

    Shot in a messy, raw cinema verite style to convey the messiness of time and the uncertainty of existence. Shooting entirely on an iPhone 13 Pro Max. Our aim is to create a story that feels pulled away from contemporary times to feel more like reconstructed memories. Additionally, think of films like Tangerine, Following and Pi in terms of production style and process. A ground level view of life, of a city like Melbourne. Of the stories we capture in between the grand moments.

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A Fistful of Karma
Dec
5
to Apr 6

A Fistful of Karma

About the Film

A Fistful of Karma is an outrageous roller-coaster of a comedy mockumentary set in the world of spiritual seeking and yoga retreats.

Ever wondered how it might feel to drop out for a week in nature, detox, do some yoga and get spiritual? Welcome to Il Santuario, a retreat center nestled in the Tuscan hills. The Retreat center is on its last legs, and the team is falling to pieces. When an inspirational guru, arrives with his entourage of dysfunctional and entitled spiritual casualties, it looks like this is the week that might just save the place from collapse – after all what can possibly go wrong on a vegan yoga retreat?

Cast:

Adrian Bouchet - Val

Stephanie Siadatan - Xena

Victoria Grove - Penny

Oliver Tobias - Malcolm

Tuuli Shipster - Friedl

Julia Bender - Sadie

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Film Details

Completed : 2023

Running Time : 97m

Country of Origin : UK

Screener Link : Click HERE (Password Required)

Genre : Comedy, Mockumentary

Festivals/Awards :

An award-winning film, with 13 festival wins to date and counting – including three for Best Comedy, two for Best Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay and Audience Choice.

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Same Same But Different
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Same Same But Different

About the Film

No map, no spare tyre and no idea. Cody sets off for an adventure of his lifetime with nothing but words of encouragement from those who did the same trip 50 years earlier.

In 1973, Graham "Skroo" Turner and his mates bought a double-decker bus, sold tickets for a seat for eager travellers and embarked on a journey of a lifetime. Unbeknown to them and their travellers this would be the beginning of something that would shape the future of travel as we know it today. Fast forward 50 years later, and Cody has decided to follow in their footsteps and see what travelling is all about. This documentary follows the excitement, the planning (or lack of), the problems, the laughs and of course the tears of what it means to be on the other side of the world that you've always called home. Cody embodies the Australian attitude as he embarks on a journey to revisit some of the places and people but also capture the essence of what drove these friends to explore the world, connect with one another, meet new people and accidently create a global business.

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Film Details

Release Date: 2025

Running Time : 76m

Country of Origin : Australia

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Genre : Documentary

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Livestream
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Livestream

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY : Victor Soares

About the Film

Livestream follows social media influencer Mia, who is livestreaming a fun-filled trip to a remote cabin with her friends. What starts as a lighthearted escape into nature soon spirals into a terrifying nightmare as the group becomes hunted by an unknown force. With every moment broadcast live to her followers, Mia must confront the unfolding horror while struggling to keep her audience engagedand herself alive.

Cast:

Sarah Moliski - Mia

Nika Khitrova - Lindsey Chapman

Mao Sun - Joss Myers

Anthony Moore - Anthony Chapman

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Film Details

Completed : 2024

Running Time : 91m

Country of Origin : USA

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Genre : Thriller

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The Weight of Us
Dec
5
to Apr 6

The Weight of Us

Written and Directed by:

Thibul Nettle - Spithood (2024), Fate of The Night (2022) and The Shadows of Trust (2026)

Produced by:

Tracy Romano -Spithood (2024)

Trish Ostigh - The Redemption (2023), Home Kills (2023)

and Thibul Nettle

Logline

When two worlds collide, former musician Terrance Cole and rising singer Jada Lawson form a bond that blurs the line between purpose and passion, forcing them both to face an emotional reckoning about love, loyalty, and letting go.

Cast

Thibul Nettle - The Shadows of Trust (2026), Kangaroo Island (2024)

Madison Hull - Under the Streetlights (2024), Be Not Afraid

Marley Sharp - Stoned Bros (2009), The Circuit (2007), Myster Road: Origin (2022)

Simone Annann - I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025), Kangaroo Island (2024)

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Film Details

Running Time : TBA

Country of Origin : Australia

Classification : Not yet classified

Genre : Romantic, Drama

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Ancestry Road
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Ancestry Road

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY : Glenn Triggs

About the Film

Ancestry Road - Family is Everything

When Kevin's daughter continually goes missing up the back of their Scottish Farm, he builds a road to make life easier. Yet when deceased family members begin arriving in their cars for a visit, everything changes.

