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★★★★★ for DOWN CEMETARY ROAD

Reviews are in for DOWN CEMETARY ROAD! The series was set up by HLA client Natalie Bailey. Read the reviews below!
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Maslow Entertainment acquires Tristram Baumber’s ‘SITE UNSEEN’

Maslow Entertainment, the distributor behind recent horror hits Talk To Me and Late Night With The Devil, has acquired Bad Rev Films’ SITE UNSEEN, directed and written by Tristram Baumber! Read the full article HERE
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HE HAD IT COMING streaming on STAN on November 20th!

HE HAD IT COMING streaming on STAN on November 20th!

HE HAD IT COMING, a feisty feminist murder mystery, begins streaming on November 20th, only on STAN! The very talented Gretel Vella created and wrote the series, penning the scripts alongside Emme Hoy.
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Toby Oliver wins at ACS NSW Awards

Toby Oliver has won two ACS NSW Awards! Toby has taken home a Gold ASC Award for APPLE CIDER VINEGAR and a Bronze for M3GAN 2.0! See full details HERE
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Shaun Rennie Announced as Artistic Director of Festival of Voices

Congratulations are in order for director Shaun Rennie, who has been appointed the position of Artistic Director at Festival of Voices Tasmania. Read the full announcement here 
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REVIEWS: ★★★★★ for MEOW MEOW’S THE RED SHOES

Reviews are in for MEOW MEOW’S THE RED SHOES, directed by Kate Champion.
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THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK earns ACCTA nomination

THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK earns ACCTA nomination

David Robinson Smith‘s short film; THE SHIRT OFF YOUR BACK has earnt a nomination for AACTA Award for Best Short Film! See full list of nominees HERE
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THE F WARD commences filming in Sydney

A new Australian medical drama has commenced filming in Sydney. The Stan Original production, “The F Ward”, will be directed by Natalie Bailey! Read full article HERE 
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HAPPINESS nominated for 5 NZ Screen Awards

HAPPINESS, created by Luke Di Somma and Kip Chapman, has been nominated for 5 NZ Screen Awards! See full list of nominees HERE
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REVIEW: ★★★★½ for THE SHIRALEE

Reviews are in for THE SHIRALEE, directed by Jessica Arthur! Read the full reviews below!
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Mischa Barton to Make UK Stage Debut in Double Indemnity Touring Production

Hollywood star Mischa Barton will make her long-awaited UK stage debut in Double Indemnity, a gripping new adaptation of James M. Cain’s classic crime novel. Adapted for the stage by Tom Holloway, this new production promises a razor-sharp, atmospheric reimagining of one of the most iconic noir stories ever written. Read the full article HERE
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KANAGAROO Box Office total reaches $3.5m

IF Magazine reports that Kangaroo’s box office total has entered the Top 100 Australian Films ever released theatrically in it’s first 3 weeks! Read the full article HERE
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★★★★ for RENT

Director Shaun Rennie delivers his third imagining of RENT, this time in his biggest staging of the musical to date in the Joan Sutherland Theatre of Sydney Opera House. Read the reviews below!
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Netflix Boards ‘PLAYING GRACIE DARLING’

Netflix has landed Australian supernatural drama series PLAYING GRACIE DARLING! HLA client Miranda Nation created and wrote the show. Read the full article HERE
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REVIEW: ★★★★ for KANGAROO!

Sydney Morning Herald has given Kate Woods‘ KANGAROO a delightful review! Read the full article HERE  Read more reviews below!
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ARTICLE: 25 years after ‘Looking for Alibrandi’, Kate Woods returns with ‘Kangaroo’

Kate Woods’ Kangaroo arrives in cinemas just as her last Australian feature, the now classic Looking for Alibrandi, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Read the full article HERE
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Sydney Theatre Company launches 2026 Season

Sydney Theatre Company has unveiled it’s 2026 season, featuring new and returning works from lots of HLA clients!
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‘It’s now in 48 countries’ – Suzie Miller Interview with SMH

Suzie Miller sat down with the Sydney Morning Herald to discuss INTER ALIA, her latest play and companion piece to PRIMA FACIE. Read the full interview HERE 
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Belvoir Theatre Launches 2026 Season

Belvoir Theatre has launched their 2026 Season, featuring lots of clever HLA clients!
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REVIEW: Speaking in Tongues @ Black Swan State Theatre Company

Reviews are in for Andrew Bovell‘s play SPEAKING IN TONGUES at Black Swan State Theatre Company. Read the review HERE  
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REVIEW: The Roses

The reviews are in for THE ROSES, screenplay written by TONY McNAMARA.
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ARTICLE: Kate Woods returns to Australia

Kate Woods’ latest film, Kangaroo, is about ‘family, home and belonging’ and ‘having faith in yourself’.
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REVIEW: ★★★★ for Playing Gracie Darling

Review’s are out for Miranda Nation’s PLAYING GRACIE DARLING!
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REVIEW: The 39 Steps

Reviews are in for THE 39 STEPS at The Sydney Opera House! Featuring Set and Costume Design by James Browne and Lighting Design by Matthew Marshall.
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