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REVIEW: Love Sarah
July 1, 2020 | Anjelica Rankin
When acclaimed baker Sarah unexpectedly dies, her daughter does what she can to make her own, and her mother’s, dreams come true in Love Sarah: a whimsically British story about grief, family, and food.
REVIEW: The Last Ferry from Grass Island
June 23, 2020 | Harry Fritsch
Stunning cinematography feeds the raw emotions that are behind The Last Ferry from Grass Island, a short film about a former Hong Kong hitman’s past catching up with him.
Stewart Tyrrell on ‘Brisbane the Movie’
June 1, 2020 | Harry Fritsch
In a time when we all need a little cheering up, the upcoming independent film Brisbane the Movie looks set to deliver the romantic comedy, historical-artefact-hunting flick that Brisbanites have always wanted.
Sydney Film Festival Goes Digital
May 31, 2020 | Charles Lawson
The Sydney Film Festival has decided to blaze forward a new path, with the world-renowned festival moving entirely online.
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Becoming a model with Eve Conomos
May 29, 2020 | Bianca Aniceto
So you’re thinking about getting into modelling but have no idea where to begin? This week at The Creative Issue we sat down with model, Eve Conomos, as she gave us an insight into the industry and where to begin.
Four Great Movies for Writers
May 6, 2020 | Harry Fritsch
Any good writer knows the obvious way to better their imagination and their craft is to read more.
Catch Dinner and a Movie (or 7) at Belong Short Film Festival This Weekend
March 6, 2020 | Cleo Elizabeth
After inaugurating in 2018, Belong Short Film Festival is on again in 2020, with a great selection of diverse and evolving Australian cinema.
The Brisbane Queer Film Festival Returns for its 21st Year
March 3, 2020 | Cleo Elizabeth
One of Brisbane’s queer calendar highlights is back in 2020, presenting a huge selection of queer cinema to attract Brisbane’s LGBTQ community, allies, and cinephiles alike.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE an Australian Shakespeare Adaptation
March 2, 2020 | Nic Musumeci
Have you ever wondered what a Shakespeare adaptation set in Australia would look like? Then look no further. Read More
Japanese Film Festival Australia: The 2019 National Tour
August 17, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning for its 23rd year, with a massive national tour.
Defend, Conserve, Protect: The Most Important Documentary of the Year
August 4, 2019 | Hannah Chadirchi
Ghostbuster and Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd narrates a new stunning documentary, covering a most serious topic. Read More
Last screening at iconic Lumen Room cinema
May 28, 2019 | Jas Rose
This is your last chance to catch a cult classic film at the iconic Lumen Room at Metro Arts Brisbane. The heritage-listed building will be sold in 2020 after almost four decades as a central hub for the artists of Brisbane.
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Ladies in Black, an Australia movie reliving the days of 1959 Sydney
September 2, 2018 | Kristina Chapman
Ever wondered what it was like back in 1959 Sydney? In the midst of European migration and the rise of women libration? Look no further than the movie adaptation of Madeleine St John’s novel The Women in Black, originally published in 1993.
Funding films in Australia
May 12, 2018 | Kristina Chapman
This month, Australia has announced an increase in the location tax offset for filmmakers. Originally 16.5%, the tax offset has nearly doubled, allowing productions to claim up to 30% with the new policy. The increase in the tax offset will encourage more overseas productions to film in Australia, but what does that mean for Australian filmmakers? Read More