As the sun rises, an old man awakens.
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As the sun rises, an old man awakens.
The documentary tells the story of Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon's unique gift, brought to the world with the unending support of Lis, the love of his life. His story is told by the people who were closest to him: his children, close colleagues and friends, who share their open, honest anecdotes, and experiences of him as an architect and a man. The film is a portrait of a devoted humanitarian and a sensitive and loving soul.
Alongside Sydney's golden beaches stands one of the city's oldest and most mysterious houses - Red Rabbit Lodge, a sanctuary for foreign students during their final college years, including Abigail Mason, trying to put her traumatic past behind her. Unbeknownst to her and the other lodgers, the house has a history of blood and mayhem - and a sadistic killer who still hides within the walls.
'Coral Sea Dreaming: Awaken' celebrates and pays tribute to the magical but fast disappearing world of coral reefs. It was filmed in High Definition on over 2,000 dives by Emmy Award winner cameraman and Producer David Hannan over the last 8 years on the world's most beautiful reefs and features Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef and Papua New Guinea.
A short dramedy that explores the absurd hell of being the middle-woman between two countries, cultures, social class and lingual politics.
Guts and glory are at stake in the Saturday recreational soccer league. This hilarious animation perfectly captures the highs and lows of coaxing together a motley crew to show up on time and game ready every week, but at the end of the day it's all worth it for the beautiful game.
The tragic story of an underground film star who's hedonistic and thrill-seeking lifestyle came to a sudden stop when his body was found on the side of the road.
Rosita Manners falls in love with Tony and they become engaged on a picnic at Port Hacking. Rosita's mother wants her daughter to marry Valentine Loring, who she believes is of noble blood. Tony and Rosita elope, so Rosita's mother tries to marry Valentine herself – until she discovers he is not from nobility, but just a dress designer.
After a lonely 12 year old boy stumbles upon a book that gives him the power to control his life and make his miraculous wishes come to existence, he realises what is truly important about life and destiny.
Made by the Department of Immigration to entice immigrants from Great Britain, this film shows an idyllic picture of life in the Western Australian regional town of Geraldton in the mid 1960s.
When two friends stumble upon a drunken frat guy at a Halloween party, their wild night spirals into chaos.
A blind man in a dark room melts into celluloid, feeling with his hands the messy layers of processed reality.
Hot off the heels of her 2001 World Tour, Kylie Minogue graces the stage for one final performance in her homeland of Australia. Filmed in Sydney, this theatrical extravaganza spans Kylie's 15-year musical evolution, including hits like "I Should Be So Lucky," "Better The Devil You Know," and the Top 10 smash, "Can't Get You Out Of My Head." From the catchy opening number, "Love Boat," to the sultry interpretation of Olivia Newton-John's "Physical," Kylie's energy never slows down
When Kate is assigned the case of an unidentified serial killer, the mysterious death of her brother comes back to haunt her.
The loss of minimum wage in Britain has resulted in the gap between the rich and the poor growing hugely. Newtown just outside Birmingham is looking dirty, rundown and old. 50 % of its citizens are unemployed, living in grey towerblocks overlooking the urban devastation. The flats are poorly equipped with basic furnishings. All people can do is watch television. As the rich people get richer, the poor get poorer. Chris Pond from the Low Pay Unit blames poverty and hardship on the Conservative Government's free market economy and their opt-out from the social chapter. Journeyman Pictures investigates the harsh reality of 1990s Britain.
The story of the bushranger Ben Hall, including his duel with Melville, last stand and death.
In January 2020, Murray, Jeff, Anthony, and Greg - the beloved original members of The Wiggles - came together for a heartwarming and unforgettable concert at Castle Hill RSL. This special event was dedicated to raising funds for those affected by the devastating bushfires that swept across Australia.
Tobias, a former boxer who now makes his living owning a gym, seeks something greater. The only person standing in his way is Dallas.
The Road to Patagonia is a stunning, intimate and unflinching series of love letters within a documentary – firstly, a love between two people, and secondly between humanity and the Earth. Ecologist Matty Hannon begins an incredible solo adventure, to surf the west coast of the Americas by motorbike, from the top of Alaska to the tip of Patagonia. But deep in the wilderness - alone with the wolves and the bears - the journeyer’s plans unexpectedly fall to pieces. After losing everything, and on the cusp of quitting he meets the girl of his dreams, a permaculture farmer named Heather. Shot over 16 years, the result is an adventurous exposé on the more-than-human-world, offering a physical and spiritual odyssey to better understand our place in Nature.
