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BARRACUDA Review
“Director of photography Stefan Duscio imbues the swimming scenes with a singular poetic beauty and power…” The Sydney Morning Herald gives BARRACUDA 4 stars in this wonderful review. SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Barracuda: ABC TV series is The Slap of Olympic swimming dream July 10, 2016 Debi Enker ★★★★ Sunday, July 10, ABC, 8.40pm Danny Kelly (Elias Anton) is intense, stoic and watchful. When we first meet the 16-year-old scholarship student, he’s rising in darkness as the city sleeps. A talented ...
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Melbourne International Film Festival 2016
Melbourne International Film Festival celebrates its 65th event, 28th July – 14th August 2016. Bringing you the best in international and local features, documentaries, short films and world premieres. This year’s program includes Alice Englert’s short film THE BOYFRIEND GAME, aswell as GIRL ASLEEP, shot by Andrew Commis. Head to the website to book your tickets – miff.com.au
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2016 Helpmann Awards Nominees
Congratulations to all of our clients who have been nominated in the 2016 Helpmann Awards! COMEDY Reunion, Rebirth- Doug Anthony All Stars BEST DIRECTOR OF A MUSICAL Ladies in Black- Simon Phillips BEST DIRECTION OF A PLAY North by Northwest Simon Phillips BEST COSTUME DESIGN Ladies in Black / Sleeping Beauty- Gabriela Tylesova BEST SCENIC DESIGN Sleeping Beauty – Gabriela Tylesova Turandot – Dan Potra North by Northwest – Nick Schlieper and Simon Phillips BEST NEW AUSTRALIAN WORK Ladies in ...
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THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE UK Casting Released
WHAT’S ON STAGE 17.6.16 Full casting has been announced for Frantic Assembly’s Things I Know to be True, which opens at the Lyric Hammersmith in September before touring. Starring in the UK premiere will be Matthew Barker (Husbands and Sons, National Theatre) as Mark Price, Natalie Casey (The Invisible Man, Menier) as Pip Price, Richard Mylan (Badfinger, Donmar) as Ben Price, Kirsty Oswald (The Father) as Rosie Price, Ewan Stewart (The Pillowman, National Theatre) as Bob Price and Imogen Stubbs ...
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Shot by Andy Commis GIRL ASLEEP has taken out the Official Competition Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
Rosemary Myers’ feature debut, Girl Asleep, has taken out the Official Competition Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). “Truly original, theatrical, and impeccably choreographed, this coming of age story woke us up. Stylish, quirky but substantive and with every frame filled with evocative and hilarious detail,” said SIFF festival director and chief curator Carl Spence. Girl Asleep held off strong competition including Australia’s other entrant, Holding The Man, and was also the recipient of the SIFF Youth Jury Award ...
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CLEVERMAN premieres on ABC TV
CLEVERMAN premieres tonight on ABC TV! The much anticipated Indigenous superhero series was directed by Wayne Blair, edited by Simon Price and designed by Jake Nash and Emily Seresin.
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Billie Pleffer joins the DIRECTING THE SHORT FILM panel at St Kilda Film Festival
Billie Pleffer joins the DIRECTING THE SHORT FILM panel as part of the St Kilda Film Festival on Monday 23 May @ 6pm. Come along to hear prominent and successful Australian short film directors Corrie Chen (Reg Makes Contact, Wonder Boy), Bec Peniston-Bird (Goodnight Sweetheart, Summer Suit) and Billie Pleffer (Baby Baby, Bino) discuss the secrets of successful short filmmaking. Learn the essential tips, insights and inspirations on directing a short. Find more information about the session here.
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The Guardian reviews Andrew Bovell’s THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE
A wonderful review from the Guardian of Andrew Bovell’s tender, physical and deeply relatable family drama THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE, showing at the Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide, until 4 June, before showing in Canberra 8-11 June. “Things I Know To Be True is a snapshot of life, and like life it comes with countless themes. Audiences will pull out different strands and different stories to focus on. But ultimately beating its way steadily through the work is the low-level ...
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Cate Shortland wins the 2016 Betty Roland Prize for Scriptwriting
Congratulations to writer Cate Shortland who has won the 2016 Betty Roland Prize for Scriptwriting in the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards! See the full list of recipients here.
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CLEVERMAN first look review – “wickedly exciting and frantically thoughtful”
Directed by Wayne Blair, edited by Simon Price and designed by Jake Nash and Emily Seresin, the wickedly exciting and frantically thoughtful CLEVERMAN premiers on ABC 2, June. Read the full review here.
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A wonderful review of the operatic adaptation of Tim Winton’s CLOUDSTREET
A wonderful review by IN DAILY of State Opera South Australia’s operatic adaptation of Tim Winton’s CLOUDSTREET, directed by Gale Edwards and showing at Her Majesty’s Theatre until May 21. “Together, the composer, Edwards, State Opera artistic director and conductor Timothy Sexton, and the brilliant artistic cast and crew have created not only one of the best opera experiences you could have, but also one of the best theatre experiences.” “Director Gale Edwards has worked with composer George Palmer on ...
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THE BEAST returns to the stage
Eddie Perfect’s THE BEAST returns to the stage, this time with Simon Phillips in the director’s chair and Trent Suidgeest on lighting design. Despite their collective talent, Perfect is happy to have Phillips in charge of such a dark script. “When you rehearse a comedy, by the end of week two you’ve done the jokes over and over and you don’t find them funny any more. “That’s fine normally, but with a black comedy all that’s left is that you’re ...
