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Under Gan’s leadership, OnlyFans solidified its status as a go-to platform for creators who are looking to sell Nsfw content. In a LinkedIn post announcing her departure, Gan highlighted the $10 billion creator payout milestone OnlyFans reached during her tenure.
- 7/19/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
With the future of Australian TV drama under the microscope, there was always going to be added interest in the ABC’s 2022 slate.
The public broadcaster will deliver in the genre in its 90th year, officially announcing at today’s upfronts new series Significant Others and Savage River.
They join titles Mystery Road: Origin, Troppo, and Barons in a drama line-up that is noticeably larger than what has so far been announced by the commercial free-to-air platforms.
ABC director of entertainment and specialist Michael Carrington told If the broadcaster was pleased to be able to meet demand in the space.
“It’s something our audiences want and I’m thrilled we’re able to provide it,” he said.
“Drama is a really expensive genre. It takes a lot of effort, resources, craft skills, etc. to build a drama series, as well as a lot of time.
“Obviously we are investing...
The public broadcaster will deliver in the genre in its 90th year, officially announcing at today’s upfronts new series Significant Others and Savage River.
They join titles Mystery Road: Origin, Troppo, and Barons in a drama line-up that is noticeably larger than what has so far been announced by the commercial free-to-air platforms.
ABC director of entertainment and specialist Michael Carrington told If the broadcaster was pleased to be able to meet demand in the space.
“It’s something our audiences want and I’m thrilled we’re able to provide it,” he said.
“Drama is a really expensive genre. It takes a lot of effort, resources, craft skills, etc. to build a drama series, as well as a lot of time.
“Obviously we are investing...
- 11/25/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Ryan Corr in ‘Below’ (Photo credit: David Dare Parker).
Madman Entertainment will release Maziar Lahooti’s debut feature Below on digital platforms and on DVD on July 8, bypassing cinemas.
Ryan Corr and Anthony Lapaglia star in the refugee detention centre action-drama produced by Nick Batzias of Good Thing Productions, Veronica Gleeson and Kate Neylon.
It will be the third Australian title to go straight to home entertainment since Covid-19 disrupted the film industry. Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones went out as a Premium VOD release via Madman on May 6.
Flying Bark Productions’ animated feature 100% Wolf, scripted by Fin Edquist and directed by Alexs Stadermann and produced by Barbara Stephen and Alexia Gates-Foale, is taking the Pvod route from tomorrow. The voice cast is headed by Jai Courtney, Rhys Darby, Jane Lynch, Samara Weaving, Magda Szubanksi and Akmal Saleh.
In the pre-pandemic era, all three would have played in cinemas.
Madman Entertainment will release Maziar Lahooti’s debut feature Below on digital platforms and on DVD on July 8, bypassing cinemas.
Ryan Corr and Anthony Lapaglia star in the refugee detention centre action-drama produced by Nick Batzias of Good Thing Productions, Veronica Gleeson and Kate Neylon.
It will be the third Australian title to go straight to home entertainment since Covid-19 disrupted the film industry. Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones went out as a Premium VOD release via Madman on May 6.
Flying Bark Productions’ animated feature 100% Wolf, scripted by Fin Edquist and directed by Alexs Stadermann and produced by Barbara Stephen and Alexia Gates-Foale, is taking the Pvod route from tomorrow. The voice cast is headed by Jai Courtney, Rhys Darby, Jane Lynch, Samara Weaving, Magda Szubanksi and Akmal Saleh.
In the pre-pandemic era, all three would have played in cinemas.
- 5/28/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Hearts and Bones’.
Director Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones has sold to Gravitas Ventures for the Us via Visit Films.
Produced by Matt Reeder and written by Lawrence with Beatrix Christian, the film made its world premiere in competition at the 2019 Sydney Film Festival, before bowing internationally in Toronto.
The drama follows the relationship between a war photographer (Hugo Weaving) and a South Sudanese refugee (newcomer Andrew Luri), who later discover a photograph that threatens to destroy them both. Hayley McElhinney and Bolude Watson also star.
The Us deal was negotiated by Ryan Kampe and Lydia Rodman on behalf of Visit Films and Nick Royak and Brendan Gallagher at Gravitas Ventures.
Hearts and Bones is Lawrence’s narrative feature debut, following on from award-winning documentary Ghosthunter.
Lawrence said:, “I’m thrilled that Gravitas will present Hearts and Bones to a larger international audience. The response from our festival tour...
Director Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones has sold to Gravitas Ventures for the Us via Visit Films.
Produced by Matt Reeder and written by Lawrence with Beatrix Christian, the film made its world premiere in competition at the 2019 Sydney Film Festival, before bowing internationally in Toronto.
The drama follows the relationship between a war photographer (Hugo Weaving) and a South Sudanese refugee (newcomer Andrew Luri), who later discover a photograph that threatens to destroy them both. Hayley McElhinney and Bolude Watson also star.
The Us deal was negotiated by Ryan Kampe and Lydia Rodman on behalf of Visit Films and Nick Royak and Brendan Gallagher at Gravitas Ventures.
Hearts and Bones is Lawrence’s narrative feature debut, following on from award-winning documentary Ghosthunter.
Lawrence said:, “I’m thrilled that Gravitas will present Hearts and Bones to a larger international audience. The response from our festival tour...
- 5/7/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Visit Films has licensed U.S. rights for drama Hearts And Bones to Gravitas Ventures.
The Toronto 2019 world premiere stars Hugo Weaving (The Lord Of The Rings) as Dan, a renowned war photographer struggling
with Ptsd, who forms an unexpected bond with Sebastian, a Sudanese refugee, until one of his photographs unearths a dark secret from Sebastian’s past. Also starring are Andrew Luri, Hayley McElhinney, and Bolude Watson.
The deal was negotiated by Ryan Kampe and Lydia Rodman on behalf of Visit Films and Nick Royak and Brendan Gallagher at Gravitas Ventures.
Pic is directed by Ben Lawrence and written by Lawrence and Beatrix Cristian. Matt Reeder produced under his company Night Kitchen Productions. The movie also played at the Sydney, Melbourne and Hamptons film festivals.
Lawrence stated, “I’m thrilled that Gravitas will present Hearts And Bones to a larger international audience. The response from our festival...