Cast:

Jessica Stanley - Anadele McGavin

Charlotte Gray -Cora McGavin

Bill Munro - Stephen

Seb Muirhead - Kevin McGavin

John Xintavelonis - Roger

Jodie Wolf - Rosie

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Film Details

Completed : 2024

Release : 2025

Running Time : 86m

Country of Origin : Australia

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Genre : Drama / Supernatural

Director’s Statement

  •  I wrote about 50 pages in a day (which never happens) and felt it was very much a story worth telling. I then spent the following year perfecting this script. ‘Ancestry Road’ is set in Scotland
    and was filmed entirely  in a small town in the middle of Tasmania, Australia. We shot the whole thing in 17 days and managed to pull it off and create something very heartfelt, cinematic and honest.

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Review

“Director Glenn Triggs couples his already high-concept plot with even higher emotional stakes. Sailing past the head-scratching ‘how?’ of his supernatural premise, Triggs’ instead barrels headfirst into the ‘why?’. This singular, emotional focus highlights the heart rendering complexities such a phenomenon would yield. 

Depending on who you ask, it is either the journey itself or the final destination that is important. With its sweeping vistas, and emotionally resonate storytelling, Ancestry Road makes a compelling argument that there isn’t, or ever has been, a separation between the two."

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The Deserving
Dec
5
to Apr 6

The Deserving

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY : Koka Singh Arora

About the Film

In The Deserving, a mute and deeply tormented serial killer is haunted by the restless ghosts of his victims, trapped in the walls of his decaying home. On the morning he's set to kill himself he's visited by a sudden walk-in client in need of a photo shoot.

Cast:

Venkat Sai Gunda - Karter

Simone Stadler - Lucy Hill

Kelsey Stalter - Lucy II

Koka Singh Arora - Father (as Sheru Arora)

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Film Details

Completed : 2024

Running Time : 75m

Country of Origin : USA

Genre : Thriller, Horror, Psychological

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Festivals & Awards

2024 - Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival - Won, Best Feature Film

2024 Hallucinea Film Festival - Won, Best Horror Film

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Freelance
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Freelance

WRITTEN BY : Mike Gerbino
DIRECTED BY : John Balazs

About the Film

Katie, a freelance video editor in desperate need of work, receives a high-paying offer to edit a cryptic and bizarre video from an anonymous employer. Strapped for cash and facing eviction, Katie eagerly accepts the gig. The video depicts people being tortured and even killed on camera — surely just elaborately staged fiction. But when the first job leads to even more lucrative work, and more disturbingly realistic snuff films, Katie’s life begins to crumble. Strange figures in her apartment, horrific nightmares keeping her awake, and a mysterious illness plaguing her cat. It’s only when Katie decides to finally quit the job that she learns just how cruel her anonymous employer really is, and to what bloody lengths she herself will go to get out of her contract.

Cast:

Katie - Nicole Pastor

Kevin - Jordan Fraser-Trumble

Guy - Stephen Degenaro

Tommy - Jasper Bagg

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Film Details

Completed : August 2024

Running Time : 110m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Click HERE (password required)

Genre : Thriller

Festivals/Awards : Official selection for Monster Fest 2024

Director’s Statment

  • Freelance would be my next film. The script possessed the qualities of a pure 90's style thriller, a genre and nuance that is less frequently seen in recent years. As a freelance editor myself, I related to Katie and her struggles and was confident in bringing her plight to the screen. The film offered me the chance to continue my exploration within the thriller genre, something I commenced with my debut feature RAGE in 2021, and to put into practice the lessons learnt from that experience. With the story being quite contained with minimal characters, locations, intimate set pieces and a story based in reality, I knew that the producers and I could deliver high production values with minimal cost across a 22 day shoot. As an ardent admirer of David Fincher, the cast and crew were aware very early on about the desired mood, feel and tone for the film. This is reflected in every aspect of the film from the wardrobe design to negative fill lighting, the minimalist electronic drones in the music to the title sequence that takes you inside the editing program. Whilst navigating budget and time restraints brought its own challenges, it also gave me the opportunity to problem solve in a creative way. Freelance for me was a chance to make a feature that is accessible to a wider audience whilst at the same time, exploring the genre further.

Reviews

“ Freelance is a terrifying and all too believable nightmare, and thanks to Nicole Pastor's brilliant lead performance you can't help but be drawn into the madness…”

Average Guy Movie Review | Read Full Review

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“ Led by a fearless Nicole Pastor,  Freelance delivers gritty psychological thriller filmmaking that is uncompromising and engaging… “

Matthew Pejkovic | Read Full Review

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“ ... unrelenting unease, creating an atmosphere that is equal parts the inside-out rawness of Cam and the surreal creative dissociation of Berberian Sound Studio. “

Cain Noble-Davies FILMINK | Read Full Review

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“ Above-par, slow-burn psychological thriller that serves up an increasingly taut cautionary tale about the invasive, insidious, persuasive nature of anonymous online culture. Especially impressive is the nifty delivery of a twist within a twist. Even seasoned fans of the thriller genre won’t see that one coming.

