Latest Articles: Directors
KURZEL BROTHERS TEAM UP FOR DARK COMEDY
May 18, 2015
Director Justin Kurzel is to re-team with his brother, acclaimed composer Jed Kurzel, on the latter’s directorial debut Ivan Lendl Never Learnt to Volley, which is attracting finance in Cannes. Find out more here.
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THE OFFICIAL SELECTION ROSTER FOR THE 68TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING JUSTIN KURZEL’S MACBETH
April 17, 2015
The Official Selection roster for the 68th Cannes Film Festival has been announced, including MACBETH directed by Justin Kurzel, composed by Jed Kurzel and production design by Fiona Crombie. Read all about the Official Selection here
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TONY MCNAMARA AND STEFAN DUSCIO IN 2015 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT SECTION
March 6, 2015
Tony McNamara’s ASHBY and BACKTRACK, shot by Stefan Duscio, will both be featured at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival Spotlight Section. Read about the films and all 23 features here.
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VELVET RECEIVES 5 STARS!
February 19, 2015
VELVET RECEIVES 5 STARS! “Velvet completely redefines cabaret as a disco inferno which shocks, surprises and scintillates at every turn” Patrick McDonald, The Advertiser. The show directed by Craig Ilott, with lighting by Matthew Marshall and set and costumes designed by James Browne has kicked off with roaring success. It will play until 15th March in Adelaide, followed by a Sydney season later in the year at the Opera House. If you only see one show in 2015, make sure ...
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THE FIRST WIVES CLUB TO TAKE THE STAGE IN FEBRUARY
November 10, 2014
Based on the iconic 1996 film starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton, the latest adaptation of THE FIRST WIVES CLUB is set to wow US audiences early next year, with a view to continuing on to broadway. Directed by Simon Phillips with costumes and set by Gabriela Tylesova, the show will feature Tony Award-winner Faith Prince. Read more HERE.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING DELIGHTS AUDIENCES
November 10, 2014
Director Adam Cook’s latest project DAYLIGHT SAVING opened last week to rave reviews. Darlinghurst Theatre Company are staging the production as part of a tribute to legendary playwright Nick Enright, and have committed to staging two more of his works in the coming seasons. “Adam Cook has drawn together a cast of comedy experts who lithely skip through the material… the one-liners are excellent and perfectly delivered” – Daily Review Playing until November 30th, click HERE to book tickets!
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2014 GREEN ROOM AWARDS ANOUNCED!
April 29, 2014
Congratulations to our wonderful and talented recipients for the following Green Room awards; Direction Neil Armfield, The Book of Everything, Melbourne Theatre Company presents A Belvoir and Kim Carpenter’s Theatre of Image Co-Production. Betty Pounder Award for Excellence in Choreography Dein Perry and David Atkins, Hot Shoe Shuffle, David Atkins Enterprises. For more details; http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/arts/jack-charles-receives-top-honour-at-green-room-awards/story-fni0fcgk-1226898449626
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THESE FINAL HOURS TO SCREEN AT CANNES
April 23, 2014
A huge congratulations to our incredibly talented writer/director Zak Hilditch. His debut feature film THESE FINAL HOURS will screen at Cannes Film Festival in the Directors’ Fortnight section next month. THESE FINAL HOURS is an Apocalyptic thriller, shot beautifully by another very talented HLA client, Bonnie Elliott. For further information about the festival CLICK HERE to find out more.
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GREEN ROOM NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
February 20, 2014
Congratulations to the following: Best Direction Theatre: Neil Armfield – The Book of Everything, Melbourne Theatre Company presents A Belvoir and Kim Carpenter’s Theatre of Image co-production Michael Kantor – The Shadow King, Malthouse Theatre Matthew Lutton – The Bloody Chamber, Malthouse Theatre Best Theatre Ensemble The Book of Everything, Melbourne Theatre Company presents A Belvoir and Kim Carpenter’s Theatre of Image co-production The Shadow King – Malthouse Theatre Betty Pounder Award For Excellence In Choreography: Dein Perry & David Atkins – Hot Shoe Shuffle ...
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