The Toronto 2019 world premiere stars Hugo Weaving (The Lord Of The Rings) as Dan, a renowned war photographer struggling
with Ptsd, who forms an unexpected bond with Sebastian, a Sudanese refugee, until one of his photographs unearths a dark secret from Sebastian’s past. Also starring are Andrew Luri, Hayley McElhinney, and Bolude Watson.
The deal was negotiated by Ryan Kampe and Lydia Rodman on behalf of Visit Films and Nick Royak and Brendan Gallagher at Gravitas Ventures.
Pic is directed by Ben Lawrence and written by Lawrence and Beatrix Cristian. Matt Reeder produced under his company Night Kitchen Productions. The movie also played at the Sydney, Melbourne and Hamptons film festivals.
Lawrence stated, “I’m thrilled that Gravitas will present Hearts And Bones to a larger international audience. The response from our festival...
- 5/6/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Hearts and Bones.’
Madman Entertainment had dated Ben Lawrence’s debut feature Hearts and Bones for an April 30 premiere on 40 screens, the marketing campaign was ready and Hugo Weaving was set do a a publicity tour.
That was until the sky fell in – all cinemas closed due to the pandemic – so the distributor and producer Matt Reeder had to rethink their strategy.
The upshot: The drama which follows Weaving’s war photographer and a South Sudanese refugee (newcomer Andrew Luri), who discovers a photograph that threatens to destroy them both, will be available to buy on digital platforms for $19.95 from May 6.
“Matt and Ben are fully on board with the decision; this is a great time to experiment,” says Madman Entertainment MD Paul Wiegard.
Wiegard is confident the download-to-own offer will get significant take-up through iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Sony PlayStation, Telstra and Fetch TV. That will be followed by...
Madman Entertainment had dated Ben Lawrence’s debut feature Hearts and Bones for an April 30 premiere on 40 screens, the marketing campaign was ready and Hugo Weaving was set do a a publicity tour.
That was until the sky fell in – all cinemas closed due to the pandemic – so the distributor and producer Matt Reeder had to rethink their strategy.
The upshot: The drama which follows Weaving’s war photographer and a South Sudanese refugee (newcomer Andrew Luri), who discovers a photograph that threatens to destroy them both, will be available to buy on digital platforms for $19.95 from May 6.
“Matt and Ben are fully on board with the decision; this is a great time to experiment,” says Madman Entertainment MD Paul Wiegard.
Wiegard is confident the download-to-own offer will get significant take-up through iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Sony PlayStation, Telstra and Fetch TV. That will be followed by...
- 4/19/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Butch’.
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
Screen Australia has announced almost $750,000 of story development funding for nine feature films, 11 television series and two online projects.
The slate includes an Imogen Banks-produced musical dramedy, composed by Kate Miller-Heidke; a television adaptation of Melanie Cheng book Australia Day; and a feature film from Helpmann Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan.
Screen Australia’s head of development Nerida Moore said, “We are looking for projects that are distinctive in the market, have a very specific audience in mind and reflect a range of Australian experiences. As such, it’s fantastic to be able to support the development of these 22 productions, which give an exciting glimpse into the diversity of stories, formats and genres we will hopefully see on our screens in the coming years.”
“I’m particularly pleased Screen Australia is able to support creators to expand their skill sets and take creative risks, including actors Lucy Durack and...
- 2/25/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘High Ground.’
For Madman Entertainment 2019 was the distributor’s most consistent year ever, with 14 films each grossing more than $500,000 at Australian cinemas – and the 2020 slate looks even stronger.
Stephen Johnson’s High Ground, Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones, Christopher Nelius’ feature doc The Sideshow, Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 and the third edition of the 1990s Bill & Ted comedy franchise are among the stand-out titles.
“While it is fair to say that holistically, the independent or mid-range theatrical space is facing unique challenges our job is to seek out remarkable films which will start conversations, cut through the pack and connect with audiences to a level that seemingly defies these trends,” Madman MD Paul Wiegard tells If.
“When evaluating content for theatrical release, we are looking for titles that are specifically relevant for a theatrical audience. It needs to be content which demands a big screen experience,...
For Madman Entertainment 2019 was the distributor’s most consistent year ever, with 14 films each grossing more than $500,000 at Australian cinemas – and the 2020 slate looks even stronger.
Stephen Johnson’s High Ground, Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones, Christopher Nelius’ feature doc The Sideshow, Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 and the third edition of the 1990s Bill & Ted comedy franchise are among the stand-out titles.
“While it is fair to say that holistically, the independent or mid-range theatrical space is facing unique challenges our job is to seek out remarkable films which will start conversations, cut through the pack and connect with audiences to a level that seemingly defies these trends,” Madman MD Paul Wiegard tells If.
“When evaluating content for theatrical release, we are looking for titles that are specifically relevant for a theatrical audience. It needs to be content which demands a big screen experience,...
- 2/11/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Hearts and Bones’ stars Andrew Luri, Bolude Watson, director Ben Lawrence and star Hugo Weaving.
For director Ben Lawrence, the reaction to his feature debut Hearts and Bones at the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) was both “emotional and overwhelming”.
Lawrence reports the standing ovations at every screening and the outpouring of praise for the cast, particularly for South Sudanese immigrant Andrew Luri in his acting debut, made a huge impact.
Of the film’s Canadian reception, Liane Cunje, Tiff Discovery and International programming associate said: “I’ve run the gamut of audiences reactions here at Tiff for films we programme from around the world, and I’ve never witnessed such an emotional celebration after a screening as the one I saw after Hearts and Bones.”
The film, which made its world premiere in competition at the Sydney Film Festival in June, screened as part of the Tiff Discovery program,...
For director Ben Lawrence, the reaction to his feature debut Hearts and Bones at the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) was both “emotional and overwhelming”.
Lawrence reports the standing ovations at every screening and the outpouring of praise for the cast, particularly for South Sudanese immigrant Andrew Luri in his acting debut, made a huge impact.
Of the film’s Canadian reception, Liane Cunje, Tiff Discovery and International programming associate said: “I’ve run the gamut of audiences reactions here at Tiff for films we programme from around the world, and I’ve never witnessed such an emotional celebration after a screening as the one I saw after Hearts and Bones.”
The film, which made its world premiere in competition at the Sydney Film Festival in June, screened as part of the Tiff Discovery program,...
