Director Ben Chessell finishes principal photography on Sucker, his debut feature, in Melbourne today, full of praise for the chemistry between his young lead, YouTube star John Luc, and veteran English actor Timothy Spall.
Historically it's been tough for Australian films to score deals in Japan, a barrier which My Mistress has just broken.
Film Movement has bought North American rights to My Mistress, Stephen Lance's erotic drama about the affair between a vulnerable teenager (Harrison Gilbertson) and a French S&M mistress (Emmanuelle Beart).
LevelK has reteamed with Arenamedia on producer Robert Connolly's upcoming feature Spear.
While more Australian films are securing distribution in the US - mostly limited theatrical combined with online release- generally the returns to producers are exceedingly modest.
LevelK is offering a year-long, paid internship that will involve a January trip to work in Copenhagen and Berlin. The program is open to women only and is supported by Screen Australia's Gender Matters – Brilliant Careers program.
Writer-director Luke Shanahan’s debut feature 'Rabbit', set to premiere at MIFF, stars Adelaide Clemens, Alex Russell and Belgian actress Veerle Baetens.
Writer-director Priscilla Cameron’s debut feature 'The Butterfly Tree' will be released in cinemas in the US, the UK and Russia following deals announced at the American Film Market.