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REVIEW: New Skin by MIRANDA NATION

NZ Herald has released a review on Miranda Nation’s debut novel, NEW SKIN! Read more HERE
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KANGAROO Poster Released

The poster for Kate Woods‘ newest film, KNAGAROO, has been released! Read more HERE
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REVIEW: Inside at Tribeca Film Festival

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MARG HORWELL wins Tony for Best Costume Design of a Play

Marg Horwell wins the Tony Award for her work on THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GREY! Read more HERE
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TRAILER: Joh: Last King of Queensland

TRAILER: Joh: Last King of Queensland

Joh: Last King of Queensland will have its world premiere this weekend as part of the Sydney Film Festival, screening at 6pm on Saturday, June 7, and 3.30 pm on Sunday, June 8 at Event Cinemas George Street, before premiering on Stan June 22.
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NEW SKIN Publication Day!

Miranda Nation‘s debut novel NEW SKIN is out today! Get your copy HERE
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TRAILER: Make It Look Real

TRAILER: Make It Look Real

Kate Blackmore’s documentary feature debut, MAKE IT LOOK REAL, follows intimacy coordinator Claire Warden. As Warden helps the actors negotiate their boundaries, writer-director KIERAN DARCY-SMITH  shapes the story, and a collaborative, non-exploitative path for bringing sex and intimacy to the screen emerges.
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REVIEWS: The Empress Murders by TOBY SCHMITZ

Reviews are out for THE EMPRESS MURDERS by TOBY SCHMITZ 
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SHERIDAN HARBRIDGE wins Patrick White Playwrights Fellowship

Sydney Theatre Company has announced the recipients of the 25th Patrick White Playwrights Award and Fellowship. Named by new Artistic Director Mitchell Butel last week, Sheridan Harbridge is the new Patrick White Playwrights Fellow!
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TIM FERGUSON to speak at Sydney and NSW’s Biggest Disability Event

National Icon, Comedian and MS Spokesperson: TIM FERGUSON will be speaking at The Disability Connections Expo, NSW’s biggest Disability and NDIS Related Event. The event will run from 10am Friday 23 to May -24 May 2025 Read more HERE
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REVIEW: The Empress Murders by TOBY SCHMITZ

THE EMPRESS MURDERS by Toby Schmitz has received a glowing reviews from The SMH: “Prepare to be both dazzled and discombobulated. You have been warned” Read the full review HERE
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INSIDE wins Betty Roland Prize for Scriptwriting

Charles Williams’ debut feature film INSIDE has won the Betty Roland Prize for Scriptwriting. Congratulations Charles! Read more HERE
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Miranda Nation’s NEW SKIN Book Launch

Miranda Nation‘s debut novel NEW SKIN will launch at Readings Carlton on June 18 at 6pm. Melbourne folks, buy your tickets HERE!
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DRACULA announced for WEST END season!

Sydney Theatre Company’s Dracula is going to the West End with Cynthia Erivo. 
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Leo Woodall & Sebastian Stan to star in BURNING RAINBOW FARM

Leo Woodall & Sebastian Stan to star in Justin Kurzel‘s new film: BURNING RAINBOW FARM.
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NEW SKIN available for pre-order now!

NEW SKIN, the debut novel from MIRANDA NATION is now available for pre-order. The novel will be officially released on June 3rd 2025.
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PRIMA FACIE Film Adaptation Heading to Cannes Market

A film adaptation of PRIMA FACIE, the smash-hit one-woman stage, play starring Cynthia Erivo will launch at the Cannes Film Market!
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SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL Program Announced!

Sydney Film Festival has released its full program for 2025, featuring some fantastic projects by HLA Clients!
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MY BRILLIANT CAREER wins at The Greenroom Awards

MY BRILLIANT CAREER has won two Greenroom Awards!
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MARG HORWELL nominated for two TONY AWARDS

Designer MARG HORWELL has been nominated for two TONY AWARDS for her work on THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY!
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Screen Australia Funding Announced

Screen Australia has announced a significant investment for local scripted projects. Multiple HLA client’s have received funding for projects across feature film, television and online.
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INSIDE shortlisted for The Betty Roland Prize

Charles Williams’ debut feature film has been shortlisted for the The Betty Roland Prize for Scriptwriting!
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MARG HORWELL interview with VARIETY

Designer Marg Horwell sat down with Variety to discuss her costume design for THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY! Read the full interview HERE
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THE LOVERS announced at QPAC

THE LOVERS, a musical Based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, announced for a season at Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
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