- 9/19/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘The Australian Dream.’
Daniel Gordon’s The Australian Dream and Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones will have their international premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival.
In addition, Eva Orner’s Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator will be among 25 titles in the Tiff Docs section, along with The Australian Dream.
Good Thing Productions and Passion Pictures’ The Australian Dream opened the Melbourne International Film Festival. Written by Stan Grant, the film looks at race, identity and belonging from the perspective of former Sydney Swans captain and Indigenous rights activist Adam Goodes.
In 2013 Goodes sparked a national conversation about racism after requesting a 13-year-old Collingwood supporter be removed from the ground after calling him an “ape.”
Madman Entertainment will launch the film on 100—plus screens on August 22.
Lawrence’s debut feature Hearts and Bones, which had its world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, will screen in the Discovery program.
Produced...
Daniel Gordon’s The Australian Dream and Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones will have their international premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival.
In addition, Eva Orner’s Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator will be among 25 titles in the Tiff Docs section, along with The Australian Dream.
Good Thing Productions and Passion Pictures’ The Australian Dream opened the Melbourne International Film Festival. Written by Stan Grant, the film looks at race, identity and belonging from the perspective of former Sydney Swans captain and Indigenous rights activist Adam Goodes.
In 2013 Goodes sparked a national conversation about racism after requesting a 13-year-old Collingwood supporter be removed from the ground after calling him an “ape.”
Madman Entertainment will launch the film on 100—plus screens on August 22.
Lawrence’s debut feature Hearts and Bones, which had its world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, will screen in the Discovery program.
Produced...
- 8/8/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Owen Trevor’s Go!, John Sheedy’s H is for Happiness, Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones, Mirrah Foulkes’ Judy & Punch and Paul Ireland’s Measure for Measure will compete for Australia’s biggest film prize.
Those are the finalists for the $100,000 prize at CinefestOZ, which will run from August 28 to September 1 in Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River and surrounds.
CinefestOZ festival chair Helen Shervington said it had been another stellar year for the film prize entries and this year’s finalists are the cream of the crop.
The prize was established in 2014 to recognise excellence in Australian filmmaking and is awarded on the gala night by a five-member industry jury, this year chaired by director/writer Rachel Ward.
Scripted by Paper Planes‘ Steve Worland and produced by See Pictures’ Jamie Hilton and Sonia Borella, Go! stars William Lodder, Anastasia Bampos, Darius Amarfio-Jefferson, Dan Wyllie, Cooper Van Grootel, Damian De Montemas,...
Those are the finalists for the $100,000 prize at CinefestOZ, which will run from August 28 to September 1 in Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River and surrounds.
CinefestOZ festival chair Helen Shervington said it had been another stellar year for the film prize entries and this year’s finalists are the cream of the crop.
The prize was established in 2014 to recognise excellence in Australian filmmaking and is awarded on the gala night by a five-member industry jury, this year chaired by director/writer Rachel Ward.
Scripted by Paper Planes‘ Steve Worland and produced by See Pictures’ Jamie Hilton and Sonia Borella, Go! stars William Lodder, Anastasia Bampos, Darius Amarfio-Jefferson, Dan Wyllie, Cooper Van Grootel, Damian De Montemas,...
- 7/4/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Sleena Wilson.
Sydney producer Sleena Wilson has begun three months’ work experience in Los Angeles as the recipient of this year’s Village Roadshow Animal Logic Entertainment internship.
Wilson is working with the creative teams on the development slates at the Village Roadshow Entertainment Group and Animal Logic Entertainment in the initiative organised by Australians in Film.
“Exposure to the Us industry will no doubt be invaluable in shaping my career and slate of projects and I look forward to returning to Australia with this international perspective,” she said.
Previous recipients of the internship are David Edwardz (The Third Floor), Melanie Jayne (HBO), Lauren Brown (Ludo Studios) and Petra Lovrencic (Animal Logic).
After getting a Create Nsw producer’s attachment on Aquarius Films’ ABC/Netflix series The Unlisted, Sleena became an assistant to Aquarius producers Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford.
Last year she also served as assistant to producer Matt Reeder...
Sydney producer Sleena Wilson has begun three months’ work experience in Los Angeles as the recipient of this year’s Village Roadshow Animal Logic Entertainment internship.
Wilson is working with the creative teams on the development slates at the Village Roadshow Entertainment Group and Animal Logic Entertainment in the initiative organised by Australians in Film.
“Exposure to the Us industry will no doubt be invaluable in shaping my career and slate of projects and I look forward to returning to Australia with this international perspective,” she said.
Previous recipients of the internship are David Edwardz (The Third Floor), Melanie Jayne (HBO), Lauren Brown (Ludo Studios) and Petra Lovrencic (Animal Logic).
After getting a Create Nsw producer’s attachment on Aquarius Films’ ABC/Netflix series The Unlisted, Sleena became an assistant to Aquarius producers Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford.
Last year she also served as assistant to producer Matt Reeder...
- 5/14/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
“Lord of the Rings” and “Matrix” star Hugo Weaving heads the cast of Australian feature film “Hearts and Bones.”
“Hearts and Bones” is a heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting story of friendship between a war correspondent and a Sudanese refugee. They are connected by a photograph that threatens to destroy them both. It explores issues of personal identity, the ties of family, friendship, masculinity and fatherhood, all set against Sydney’s diverse and expanding cultural divide.
“Hearts and Bones” is written and directed by Ben Lawrence (“Ghosthunter”), co-written by Beatrix Christian (“Picnic at Hanging Rock”) and produced by Matt Reeder (“The Little Death,”) at Night Kitchen Productions.
Production has recently got under way in Sydney, Australia. Newcomer Andrew Luri stars as the Sudanese refugee.
“When work on this script began in 2002, the world had just witnessed 9/11 and Australia had embarked on a war in Afghanistan that continues to this day,” said Lawrence.
“Hearts and Bones” is a heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting story of friendship between a war correspondent and a Sudanese refugee. They are connected by a photograph that threatens to destroy them both. It explores issues of personal identity, the ties of family, friendship, masculinity and fatherhood, all set against Sydney’s diverse and expanding cultural divide.
“Hearts and Bones” is written and directed by Ben Lawrence (“Ghosthunter”), co-written by Beatrix Christian (“Picnic at Hanging Rock”) and produced by Matt Reeder (“The Little Death,”) at Night Kitchen Productions.
