When David Wenham was offered the role of the police sergeant Jock Crawford in the miniseries 'Wake in Fright' he initially recoiled at the idea.
Across a stellar career spanning 30 years, David Wenham had long wanted to make an experimental, improvisational film in which the story unfolds in the space of one night.
All ticket sales from The Artist's Room will go towards a new development fund for screenwriters, to be administered by Create NSW.
Warwick Thornton's ‘We Don’t Need A Map’ will open this year’s Sydney Film Festival, with the event also marking the documentary’s world premiere.
Also onboard is Caren Pistorius ('Offspring'), Gary Sweet ('House Husbands'), Alex Dimitriades ('The Slap'), Robyn Malcolm ('Upper Middle Bogan'), Lee Jones ('The Bastard Executioner'), Anna Samson ('Winners & Losers'), Hannah Frederiksen ('Hunters') and
He will play Harold Meachum, a business tycoon who was partners with Iron Fist's parents before their untimely death, in what sounds like a very Bruce Wayne-ish setup.
Putuparri and the Rainmakers has won Australia's richest film prize.
Event release includes major film festivals, a limited edition cinema program and a series of screenings featuring special guests and speakers.