Jim Schembri | Read Full Review

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Us Among Us
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Us Among Us

Us Among Us

PRODUCED BY: Kezia Brett
DIRECTED BY : Damian McLindon

About the Film

Confronted with a terminal diagnosis, a young mother discovers a portal to alternate worlds that may enable her to hold onto everything that she loves.

Synopsis

Eva is away from her family on a writing assignment when she is devastated with news of a terminal diagnosis. Her attempts to understand death opens a strange portal that makes her question the fundamental nature of reality. Eva discovers she is one lone branch of many Eva’s living parallel lives in multiple worlds. Either that or she’s cracking up. As her desperation increases, Eva keeps the diagnosis from her family and takes dramatic steps to ensure her son will remember her as the strong and vibrant mother that she once was.

Cast:

Diana Glenn (The Slap, 2011), Black Water, 2007), Underbelly, 2016)

Stacey Clausen (Crazy Fun Park, 2023), True Spirit, 2023), (Thrash, 2026)

Steve Bastoni (The Matrix Reloaded, 2003), (Man-Thing, 2005), (Police Rescue, 1994)

Film Details

Completed : 2026

Running Time : 78min

Country of Origin : Australia

Classification : TBD

Genre : Psychological Drama

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Cooked
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Cooked

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY:

Cameron Utiger

About the Film

After finishing high school, Ethan and his best mates commemorate their final night out together. As the night unfolds, the boy's friendship is tested as inevitably, nothing goes to plan.

Cast:

Baylee Arndt - Eli

Zane Menegazzo - Ethan

Jarrod Gildea - Oli

Sam Folden - Xav
Emma Monk
- Exam Supervisor

Arielle Cartwright - Jasmine

All Cast & Crew

Film Details

Completed : 2024

Running Time : 78m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Click HERE (Password Required)

Genre : Drama & Comedy

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Violet
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Violet

Violet

WRITTEN BY : Derek Yang & Isabella Pollard
DIRECTED BY : Derek Yang

About the Film

When a troubled director recasts the lead of his make-or-break stage adaptation of his popular movie, he must confront his checkered past with her predecessor or risk losing his new muse.

Cast:
Emily Marszalek

Eloise Molloy

Lachlan McGeary

Connor Feenan

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Film Details

Completed: 2025

Running Time : 72m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener: Click Here (Password Required)

Classification : TBC

Genre : Drama, Comedy

Festivals/Awards :

2026 Golden State Film Festival LA | Best International Feature Film Winner 

2025 Folkestone Film Festival UK | Best Feature Film Nominee

2025 Sweden Film Awards June Winner | Best Director and Best Cinematography

2025 Cacador De Filmes Mexico | Best Student or Young Director Winner

2025 Lift-Off Global Network | Audience Choice winner 

2025 Athens Monthly International Film Festival | Finalist and Honourable Mention

2026 Always Late TV and Movie Awards | Honourable Mention

2025 Cinematography and Photography Awards | Nominee

2025 Reims Excellence Director (RED) Movie Awards France | Official Selection

2025 Swedish International Film Festival | Best International Feature Film Nominee

2026 Salthouse Creative International Film Festival | Best Feature Film Winner

2025 Lonely Wolf International Film Festival UK | Finalist and nominee for Best Dramedy, Best Lead Actress and Semi-Finalist for Best Directing

2025 Stockholm City Film Festival May 2025 Finalist

2025 London Lift-Off Global Network | Official Selection

2025 Filmhaus Germany | Finalist for Outstanding Directorial Achievement, Best Feature Film, Best Young Filmmaker, Best Student Film, and Semi-Finalist for Best Cinematography and Best Directing

2026 London Indie Film Festival | Official Selection

2025 Tokyo International Short Film Festival | Official Selection

2025 Asian Talent International Film Festival | Winner of Best Feature Film

2025 Mumbai Entertainment International Film Festival | Winner of best Cinematography, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Feature film

2025 Digital Griffix Film Awards | Nominee for Best Narrative Feature

2026 Nominee for Best Feature Film at the Ideal International Film Festival 2026

2025 Cine Vista Oasis Film Awards | Finalist for best director

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“…this exceeded my expectations. It’s GENUINELY good... It manages to be intelligent enough to actually be open to interpretation and allow the audience to make their own judgements, delivered by three lead actors who understand this and deliver really strong performances."

Jaymo Enwright - Letterboxd

“This film is an absolute masterclass in acting. Especially from the actress who played Georgia in the film. She is really able to immerse herself in the character, and portrays the complex dilemmas her character faces in a very engaging show not tell way.”

Lwfreqncythinkr - Letterboxd

“The film has recently screened at LA’s Golden State Film Festival at the TCL Chinese Theatre at the heart of Hollywood and walked away with a win for Best International Feature Film.”

FilmInk

^ Violet received an honourable mention at the recent Always Late Movie And TV Awards ^

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What About Sal?
Dec
5
to Apr 6

What About Sal?