Production has recently got under way in Sydney, Australia. Newcomer Andrew Luri stars as the Sudanese refugee.
“When work on this script began in 2002, the world had just witnessed 9/11 and Australia had embarked on a war in Afghanistan that continues to this day,” said Lawrence.
- 10/31/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
A first look at Hugo Weaving in ‘Hearts and Bones’. (Photo: Paul Suesse)
Hugo Weaving will star opposite newcomer Andrew Luri in Hearts and Bones, writer-director Ben Lawrence’s feature debut that’s just begun shooting in Sydney.
Hearts and Bones follows a war photographer Dan (Weaving) who has returned home to Sydney from assignment. Haunted by years at war, he struggles to conceal his fear of imminent fatherhood and immerses himself in preparations for an upcoming exhibition of his work. This grabs the attention of Sebastian Aman (Luri), a Sudanese refugee whose village Dan had photographed 20 years earlier. As the bond between the two men develops, a startling revelation comes to light that sets both on an unexpected path.
Lawrence (Ghosthunter) – the son of Ray Lawrence – penned the script with Beatrix Christian (Picnic at Hanging Rock), while Matt Reeder of Night Kitchen Productions is the producer.
Weaving also stars in M4M,...
Hugo Weaving will star opposite newcomer Andrew Luri in Hearts and Bones, writer-director Ben Lawrence’s feature debut that’s just begun shooting in Sydney.
Hearts and Bones follows a war photographer Dan (Weaving) who has returned home to Sydney from assignment. Haunted by years at war, he struggles to conceal his fear of imminent fatherhood and immerses himself in preparations for an upcoming exhibition of his work. This grabs the attention of Sebastian Aman (Luri), a Sudanese refugee whose village Dan had photographed 20 years earlier. As the bond between the two men develops, a startling revelation comes to light that sets both on an unexpected path.
Lawrence (Ghosthunter) – the son of Ray Lawrence – penned the script with Beatrix Christian (Picnic at Hanging Rock), while Matt Reeder of Night Kitchen Productions is the producer.
Weaving also stars in M4M,...
- 10/31/2018
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Writer-director-star Josh Lawson had a major festival hit with his edgy sex comedy The Little Death and with the film hitting theaters and VOD across North America on June 26th we've got a clip from the film discussing the relative merits of the blow job.The Little Death, which marks the arrival of Australian writer-director Josh Lawson, is both an edgy sex comedy and a warm-hearted depiction of the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney. Lawson's searing and sometimes shocking screenplay weaves together a story that explores a range of sexual fetishes and the repercussions that come with sharing them. Featuring an ensemble of breakthrough talent, the film was produced by Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder; and executive produced by Phil...
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- 6/26/2015
- Screen Anarchy
The Little Death is a film that has been trying to tease out information for a while now, and we finally get a Red Band Trailer so we know exactly where things are going.
Where things are going, apparently, is straight to the oddest corners of the world of sexuality, and deep into the mind of writer/director Josh Lawson.
Check it out above, and don’t miss this one on June 26th.
Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures
The Little Death
Written and Directed by Josh Lawson
Staring Josh Lawson, Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Kate Box, Patrick Brammall, Alan Dukes, Lisa McCune, Erin James, Tj Power, Kim Gyngell and Lachy Hulme
The Little Death, which marks the arrival of Australian writer-director Josh Lawson, is both an edgy sex comedy and a warm-hearted depiction of the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney. Lawson’s searing and...
Where things are going, apparently, is straight to the oddest corners of the world of sexuality, and deep into the mind of writer/director Josh Lawson.
Check it out above, and don’t miss this one on June 26th.
Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures
The Little Death
Written and Directed by Josh Lawson
Staring Josh Lawson, Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Kate Box, Patrick Brammall, Alan Dukes, Lisa McCune, Erin James, Tj Power, Kim Gyngell and Lachy Hulme
The Little Death, which marks the arrival of Australian writer-director Josh Lawson, is both an edgy sex comedy and a warm-hearted depiction of the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney. Lawson’s searing and...
- 5/4/2015
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Three features in advanced development at new all female company.
Five Australian women, including actress Rose Byrne and The Last Impresario director Gracie Otto, have formed production company The Dollhouse Collective.
“The core aim is to develop theatre, film and television together and tell stories with a strong female presence,” Otto told ScreenDaily. “This formalizes what we are already doing. Sitting around the dinner table we have always been sounding boards for each other.”
Another partner is Shannon Murphy, best known in theatre and opera circles but who has directed short films and is developing feature When All The Water.
Also on board are publicist and emerging producer Jessica Carrera and actress Krew Boylan, who recently received development support from Screen Australia for the feature Seriously Red, produced by Matt Reeder and featuring a protagonist obsessed with Dolly Parton.
“It’s a mystery, a puzzle film, that unravels through time zones and hotels,” said Otto of...
Five Australian women, including actress Rose Byrne and The Last Impresario director Gracie Otto, have formed production company The Dollhouse Collective.
“The core aim is to develop theatre, film and television together and tell stories with a strong female presence,” Otto told ScreenDaily. “This formalizes what we are already doing. Sitting around the dinner table we have always been sounding boards for each other.”
Another partner is Shannon Murphy, best known in theatre and opera circles but who has directed short films and is developing feature When All The Water.
Also on board are publicist and emerging producer Jessica Carrera and actress Krew Boylan, who recently received development support from Screen Australia for the feature Seriously Red, produced by Matt Reeder and featuring a protagonist obsessed with Dolly Parton.
“It’s a mystery, a puzzle film, that unravels through time zones and hotels,” said Otto of...
- 4/21/2015
- by Sandy.George@me.com (Sandy George)
- ScreenDaily
Rose Byrne accepts the Aacta Trailblazer Award earlier this year.
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Aacta winner and Golden Globe nominee Rose Byrne will lead a new Australian all-female production company.
Titled The Dollhouse Collective; Byrne is joined by other Australians actress/filmmaker Gracie Otto, actress /writer Krew Boylan, director Shannon Murphy and publicist/ producer Jessica Carrera.
The five women, who are firm friends, champion change in the industry for a greater representation of females.
