film news for all Australians
film news for all Australians
The 2016 Lavazza Italian Film Festival Announced
August 4, 2016 | Tess Church
The very best of Italian cinema is coming to our cinemas once again as the Lavazza Italian Film Festival returns to Brisbane this September and October. Read More
Remakes, Reboots and Adaptations: Is Australia Breaking the Mould?
August 3, 2016 | Tess Church
A pretty ‘dumb’ blonde takes the stairs instead of the door while a typical deranged killer chases after her. An impossibly strong and conflicted caped hero tries to save the earth once again from destruction and finally a girl attempts to win the affections of a completely oblivious guy by changing herself inside and out… Sound familiar? These are storylines and tropes we know all too well. Read More
Embrace: Pro-Body Image Doco set to Empower
July 26, 2016 | Faerlie Eldred
Don’t fight your body: embrace it! In her debut documentary, Embrace, founder of the Body Image Movement, Taryn Brumfitt wants women to share her realisation: our bodies are not ornaments, they’re vehicles Read More
Disabled Representation in Modern Film: Who Has A Voice?
July 23, 2016 | Tess Church
Over the years, filmmakers have begun to include the stories of once forgotten or ignored minorities in order to redesign the film industry and give a voice to those who once were silenced. Read More
The Scandinavian Film Festival: As It Is In Heaven Sequel
July 22, 2016 | Cassia Littler
Brisbane’s Scandinavian Film Festival started in full force this week with a stroke of humour on opening night with Norwegian release, Welcome To Norway. However it was the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed and internationally beloved film, As It Is In Heaven that screened the following night to the delight of Brisbane fans. Read More
Break into Filmmaking with the Modern Web Series
July 12, 2016 | Cassia Littler
The Creative Issue recently spoke with up and coming Brisbane filmmaker Jayden Creighton about his experiences in film school, his attitude toward Australian cinema and how he is now putting his talents to the test in the real world of web series.
The Man Behind The Lens: Ivan Sen Speaks On ‘Goldstone’
July 8, 2016 | Tegan Tucker
Approaching the cinematic release of his latest critically acclaimed feature film, Goldstone, The Creative Issue caught up with multi-talented Australian director Ivan Sen to talk about his creative process and how Goldstone came to be. Read More
GOMA PRESENTS IN CHARACTER CINEMA PROJECT
July 5, 2016 | Faerlie Eldred
Winter afternoons seem made for darkened movie theatres, and the Gallery of Modern Art’s (GOMA) latest cinema project In Character has just the ticket for those lazy days. Read More
The Queensland Film Festival Returns
July 4, 2016 | Tess Church
The Queensland Film Festival is back for another year to showcase the best films contemporary international cinema has to offer. Read More
Horror in today’s cinema
June 29, 2016 | Tegan Tucker
In the days of films like The Exorcist (1973) and Poltergeist (1982), the horror genre had a respectable reputation. Helmed by talented screenwriters and directors, the films weren’t just there for a cheap thrill, and were easily capable of matching the quality of other critically acclaimed movies. Today, it seems, quality has been traded in for reboots and repetition. Read More
10 LGBTIQ+ films to make you smile
June 21, 2016 | Tegan Tucker
Following the tragedy that has occurred in Orlando, the LGBTIQ+ community could do with a pick-me-up. So to shine some light on a difficult time, we’ve put together a list of LGBTIQ+ films with happy endings to binge-watch. While they’re sadly rare to come across, they do exist! And here are a few of our favourites. Read More
360 and Martin McKenna’s spin on the Real World
June 15, 2016 | Ashleigh Hopping
It’s Thursday afternoon, finally a little warm at the Tryp Hotel in Fortitude Valley, and I’m thrilled to be sitting down with two guys for whom I have a lot of respect. Director/writer Martin McKenna and Matt Colwell are in Brisbane to showcase their debut foray into the realm of feature films: Is This The Real World.
Ivan Sen opens SFF with outback thriller ‘Goldstone’
June 9, 2016 | Tegan Tucker
In 2013, Australian filmmaker Ivan Sen opened the Sydney Film Festival with his film Mystery Road. This year, he has done so again with his latest piece of work Goldstone opening the 63rd Sydney Film Festival on June 8th. Read More
More Than Just Noir: The Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival
June 4, 2016 | Ashleigh Hopping
Ever thought to yourself, I need some more Scandinavian culture in my life? Here you go.