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY : John Jarratt

About the Film

What About Sal?

With his mother dying of lung cancer, Sal, in his 30's and with Down Syndrome, embarks on a journey to find his father - a rock band singer that his mother had a one-night stand with - 30 years ago.

Cast:
Gerard O'Dwyer - Sal

John Jarratt - Tommy

Kaarin Fairfax - Sophie

Lewis Fitz-Gerald - Geoff

Peter Hehir - Dr. O'Hara

Full Cast & Crew

Film Details

Completed : 2023

Release : 2024

Running Time : 97m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Click Here (Password Required)

Genre : Drama

Festivals/Awards:

Septimius Awards 2024 - Best Oceanian Actor – John Jarratt – What About Sal

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“Jarratt ensures a silken flow to the condensed storyline. Proof of his eloquent direction and film writing. Tightly edited, he doesn’t miss a heartbeat. “

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“Audiences will laugh and cry at what emerges in this small Aussie tear jerker which can be described as a labour of love. The passion of everyone involved in this movie filters through each frame. Jarrett has written a script that consists of just the right amount of emotional intensity. Themes of substance abuse and the inadequate rights given to Down Syndrome people also resonate throughout.”

Mark Morellini | City Hub | Read Full Review

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“The story of What About Sal? is all things heart-warming, saccharine-sweet, and unapologetically Australian. You can feel the love that was poured into the film and the passion that Jarratt has for the thematic and tonal expressions that follow Sal…

…Unbelievably funny and full of heart, it would be impossible for me not to indulge in absolute admiration for lead actor, Gerard O’Dwyer as Sal. O’Dwyer’s individuality and personality absolutely beam off the screen. Confidently taking centre stage throughout the entire picture, he delivers an excellent performance that is both heart-warming and heart-breaking.

Pace Proctor | Screenaholics | Read Full Review

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“The acting ability of both John and Gerard was exceptional, as well as the rest of the cast. By the end of the film I don’t think there was a dry eye left in the house as everyone had formed such a bond for each of the characters…

The film is beautifully shot and showcases a lot of the hidden beauty of Sydney, Glebe and the surrounding areas….

If you have the opportunity to support this film I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed.

Tisharna Eckford | Read Full Review

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“John Jarratt wears many hats for this film, Actor, Writer, Director and shines in every role.”

Bazza McKenzie | Read Full Review

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“It is Jarratt's second foray into writing and directing, and his big-hearted compassion for his subject matter shines through in every aspect of this little Aussie gem. His direction coaxes terrific performances out of his actors - Kaarin Fairfax delivers a beautifully modulated performance as Gerard's Mum. She inhabits her character with a lovely natural authenticity and warmth. Her performance is emotionally charged, and each screen moment is imbued with a deep and abiding love for her child.”

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“…John Jarratt's contribution to "What About Sal" elevates the film to another level. His talent and dedication are evident in every scene, making his performance a highlight of this compelling movie.”

Simon Maxwell | Read Full Review

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Takeover
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Takeover

About the Film

Guy Miller is on parolee and trying to rehabilitate his life, but circumstances bring him back to the dangerous Atlanta. And he must live up to his reputation as one of the slickest street operators in a deadly race against the clock.

Cast:

Quavo (Member of Migos) - Guy Miller

Instagram - 22.9mil followers

Youtube Music - 17.8mil monthly listeners

Billy Zane (Titanic 1997), (Phantom 1996), (Back to the Future 1985) - Gamal Akopyan

Danny Boyd Jr. (Elevation 2024), (Bruised 2020), (Watchmen 2019) - Omari

Brielle Rankins (Mufasa: The Lion King 2024) - Deja

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Film Details

Year of Release : 2026

Running Time : 84m

Country of Origin : USA

Screener Link : Click Here (password required)

Classification : TBD

Genre : Action / Thriller

Press

“Action Thriller ‘Takeover,’ Starring Quavo and Billy Zane, Picked Up by 13 Films (EXCLUSIVE)”

Variety | Read Article

“Quavo unveils sneak peek at live-action film ‘Takeover’”

REVOLT | Read Article

“Quavo’s New Thriller ‘Takeover’ Is Headed to Cannes”

COMPLEX | Read Article

“Quavo Is Making His Cannes Film Festival Debut In ‘Takeover’”

VIBE | Read Article

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General Hercules
Dec
5
to Apr 6

General Hercules

About the Film

General Hercules

For millennia the remote arid deserts of Western Australia lay undisturbed. On the 14th of June 1893 European prospectors discovered 'The Golden Mile' on what was the traditional lands of the local Indigenous people. In little over a hundred years a natural landscape has transformed into the industrial hellscape of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. As the incumbent Mayor of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, John Bowler, starts his campaign for a second term, independent prospector John 'General Hercules' Katahanas, decides to run against him on a ticket of anti-corruption. What starts out as a quirky David v Goliath political battle, unravels into a portrait of a man, a town and a country, sent mad by the timeless cycles of exploitation, racism and greed.