"The idea has been germinating for a while. We are close friends and we have worked together, so it.s been a natural progression. We realised we are a group of creatives and saw the opportunity to achieve more together than as individuals., the Collective said in a statement released to media..
The Dollhouse Collective has a number of projects in development and their current slate includes Seriously Red written by Boylan, produced by Matt Reeder, with Bryne executive producing...
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Aacta winner and Golden Globe nominee Rose Byrne will lead a new Australian all-female production company.
Titled The Dollhouse Collective; Byrne is joined by other Australians actress/filmmaker Gracie Otto, actress /writer Krew Boylan, director Shannon Murphy and publicist/ producer Jessica Carrera.
The five women, who are firm friends, champion change in the industry for a greater representation of females.
"The idea has been germinating for a while. We are close friends and we have worked together, so it.s been a natural progression. We realised we are a group of creatives and saw the opportunity to achieve more together than as individuals., the Collective said in a statement released to media..
The Dollhouse Collective has a number of projects in development and their current slate includes Seriously Red written by Boylan, produced by Matt Reeder, with Bryne executive producing...
- 4/20/2015
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Josh Lawson.s feature film The Little Death as well as two short films and an online documentary will be showcased at the 22nd South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas, next month.
The Little Death is a sex comedy dealing with a number of different couples who are each grappling with different problems in their relationships and sex lives. Having premiered internationally at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, The Little Death will screen in the Narrative Spotlight category at SXSW.
Yianni Warnock.s short film Happy with Bear (produced by Charles Williams) will enjoy its world premiere at the festival screening in the Narrative Shorts section. Running at six minutes, 28 seconds, Happy with Bear explores the loneliness of a Singaporean exchange student and her attempts to find solace by posting fictional images of herself online.
Also in the Narrative Shorts section is Australian...
The Little Death is a sex comedy dealing with a number of different couples who are each grappling with different problems in their relationships and sex lives. Having premiered internationally at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, The Little Death will screen in the Narrative Spotlight category at SXSW.
Yianni Warnock.s short film Happy with Bear (produced by Charles Williams) will enjoy its world premiere at the festival screening in the Narrative Shorts section. Running at six minutes, 28 seconds, Happy with Bear explores the loneliness of a Singaporean exchange student and her attempts to find solace by posting fictional images of herself online.
Also in the Narrative Shorts section is Australian...
- 2/11/2015
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
The good news for the producers of The Little Death is more than 160,000 people have watched the sex comedy online in the past few days. The bad news is that very few actually paid for it. After being released on DVD last Friday, Josh Lawson.s directorial debut is the third most downloaded title in Australia, according to kickass torrents. In just two days the film, which grossed $308,000 in Australia, has been downloaded more than 160,000 times. Only Clint Eastwood.s American Sniper (which opened last Thursday) and Chris Nolan.s Interstellar are more popular. In illegal downloads The Little Death is tracking ahead of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Birdman, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Imitation Game and Gone Girl. .It.s incredible to see this kind of demand and audience but it certainly highlights the ongoing problem we have with piracy.
- 1/27/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Josh Lawson.s sex comedy The Little Death has raked in nearly $127,000 in its first week at 34 cinemas after Tuesday takings improved on Monday.s figures.
Jamie Hilton, who produced the low-budget film with Matt Reeder and Michael Petroni, is encouraged by the trend in ticket sales and hopes momentum will build over the long weekend.
.We are alive and kicking, contrary to sensational reports in the mainstream press,. he told If today. .Our tiny, self-financed film was one of the break-out hits of the Toronto International Film Festival and audiences around the world will see it..
Lawson has been inundated with favourable comments from those who.ve seen the comedy, which features Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Lisa McCune, Patrick Brammall, Lachy Hulme and Lawson.
.We.re just a little independent Aussie film, we can.t afford billboards or TV ads or anything like that,. he said on his Facebook page.
Jamie Hilton, who produced the low-budget film with Matt Reeder and Michael Petroni, is encouraged by the trend in ticket sales and hopes momentum will build over the long weekend.
.We are alive and kicking, contrary to sensational reports in the mainstream press,. he told If today. .Our tiny, self-financed film was one of the break-out hits of the Toronto International Film Festival and audiences around the world will see it..
Lawson has been inundated with favourable comments from those who.ve seen the comedy, which features Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Lisa McCune, Patrick Brammall, Lachy Hulme and Lawson.
.We.re just a little independent Aussie film, we can.t afford billboards or TV ads or anything like that,. he said on his Facebook page.
- 10/2/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Josh Lawson.s The Little Death generated a tonne of media coverage and mostly favourable reviews after selling to the Us and multiple other territories- so why haven.t Australian audiences been more aroused by the sexy comedy?
That question is being debated after the saga of the secret sex lives of five Sydney couples rang up $77,700 at 34 screens last weekend and $83,500 with previews. The omens had seemed far more positive after the world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, where it came second in the voting for audience award for best feature, and the responses from audiences and buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival. Writer-director Lawson and distributor eOne worked tirelessly to promote the comedy whose ensemble cast includes Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Lisa McCune, Patrick Brammall, Lachy Hulme and Lawson. .Obviously we're all disappointed with the opening weekend results but we think it will grow,...
That question is being debated after the saga of the secret sex lives of five Sydney couples rang up $77,700 at 34 screens last weekend and $83,500 with previews. The omens had seemed far more positive after the world premiere at the Sydney Film Festival, where it came second in the voting for audience award for best feature, and the responses from audiences and buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival. Writer-director Lawson and distributor eOne worked tirelessly to promote the comedy whose ensemble cast includes Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Lisa McCune, Patrick Brammall, Lachy Hulme and Lawson. .Obviously we're all disappointed with the opening weekend results but we think it will grow,...
- 9/29/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Magnolia Pictures has acquired Us rights to The Little Death, the sex comedy which marks Josh Lawson.s feature directing and writing debut.
That.s Magnolia.s second Oz pick-up this week following the deal for Kriv Stenders. comedy-thriller Kill Me Three Times.
.The Little Death is a terrifically funny film that elegantly walks the line between a shockingly funny sex humour and a warmly affectionate look at adult relationships,. said Magnolia president Eamonn Bowles, who plans a 2015 release.
