Australia’s biggest ever delegation to the Beijing Film Festival includes producer Alan Lindsay, who is seeking Chinese partners for the animated family film Piccolo The Dolphin Prince, written and directed by Greg Mclean, whose gory breakout film was Wolf Creek.
“It is Romeo and Juliet set in the world of dolphins,” said Lindsay, who is managing director of Vue Group. Since Mclean brought him the concept two years ago there has been considerable R&D on the dolphin characters and continued development on the underlying theme of the human impact on dolphins.
Lindsay will also be meeting with potential partners on Silver Spoon (working title), which he describes as “Downton Abbey set in Shanghai during the turbulent 1930s”. The live action drama inspired by real life focuses on a Chinese family that owns a lavish department store and once lived in Australia.
Lindsay regards China as his “second home” and has developed many partners there. His latest...
“It is Romeo and Juliet set in the world of dolphins,” said Lindsay, who is managing director of Vue Group. Since Mclean brought him the concept two years ago there has been considerable R&D on the dolphin characters and continued development on the underlying theme of the human impact on dolphins.
Lindsay will also be meeting with potential partners on Silver Spoon (working title), which he describes as “Downton Abbey set in Shanghai during the turbulent 1930s”. The live action drama inspired by real life focuses on a Chinese family that owns a lavish department store and once lived in Australia.
Lindsay regards China as his “second home” and has developed many partners there. His latest...
- 4/16/2015
- by Sandy.George@me.com (Sandy George)
- ScreenDaily
Supernatural thriller Foreshadow will be the second Australian film this year which will be released on DVD and Video-On-Demand a few weeks after opening in cinemas.
Produced by Buzz Productions and Movierockets Entertainment and directed by Carmelo Musca, the film will debut at six Hoyts cinemas in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth on November 8. The Perth-shot film has its world premiere on Wednesday night at Hoyts Carousel in Perth.
In his feature debut Aria winner Justin Burford plays Jesse Milton, a guy who is living the high life . money, surf and hot dates . until he discovers his latest girlfriend is dead. When the coroner rules out foul play and the police close their investigation, Jesse decides to go after the killer himself.
Movierockets CE0 Kris Lippert co-wrote the script with Burford. The cast includes Andrea Addison, Ben Mortley, Ben Purser, James Hagan, Melanie Lyons, Tawni Bryant and Sam Devenport.
Produced by Buzz Productions and Movierockets Entertainment and directed by Carmelo Musca, the film will debut at six Hoyts cinemas in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth on November 8. The Perth-shot film has its world premiere on Wednesday night at Hoyts Carousel in Perth.
In his feature debut Aria winner Justin Burford plays Jesse Milton, a guy who is living the high life . money, surf and hot dates . until he discovers his latest girlfriend is dead. When the coroner rules out foul play and the police close their investigation, Jesse decides to go after the killer himself.
Movierockets CE0 Kris Lippert co-wrote the script with Burford. The cast includes Andrea Addison, Ben Mortley, Ben Purser, James Hagan, Melanie Lyons, Tawni Bryant and Sam Devenport.
- 10/29/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. This week’s feature includes a trailer for The Cabining, details on All Hallows’ Eve, and much more:
The Cabining: “Todd and Bruce, a hapless screenwriting team, get one last shot at success thanks to Todd’s wealthy stepdad, Serge. If they pen a worthy horror script, Serge will fund the entire project. But there is one condition – the script must be complete in two weeks. With the deadline looming and no fresh ideas, Todd and Bruce head to Shangri-La, a serene artist’s retreat, with the hope that the peace and company of fellow artists will inspire greatness… or, failing greatness, at least enough for straight-to-dvd. Shangri-La proves to be anything but serene, as the artists die off one by one, seemingly by accident. Bruce convinces Todd to soak in this...
The Cabining: “Todd and Bruce, a hapless screenwriting team, get one last shot at success thanks to Todd’s wealthy stepdad, Serge. If they pen a worthy horror script, Serge will fund the entire project. But there is one condition – the script must be complete in two weeks. With the deadline looming and no fresh ideas, Todd and Bruce head to Shangri-La, a serene artist’s retreat, with the hope that the peace and company of fellow artists will inspire greatness… or, failing greatness, at least enough for straight-to-dvd. Shangri-La proves to be anything but serene, as the artists die off one by one, seemingly by accident. Bruce convinces Todd to soak in this...
- 5/12/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Principal photography has begun in Perth on a supernatural thriller, Foreshadow.
The film is produced by Estelle Buzzard’s Buzz Productions in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment and is directed by Carmelo Musca, written by Kris Lippert.
The shoot will run through until Friday 1 March.
The announcement:
Buzz Productions, in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment, today commenced principal photography in Perth, on its supernatural thriller Foreshadow.
