Roland Gallois, Aftrs' new Head of Editing.
Aftrs has unveiled its new Heads of Producing, Screenwriting, Editing, Sound, Radio, Design and Interactive.
Head of Editing is Roland Gallois, Head of Sound is Stephen Murphy, Head of Producing is Peter Herbert, Head of Screenwriting is Dr Pieter Aqulia, Head of Radio is Fyona Smith, Head of Screen Studies is Matt Campora, Head of Design is Igor Nay and Head of Interactive is Catherine Gleeson.
.This is an impressive group of people who will bring tremendous skills and creative vision to their roles," said Aftrs CEO Neil Peplow..
"As the School implements its new strategic plan, Future Vision 2021, these Heads of Disciplines will take responsibility for their specialist subject area across the entire suite of course offerings, ensuring integrated learning and a cohesive, comprehensive approach."
Roland Gallois' credits in the cutting room include features Samson and Delilah, Slow West, The Hunter and Manny Lewis.
Aftrs has unveiled its new Heads of Producing, Screenwriting, Editing, Sound, Radio, Design and Interactive.
Head of Editing is Roland Gallois, Head of Sound is Stephen Murphy, Head of Producing is Peter Herbert, Head of Screenwriting is Dr Pieter Aqulia, Head of Radio is Fyona Smith, Head of Screen Studies is Matt Campora, Head of Design is Igor Nay and Head of Interactive is Catherine Gleeson.
.This is an impressive group of people who will bring tremendous skills and creative vision to their roles," said Aftrs CEO Neil Peplow..
"As the School implements its new strategic plan, Future Vision 2021, these Heads of Disciplines will take responsibility for their specialist subject area across the entire suite of course offerings, ensuring integrated learning and a cohesive, comprehensive approach."
Roland Gallois' credits in the cutting room include features Samson and Delilah, Slow West, The Hunter and Manny Lewis.
- 8/29/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Kate Winslet in The Dressmaker.
The Film Critics Circle of Australia, the national body of film reviewers, critics and writers, has unveiled the nominations for their annual awards.
The Dressmaker has garnered ten nominations while Last Cab to Darwin and Mad Max: Fury Road each received eight nominations..
Neil Armfield's Holding the Man earned seven nominations, Paper Planes and Cut Snake each have five, while Tanna received four.
"The spread of nominees from heralded blockbusters to small-scale independents highlights the diversity of Australian cinema", Fcca President Russell Edwards said..
"As the country's most important critical body looking at movies, we at the Film Critics Circle of Australia are pleased to be able to not only salute the box office, but also celebrate the innovative spirit"..
The nominees for best director are Neil Armfield, George Miller, Jocelyn Moorhouse and Jeremy Sims..
Nicole Kidman (Strangerland), Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road...
The Film Critics Circle of Australia, the national body of film reviewers, critics and writers, has unveiled the nominations for their annual awards.
The Dressmaker has garnered ten nominations while Last Cab to Darwin and Mad Max: Fury Road each received eight nominations..
Neil Armfield's Holding the Man earned seven nominations, Paper Planes and Cut Snake each have five, while Tanna received four.
"The spread of nominees from heralded blockbusters to small-scale independents highlights the diversity of Australian cinema", Fcca President Russell Edwards said..
"As the country's most important critical body looking at movies, we at the Film Critics Circle of Australia are pleased to be able to not only salute the box office, but also celebrate the innovative spirit"..
The nominees for best director are Neil Armfield, George Miller, Jocelyn Moorhouse and Jeremy Sims..
Nicole Kidman (Strangerland), Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road...
- 2/1/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
While the screen industry has plenty to celebrate as Australian films are set to finish the year with around $87 million in B.O. takings, the results show a sizable number of films failed to address fundamental questions.
Namely: Who precisely will watch my film and which cinemas will play it at a time when theatrical release here increasingly is a sure way to lose money?
Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason is delighted with the range of films and documentaries that have resonated with audiences this year.
Mad Max Fury Road, The Dressmaker, Oddball and The Water Diviner all grossed more than $10 million, and Paper Planes just under. Last Cab to Darwin, Blinky Bill: The Movie, That Sugar Film and Holding the Man performed well, although Mason believes Neil Armfield.s gay-themed romance, which grossed $1.2 million, deserved to make double that.
Still, Mason questions the mindset of a sizable section of the screen industry.
Namely: Who precisely will watch my film and which cinemas will play it at a time when theatrical release here increasingly is a sure way to lose money?
Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason is delighted with the range of films and documentaries that have resonated with audiences this year.
Mad Max Fury Road, The Dressmaker, Oddball and The Water Diviner all grossed more than $10 million, and Paper Planes just under. Last Cab to Darwin, Blinky Bill: The Movie, That Sugar Film and Holding the Man performed well, although Mason believes Neil Armfield.s gay-themed romance, which grossed $1.2 million, deserved to make double that.
