Australian films are poised to record their highest share of the national box-office for 14 years, which goes a long way towards regaining the faith of audiences after a long lean spell.
It’s been a quiet start for the year for Australian films at the national box office, particularly compared to last year when Peter Rabbit and Sweet Country were drawing crowds.
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%.
Propelled by Oddball and Blinky Bill: The Movie, next week Australian films are set to smash the record for the biggest B.O. total in a single year.
Screen Australia has confirmed Australian films have surpassed the all-time box office record of $63.4 million set in 2001, as IF has reported.
Australian films are certain to sail past $70 million at the national B.O. next week helped by The Dressmaker.
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.