A grumpy old man living in an idyllic coastal town who can't see he has the perfect life.
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A grumpy old man living in an idyllic coastal town who can't see he has the perfect life.
Get ready to gag on your Glowtini… Australia’s acid tongued prince has gone far from his natural habitat and out to the great Aussie outback to record his brand new and very naughty stand-up special from the glittery Broken Heel Festival. No celebrity is safe as this self-proclaimed fame whore lets loose under the stars with an hour of the funniest & fiercest stand up you will ever hear.
Open the door to The Wiggly Big Show! It's a brand-new concert filmed especially for you to take home and enjoy. See your friends The Wiggles dressed as pirates and in their shaking clothes as they sing and dance through your favourite songs. Listen to Officer Beaples blow her whistle to start dancing. Then dance with Dorothy the Dinosaur, the world's grooviest dinosaur! Laugh with Captain Feathersword and see what happens when he pushes his magic buttons. Wow! Tap dance with Wags the Dog and his puppy friends, The Wagettes, and move your arms around and around with Henry the Octopus. It's The Wiggly Big Show!
Acclaimed Australian journalist Ray Martin and remarkable Australians return to the epicentre of the tragedy, uncovering incredible stories of hope and resilience.
Set in a social housing estate in central Sydney, 57 Lawson preserves the disparate voices of the tenants at a time when these communities are becoming increasingly marginalised by the city around them. A patient observation of the daily lives of the area’s inhabitants over the course of one evening, 57 Lawson is a hybrid drama-documentary film about a specific place at a specific time.
When an alien fugitive crash lands into a local puppy farm and begins turning people into machines that feed on puppy flesh, Dylan and her BFF Eddie have to decide whether or not to take on the SheBorg menace, and save the world.
Eddie returns to his home town on the south coast of New South Wales. Having left for the city without explanation a few years previously, he tries to pick up the pieces of his life and fit back in to the lives of those he left, including his ex-girlfriend Tully and brother Pete.
Evelyn, an ex-burlesque queen, bewitches single dad Al and his teenage son Fin with her zest for life. When father and son discover they are competing for the affections of the same woman, it reopens old wounds over the death of Fin's mother.
Set in Sydney's western suburbs, FOOTY LEGENDS tells the story of Luc Vu, a young man with an obsession about football. Out of work, and with welfare authorities threatening to take away his little sister, Luc re-unites his old high school football team to win a competition that could change all their lives.
Man. is the story of Arc, an alien, who works with Rox and for Qe in a 9-5 office workspace. However, when the "Man" arrives, an alien story takes this world by storm.
Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.
The story of Grady, a former soldier who is in prison for his part in a major money-laundering operation. Whilst inside, he learns of the brutal, yet mysterious, murder of his brother, Christian. Desperate for answers, Grady makes a daring escape while attending Christian's funeral. Grady becomes a man with one mission in life, to avenge his brother's death - no matter what the cost. His only ally is his ex-lover Kate who reluctantly agrees to help him track down Christian's murderer. To solve the mystery, two more lives are put on the line. But when you've come this far, there's no turning back.
After heading to the country to sell his childhood home, Kevin finds himself caught in the middle of a missing persons case while he also begins developing visions of a wolf.
An architect on the verge of making the deal of his life suffers a mental collapse as demons from his past gradually drive him to the point of total collapse.
Passion concentrates on Grainger's unusual relationship with his mother and his sexual peculiarities (especially his obsessive self-flagellation, though homosexuality is also hinted at) which affect his relationship with a woman who comes to love him. It is set mainly in London in 1914, when Grainger's mother Rose was ill (she would later jump to her death in New York, upset by ill-founded rumours of incest with her son).
Young and single Sarah has just moved into her new apartment, only to discover her next-door neighbor is an old flame, Peach. Is this Sarah’s second chance to get the girl that got away? Sarah impulsively asks Peach to her housewarming dinner with her a few friends (who are all exes). Over dinner, Sarah’s friends quickly clash with Peach and her questionable life views. But is Sarah too doe-eyed to see this might be a recipe for disaster?
