Actor-turned-filmmaker James Ivor originally wrote and directed short 'Crushing Season' as a proof-of-concept for a feature he could shop to producers, so its film festival success has been an unexpected and welcome bonus.
After opening in Vancouver in 2020, Fatbelly VFX has expanded to Brisbane with plans to focus on Australian projects and elevating women's careers.
Noora Niasari talks to IF about the making of her debut feature, the Sundance Audience Award-winning 'Shayda', which is screening in competition at MIFF and will close Locarno later this month.
Rachel Ward’s most recent role? Farmhand. After ecological despair following the Black Summer fires, the director rolled up her sleeves to learn about regenerative agriculture, as tracked in documentary 'Rachel’s Farm'. Ward and producer Bettina Dalton talk to IF.
Danny and Michael Philippou's debut feature 'Talk to Me' landed at no. 6 at the North American box office, proving to be A24's most successful release since 2018's 'Hereditary'. At home, it opened at no. 4 and is already the third highest grossing Australian film of the year.
Karl Malakunas' 'Delikado', which follows the tribulations of environmental crusaders on the island of Palawan in the Philippines, has been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Investigative Documentary.
Since Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton joined forces in Causeway Films, they've shared a mutual agenda that has defined their work together: Find and nurture new voices and talent who have potential for exciting international careers.