Film Details

Completed : 2021

Released: 2022

Running Time : 96m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Click Here (password required)

Genre : Documentary

Festivals/Awards :

2023 Golden Alexander Nominee: Brodie Poole for General Hercules - Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival

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“One of a kind, General Hercules heralds the arrival of a grand new talent in the Aussie documentary scene. Welcome Brodie Poole."

Andrew F Peirce - The Curb

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He Sees You When You're Sleeping
Dec
5
to Apr 6

He Sees You When You're Sleeping

About the Film

A young man's Christmas homecoming turns into a nightmare as a killer in a Santa suit gruesomely picks off his estranged, wealthy family for their fortune.

Cast:

Caroline Williams - Aunt Marion

Lauren-Marie Taylor - Sue-Ellen Galveston

Tom Malloy - Deputy Warren Kessler

Nicholas Vince - Dr. Landry

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Film Details

Completed : 2024

Country of Origin : USA

Genre : Horror

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Pray For Dawn
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Pray For Dawn

Pray For Dawn

DIRECTED BY : Lawrence Lim

PRODUCED BY: Trish Ostigh - The Redemption (2023), Home Kills (2023) & Spencer McLaren The Infernal Machine (2022), Love in Bloom (2022)

WRITTEN BY: Peter Cameron Drunk (2013) & Stephen Batchelor

About the Film

When a quiet, suburban town is overrun by an unknown evil lusting for blood, an ex-police officer is forced to recruit an unlikely group of residents to protect their town from the bloodthirsty creatures.

Cast

Damion Hunter - Black Snow (2023), Watching You (2025)

John Jarratt - Wolf Creek (2005), Wolf Creek 2 (2013), Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), What About Sal (2023) - Walter

Lauren Grimson - Beast of War (2025), The Possessed (2021), The Room Below (2025), All Her Fault (2025) - Jamie

Goran D. Kleut - Hacksaw Ridge (2016), Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), Alient: Covenant (2017), Pirates of the Carabbean: Dead Man Tells No Tales (2017) - Stitch

Ian Roberts - Superman Returns (2006), Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), The Osiris Child (2016), Fantasy Island (2020) - Eddie

Thibul Nettle - The Shadow of Trust (2026), Kangaroo Island (2024) - Captain

Tatjana Marjanovic - Monsters of Men (2020), Great White (2021), Shelter in Place (2021) - Laura

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Running Time : TBA

Country of Origin : Australia

Classification : To be classified

Genre : Horror

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Relentless
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Relentless

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY:

Bren Foster - Life After Fighting (2024)

Short Synopsis

A former soldier and fighter is forced back into the brutal underground arena when he’s faced with the fight of his life – not against an opponent, but against time itself. Driven by love and the desperate need to protect his family’s future, he steps into a world where every hit could be his last. As the line between sacrifice and self-destruction blurs, his journey becomes a raw and emotional battle for redemption, legacy and the enduring power of love. RELENTLESS is a gripping, heart-pounding story of resilience – a man’s ultimate test to prove that even in the face of death, some fights are worth everything.

Cast:

Bren Foster (Life After Fighting, 2024), (The Last Ship, 2015 - 2018) - Connor Aldonici

Amanda Righetti (SCARPETTA, 2026), (Captain America: The First Avenger, 2011), (The O.C, 2003-2005) , - Leah Aldonici

Matt Passmore (Jigsaw, 2017), (McLeod’s Daughters, 2006-2009), (13 Reasons Why, 2020) - Marty

Aaron Glenane (Primitive War (2025), (Primitive War, 2025), (Snowpiercer, 2020) - Andrew

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Callan Mulvey (Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, 2016), (Captain America: Winter Soldier, 2014), (300: Rise of an Empire, 2014) - Branna

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Film Details

Completed: 2026

Genre : Action, Drama

Logline: How far would you go to protect the ones you love, when time is running out?

Country of Origin : Australia

Film Website: https://relentlessthemovie.com/

Runtime: TBA

Classification : TBA

Press

“Bren Foster’s martial arts action drama ‘Relentless’ kicks off”

IF.com.au | Read the Article

RELENTLESS: Bren Foster Sets His Sights on His Newest Full-Throttle Martial Arts/Action Epic!”

Action Flix | Read the Article

More brutal than Lionheart? ‘Life After Fighting’ star Bren Foster is ready to FIGHT in the New Poster for ‘Relentless’”

City On Fire | Read the Article

Spirit Media boards Bren Foster’s Australian martial arts drama ‘Relentless’”

Screen Daily | Read the Article

“Western Sydney provides the backdrop for new action movie”

The Western Weekender | Read the Article

Top 15 Most Anticipated Martial Arts Movies of 2026”

Kung-Fu Kingdom | Read the Article

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The Last Song
Dec
5
to Apr 6

The Last Song

The Last Song

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: James Brough

About the Film

In the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, a 100-year-old Aboriginal Elder, known as Number 2, reflects on his extraordinary life using cultural songs to preserve the stories of his people through Australia's most defining historical events.