A story about small cruelties, adult bullying, and the power of a brothers unconditional love for his complex little sister.
After a strange nightmare, a young factory worker's life and home become haunted by bizarre phantoms.
A lonely, awkward teenager encounters a male sex worker on a morning in suburban Sydney. Based on the short story "Concealer" by Andy Boreham.
Alice Springs is the scene of an enchanting date with destiny. Great planetary forces are at work, drawing people to a total eclipse of the sun - An unorthodox hero seeking the love of his life, a central Australian tour gone wrong, a young romantic lost in the desert, a rogue road train and a young woman having fantasies about killing her drop-kick of a husband...
Two meth addicts get caught up in a fight for survival when they discover a time-traveling crystal.
An orphan weds an older man in circa-1900 New Zealand, then finds out he's a miser who spies on her.
What happens when the values of the culture you’ve always known no longer align with how you see the world? The New Peasants provides an intimate look into the life of Meg, Patrick, and their sons Zephyr and Woody. A family who, for 20 years, have been transitioning away from modern industrial culture toward a radically simple, sustainable, and beautiful way of life.
A recently divorced father confides to a friend that he's been seeing demons in the family home.
Oakley and 1242 Productions' latest HD action sports film showcases the progression of wakeboarding and wakeskating through a travelogue of the world's best riders. Join these athletes as they chase down perfect water in the world's most exotic locations. Collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker Justin Stephens and graphic artist Chase Heavener, Oakley’s “Push Process" combines experimental cinematography, editing and animation graphics with the most progressive riding ever documented on the big screen. Oakley athletes Keith Lyman, Aaron Rathy, Andrew Adkison, Amber Wing, George Daniels, Danny Hampson, Dallas Friday and Jack Blodgett are more than just the stars who create the epic footage-they are members of the production team, all playing pivotal roles in the project since day one. Shot exclusively in HD, Push Process takes viewers on a quest to Australia, South Africa, the Florida Keys, Cuba, Minnesota, the Amazon, Canada and beyond.
Fig is a knockabout Aussie bloke who loves his lady, his two kids and his Harley, though not necessarily in that order. All in all life is pretty sweet, but when lady Sheree puts the hard word on him to get hitched, everything goes pear-shaped.
A German high school graduate travels to Australia against her mother’s wishes to meet her uncle there. On the way, she joins two young Australians who have been caught by the drug investigation network, and thus calls her mother into action.
A young environmentalist wakes, trapped, kidnapped in the elevator of a super high rise building at the mercy of her tormentors.
Ali is not a citizen. He drives a taxi using another man’s license and relies on the GPS to negotiate his way around a city he doesn’t know. His passenger, Esther is an old woman who can’t remember where she is going. She is angry because she has been stripped of everything that is familiar to her and she doesn't recognise the world anymore. They travel through the night in search of a vague destination while surveillance cameras mark their journey, coldly omitting the human element, defining who belongs and who does not, who is safe and who is not. What they have in common is their damage – she can’t remember and he can’t forget.
A man on the run tries to convince a hostage that a clone of himself assassinated the president.
After an eerie premonition a young man finds himself searching the internet for clues - which lead him to a strange website and a mysterious girl who seems trapped.
A metal detectorist saves the life of his greatest rival. After being recognised for this brave act, his friendship with an award winning mannequin is tested.
Alone on a foreign planet, Cadence teams up with a local bounty hunter to secure her ticket off-world. Along their journey she discovers that her long-lost brother, may finally be within reach.
An ancient thespian manipulates death through the body of an actress. A liminal soap opera set by the sea.
After finding a box lying in the bush, a young woman and her partner become obsessed with its contents.
An egocentric professional mourner reaps the consequences of his ambition.
Five years after being hospitalised, Derek is released into the care of his cousin, April. But Derek believes he's possessed, and a series of encounters leaves April to question if this is mental illness or something more sinister.
