Australian films are experiencing a resurgence in cinemas this year, raking in $21.7 million through April 20.
Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck as the caped crusader, Batman V Superman opened around the country on 293 screens last week, ringing up just over $13 million including 3D and IMAX showings.
Disney's The Jungle Book also continues its charmed run at the Australian box office, dropping only four percent over the weekend to pull in $5.7 million. Jon Favreau's film is about to crack $20 million overall, at 304 locations across the country.
The launches of Matt Saville’s A Month of Sundays and Simon Stone’s The Daughter at international film festivals are paying off with critical acclaim for both.
David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz travelled to the Gold Coast late last year to pick up a special award from the Australian International Movie Convention, recognising their contribution to the Australian film industry.
Disney's Zootopia narrowly beat out the combined might of Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Jessica Chastain and Emily Blunt over the weekend, with Huntsman: Winter's War debuting on 262 screens for an overall take of $2.7 million.
UK distributor Metrodome has bought Simon Stone’s The Daughter after the drama screened at the Venice Film Festival’s Venice Days and in the Toronto International Film Festival’s special presentations sidebar.
Fate Films, helmed by producers Jan Chapman and Nicole O’Donohue, is delighted to announce principal photography commences on The Daughter in Sydney on September 12.