After winning over Wolf Creek director Greg McLean as a fan, new Australian thriller The Horseman will have its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival this Sunday night.
Australian author Emma Westwood has released a new book examining the success of the monster movie genre, featuring in depth interviews with directors including John Carpenter, Roger Corman and Greg McLean.
Australian actor and budding director Aaron J March has scored the winning entry to novelist Paulo Coelho's Experimental Witch Film Competition.
The latest film starring John Jarratt makes its world premiere this month
Filming has begun in Melbourne
Following screenings at the Cannes International Film Festival, Snowtown and Blame have been picked up overseas
The national agency has announced production investment
Emile Sherman, Kriv Stenders and Greg McLean are among the filmmakers to receive funding