It's been 25 years since Richard Sowada began showcasing independent films in the basement back room of Perth jazz venue, the Greenwich Club with the hope they would find a place in a conservative cinematic and social environment.
Directed by Platon Theodoris, the critically acclaimed 'Alvin' will screen at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood and Chicago as part of the monthly Slamdance Cinema Club.
Platon Theodoris is in development negotiations with a major studio after festival screenings of Alvin's Harmonious World of Opposites.
The short film, Lakemba, is due for limited release in mainstream cinemas, following screenings at the 2008 London Film Festival and a short run at Dendy Newtown cinemas last August.
The new short film from Sydney director Platon Theodoris, focusing on and starring the Muslim youth of Western Sydney suburb Lakemba, has been selected to screen at the London Film Festival in October.