Heartbreaking and hilarious, Average Bear sheds light on Michelle's experience living in the shadows of hereditary illness, whilst simultaneously weaving in the fictional story of Average Bear.
The true story of an iconic street, as told by the men and women who made it. Narrated by Anthony LaPaglia. After the disaster of World War II, a wave of Italian immigrants found their way to Melbourne - a strange place, suspicious of outsiders and completely devoid of a good cup of espresso. Congregating in a then run-down stretch of Carlton known as Lygon Street, these irrepressible restaurateurs, entrepreneurs and sometime mafiosi would come to define not only a street, but an entire country. 'Lygon Street - Si parla Italiano' brings to life the people, places and, of course, pastas that have made up one of Australia's most remarkable communities.
Ollie and Liv, a young couple who connect instantly after a chance meeting at a nightclub, find their relationship tested when Liv faces an unexpected loss. As she struggles with grief, she withdraws into depression and prescription drug use. Ollie does his best to support her, but the growing distance between them threatens to pull them apart.
A queer retelling of the Icarus myth.
Connor, secretly in love with his best friend Rach, has gotten her a pretty cool birthday present. Something that's sure to knock her off her feet. But, when things take a sharply peculiar turn, Connor begins to wonder whether he would have been better off just getting a gift voucher.
Joan (Helen Twelvetrees) is a Canadian, adopted by Ma Dawson (Nellie Ferguson), a struggling horse breeder and trainer. Joan thinks "legs don't make a race horse, it's blood", and so she buys an unwanted thoroughbred colt called Stormalong. Helped by Ma's son Tommy Dawson (Frank Leighton), Joan restores the horse to health and fitness, and soon enough the horse is winning race after race, becoming a favourite for the Melbourne Cup.
After his great-grandmother’s passing, Seth reconstructs her home inside Minecraft. Using Polycam scans, voice memos,and ambient fragments from family interviews, INDIGO becomes a portrait of loss, painted through nostalgic blocks. It's about memory, technology, and the ways we preserve what we love. The final chapter of the COLOUR SERIES.
It had been 32 years of pain for Collingwood trying once again to overcome their Grand Final hoodoo and finally bury the Collywobbles tag. In their way though was the might of Essendon who's momentum had been stalled when the Magpies drew with the West Coast Eagles in the Qualifying Final. With larger than life characters in both sides, this was a game that became etched in football folklore. You will hear and see the most emotional, inspiring and tragic accounts of this memorable day direct from the inner sanctum.
Follows the story of Chris Collard, from his early life dealing with juvenile detention, to his experience with kickboxing and eventual rise to world champion.
A gay Australian man reflects on the immigration problems of his young Russian boyfriend.
A short examination of the work of Australian performance artist Stelarc.
A staccato study of street level action and inter-action. People and vehicles on everyday journeys are atomised into coursing fragments of light, shadow, angle and inertia, reiterating and disassembling the creation of motion out of still frames at the heart of cinema. Filmed in ten cities on four continents.
Following the disappearance of her girlfriend a trans filmmaker discovers EmileCam, a 24-hour livestream which had been devoted to spying on her.
For the first time since their farewell "The Last Waltz" concert seven years ago, THE BAND - Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel - are together again, live at Vancouver's Queen Elizsabet Theatere. TRACK LISTING: 1 Introduction, 2 Rag Mama Rag, 3 Up On Cripple Creek, 4 The Shape I'm In, 5 It Makes No Difference, 6 Milk Cow Boogie, 7 The Weight, 8 King Harvest, 9 Long Black Veil, 10 W.S. Walcott Medicine Show, 11 Mystery Train, 12 Ophelia, 13 Levon And Garth Jamming, 14 Java Blues, 15 Chest Fever, 16 Back To Memphis, 17 Blaze Of Glory, 18 Willie And The Hand Jive, 19 End Credits.
Yash's isolation extends further than lockdown as he lives lost in thought until he meets a familiar stranger.
Penny and Aly promised to be together forever, despite opposition from their families, society and the law. They defined their own rules of a committed relationship. Seventeen years later Australia is preparing to vote on same-sex marriage, but their relationship is shifting. Penny wants to revive their love but when Aly suffers a stroke and her hidden affair is revealed, Penny is forced to discover what true love means to her.
Photography and music by Michael Lee.
The story of Claude's odyssey to save the Gumnutz Juice factory and Gumtree Lane's future. Along the way he learns the importance of family values and of accepting responsibility for himself and all of the zany characters of Gumtree Lane.
Adelaide Bell, a downtrodden seven-year-old, must harness her inner strength to save a turtle from his fate as turtle soup.