Producer Jamie Hilton told If, "We're so excited to be releasing under the Magnolia banner in the Us, they are the perfect fit for our film. LevelK has done a great job on the international sales front, working with UTA on the Us deal. It's amazing to think that audiences in almost every country will be able to see this film in theatres; I just hope they like sex as much as we Australians.
That.s Magnolia.s second Oz pick-up this week following the deal for Kriv Stenders. comedy-thriller Kill Me Three Times.
.The Little Death is a terrifically funny film that elegantly walks the line between a shockingly funny sex humour and a warmly affectionate look at adult relationships,. said Magnolia president Eamonn Bowles, who plans a 2015 release.
Producer Jamie Hilton told If, "We're so excited to be releasing under the Magnolia banner in the Us, they are the perfect fit for our film. LevelK has done a great job on the international sales front, working with UTA on the Us deal. It's amazing to think that audiences in almost every country will be able to see this film in theatres; I just hope they like sex as much as we Australians.
- 9/23/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Magnolia has acquired North American rights to Josh Lawson’s sex comedy, while LevelK has closed further international sales.
The Little Death premiered in Canada at the start of the month and centres on five suburban couples and their fetishes.
LevelK has closed deals with California Filmes for Latin America, Apex for South Korea, M2 for Poland and Cirko for Hungary.
As previously reported, LevelK licensed the comedy in the UK (Kaleidoscope), France and Spain (Wild Bunch), Germany, Switzerland and Austria (WeltKino), Greece (Seven Films) and Taiwan (Joint Entertainment). eOne Films Australia will release on September 25.
The cast of emerging talent includes Damon Herriman, Bojana Novakovic, Kate Mulvany and Josh Lawson.
Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder produced for See Pictures. Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle served as executive producers.
Magnolia has earmarked a 2015 release and brokered the deal with UTA Independent Film Group and Level K on behalf of the...
The Little Death premiered in Canada at the start of the month and centres on five suburban couples and their fetishes.
LevelK has closed deals with California Filmes for Latin America, Apex for South Korea, M2 for Poland and Cirko for Hungary.
As previously reported, LevelK licensed the comedy in the UK (Kaleidoscope), France and Spain (Wild Bunch), Germany, Switzerland and Austria (WeltKino), Greece (Seven Films) and Taiwan (Joint Entertainment). eOne Films Australia will release on September 25.
The cast of emerging talent includes Damon Herriman, Bojana Novakovic, Kate Mulvany and Josh Lawson.
Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder produced for See Pictures. Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle served as executive producers.
Magnolia has earmarked a 2015 release and brokered the deal with UTA Independent Film Group and Level K on behalf of the...
- 9/23/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The latest Toronto acquisition has trickled in as Magnolia announced a North American deal for Josh Lawson’s sex comedy. LevelK handles international sales.
The Little Death premiered in Canada at the start of the month and centres on five suburban couples and their fetishes.
The cast of emerging talent includes Damon Herriman, Bojana Novakovic, Kate Mulvany and Josh Lawson.
Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder produced for See Pictures. Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle served as executive producers.
Magnolia has earmarked a 2015 release and brokered the deal with UTA Independent Film Group and Level K on behalf of the filmmakers.
The Little Death premiered in Canada at the start of the month and centres on five suburban couples and their fetishes.
The cast of emerging talent includes Damon Herriman, Bojana Novakovic, Kate Mulvany and Josh Lawson.
Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder produced for See Pictures. Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle served as executive producers.
Magnolia has earmarked a 2015 release and brokered the deal with UTA Independent Film Group and Level K on behalf of the filmmakers.
- 9/23/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
This comic exploration of "the extraordinary sex lives of ordinary people," per the press release, stars breakout talent including Damon Herriman ("J. Edgar"), Bojana Novakovic ("Burning Man"), Kate Mulvany ("The Great Gatsby") and Lawson himself ("House of Lies"). Aussie director Lawson's debut plumbs the sexual kinks of five suburban couples, from the mundane to the hilarious and fetishistic. Magnolia president Eamonn Bowles promises "shockingly funny sex humor" and "a warmly affectionate look at adult relationships." The company is eyeing a 2015 release. The film was produced by Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures, and executive produced by Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle. Australian trailer below.
- 9/23/2014
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
Josh Lawson.s feature directing and writing debut on The Little Death could not be more promising as the sex comedy has been snapped up by distributors in Europe and Taiwan.
International sales agent LevelK clinched numerous deals, with others including the Us in negotiation, after the film.s North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Wild Bunch acquired the rights for France and Spain, WeltKino bought the German-speaking territories and Kaleidoscope will release in the UK. Seven Films collared the rights for Greece and Joint Entertainment took Taiwan.
An expose of the secret lives of five suburban couples in Sydney, its ensemble cast includes Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Lisa McCune, Patrick Brammall, Lachy Hulme and Lawson.
.I knew audiences would respond strongly to Josh's film but we never expected such a frenzy of market attention,. said Jamie Hilton, who produced the comedy with Michael Petroni...
International sales agent LevelK clinched numerous deals, with others including the Us in negotiation, after the film.s North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Wild Bunch acquired the rights for France and Spain, WeltKino bought the German-speaking territories and Kaleidoscope will release in the UK. Seven Films collared the rights for Greece and Joint Entertainment took Taiwan.
An expose of the secret lives of five suburban couples in Sydney, its ensemble cast includes Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Lisa McCune, Patrick Brammall, Lachy Hulme and Lawson.
.I knew audiences would respond strongly to Josh's film but we never expected such a frenzy of market attention,. said Jamie Hilton, who produced the comedy with Michael Petroni...
- 9/9/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
LevelK sells Australian sex comedy to raft of territories.
Josh Lawson’s sex-fetish comedy The Little Death has been snapped up by buyers following its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
LevelK has sold the film to the UK (Kaleidoscope), France and Spain (Wild Bunch), Germany, Switzerland and Austria (WeltKino), Greece (Seven Films) and Taiwan (Joint Entertainment).
Negotiations are currently ongoing in Toronto for multiple territories, according to LevelK.
Lawson’s directorial debut explores the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney and stars Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner, J. Edgar), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House of Lies, Anchorman 2).
Producers are Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures; and executive producers are Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.
Financing by Ticket to Ride in association with Head Gear Film, Screen Australia...
Josh Lawson’s sex-fetish comedy The Little Death has been snapped up by buyers following its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
LevelK has sold the film to the UK (Kaleidoscope), France and Spain (Wild Bunch), Germany, Switzerland and Austria (WeltKino), Greece (Seven Films) and Taiwan (Joint Entertainment).
