For the record, IF has updated the B.O. totals of the 39 Australian films and feature documentaries released in 2014.
The December 4 launches of Love is Now, Charlie's Farm and Turkey Shoot are yet another illustration of the utter futility of releasing Australian films on a handful of screens with minimal marketing support.
Australian films' share of the national box-office this year is destined to fall well short of last year's 3.5% and the 10-year average of 3.8%.
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.