  • The Last Song paints a poignant portrait of an Aboriginal Elder in the Pilbara, North Western Australia, Stephen Stewart known as Number 2 life unfolds like a living chronicle of the region’s history. This centenarian, a revered cultural singer and lore keeper, has seamlessly traversed the pages of time. Number 2’s journey is a rich tapestry woven with experiences as a stockman, a champion jockey and a soldier. His journey encapsulates the very essence of Australia’s past.

    This narrative encapsulates pivotal moments in Australian history, including the haunting era of the stolen generation, the 1946 Indigenous Strike and World War 2. Despite his profound impact on the Pilbara community, he remains relatively unknown beyond the region. The film explores Number 2’s dedication to preserving his cultural heritage, emphasising the importance of his role as a guardian of tradition.

Cast:

Bill Bennell

Stephen Stewart

Sue Gordon

Film Details

Completed : 2023

Running Time : 62m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Click Here (password required)

Genre : Documentary

Festivals/Awards :

Best Documentary - WA Screen Culture Awards

Best Indigenous Film - Oz Indie Film Festival

Best Indigenous Film - ORION IFF International Film Festival

Best Feature Documentary - Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival

Best Feature Documentary - Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival

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Love, Wine and Valentine
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Love, Wine and Valentine

DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY :

Tam Sainsbury (He Loves Me Not, 2024), (13th Summer, 2024)

WRITTEN & PRODUCED BY :

Jeremy Stanford (He Loves Me Not, 2024), (13th Summer, 2024)

Logline

With her difficult Ex standing in the way of her moving on in her life, Sophie seeks to set him up with another woman, but she never expected this other woman to turn her own world upside down.

Synopsis

Sophie is desperate to reclaim the vineyard she co-owns with her difficult and manipulative ex-husband, Kane who refuses to let go. When legal tactics fail, she turns to EX-TRACT—an app designed to set difficult “Exes” up with new partners. EX-tract finds Valentine, a charismatic sommelier, perfect for Kane, who immediately takes the bait, which allows Sophie to finally taste freedom. But as Sophie and Valentine forge an unexpectedly close friendship, cracks form in Sophie’s relationship with her new boyfriend, Brody. Jealous of their relationship, Brody exposes the truth behind the setup with Kane. Hurt and betrayed, Valentine vanishes. Now, Sophie must fight for forgiveness and prove that what began as a scheme, could actually be something real.

Cast:

Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Neighbours 2003-2023), (Elvis 2022) - Sophie Bliss

Lincoln Lewis (Primitive War 2025), (NCIS: Sydney 2025) - Brody

Bernard Curry (Pretty Little Liars 2013), (Wentworth 2016-2021) - Kane Lonigan

Kate Jenkinson (Wentworth 2016-2021), (Offspring 2011-2014), (Monarch: legacy of Monsters 2026) - Jess

Alys Crocker - Valentine Bowdain

Jolie Sainsbury (Young Rock 2022) - Ella

Claudia Bonifazio - Bree

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Film Details

Release : TBA

Running Time : TBA

Country of Origin : Australia

Genre : Romantic, Comedy

Production Company: You & Me Entertainment

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"Tam Sainsbury’s ‘Love, Wine & Valentine’ wraps in Queensland with Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Alys Crocker"

IF.com.au | Read full article

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We Were Tomorrow
Dec
5
to Apr 6

We Were Tomorrow

About the Series

Evelyn and Noah navigate through three lifetimes to unearth the truth about their destiny with Warrick and Siena, but their efforts to flee the dying world become complicated when Cain, an immortal, decides to hunt them down.

Cast:

Madeleine Kennedy - Evelyn Reeves

Chai Hansen - Noah Reeves

Johnny Brady - Warrick Blane

Alicia Banit - Siena Woodlands

Gyton Grantley - Cain Foster

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Series Details

Completed : 2024

Running Time : 6 x 40min eps

Country of Origin : Australia

Ep 1 Screener Link (password required): HERE

Ep 2 Screener Link (password required): HERE

Ep 3 Screener Link (password required): HERE

Ep 4 Screener Link (password required): HERE

Ep 5 Screener Link (password required): HERE

Ep 6 Screener Link (password required): HERE

Genre : Drama, Fantasy

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“…We Were Tomorrow is entertaining, with an interesting topic, and characters you’ll want to invest in.."

Romey Norton - Film Focus Online

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The Abandoned
Dec
5
to Apr 6

The Abandoned

The Abandoned

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY :
Kush Gupta - Badi Door Se Aaye Hain (2015)

About the Film

In the aftermath of a global pandemic and civil war, a young mother awakens from a coma to find herself trapped on an ‘Abandoned’ Pacific island. Hunted by vengeful locals and natives, she must join forces with a group of stranded outsiders to escape—before the island consumes them.

