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Trailer: TOTALLY COMPLETELY FINE
The trailer has dropped for Gretel Vella’s original series TOTALLY COMPLETELY FINE. Written and created by Gretel, the show also features writing from Emme Hoy. It streams on STAN from April 20th.
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Review: TURN UP THE VOLUME
TURN UP THE VOLUME, a new young adult series for ABC ME, Matchbox Pictures and Film Camp has been given 4 stars in the Sydney Morning Herald. The show features episodes written by Dannika Horvat and directed by Jessie Oldfield + Adam Murfet. Read the full review here. TURN UP THE VOLUME is on ABC ME from Friday, March 24, 6pm and iview (all 10 episodes).
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Review: MELBOURNE, CHEREMUSHKI
The Age gives four stars to MELBOURNE, CHEREMUSHKI. Director Constantine Costi has reimagined Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich’s 1958 Opera about the housing crisis in Moscow in 2020s Melbourne. Read the full article here.
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Review: IN OUR BLOOD
Read the 4.5 star review for IN OUR BLOOD, a new drama series directed by John Sheedy. The 4 part drama from Hoodlum is set against the backdrop of the early HIV / AIDS epidemic in Sydney -and the corridors of Canberra- from 1983. In Our Blood | TV Tonight
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CANCIÓN DEL PRIMER DESEO by Andrew Bovell
Andrew Bovell’s new work CANCIÓN DEL PRIMER DESEO opens in Madrid on April 27. Check out the website here for more information and tickets.
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ARETHA: A Love Letter to the Queen of Soul
ARETHA is coming to the Sydney Opera House this June. Directed and narrated by Jada Alberts, ARETHA is a powerful memoir, live on stage, that celebrates the life and music of one of the greatest voices in history. On for two nights only – June 17 & 18 2023. Read more and grab your tickets here!
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MONOLITH Trailer
Check out the trailer for Matt Vesely’s feature film, MONOLITH. Screening at SXSW 2023! Read more about the SXSW screenings here.
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THE 7 STAGES OF GREIVING Directed by Jada Alberts
THE 7 STAGES OF GRIEVING directed by Jada Alberts opens tonight at Browns Mart Theatre in Darwin. The one woman show, written by Wesley Enoch and Deborah Mailman, runs until March 18. Purchase tickets here.
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Suzie Miller’s PRIMA FACIE Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards!
We are thrilled to announce Suzie Miller’s PRIMA FACIE at Harold Pinter Theatre has been nominated for 5 Olivier Awards! Best New Play – PRIMA FACIE, Harold Pinter Theatre Best Actress – Jodie Comer, PRIMA FACIE Best Lighting Design – Natasha Chivers, PRIMA FACIE Best Sound Design – Ben & Max Ringham, PRIMA FACIE Best Director – Justin Martin, PRIMA FACIE The ceremony, named after legendary English actor Sir Laurence Olivier, will take place on 2 April at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
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Trailer: IN OUR BLOOD
The trailer has landed for IN OUR BLOOD, a brand new series for Hoodlum and ABC directed by John Sheedy. IN OUR BLOOD premieres March 19th @ 8:30pm on ABC and iView.
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CLASS OF ’07 TRAILER
Check out the trailer for Matchbox Pictures new series CLASS OF ’07. With episodes written by Romina Accurso and Gretel Vella, the series premieres March 17th on Amazon Prime.
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CAMP: Directed by Kate Gaul
CAMP, directed by Kate Gaul opens tonight at the Seymour Centre Sydney. A backdrop of violence and uncertainty frames the first part of the play which taps into this energy and imagination: the birth of the Campaign Against Moral Persecution (CAMP). Four fictional activists Krissy, Jo, Tracy, and Dave fall in love, fall out of love, find their individual voices, and forge paths spanning 5 decades. In 2022, Krissy, Jo and Tracy reconnect. Through personal and political challenges – which
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PRIMA FACIE @ Melbourne Theatre Company
Suzie Miller’s PRIMA FACIE opened at Melbourne Theatre Company over the weekend to rave reviews. “I’ve seen the UK version of this play starring Jodie Comer, and I have to say Lee Lewis’ production outshines it by some margin.” – The Age Read The Age review here. Pictured Suzie, Anne-Louise Sarks and actor Sheridan Harbridge, image credit: Heath Warwick
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DEVIL’S PEAK Trailer
The trailer has dropped for DEVIL’S PEAK, directed by Ben Young. The film stars Robin Wright, her son Hopper Penn and Billy Bob Thornton. See the trailer here.
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RACHEL’S FARM
Rachel Ward’s documentary RACHEL’S FARM will have its World Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday February 10th! Check the full schedule here.
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Justin Kurzel: THE ORDER
Justin Kurzel is set to direct THE ORDER, starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, for AGC Studios. Read the full story via Deadline.
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Jean Kittson Receives
Jean Kittson has received an Order of Australia for significant service to the arts as a performer, writer and comedian. Congratulations Jean! Australia Day Honours 2023: Steve Liebmann, Claudia Karvan, David Wenham, Jean Kittson.
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Alice Englert’s BAD BEHAVIOUR at Sundance Film Festival
Alice Englert’s debut feature BAD BEHAVIOUR has been met with critical acclaim after its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival over the weekend. “In her first feature as writer and director, Alice Englert expertly finds the line between satire and sincerity” – The Hollywood Reporter “Englert’s cracking wit and ability to find humor and heart in all sorts of situations translate to her own performance, which is sneakily vulnerable.” – Indiewire Read more about Alice’s inspiration for the film here.
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Netflix Buys RUN RABBIT RUN
Ahead of its Sundance World Premiere today, Netflix has acquired the global rights to RUN RABBIT RUN. The films Director of Photography is Bonnie Elliott, and Production Design is by Vanessa Cerne. Read the full article below – Netflix takes global rights to Daina Reid’s ‘Run Rabbit Run’ – IF Magazine
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HLA Client Projects Featured in 2023 Pick of the Upfronts
BAY OF FIRES, directed by Natalie Bailey and Wayne Blair, NORTH SHORE, directed by Gregor Jordan and SAFE HOME directed by Stevie Cruz-Martin, production design by Alicia Clements and shot by Kieran Fowler are featured in TV tonight’s 2023 Pick of the Upfronts list. Also listed is MOTHER AND SON, which will be set up and directed by Neil Sharma, with writing by Tristram Baumber, and short film FINDING JEDDA which was shot by Tyson Perkins. Read the full article
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WELLMANIA: Release Date
WELLMANIA, starring Celeste Barber, will premiere on Netflix March 29th. The Fremantle Australia series features costume design by Gypsy Taylor, and writing and script producing by Romina Accurso. HLA’s Jean Kittson guest stars. Airdate: Wellmania
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MONOLITH at SXSW
HLA’s Matt Vesely’s feature film MONOLITH has been selected as part of SXSW Film and TV Festival Lineup for 2023. Congratulations Matt!
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Review: AMADEUS
AMADEUS, directed by Craig Ilott, is on now at the Sydney Opera House. Read the SMH review here.
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TRANSFUSION Trailer
Check out the trailer for the STAN original film TRANSFUSION, premiering on STAN January 20. Director of Photography – Shelley Farthing-Dawe.
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