Latest Articles: Film

THE FILM BACKTRACK, SHOT BY STEFAN DUSCIO, PREMIERES AT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

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THE OFFICIAL SELECTION ROSTER FOR THE 68TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING JUSTIN KURZEL’S MACBETH

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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THE BABADOOK SHINES FOR IFC MIDNIGHT

Music by Jed Kurzel and production design by Alex Holmes in American horror film, ‘The Babadook’ has paid off ranking as the most successful title ever for the US distributor, IFC Midnight. Read more here.
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ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE MAKES LONG LIST FOR 2015 ACADEMY AWARDS

The epic and visually stunning documentary edited by Simon Price has been selected amongst 133 other titles to go in the running for an Academy Award next year. The list will soon be pared down to 15 films, each vying for the title of Best Documentary. The shortlist will be announced in December – stay tuned. For the full long list click HERE. 
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THE BABADOOK NOMINATED FOR BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARD

Australia’s latest horror film THE BABADOOK has just been nominated for Best International Independent Film for the upcoming British Independent Film Awards. Featuring music composed by Jed Kurzel, and production design by Alex Holmes, the film has continued building momentum as it gains popularity around the globe. To view the full list of nominees click HERE.
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MORE GREAT REVIEWS FOR THE BABADOOK UK RELEASE

Fantastic reviews have flooded in since the recent release of horror film THE BABADOOK in the UK. With composer Jed Kuzel’s eery underscore, and Alex Holmes’ outstanding production design, the film has gained worldwide attention for its chilling story-telling. Read some recent UK reviews below: MTV 5 Stars The Guardian 4 Stars Cine-Vue 4 Stars The Daily Telegraph 4 Stars HMV Five Reasons You’ll Love The Babadook
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THE MULE TRAILER

Shot by Stefan Duscio, THE MULE is a thrilling crime film which follows a first time drug mule (Angus Sampson) who is caught by law enforcement. The film will be released in cinemas and available to download simultaneously on the 21st of November – which is the first time this release format has been done in Australia. View the trailer HERE. 
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THESE FINAL HOURS TO SCREEN AT CANNES

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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TOBY OLIVER REVIEW WOLF CREEK 2

Toby Oliver receiving great reviews for Wolf Creek 2 – “Vital are the special effects and Toby Oliver’s excellent cinematography.” The Blurb “{There is} some spectacular widescreen outback cinematography by Toby Oliver” Screen Daily ‘”Wolf Creek 2 is better made than its predecessor, thanks in no small part to Toby Oliver’s pristine widescreen outback photography” The Australian
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ANDREW COMMIS FOR BEST AUSTRALIAN CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR THE ROCKET

Australian Film Critics Association nominates Andrew Commis for Best Australian Cinematography for THE ROCKET.
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DEIN PERRY TAPS IT UP WITH BOLLYWOOD

The cinematic adventure DHOOM 3 is currently screening in Australian multiplexes. The opening credit sequence to this Bollywood blockbuster features Dein Perry’s unique choreography which accompanies the film’s title song DHOOM MACHALE. DHOOM 3 has grossed $1.7million within 3 weeks domestically and is on course to make Bollywood Box Office history internationally.
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