Still, Mason questions the mindset of a sizable section of the screen industry.
- 12/1/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Australian films are certain to sail past $70 million at the national B.O. next week helped by The Dressmaker. Through last Sunday the feature films and docs released in 2015 plus holdovers had amassed $67.2 million, according to the Mpdaa. As If reported, Australian films had already surpassed the all-time box office record of $63.4 million set in 2001. With a hefty ad spend and an extensive publicity campaign orchestrated by Universal Pictures and mostly positive reviews in the lead-up to the Thursday launch, Jocelyn Moorhouse's dramedy is sure to propel the total past $70 million.
The film starring Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Sarah Snook and Hugo Weaving is opening at 284 locations..
The Mpdaa.s $67.2 million tally does not include Strangerland, which had a short theatrical release after its Sydney Film Festival premiere and grossed $100,000, according to Transmission. The market share of Australian films is running at about 6.8 per cent with national takings at around $970 million,...
The film starring Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Sarah Snook and Hugo Weaving is opening at 284 locations..
The Mpdaa.s $67.2 million tally does not include Strangerland, which had a short theatrical release after its Sydney Film Festival premiere and grossed $100,000, according to Transmission. The market share of Australian films is running at about 6.8 per cent with national takings at around $970 million,...
- 10/28/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Screen Australia has confirmed Australian films have surpassed the all-time box office record of $63.4 million set in 2001, as If has reported.
With a total gross of more than $64 million, local films' share of the box-office is 6.8 per cent, the best since 2001.
Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason said: .It.s so wonderful to see Australian films connecting so strongly this year. The film industry is somewhat cyclical, so it is difficult to make claims based on one year.s results alone.
"However, it is also important to celebrate success when it comes along, and given that the theatrical landscape is more challenging than ever before, Australian films have well and truly over-performed.
"I think we.re on track for a particularly outstanding year — my prediction is that we.ll reach over $70 million by the end of 2015, setting a new benchmark..
Mason continued, "As well as being the major funding agency, we...
With a total gross of more than $64 million, local films' share of the box-office is 6.8 per cent, the best since 2001.
Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason said: .It.s so wonderful to see Australian films connecting so strongly this year. The film industry is somewhat cyclical, so it is difficult to make claims based on one year.s results alone.
"However, it is also important to celebrate success when it comes along, and given that the theatrical landscape is more challenging than ever before, Australian films have well and truly over-performed.
"I think we.re on track for a particularly outstanding year — my prediction is that we.ll reach over $70 million by the end of 2015, setting a new benchmark..
Mason continued, "As well as being the major funding agency, we...
- 10/6/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
Australian films are poised to record their highest share of the national box-office for 14 years, which goes a long way towards regaining the faith of audiences after a long lean spell.
Through last Sunday, the feature films and docs released in 2015 plus holdovers had racked up $52.9 million. With Jeremy Sims. Last Cab to Darwin and Neil Armfield.s Holding the Man earning tidy sums and Stuart McDonald.s Oddball and Deane Taylor.s Blinky Bill the Movie opening on Thursday, the total will soon surpass 2009.s $54.7 million.
It might be a stretch but 2015 could come close to the all-time record of $63.4 million in 2001, the year of Moulin Rouge!, Lantana, The Man Who Sued God and Crocodile Dundee in La. After a strong start to the year from Mad Max: Fury Road, The Water Diviner, Paper Planes and That Sugar Film, Aussie films already have eclipsed 2014.s lowly $26.1 million (a market...
Through last Sunday, the feature films and docs released in 2015 plus holdovers had racked up $52.9 million. With Jeremy Sims. Last Cab to Darwin and Neil Armfield.s Holding the Man earning tidy sums and Stuart McDonald.s Oddball and Deane Taylor.s Blinky Bill the Movie opening on Thursday, the total will soon surpass 2009.s $54.7 million.
It might be a stretch but 2015 could come close to the all-time record of $63.4 million in 2001, the year of Moulin Rouge!, Lantana, The Man Who Sued God and Crocodile Dundee in La. After a strong start to the year from Mad Max: Fury Road, The Water Diviner, Paper Planes and That Sugar Film, Aussie films already have eclipsed 2014.s lowly $26.1 million (a market...
- 9/15/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Australian films are poised to record their highest share of the national box-office for 10 years, which goes a long way towards regaining the faith of audiences after a long lean spell.