Episodic Synopsis

  • After nine months in a coma, Sanya wakes to a haunting reality: the once-vibrant island of Honu'atu is desolate, with only the indigenous Lanihasi tribe hunting down survivors. Alone and disoriented, she battles for survival in this hostile new world. Just as hope begins to slip away, she encounters a mysterious fellow survivor who leads her to a hidden enclave of abandoned individuals clinging to life.

  • Sanya finds herself as an unexpected beacon of hope when a Syrian father begs for help as his 12-year-old daughter falls gravely ill. Divided by fear and desperation, the group debates her fate—some pushing to throw her in the pit, others risking their lives to raid rebel-held territory for medicine. On their dangerous journey, they encounter three new survivors but also draw the wrath of the Lanihasi leader, whose fiery vengeance threatens to consume them all.

  • Grief and mistrust grip the camp after the loss of one member and the mysterious disappearance of another. With rations critically low, the arrival of three new survivors only heightens the tension. On a desperate hunt for food, the group uncovers the tragic truth behind the Lanihasi’s fury and the devastating impact of the C3-17 virus on Honu'atu. While the others resign themselves to a grim future on the island, Sanya holds on—until Odei's unexpected return brings a spark of hope.

  • Odei returns with an unthinkable claim—his sister is alive, and there’s a boat that could get them off Honu'atu. As the group scrambles to repair it and raid the town for supplies, tensions reach a breaking point. Secrets unravel, tempers flare, and just as hope sparks celebration, chaos erupts - Lucho threatens to expose his affair with Mei, while the Lanihasi people mourn as Kaia’s only brother clings to life. Just as the abandoned survivors dare to celebrate, a drunken Lucho shatters the fragile peace with a reckless act. And when the plan seems unstoppable, the unthinkable happens—Sanya is kidnapped.

  • With Sanya missing, Odei embarks on a daring mission to find her. Trapped in the Lanihasi camp, Sanya is offered an impossible choice—help save a life or lose her own. There, she uncovers a shocking truth: Odei’s lost sister, Nala, is alive. As tensions rise and the tribe demands blood, a desperate rescue unfolds. But escape comes at a devastating cost.

  • As paranoia grips the camp, Cathy is thrown into the pit—suspected of carrying the deadly virus. With the boat nearly repaired, tensions explode when Sanya and Odei return, bringing not just his lost sister Nala, but a Lanihasi, Tiki, whose loyalty is now in question. Meanwhile, the tribe mourns their loss and vows brutal revenge, marching out to hunt down the remaining survivors. As secrets unravel and betrayals come to light, the group turns on itself—just as the real threat closes in.

  • As betrayal shatters the camp, a deadly truth is exposed—pushing Lucho to his brutal fate. With their escape in sight, the survivors race to the beach, but the Lanihasi strike first, unleashing a violent showdown. Forced to fight or die, Sanya crosses a line she never imagined, while Kaia and Aeta realize the true enemy was among them all along. Blood is spilled, lives are lost, but a few make it onto the boat—only to face a chilling new reality. Adrift in the open ocean, they escape one nightmare, only to plunge into another.

Cast:

Mathew Da Via - Westgate (2025), Faati Ne? (2025) - Johnny Goodshoes

Ras-Samuel - Kingdom of the Plnet of the Apes (2024), The Clearing (2023) - Nero

Seb Muirhead - Ancestry Road (2025), RFDS (2025), Offspring (2016) - Sam Walker

Carlotta Migliolo - Faati Ne? (2025), My Melbourne (2024) - Sasha

Sunny S. Walia - Together (2025), Ice Road: Vengeance (2025) - Sameer

All Cast & Crew

Film Details

Completed : 2024

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Enquire for screener

Genre : Survival Drama / Sci-fi

Directors Statement

  • The pandemic of 2032 in our story may be fiction, but its echoes resonate with the world we live in today. When crisis hits, does humanity unite, or do we turn against one another? This is the question that drives The Abandoned..

    At its core, this series is about isolation—not just the kind that leaves you stranded on an island, but the kind that divides societies, families, and individuals. We live in an era where people are more connected than ever, yet more divided than they’ve ever been. Through the eyes of Sanya, a mother fighting for her son in a world that has turned its back on her, we explore what it means to hold onto hope when all seems lost.

    Visually, The Abandoned will be raw, immersive, and visceral. The jungle is not just a backdrop but a living, breathing force—both a sanctuary and a death trap. The vast emptiness of the abandoned island mirrors the emotional desolation of its characters. Every frame will be designed to pull the audience deeper into this forgotten world, making them feel every breath, every whisper of danger, and every moment of fleeting human connection. Similarly in future seasons we will explore other dynamic landscapes from deserts to ice capped mountains. 