A horror tale about Sandy, a young and energetic student finishing her first shift at a new job. Little does she know that this would be her last night of freedom as this temporary employment threatens to be a bit more permanent than expected.
A man becomes transfixed by a hypnotic mobile phone commercial, leading him to uncover a hidden message.
A haunting evocation of the aftermath of the explosion at Chernobyl, 25 years on. This visually stunning road movie takes the spectator on a bleak journey from the shores of the Black Sea to the frozen heart of Chernobyl, passing through desolate, snowy landscapes, littered with abandoned villages. Squatting in this icy wasteland, the ghostly sarcophagus of Reactor No.4 is a constant reminder of the threat still lurking below. Accompanied by testimony from a group of unseen veterans of the disaster, Precarious bears witness to both the folly and resilience of humans and to nature's fragility.
Welcome to the days of mind your own business and don’t comment on others business. Not their gender, sexuality, body, hair, education or career. Also, welcome to the days of total oversharing on social media, but STILL, mind your own business. We want to talk about things and want everyone to know IT’S PERSONAL! This is a show about keeping your cards close to your chest but walking around naked. Can we have it all? Yes, but also bloody no but also it’s none of your business because IT’S PERSONAL.
When an unassuming widow sets foot in Zeus Wholesale Caskets and Coffins, a sleazy salesman jumps at the opportunity to make a quick buck.
Before Eve, there was Lilith. The Original Woman.
Two boys are talking after a bicycle accident. The older is bragging about his experience with girls, but is that just a boast?
3 estranged family members are reunited after the death of their wealthy grandma. They SHOULD split the will among themselves, but all have their own selfish reasons for needing a little (or a lot) more than their equal third. Despite all being grown adults, they argue like little kids - with no real reason to argue other than so the other person doesnt win.
The story of Jean-Pierre and the rise of Western Sydney’s street football community.
Kookaburra, Wood-swallow, Hen, Magpie-lark, Noisy Miner, Ibis, Curlew, Cockatoo, Parrot, Fig-bird, Bowerbird, and more, a display of breeding strategies to survive and perpetuate the species. Stunning photography, outstanding behavior, and unique shots.
Let's all go for a ride in the Big Red Car! Join The Wiggles on the freeway of fun as Captain Feathersword shows us how to Nicky Nacky Nocky Noo, Dorothy the Dinosaur invites us to her Dance Party and Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus get their waist benders and toe tappers wiggling! For the first time ever on DVD, this re-recording of Big Red Car includes the catchy songs I Want To Wear The Jacket and Sorry Again, as well as the all new animated I'm A Cow.
It's 1983. Deep in the Australian outback, Bill and Marsha Bundy are searching for a missing hitchhiker. Chasing a lead, they discover Maralinga - an abandoned nuclear testing site where a deadly threat waits in the fallout.
It begins with a young man in the house trying to find something to do. He then decides to play his guitar and trying to figure out what song to play.
Poetry video bridging the gap between analog and digital media, enunciating a trace-less trauma embedded in the surface of materialist film. Created by drawing and dying directly on the emulsion surface of acetate film.
Friends and Strangers follows two middle class wanderers in a dryly comic exploration of inner Sydney.
A lonely salesman stumbles upon a stray cat and opens the door to his house… and heart.
A mother takes her son’s education into her own hands.
A self obsessed social media celebrity couple camp out in the Adelaide Hills on Christmas Eve only to stumble onto a community hiding a secret tradition to protect the 25th of December.
Three friends travel to Melbourne to record outlawed Indonesian folk songs.
A group of women who dared to change their worlds. The film documents the first twenty years of Australia's Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria, the first LGBTIQ Jewish group to come out publicly to express pride in their Lesbian and Jewish identities and fight for visibility and against all forms of discrimination. 'It's Who We Are' provides an intimate view of the controversies these feisty women have confronted as they have challenged hetero-sexism, lesbophobia, anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia in their communities, and Australia. Along the way, they have created a community that honors their Jewish and Lesbian cultures. In changing their communities, these women have also been changed. The film documents the first 20 years of Australia’s Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria, the first LGBTIQ Jewish group to come out publicly to express pride in their Lesbian and Jewish identities and fight for visibility and against all forms of discrimination.
A peculiar young man, seemingly without any awareness of social conventions, crashes a party. Is he looking for trouble, or just lonely?
Blind from birth, Dr G Yunupingu found his identity through song and the haunting voice that has already become legend. His debut album introduced Australia to the Songlines and culture of his Elcho Island community, but now Dr G Yunupingu finds himself increasingly torn between city and country, present and past, self and the community to which he owes so much.