David Wenham, Aaron Pedersen, Chris Haywood and singer-songwriter Julia Stone have joined Garrett Hedlund and Kelly Macdonald in 'Dirt Music', Gregor Jordan’s adaptation of the Tim Winton novel.
On the reasonable assumption that cinemas are trading in July, albeit with staggered seating, audiences can look forward to a raft of Hollywood films and, perhaps, several new Australian releases.
Garrett Hedlund and Kelly Macdonald are in the frame to play the leads in 'Dirt Music', Gregor Jordan’s adaptation of the Tim Winton novel.
"There's a very beautiful spiritual element to it, that I think is brilliant and I love. But it's a bit out there."
Gregor Jordan's 'Dirt Music' will have its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Two features, 'Wonderful Unknown' and 'Dirt Music', as well as a six-part drama series from Greer Simpkin and David Jowsey, are set to shoot in Western Australia, thanks to the $16 million WA Regional Film Fund.
Paul Ireland’s 'Measure for Measure' will be released in North America by Samuel Goldwyn Films, the distributor's third Australian acquisition this year.
Aquarius Films has appointed former eOne and Hopscotch Features executive Rachel Okine in the newly created role of managing director.