    But beyond its intense survival narrative, The Abandoned  is a global story. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt displaced, to anyone who has ever had to fight for survival—whether in a war zone, a refugee camp, or even within their own home. It asks us to confront our own biases, to question how we see "the other," and to consider how fragile our sense of civilization truly is.

    This is why I believe in this series. It is thrilling, yet deeply human. It is a warning, yet also a story of hope. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, survival is not just about endurance—it’s about finding something worth living for. And in a time where the world is still healing, I believe The Abandoned will resonate with audiences across the globe.

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The Better Man
Dec
5
to Apr 6

The Better Man

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY :
Daniel Green

About the Film

When a down-and-out indie filmmaker learns he needs an A-List actor for his impending studio pitch, he coerces his estranged father into an outback road trip to find an elusive movie star.

Cast:

Damien - Daniel Green

Dallas - Andy McPhee

Ronnie - Emm Wiseman

Bobby - Anthony Brandon Wong

Celia - Benita Collings

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Film Details

Completed : 2025

Running Time : 97m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Click HERE (password required)

Genre : Comedy, Family Drama

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Enter Sanctum
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Enter Sanctum

Enter Sanctum

WRITTEN BY :
Margaret M. MacDonald
DIRECTED BY :
Michael Budd

About the Film

In a bleak future where only the wealthy can afford clean, secure living, an exclusive residential complex known as Sanctum is built atop the remains of a long-abandoned mental asylum.

Walt, a state-indentured labourer, accepts what appears to be a straightforward caretaker role at the newly rebuilt complex. With few residents and most systems automated, Sanctum promises an easy path toward retirement and a chance to leave his past behind.

But as the residents begin to experience disturbing dreams, behavioral changes, and unexplained incidents, cracks start to form in Sanctum’s pristine facade. Whispers of the site’s history resurface, and Walt finds himself increasingly unsettled by the sense that the building remembers more than it should.

Cast:

Jane - Lara Robinson

Kensington - Masa Yamaguchi

Cynthia - Holly Brisley

Walt - Michael Budd

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Film Details

Completed : 2025

Running Time : 88m

Country of Origin : Australia

Screener Link : Click HERE (password required)

Genre : Thriller, Sci-fi

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Kung Fu Deadly
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Kung Fu Deadly

About the Film

Danny and Frank, two bumbling pest exterminators, cross paths with the enigmatic Lien, a Taoist guardian hunting an ancient Chinese jiangshi in Dublin. Together they set out deal with this menace the only way they know how: extermination.

Cast:

Steven He (Successful Social media Influencer and YouTube Creator) - Danny

Gemma Chua-Tran (Heartbreak High, Mustangs FC) - Lien

Jason Tobin (A Thousand Blows, F9: The Fast Saga) - T’ang

Max Huang (Mortal Kombat) - Marrs

Michael Tient (Storyland 2024) - Frank

Kenny Low (Hacksaw Ridge 2016), (Mulan 2020), (The Wolverine 2013) - Hu

Steve Wall (Black Doves 2024), (Dune: Part Two 2024), (Oddity 2024) - Ronnie

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Film Details

Completed : 2026

Running Time : 97m

Country of Origin : Australia / Ireland

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Genre : Action, Adventure, Comedy

Production Company: Project Arc Productions Pty Ltd

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“YouTuber Steven He Leading Cast In Martial Arts Comedy ‘Kung Fu Deadly’, Filming Underway In Ireland”

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When Kung Fu Zombies Attack! Social Media star Steven He to lead ‘Kung Fu Deadly’ with Jason Tobin and Max Huang”

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‘Kung Fu Deadly’ to Pit Steven He Against Undead in Supernatural Martial Arts Comedy

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Steve Wall Joins the Kung Fu Deadly Cast

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Lover of Men
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Lover of Men

About the Film

Lover of Men examines the intimate life of America’s most consequential president, Abraham Lincoln. As told by preeminent Lincoln scholars, historical recreations and never before seen letters, the film details Lincoln’s romantic relationships with men. Lover of Men widens its lens into the history of human sexual fluidity and focuses on the profound differences between the sexual mores of the nineteenth century and those we hold today.

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Running Time : 102m

Country of Origin : USA

Genre : Documentary

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Spithood
Dec
5
to Apr 6

Spithood

WRITTEN BY : Travis Akbar, Thibul Nettle & Tim Pine
DIRECTED BY : Tim Pine

About the Film

A mental health team is faced with a challenging situation when a troubled employee's past comes back to haunt them. Things take a dangerous turn when a violent patient manages to escape confinement and goes on a determined rampage.

Cast:

Thibul Nettle - Mason

Claudia Bonifazio - Ashley

Natasha Wanganeen - Mel

Nick Buckland - Jeeves

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Completed : 2024

Running Time : 58m

Country of Origin : Australia

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Genre : Horror/Thriller

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