Finding Creativity is a captivating exploration of the creative process through the eyes of established glass artist Holly Grace, celebrated chef and restaurant owner Coskun Uysal, talented singer/songwriter Henry Brett and accomplished social entrepreneur Jan Owen. The subjects’ personal stories allow for an enlightening and informative look into how they came to work in creative fields and how they actively seek out inspiration. We hear firsthand accounts of their successes and struggles as they share their respective approaches to creativity. From this, we more deeply understand what it means to be creative and how all of us have the capacity to embrace it.
Lucy convinces Max to go to a nightclub together, to test the bounds of their relationship. After leaving the club, fear takes hold and connections begin to crumble.
Brian O'Farrell is an English 'new chum' who takes a job at an Australian cattle station. He is teased by station hands because of his appearance (including spats and a monocle) but he soon impresses them with his skills at riding and boxing.
A king steals crowns from various other rulers.
A group of friends who book an Airbnb for a weekend escape, only to realise something is very wrong with both the owner… and the house itself
A trapped man is trying to live an everyday life inside his home in the middle of the woods. Until one of his dogs go further out into the property then they should.
A doctor learns his pregnant patient is engaged to his son.
Down on his luck and soon to be divorced, a troubled man is convinced by his best friend to seek solace in revenge.
Set in one bedroom over six decades, The Bedroom explores the exciting changes to sex and sexuality in Australia.
This is the true story of Janine Shepard, a world class skier faced with tragedy, being hit by a car and being told she will never walk again.
A happy, unsuspecting couple, Max (Dan Wyllie) and Therese (Bojana Novakovic), buy a house in what appears to be a quiet, friendly neighbourhood. Settling in well, they make friends with a nice family on one side and soon meet a more interesting family on the other side. But interesting soon becomes loud and loud soon becomes intolerable. When the intolerable becomes violent and the police are powerless, Max and Therese attempt to take matters into their own hands.
Aiden, a young cop, embarks on a risky undercover mission where he meets Cody, a captivating male sex worker controlled by a drug lord drag queen. Aiden dives into a perilous world, getting entangled in a deadly police conspiracy.
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) pushes to open a new uranium mine that is surrounded by the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park.
A sensitive portrayal of a young office worker who alleges sexual abuse by her employer. She loses her job as a result of her claims. This dramatised situation looks at the ways in which an employee can be victimised in an office environment without those around being aware of the situation.
THE EDGE OF THE WORLD gives a unique insight into the work of Tim Winton, one of Australia’s finest authors. By 1998, when this film was made, Winton had already won the Miles Franklin Award twice (for Shallows, 1984 and Cloudstreet, 1992) and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for The Riders (1995). In THE EDGE OF THE WORLD, shot partly on the magnificent coast and hinterland of Australia’s north-west, Winton talks frankly about his work, his influences and what drives him.
Three British soldiers find themselves stranded in No Man's Land after a failed charge on the German Trenches. Set in France 1916.
Malcolm is a chronically shy mechanical genius, who has just been fired for building his own tram. He gets Frank, who has just been released from jail, to move in to help pay the bills. With Frank's help, Malcolm turns to a life of crime.
How a “gentle giant” from Fremantle, Australia, ended up playing alongside Michael Jordan on the “greatest team of all time.”
29 year old Herbert is depressed, alone & terminally ill. During his regular hospital visits for treatment Herbert makes a friend, Jed, who sets him on the path of an unforgettable life journey.
Meet the members of "Overcaterers Anonymous", a group designed to help those who can't help but prepare too much for any visitor. The first step is admitting you have a problem.
A true story. In 1937, a routine passenger and mail flight crashes during bad weather on a flight between Brisbane and Sydney. A local bushman begins his own search, and finds the wreckage and two survivors ten days after the crash.
In 1900's rural Australia a First Nations man, ‘Deadly’, raised by a colonising Police Captain and exploited by the government as a tracker, discovers the secrets of his past and seeks redemption by helping an innocent Elder escape execution.
Based on the true events surrounding Frank Sinatra's tour of Australia. When Sinatra calls a local reporter a "two-bit hooker", every union in the country black-bans the star until he issues an apology.