Negotiations are currently ongoing in Toronto for multiple territories, according to LevelK.
Lawson’s directorial debut explores the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney and stars Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner, J. Edgar), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House of Lies, Anchorman 2).
Producers are Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures; and executive producers are Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.
Financing by Ticket to Ride in association with Head Gear Film, Screen Australia...
- 9/9/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
LevelK sells Australian sex comedy to raft of territories.
Josh Lawson’s sex-fetish comedy The Little Death has been snapped up by buyers following its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
LevelK has sold the film to the UK (Kaleidoscope), France and Spain (Wild Bunch), Germany, Switzerland and Austria (WeltKino), Greece (Seven Films) and Taiwan (Joint Entertainment).
Negotiations are currently ongoing in Toronto for multiple territories, according to LevelK.
Lawson’s directorial debut explores the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney and stars Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner, J. Edgar), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House of Lies, Anchorman 2).
Producers are Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures; and executive producers are Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.
Financing by Ticket to Ride in association with Head Gear Film, Night Kitchen Productions, Red Apple...
Josh Lawson’s sex-fetish comedy The Little Death has been snapped up by buyers following its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
LevelK has sold the film to the UK (Kaleidoscope), France and Spain (Wild Bunch), Germany, Switzerland and Austria (WeltKino), Greece (Seven Films) and Taiwan (Joint Entertainment).
Negotiations are currently ongoing in Toronto for multiple territories, according to LevelK.
Lawson’s directorial debut explores the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney and stars Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner, J. Edgar), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House of Lies, Anchorman 2).
Producers are Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures; and executive producers are Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.
Financing by Ticket to Ride in association with Head Gear Film, Night Kitchen Productions, Red Apple...
- 9/9/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
LevelK, Ticket to Ride partner on Josh Lawson’s debut.
Copenhagen-based sales outfit LevelK has boarded sales on Josh Lawson’s debut feature The Little Death about the sex lives of five Australian couples.
Shot in and around Sydney, the comedy-drama stars an ensemble of rising talent including Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House Of Lies).
Producers are Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures; executive producers are Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.
Financing of the feature came from Ticket To Ride in association with Head Gear Film, Night Kitchen Productions, Red Apple, Spectrum Films and Metrol Technology.
eOne Films Australia will release locally on September 25.
Copenhagen-based sales outfit LevelK has boarded sales on Josh Lawson’s debut feature The Little Death about the sex lives of five Australian couples.
Shot in and around Sydney, the comedy-drama stars an ensemble of rising talent including Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House Of Lies).
Producers are Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures; executive producers are Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.
Financing of the feature came from Ticket To Ride in association with Head Gear Film, Night Kitchen Productions, Red Apple, Spectrum Films and Metrol Technology.
eOne Films Australia will release locally on September 25.
- 8/20/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
LevelK, Ticket to Ride partner on Josh Lawson’s debut.
Copenhagen-based sales outfit LevelK has boarded sales on Josh Lawson’s debut drama The Little Death about the sex lives of five Australian couples.
Shot in and around Sydney, the film stars an ensemble of rising talent including Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House of Lies).
Producers are Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures; executive producers are Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.
Financing of the feature came from Ticket to Ride in association with Head Gear Film, Night Kitchen Productions, Red Apple, Spectrum Films and Metrol Technology.
eOne Films Australia will release locally on September 25, 2014.
Copenhagen-based sales outfit LevelK has boarded sales on Josh Lawson’s debut drama The Little Death about the sex lives of five Australian couples.
Shot in and around Sydney, the film stars an ensemble of rising talent including Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House of Lies).
Producers are Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures; executive producers are Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.
Financing of the feature came from Ticket to Ride in association with Head Gear Film, Night Kitchen Productions, Red Apple, Spectrum Films and Metrol Technology.
eOne Films Australia will release locally on September 25, 2014.
- 8/20/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Rob Connolly.s Paper Planes and Josh Lawson.s The Little Death have been added to the Australian line-up at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.
That brings the number of Australian films screening at Tiff to seven. In addition, Australian artist Shaun Gladwell has been invited to present his projects BMX Channel and Midnight Traceur in the festival.s Future Projections program, a crossover between cinema and art.
Connolly.s Paper Planes will have its international premiere in Tiff Kids. The film, which centres on a young Australian boy.s passion for flight and his challenge to compete in the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan, stars Sam Worthington, Ed Oxenbould, Deborah Mailman and David Wenham. Roadshow will launch the film co-written by Connolly and Steve Worland and produced by Connolly, Maggie Miles and Liz Kearney in Australia next January.
The Little Death, Lawson.s feature writing and directing debut,...
That brings the number of Australian films screening at Tiff to seven. In addition, Australian artist Shaun Gladwell has been invited to present his projects BMX Channel and Midnight Traceur in the festival.s Future Projections program, a crossover between cinema and art.
Connolly.s Paper Planes will have its international premiere in Tiff Kids. The film, which centres on a young Australian boy.s passion for flight and his challenge to compete in the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan, stars Sam Worthington, Ed Oxenbould, Deborah Mailman and David Wenham. Roadshow will launch the film co-written by Connolly and Steve Worland and produced by Connolly, Maggie Miles and Liz Kearney in Australia next January.
The Little Death, Lawson.s feature writing and directing debut,...
- 8/19/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The ailing screen production sector is set to get a major boost with more than $80 million worth of films, TV dramas and a documentary receiving funding from Screen Australia.
The agency is investing more than $12 million in four features, four adult dramas, two children.s dramas and a theatrical doc. In addition Scroz is providing completion funding to sex comedy The Little Deaths, writer-director Josh Lawson.s feature debut.
The projects include a Blinky Bill animated movie, a comedy set during the Cronulla race riots, the long-mooted Molly Meldrum TV drama and The Principal, the first drama commissioned by Sbs since Better Man.
.We have backed some of our great contemporary writers, directors and producers, alongside some exciting new voices, . said Screen Australia head of production Sally Caplan.
.The projects target audiences as diverse as Australia is today, with projects which are ambitious, risk-taking and culturally important, revealing we have...
