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REVIEW: VOICE KILLER at the Theater an der Wien

TOM HOLLOWAY’S new opera has a rave review from The European News Agency. Read more HERE
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Gillian Armstrong unveils Orry-Kelly Blue Plaque

Australian director GILLIAN ARMSTRONG unveiled a NSW Blue Plaque commemorating costume designer Orry-Kelly! Read more HERE
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REVIEW: ★★★★ for INTER ALIA

Glowing reviews for SUZIE MILLER’S newest play INTER ALIA at The National Theatre.
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REVIEW: Emerald City

Reviews are in for EMERALD CITY at Ensemble Theatre:
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A tribute to Jane Campion’s film school, A WAVE IN THE OCEAN

A WAVE IN THE OCEAN, the film school conceived in 2022 and directed in Wellington by the two-time Oscar-winning director Jane Campion, will be honored with a tribute at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia that will feature the screening of seven short films by seven of its young students. Read More HERE 
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA announced for HOSH 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s global phenomenon returns on its 40th anniversary to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in a critically acclaimed spectacular! Read More HERE
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TRAILER: Playing Gracie Darling

TRAILER: Playing Gracie Darling

Paramount+ Australia today announced that the new original series, Playing Gracie Darling will premiere Thursday, 14 August, streaming all six episodes exclusively on Paramount+.
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Cate Shortland awarded honorary doctorate!

HLA Client Cate Shortland has been awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her contributions to the art of film, her profound impact on the cultural landscape and her dedication to inspiring others. Read more HERE
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2025 APDG Awards Nominees Announced!

Congratulations to all HLA clients nominated!
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Jane Campion picked for 2025 Oxbelly retreat!

Jane Campion, Richard Linklater, Radu Jude and Ali Abbasi are among the advisors and special guests taking part in the 2025 Oxbelly screenwriting and literary retreat in Greece. Read more HERE
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FIRST LOOK: Rosamund Pike in INTER ALIA

Rosamund Pike makes her National Theatre debut in SUZIE MILLER’S INTER ALIA Read more HERE
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REVIEW: ★★★★★ for APHRODITE

Limelight has given APHRODITE an incredible 5 star review! Read more HERE Video Design by Morgan Moroney
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REVIEW: Joh: Last King of Queensland ★★★★½

Screen Hub has given JOH: LAST KING OF QUEENSLAND a stellar review! Read more HERE Written and Directed by Kriv Stenders 
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Production starts on new series inspired by the life of the notorious Brenden Abbott

Screenwest is supporting the production of a new scripted series based on the life story of Western Australian bank robber and prison escapee Brenden Abbott, infamously dubbed ‘The Postcard Bandit’ Read more HERE
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MY BRILLIANT CAREER Now in Production in South Australia

Production of the adaptation of Miles Franklin’s beloved Australian novel, MY BRILLIANT CAREER, from Jungle Entertainment is underway in Adelaide, South Australia.  The production team includes costume designer, MARIOT KERR, and director of photography, KIERAN FOWLER. Read more HERE
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Logie Nominations Announced

7 HLA Projects have been nominated for the 2025 Logie Awards! 
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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

Read the review HERE
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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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