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Tim Bullock wins Best Direction in a TV Commercial at the ADG Awards
Congratulation to Tim Bullock for winning Best Direction in a TV Commercial for VOLKSWAGON BEAR in the Australian Directors Guild Awards on Friday. See the full list of winners here.
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Justin Kurzel BAFTA Guru Film Lecture
Director Justin Kurzel discusses his filmic influences, unpicks the challenges he’s faced and offers advice for emerging filmmakers in this BAFTA Guru Film Lecture.
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SECRET CITY Trailer
Check out the new trailer for SECRET CITY, premiering on June 5. Featuring set design by Felicity Abbott and costume design by Mariot Kerr. Filmed in Parliament House and locations across Canberra and Sydney, SECRET CITY is inspired by the best-selling novels The Marmalade Files and The Mandarin Code, written by Canberra political journalists Chris Uhlmann and Steve Lewis. Amidst rising tension between China and America, Canberra press gallery journalist Harriet Dunkley (played by Anna Torv) forces her way closer ...
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Germain McMicking and Ross Giardina win at the 2016 National ACS Awards for Cinematography
Congratulations to Germain McMicking and Ross Giardina for picking up the following awards at the 2016 National ACS Awards for Cinematography: Drama or Comedy Series & Telefeatures Gold Tripod: Germain McMicking (VIC) ~ Gallipoli – Episode 7 Web Content & New Media Award of Distinction: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ BPM – Elegant Hedonism Advertising – Local/Regional Award of Distinction: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ NRMA – Home Advertising – National/International Award of Distinction: Ross Giardina ACS (NSW) ~ Shell ...
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Natasha Pincus’ OH CANADA to open St Kilda Film Festival
Directed by Natasha Pincus, Missy Higgin’s music video for OH CANADA has been announced as a finalist in the SoundKILDA music video competition. The video will also be screened as part of the St Kilda Film Festival’s opening night celebrations. See the full list of SoundKILDA finalists here.
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Premier season of THE DETECTIVE’S HANDBOOK is a crowd pleaser
Designed by James Browne, THE DETECTIVE’S HANDBOOK’s premier season is proving to be a crowd pleaser. “The type of toe-tapping fun that appeals to all ages, I seriously doubt anyone seeing The Detective’s Handbook will leave the theatre without a smile on their face.” –ArtsHub “James Browne’s set is the perfect black and white tribute to the era — he really chalks the chalk ” – Daily Review “James Browne’s design is a marvel of elegance and economy.” – The ...
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Velvet continues to take audiences by storm in Brisbane
Featuring the HLA trifecta of director Craig Ilott, set & costume designer James Browne and lighting designer Matt Marshall VELVET continues to receive rave reviews on its tour to Brisbane. “‘Velvet’ presented the music in its natural habitat and coupled with the stunning outfits, conceived by James Browne, the crowd were in for one hell of a show.” – Scenstr “The dazzling light show Matthew Marshall had put together heard gasps from the audience.” – Scenstr “Matthew Marshall’s lighting design ...
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BLEAK featuring Jean Kittson premiers on ABC iView tonight
BLEAK featuring Jean Kittson, is among 6 pilots in the ABC’s new project Comedy Showroom. Premiering tonight on ABC iView, with one pilot airing each Wednesday on ABC TV, the broadcaster will be asking for audience feedback to help decide which show returns as a full series. Read more here
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THE KETTERING INCIDENT wins the special jury prize at the prestigious international Series Mania festival in Paris.
Congratulations to writer Cate Shortland and director Tony Krawitz, on THE KETTERING INCIDENT winning the special jury prize at the prestigious international Series Mania festival in Paris. The prestigious international Series Mania festival considered 80 series from more than 20 countries. Vikki Madden, producer of the eight-part series, said winning the special jury prize was “surreal”. “Little Tasmania has just made such an impact,” she said. “The French … they just fell in love with the imagery of The Kettering ...
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Andrew Bovell talks about his new play THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE
Andrew Bovell’s Things I Know to Be True explores dynamics of suburbia MEREDITH BOOTH THE AUSTRALIAN APRIL 16, 2016 12:00AM Andrew Bovell at a rehearsal for Things I Know to Be True. Picture: Kelly Barnes. Heartbroken, homesick and half a world away from her family in Australia, a teenage Tilda Cobham-Hervey sat on a London train station in tears after a relationship breakup. Then a fledgling actress, she had been feeling independent and brave before the “rug got pulled out” ...
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Warwick Young’s short film STUFFED has taken out Best Foreign Film at the Beverly Hills Film Festival.
A huge congratulations to Warwick Young, whose short film STUFFED has had more success, taking out Best Foreign Film at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. See the full list of winners here.
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2016 ADG Award Nominees
Congratulations to all of our clients who have been nominated in the 2016 ADG Awards! TV COMMERCIAL Tim Bullock – Volkswagen: Bear Peter Carstairs – Ultrasound MUSIC VIDEO Peter Carstairs & Curtis Hill – Hallelujah (The Rubens) CHILDREN’S TV DRAMA Tony Krawitz – Ready For This / Ep13 TV MINI SERIES Kriv Stenders – The Principal / Ep 1 FEATURE FILM Jocelyn Moorhouse – The Dressmaker See the full list of nominees here.
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