AACTA Festival 2024: Where Aussie screen magic takes centre stage on the Gold Coast!
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) proudly announces the debut of the AACTA Festival, a four-day celebration of Australia's vibrant screen industry, that promises an immersive experience for all, from industry professionals to film enthusiasts, school-leavers, families, and aspiring creatives – the Festival, including the AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel Group, will be hosted at the Home of the Arts (HOTA) from February 8-11, 2024.
With more than 70 events on ...
Blussh Romance Festival – coming February 2024!
BLUSSH Romance Festival Director, Sue-Anne Chapman said, “More romance films are being made, and romance books being written, in Brisbane than anywhere else in Australia. And this is how BLUSSH ROMANCE FESTIVAL was born – a super fun event to showcase these wonderful stories and provide audiences with an opportunity to come together with like-minded romance film and book enthusiasts”.
Buy love this Christmas with early bird tickets to BLUSSH’S inaugural Opening Night Gala and ...
Iranian Film Festival of Australia returns in 2023!
Forced to pause in 2022 in response to the recent social and political changes in Iran, the festival this year returns with a remarkable program of thought-provoking, heart-warming, and award-winning feature films and documentaries showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of Iran and demonstrating that the unwavering spirit of storytelling shines brightly despite challenging times. Thirteen films will be presented, including eleven Australian premieres and both the 2023 UK and the 2024 Iranian ...
British Film Festival – Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis Movie Review
They created one of the world’s most visible graphic designs with their album cover for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Their story is a fascinating one and it parallels the history of some megalithic bands from back in the sixties and seventies.
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Fans of artists such as the above-mentioned Floyd, Peter Gabriel, The Nice, 10cc and Led Zeppelin will find much fascination with the views of various talking ...
The inaugural Bollywood Film Festival is coming to Dendy cinemas this November!
This is a brand-new celebration of Indian film in Australia, aligned with India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year – Diwali.
The program includes a curated selection of new and classic Bollywood titles including:
Kennedy - From the director of Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly and Psycho Raman comes this crime drama about an insomniac ex-cop turned assassin looking for redemption.
Dug Dug - A religious satire that revolves around a motorbike in a village that is making ...
The 2023 Cunard British Film Festival full program has been unveiled!
Many of Britain’s most enduring and well-known faces feature in this year’s stunning selection including Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Spall, Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson in her final film.
The 2023 Festival will open with the premiere of ONE LIFE starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, direct from its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Based on a deeply moving true story of kindness and compassion that was ...
The 2023 Cunard British Film Festival First Highlights Announced!
Opening this year’s festival is the Australian Premiere of ONE LIFE starring Sir Anthony Hopkins arriving direct from its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Based on a deeply moving true story of kindness and compassion that was almost forgotten for 50 years, Hopkins delivers a remarkable performance as Sir Nicholas Winton, also known as the “British Schindler”, who helped rescue hundreds of children from Europe on the verge of World War II. The film also stars ...
BIFF2023 Full Program has Launched!
BIFF is a carnival of cinema in Brisbane’s cultural heartland showcasing World and Australian premieres, exclusive preview screenings and filmmaking talent within Red Carpet screenings, industry panels, filmmaker Q&As, and networking opportunities.
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BIFF proudly profiles our region to filmmakers and screen industry professionals on a national and global stage with a spotlight on the thriving industry in South East Queensland.
Brisbane Internati...
Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back for its 7th season!
This year’s tour is headlined by the Australian film, MAKING IT, which follows pro surfer, India Robinson, former Australian netball captain Caitlin “C-Bass” Bassett, promising rugby star and UNSW student Aneeka Riley, and competitive skier Annabel Blake. The film explores the unrelenting pursuit of success for female and non-binary athletes and the complex and often conflicting ideas of when one truly “make it”.
Plus witness the destiny of a sherpa woman, run solo across 6 ...