Through last Sunday, the feature films and docs released in 2015 plus holdovers had racked up $52.9 million. With Jeremy Sims. Last Cab to Darwin and Neil Armfield.s Holding the Man earning tidy sums and Stuart McDonald.s Oddball and Deane Taylor.s Blinky Bill the Movie opening on Thursday, the total will soon surpass 2009.s $54.7 million, the best result in the past 10 years. After a strong start to the year from Mad Max: Fury Road, The Water Diviner, Paper Planes and That Sugar Film, Aussie films already have eclipsed 2014.s lowly $26.1 million (a market share of 2.43 per cent) and 2013's $38.5 million. Despite some critical acclaim, Ruben Guthrie, Women He.s Undressed and Partisan did not resonate strongly and Manny Lewis tanked.
Through last Sunday, the feature films and docs released in 2015 plus holdovers had racked up $52.9 million. With Jeremy Sims. Last Cab to Darwin and Neil Armfield.s Holding the Man earning tidy sums and Stuart McDonald.s Oddball and Deane Taylor.s Blinky Bill the Movie opening on Thursday, the total will soon surpass 2009.s $54.7 million, the best result in the past 10 years. After a strong start to the year from Mad Max: Fury Road, The Water Diviner, Paper Planes and That Sugar Film, Aussie films already have eclipsed 2014.s lowly $26.1 million (a market share of 2.43 per cent) and 2013's $38.5 million. Despite some critical acclaim, Ruben Guthrie, Women He.s Undressed and Partisan did not resonate strongly and Manny Lewis tanked.
- 9/15/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Led by Mad Max: Fury Road, Australian films collectively have raked in $34.6 million at cinemas this year, eclipsing the paltry 2014 calendar year total of $26.1 million.
With $12.6 million in the till after its second weekend (a modest drop of 33%), George Miller.s high-octane action-adventure is the top earning local release.
Some Aussie exhibs expect Miller's film to reach $20 million so the 2015 total will soon overtake 2013's $38.5 million... .
Given the upcoming line-up, which includes Jeremy Sims. Last Cab to Darwin, Brendan Cowell.s Ruben Guthrie, Jocelyn Moorhouse.s The Dressmaker, Simon Stone.s The Daughter, Michael Petroni.s Backtrack and Stuart McDonald.s Oddball, there is plenty of upside for the industry.
If there are at least one or two break-out hits and a couple of solid performers, it may not be a stretch to beat 2012.s $47.8 million. In the past 10 years the record is 2009.s $54.7 million.
The Water Diviner and Paper Planes...
With $12.6 million in the till after its second weekend (a modest drop of 33%), George Miller.s high-octane action-adventure is the top earning local release.
Some Aussie exhibs expect Miller's film to reach $20 million so the 2015 total will soon overtake 2013's $38.5 million... .
Given the upcoming line-up, which includes Jeremy Sims. Last Cab to Darwin, Brendan Cowell.s Ruben Guthrie, Jocelyn Moorhouse.s The Dressmaker, Simon Stone.s The Daughter, Michael Petroni.s Backtrack and Stuart McDonald.s Oddball, there is plenty of upside for the industry.
If there are at least one or two break-out hits and a couple of solid performers, it may not be a stretch to beat 2012.s $47.8 million. In the past 10 years the record is 2009.s $54.7 million.
The Water Diviner and Paper Planes...
- 5/26/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Australian films are experiencing a resurgence in cinemas this year, raking in $21.7 million through April 20.
That.s way up on the $13.7 million collected in the first four months last year, when The Railway Man, Wolf Creek 2 and Tracks were the only significant contributors.
Given the upcoming release line-up including George Miller.s Mad Max: Fury Road, Jeremy Sims' Last Cab to Darwin, Brendan Cowell's Ruben Guthrie,. Jocelyn Moorhouse.s The Dressmaker, Simon Stone.s The Daughter and Michael Petroni.s Backtrack, the industry is on course to far surpass the 2014. total of $26.1 million from 39 films and feature documentaries plus holdovers.
Almost certainly 2015 will be a far bigger year for Oz cinema than 2013.s $38.5 million, and probably 2012.s $47.8 million. In the past 10 years the record is 2009.s $54.7 million.
This year local films are benefitting from an exceptionally buoyant trading period at the nation.s cinemas. Through the end...
That.s way up on the $13.7 million collected in the first four months last year, when The Railway Man, Wolf Creek 2 and Tracks were the only significant contributors.
Given the upcoming release line-up including George Miller.s Mad Max: Fury Road, Jeremy Sims' Last Cab to Darwin, Brendan Cowell's Ruben Guthrie,. Jocelyn Moorhouse.s The Dressmaker, Simon Stone.s The Daughter and Michael Petroni.s Backtrack, the industry is on course to far surpass the 2014. total of $26.1 million from 39 films and feature documentaries plus holdovers.
