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Neil Armfield, Jocelyn Moorhouse, Gillian Armstrong, Roger Ford and Steve Worland nominated 2015 FCCA Awards
Congratulations to Neil Armfield, Jocelyn Moorhouse, Gillian Armstrong, Roger Ford and Steve Worland for their nominations in the 2015 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards. BEST FILM THE DRESSMAKER HOLDING THE MAN PAPER PLANES BEST CHILDREN’S FILM PAPER PLANES BEST DIRECTOR NEIL ARMFIELD – HOLDING THE MAN JOCELYN MOORHOUSE – THE DRESSMAKER BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY WOMEN HE’S UNDRESSED DIRECTOR: GILLIAN ARMSTRONG PRODUCERS: DAMIEN PARER, GILLIAN ARMSTRONG BEST SCRIPT/SCREENPLAY ROBERT CONNOLLY, STEVE WORLAND PAPER PLANES TOMMY MURPHY HOLDING THE MAN BEST ...
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Alice Englert talks about her new film FAMILY HAPPINESS starring Ben Wishaw
Writer and director Alice Englert spoke to IF Magazine about THE BOYFRIEND GAME going to the Berlin International Film Festival and her new short film FAMILY HAPPINESS starring Ben Wishaw. Read the full interview here.
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CLEVERMAN WORLD PREMIER AT BERLINALE
Directed by Wayne Blair and with costume design by Emily Seresin, CLEVERMAN, will be joining Alice Englert’s THE BOYFRIEND GAME at this year’s Berlinale. Read the full Screen Australia Media Release here.
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GIRL ASLEEP REVEALED AS ONE OF THE FIRST 13 TITLES IN THE GENERATION SECTION OF THE BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL.
DOP Andy Commis’ film GIRL ASLEEP has been revealed as one of the first 13 titles in the Generation section of The Berlin Film Festival. The lineup is divided into Generation Kplus, for films targeted at younger kids, and Generation 14plus, for movies made for teenagers.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO 2015 ACS VIC/TAS AWARD WINNERS GERMAIN MCMICKING AND STEFAN DUSCIO!
Congratulations to Germain McMicking and Stefan Duscio for picking up a host of awards at the 2015 ACS VIC/TAS Awards on Saturday, and a special mention to Kriv Stenders who was the evening’s Guest of Honour! Features – Cinema Gold: Germain McMicking – Holding The Man Silver: Germain McMicking – Partisan Drama or Comedy & Telefeatures Gold: Germain McMicking – Gallipoli Ep. 7 Advertising – National/International Silver: Stefan Duscio – Glassons / Made of Here Experimental & Specialised Bronze: Stefan ...
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KRISTIAN FREDRIKSON SCHOLARSHIP FOR DESIGN IN THE PERFORMING ARTS
Applications for the Kristian Fredrikson Scholarship for Design close on Tuesday, December 1! The scholarship will provide $12,000 biennially to assist an Australian designer or maker to study overseas. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 5 professional productions or have demonstrated a proven record of professional activity over at least three years. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a strong level of originality, creativity, technical skills, commitment to their profession and the viability of their study plan. ...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JED KURZEL FOR WINNING THE FEATURE FILM SCORE OF THE YEAR FOR HIS WORK ON SLOW WEST AT THE SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS
Congratulations to composer Jed Kurzel, who has won the award for Feature Film Score of the Year for his work on SLOW WEST at the Screen Music Awards. It’s Jed’s second win in the category, following his 2011 award for his SNOWTOWN score.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JED KURZEL FOR HIS 2015 SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATION!
Congratulations to composer Jed Kurzel who is nominated for Feature Film Score of the Year for SLOW WEST in the 2015 Screen Music Awards! See the full list of nominees here.
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A GREAT INTERVIEW WITH MACBETH COMPOSER JED KURZEL
A great interview with composer Jed Kurzel on why MACBETH echoes SNOWTOWN and how the score was almost electronic. Read more here.
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MACBETH OPENS IN CINEMAS TODAY! FEATURING THE HLA TRIFECTA OF DIRECTOR JUSTIN KURZEL, COMPOSER JED KURZEL AND DESIGNER FIONA CROMBIE.
Director Justin Kurzel on death, grief, madness and the moment when he nearly lost Marion Cotillard in a Scottish bog. Read on here.
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EDITOR SIMON PRICE’S FILM FREE IN DEED HAS WON BEST FILM AT THE 2015 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL
Editor Simon Price’s film FREE IN DEED has won the Orizzonti Award for Best Film at the 2015 Venice Film Festival. Read about it here.
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CINEMATOGRAPHER BONNIE ELLIOTT’S FILM SPEAR REVIEW FROM 2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Read the full review here.
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MACBETH ANNOUNCED AS SURPRISE SCREENING AT MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Director Justin Kurzel, composer Jed Kurzel’s and production designer Fiona Crombie’s MACBETH has been announced as a surprise screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Find all the details here.
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THE DAUGHTER AND THE DRESSMAKER HAVE BOTH BEEN SELECTED FOR THE 2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Director Jocelyn Moorhouse and production designer Roger Ford’s THE DRESSMAKER, and cinematographer Andy Commis’ THE DAUGHTER have both been selected for screenings at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. Read about the full line-up here.
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ANDY COMMIS’ THE DAUGHTER TO SCREEN AT 2015 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL.
THE DAUGHTER, shot by cinematographer Andy Commis, will be screening out of competition at the 2015 Venice Film Festival. Read about the festival line up here.
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2015 HELPMANN AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The 2015 Helpmann Award nominees have been announced. The annual Helpmann Awards recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia’s vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, cabaret, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. Some HLA client nominees include: Best Presentation for Children – THE RABBITS – Directed by John Sheedy Best Presentation for Children – PETE THE SHEEP – Lighting design by Matthew Marshall Best Choreography in a Musical – ...
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NEIL ARMFIELD’S ADAPTATION OF HOLDING THE MAN WORLD PREMIERE
Neil Armfield’s highly anticipated film with cinematography by Germain McMicking and original compositions by Alan John was successfully received at the closing of the Sydney Film Festival. Read the full review here.
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DOUG ANTHONY ALL STARS REUNION THIS WEEKEND
HLA’s Tim Ferguson and Paul “Flacco” Livingston will perform this Saturday night in Sydney. Find out more here.
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THE DAUGHTER RECEIVES 4 STARS AT THE SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL
HLA’s Andy Commis’ slow-burning Australian drama opens competition with 4 stars. Read more here.
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KURZEL BROTHERS TEAM UP FOR DARK COMEDY
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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CONGRATULATIONS BONNIE ELLIOTT!
FIRST CONTACT shot by Bonnie Elliott wins ‘Most Outstanding Factual Program’ at the 2015 Logie Awards. Read the full list of winners here.
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CONGRATULATIONS DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND!
Wins ‘Most Outstanding Miniseries or Telemovie’ at the 2015 Logie Awards. See all the winners here.
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THE FILM BACKTRACK, SHOT BY STEFAN DUSCIO, PREMIERES AT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
Read all about the film, tickets and showings here
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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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