For the record, IF has updated the B.O. totals of the 39 Australian films and feature documentaries released in 2014.
While the screen industry has plenty to celebrate as Australian films are set to finish the year with around $87 million in B.O. takings, the results show a sizable number of films failed to address fundamental questions.
The good news for Australian cinema: Last year ranks as the third biggest ever for Oz films and feature docs released theatrically in the home market
Barring a miracle or at least several hits, the Australian films released in cinemas this year have no hope of matching 2013’s combined gross of $38.5 million.
Barring a break-out hit or at least several strong performers, the B.O. total of Australian films this calendar year is highly unlikely to match 2013's $38.5 million.
Disappointing debuts by The Rover and Galore have slowed the momentum of the Australian film industry after an encouraging start to the year in cinemas.
Australian films have raked in $13.7 million at the national box-office this year, a brighter start than the first four months of 2013.
Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason recognises the structural challenges facing independent films but does not subscribe to the view that this is a down year for Australian cinema.