Almost certainly 2015 will be a far bigger year for Oz cinema than 2013.s $38.5 million, and probably 2012.s $47.8 million. In the past 10 years the record is 2009.s $54.7 million.
This year local films are benefitting from an exceptionally buoyant trading period at the nation.s cinemas. Through the end...
- 4/23/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The romantic crime caper Focus has found its feet in its second week of release, topping the Australian weekend box office after opening in second place.
Distributed by Warner Bros, the film follows con artist pro Nicky (Will Smith) who takes learner Jess (Australia.s Margot Robbie) under his wing. A romantic relationship ensues until Nick, who doesn.t believe in mixing business with pleasure, breaks Jess.s heart. Fast forward three years and the pair once again cross each other.s paths . though this time around, Jess is no longer a beginner.
Focus climbed from second place to top of the ladder last weekend, taking $1,746,381 over 275 screens, according to the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (Mpdaa). This brings its Australian box office total to $5,405,379. Fox.s The Second Best Marigold Hotel slipped 38% to second place, collecting $1,621,772 over 391 screens in its third week of release. The sequel to 2011.s...
Distributed by Warner Bros, the film follows con artist pro Nicky (Will Smith) who takes learner Jess (Australia.s Margot Robbie) under his wing. A romantic relationship ensues until Nick, who doesn.t believe in mixing business with pleasure, breaks Jess.s heart. Fast forward three years and the pair once again cross each other.s paths . though this time around, Jess is no longer a beginner.
Focus climbed from second place to top of the ladder last weekend, taking $1,746,381 over 275 screens, according to the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (Mpdaa). This brings its Australian box office total to $5,405,379. Fox.s The Second Best Marigold Hotel slipped 38% to second place, collecting $1,621,772 over 391 screens in its third week of release. The sequel to 2011.s...
- 3/16/2015
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Long-time Hopscotch Features/eOne executive Rachel Okine is joining Studiocanal.
Okine has been appointed Vice President, International Production and Acquisitions, at the French-owned studio/distributor. She will be based in Paris.
Studiocanal is releasing brothers Kiah and Tristan Roache-Turner's Zombie horror/comedy Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead this month after also acquiring the UK rights.
Among other local acquisitions are Manny Lewis, comedian Carl Barron.s debut feature directed and co-written by Anthony Mir; and Deane Taylor.s animated family film The Blinky Bill Movie.
Okine was a founding member of Hopscotch in 2002, working across technical delivery, publicity and marketing and serving as acquisitions manager from 2002 . 2006.
She departed last October, initially intending to try her luck in Los Angeles. She had the dual roles of head of development for Hopscotch Features, where she developed The Water Diviner, and production and acquisitions executive at eOne.
Last week the company announced...
Okine has been appointed Vice President, International Production and Acquisitions, at the French-owned studio/distributor. She will be based in Paris.
Studiocanal is releasing brothers Kiah and Tristan Roache-Turner's Zombie horror/comedy Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead this month after also acquiring the UK rights.
Among other local acquisitions are Manny Lewis, comedian Carl Barron.s debut feature directed and co-written by Anthony Mir; and Deane Taylor.s animated family film The Blinky Bill Movie.
Okine was a founding member of Hopscotch in 2002, working across technical delivery, publicity and marketing and serving as acquisitions manager from 2002 . 2006.
She departed last October, initially intending to try her luck in Los Angeles. She had the dual roles of head of development for Hopscotch Features, where she developed The Water Diviner, and production and acquisitions executive at eOne.
Last week the company announced...
- 2/8/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Actor Roy Billing launched the campaign calling for the relaxation of restrictions on casting overseas actors in Australian screen productions, and he.s not giving up.
Billing has received support from all sectors of the screen industry, including fellow actors, since his op-ed piece ran on If on September 17.
.Five weeks on and the support continues unabated,. he said today. .Initially I received many emails and phone calls and now as I interact with my colleagues as a working actor I am getting face-to-face support. The issue is still very much alive in the screen sector..
Billing questions why his union Actors Equity appears to be ignoring the issue, apart from an op-ed article from newly appointed Equity director Zoe Angus, which, he says, failed to address the issues he raised.
.There has not been one mention of my stance in Equity e-bulletins so the majority of rank and file...
Billing has received support from all sectors of the screen industry, including fellow actors, since his op-ed piece ran on If on September 17.
.Five weeks on and the support continues unabated,. he said today. .Initially I received many emails and phone calls and now as I interact with my colleagues as a working actor I am getting face-to-face support. The issue is still very much alive in the screen sector..
Billing questions why his union Actors Equity appears to be ignoring the issue, apart from an op-ed article from newly appointed Equity director Zoe Angus, which, he says, failed to address the issues he raised.
.There has not been one mention of my stance in Equity e-bulletins so the majority of rank and file...
- 10/21/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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