The agency is investing more than $12 million in four features, four adult dramas, two children.s dramas and a theatrical doc. In addition Scroz is providing completion funding to sex comedy The Little Deaths, writer-director Josh Lawson.s feature debut.
The projects include a Blinky Bill animated movie, a comedy set during the Cronulla race riots, the long-mooted Molly Meldrum TV drama and The Principal, the first drama commissioned by Sbs since Better Man.
.We have backed some of our great contemporary writers, directors and producers, alongside some exciting new voices, . said Screen Australia head of production Sally Caplan.
.The projects target audiences as diverse as Australia is today, with projects which are ambitious, risk-taking and culturally important, revealing we have...
- 8/6/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Phil Hunt, a managing director at UK sales company Bankside Films, is backing a new Australian financing entity dedicated to low budget features.
Ticket to Ride is the new financing unit of See Pictures, the Sydney-based production company run by Jamie Hilton and Michael Petroni.
It will look to finance up to three films per year with a focus on high concept ideas with budgets under $2m.
Hunt told ScreenDaily that his involvement would be as a joint venture between his new investment company Star Gate Film and Bankside.
“The risk on these movies is so low,” said Hunt, currently in Australia at the 37º South Market, the industry side of the Melbourne International Film Festival.
“Jamie is confident, has good people around him, is a hard worker and knows the limitations of low budget filmmaking.”
Ticket to Ride films will, in part, be financed via Australia’s producer offset (Po), a tax rebate of up to 40% for...
Ticket to Ride is the new financing unit of See Pictures, the Sydney-based production company run by Jamie Hilton and Michael Petroni.
It will look to finance up to three films per year with a focus on high concept ideas with budgets under $2m.
Hunt told ScreenDaily that his involvement would be as a joint venture between his new investment company Star Gate Film and Bankside.
“The risk on these movies is so low,” said Hunt, currently in Australia at the 37º South Market, the industry side of the Melbourne International Film Festival.
“Jamie is confident, has good people around him, is a hard worker and knows the limitations of low budget filmmaking.”
Ticket to Ride films will, in part, be financed via Australia’s producer offset (Po), a tax rebate of up to 40% for...
- 7/29/2013
- by Sandy.George@me.com (Sandy George)
- ScreenDaily
Shooting started in Sydney today on The Little Death, the debut film from Ticket to Ride, a low-budget production and financing offshoot of See Pictures. Jamie Hilton and Michael Petroni.
Marking the feature directing and screenwriting debut of Us-based actor Josh Lawson, the comedy explores the lives of five seemingly normal couples and their five eccentric desires.
The ensemble cast includes Lisa McCune, Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Kim Gyngell, Kate Box, Alan Dukes, Patrick Brammall, Tj Power, Tasneem Roc, Josh Lawson and his brother Ben Lawson, Lachy Hulme and newcomer Erin James. .It.s a comedy that looks at sex in a very contemporary way, it.s daring but it has a heart,. said Lawson. .I am so thrilled to work with such a talented cast of actors, and we have a great team behind us. Directing has always been a priority for me and I.m really...
Marking the feature directing and screenwriting debut of Us-based actor Josh Lawson, the comedy explores the lives of five seemingly normal couples and their five eccentric desires.
The ensemble cast includes Lisa McCune, Bojana Novakovic, Damon Herriman, Kate Mulvany, Kim Gyngell, Kate Box, Alan Dukes, Patrick Brammall, Tj Power, Tasneem Roc, Josh Lawson and his brother Ben Lawson, Lachy Hulme and newcomer Erin James. .It.s a comedy that looks at sex in a very contemporary way, it.s daring but it has a heart,. said Lawson. .I am so thrilled to work with such a talented cast of actors, and we have a great team behind us. Directing has always been a priority for me and I.m really...
- 7/28/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Billed by the producers as an .intelligent comedy about sex and secrets,. The Little Death starts shooting in Sydney on July 29.
Illustrating its risqué premise, the film.s title is derived from Le Petit Mort, French slang for orgasm.
The film marks the feature directing and screenwriting debut of Us-based actor Josh Lawson, a regular in the TV series House of Lies, who appears with Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Christina Applegate in the upcoming Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
The narrative explores the lives of five seemingly normal couples who reside in the same neighbourhood. Lawson will play a role and the other casting is being finalised.
Matt Reeder is producing for See Pictures and the investors include UK financier Head Gear, Deluxe and Red Apple Camera Rentals. This represents a new model for funding low-budget films, due to be unveiled at this month.s Miff 37ºSouth Market.
Illustrating its risqué premise, the film.s title is derived from Le Petit Mort, French slang for orgasm.
The film marks the feature directing and screenwriting debut of Us-based actor Josh Lawson, a regular in the TV series House of Lies, who appears with Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Christina Applegate in the upcoming Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
The narrative explores the lives of five seemingly normal couples who reside in the same neighbourhood. Lawson will play a role and the other casting is being finalised.
Matt Reeder is producing for See Pictures and the investors include UK financier Head Gear, Deluxe and Red Apple Camera Rentals. This represents a new model for funding low-budget films, due to be unveiled at this month.s Miff 37ºSouth Market.
- 7/11/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Ausfilm’s Tracey Vieira reports from Ausfilm Week – perhaps the agency’s hardest week ever.
Attracting offshore production has never been harder. The once booming industry that attracted large budget feature films, movies of the week and television series from the USA has taken so many hits that Australia is no longer one of the standard locations studios do budget comparisons for when looking at potential filming locations.
As a result, the infrastructure that is a legacy of such production, sits unused and crew are finding work outside the film industry or moving overseas to follow the work that is happening. While unemployment in Australia is generally at a low, in the film industry – it is at a high.
No one event has triggered this impact more than the strength of the Australian dollar against the Us currency. As the dollar has shot up to a 27-year high after fulltime...
Attracting offshore production has never been harder. The once booming industry that attracted large budget feature films, movies of the week and television series from the USA has taken so many hits that Australia is no longer one of the standard locations studios do budget comparisons for when looking at potential filming locations.
As a result, the infrastructure that is a legacy of such production, sits unused and crew are finding work outside the film industry or moving overseas to follow the work that is happening. While unemployment in Australia is generally at a low, in the film industry – it is at a high.
No one event has triggered this impact more than the strength of the Australian dollar against the Us currency. As the dollar has shot up to a 27-year high after fulltime...
- 10/28/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
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