Foreshadow tells the story of Jesse Milton (Justin Burford) who is living the high life – money, surf and a never-ending supply of hot dates – until he discovers his latest blonde bombshell dead. When the coroner rules out foul play and the police close their investigation, Jesse decides to go after the killer himself.
The predominantly Western Australian cast is led by Aria and Broadway Australia award winner Justin Burford (Rock of Ages), and two-time Logie nominee Myles Pollard (Drift, The Turning, McLeod’s Daughters).
They are supported by Andrea Addison (Raven,...
The film is produced by Estelle Buzzard’s Buzz Productions in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment and is directed by Carmelo Musca, written by Kris Lippert.
The shoot will run through until Friday 1 March.
The announcement:
Buzz Productions, in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment, today commenced principal photography in Perth, on its supernatural thriller Foreshadow.
Foreshadow tells the story of Jesse Milton (Justin Burford) who is living the high life – money, surf and a never-ending supply of hot dates – until he discovers his latest blonde bombshell dead. When the coroner rules out foul play and the police close their investigation, Jesse decides to go after the killer himself.
The predominantly Western Australian cast is led by Aria and Broadway Australia award winner Justin Burford (Rock of Ages), and two-time Logie nominee Myles Pollard (Drift, The Turning, McLeod’s Daughters).
They are supported by Andrea Addison (Raven,...
- 2/4/2013
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Principal photography on supernatural thriller Foreshadow has kicked off today in Perth. Starring Justin Burford (Rock of Ages) and Myles Pollard (Drift, The Turning) Foreshadow follows eternal bachelor Jesse Milton (Burford) whose too-good-to-be-true life is turned on its head when his latest girlfriend is discovered dead. Convinced she was murdered, Jesse sets out to find the killer himself, and comes up against demonic forces in the process. It is Burford.s first feature film role, though the pop star.s acting talents have been recognised in his turn in Rock of Ages, for which he gained five-star reviews. Joining Burford and Pollard in the cast are Andrea Addison (Raven, Bitter Art, Two Fists, One Heart), Ben Mortley (Drift, Lantana, Home and Away, McLeod.s Daughters), Ben Purser (Bitter Art, Underbelly), James Hagan (Little Sparrows, Needle, The Great Mint Swindle), Melanie Lyons (Little Sparrows, Cloudstreet, Lockie Leonard), Tawni Bryant (The Slap), Sam Devenport,...
- 2/4/2013
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
A supernatural thriller starring Justin Burford and Myles Pollard will be shot in Western Australia next year. Produced by Buzz Productions, in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment, Foreshadow was written by Movierockets. CEO Kris Lippert and will be directed by Carmelo Musca. (The Best in Australia, Zombie Brigade.) Foreshadow follows the story of Jesse Milton (Burford), a surfer enjoying the high life until he finds his latest girlfriend dead. When police close their investigation, Jesse decides to seek out the murderer himself - a process which sees him come face to face with demonic powers. It is Burford.s debut feature film, though the pop-star has already been recognised for his acting talents after earning five-star reviews for his lead role in the musical Rock of Ages. He was also nominated for a Helpmann Award and took out the Broadway Australia Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical.
Of his involvement in Foreshadow,...
Of his involvement in Foreshadow,...
- 12/10/2012
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Foreshadow actresses Tawni Bryant and Andrea Addison with director Carmelo Musca at last night’s film launch
A new Australian supernatural thriller will begin shooting in Perth in February.
Foreshadow is being produced by Buzz Productions, in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment for under $1m.
The film is directed by Carmelo Musca and written by Movierockets CEO Kris Lippert, who is also producing. Producers have not confirmed a deal with a distributor just yet.
Foreshadow follows the story of Jesse Milton, who discovers his latest girlfriend has wound up dead. After the coroner rules out foul play and police stop investigating, Jesse searches for the killer himself and encounters demonic powers at play.
Jesse will be played by Justin Burford, lead role in the stage version of Rock of Ages and singer in band End of Fashion.
Joining him is Drift actor Myles Pollard as well as Andrew Addison, Melanie Lyons,...
A new Australian supernatural thriller will begin shooting in Perth in February.
Foreshadow is being produced by Buzz Productions, in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment for under $1m.
The film is directed by Carmelo Musca and written by Movierockets CEO Kris Lippert, who is also producing. Producers have not confirmed a deal with a distributor just yet.
Foreshadow follows the story of Jesse Milton, who discovers his latest girlfriend has wound up dead. After the coroner rules out foul play and police stop investigating, Jesse searches for the killer himself and encounters demonic powers at play.
Jesse will be played by Justin Burford, lead role in the stage version of Rock of Ages and singer in band End of Fashion.
Joining him is Drift actor Myles Pollard as well as Andrew Addison, Melanie Lyons,...
- 12/7/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
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