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Transmitted by Australian visual artist Jonathan Zawada, Tall Tales is a fairy tale for the modern world; depicting rising tides, kings & queens, amazon logistics and robotic arms under iridescent skies. We wanted computers to do our accounting – instead, they try to paint our pictures and sing our songs.
Visit the waterfalls, forests, beaches, rivers, reptiles, mammals, birds and butterflies that are part of Australia's stunning kaleidoscope of images.
In the first stages of prototype, Storm is an interactive VR installation that places audiences in the path of a phenomenal, awe-inspiring storm. Take a moment to be swept into an exhilarating multi-sensory vortex.
Following a passion for country music, Ralph leaves his father’s sheep farm in a remote Australian town, armed with a guitar and a plane ticket to Nashville, Tennessee. He hopes to hitchhike to Sydney Airport where his take-off into a successful country/western singing career will hopefully begin. However, fate and his naivety find him hitchhiking with a psychotic drug thief named Boyd, and Boyd's mesmerising girlfriend, Patsy. The plot then splits into a series of parallels, flash forwards and flashbacks. One depicts Ralph’s imprisonment after being framed for drug trafficking. The other follows the dramatic ascent of his career to hype status and the pairing between the dynamic Patsy and himself.
Following the death of her mother, Margie leaves her family farm on a quest to search for an rare amphibian. Losing track of time in the forest she encounters a mysterious creature and then must fight to survive the night. FEIRG is a dark modern fairytale that examines the cycles of grief through the medium of a horror-thriller with a time travel loop -de-loop.
A young woman travels to Japan in search of closure, after the death of a young family member.
In the 1870s, the colonial administrator hires bounty hunter Palmer and gun salesman Ben to wipe out an army of Irish Catholic revolutionaries in their stronghold. Palmer and Ben recruit three gun men to help them and their mission is successful but when they go to get their payment they are trapped by treacherous officials. Ben and Palmer must fight their way to safety.
Three attractive socialites working for charity turn to robbery to keep a special primary school for underprivileged children open.
Late at night on an isolated bush road, two strangers cross paths — each carrying a secret the other has no business knowing. What follows is a tense game of cat-and-mouse as both try to manipulate the other, each convinced they're in control.
Michael, a young man living within a conventional middle-class environment, begins to question his future as he encounters a group aligned with the countercultural movements of the late 1960s. As he is exposed to new ideas and ways of living, he is forced to reconsider the direction of his life. (Note: This film is one segment of the anthology feature "Three to Go" (1971).)
Following the instructions on a mysterious parchment, Prof. Lindenbrock and his companion, Alex, discover and explore the center of the Earth, a mysterious place full of dangerous electrical storms, prehistoric reptiles and swamp monsters. Based on author Jules Verne's fantasy novel, this animated adventure follows the explorers' struggles to survive and prove their findings to the rest of the world.
When a group of macho footballers who haven't won a match in two years take on a private coach and start winning, the team have only one problem. They don't want anyone to know that their coach is the town's newly-arrived ballet teacher. Juliet has come in search of a new life with her young son and finds the place less sympathetic than she had bargained for. This lively comedy takes the lid off Australia's macho image and discovers that it's not quite as tough as it likes to imagine.
Ticketyboo: a Secret in Plain Sight is an artistic feature documentary exploring the deeply personal struggle of staying connected to a loved one with dementia.
By day, Robbie (Tom Jennings) and his girlfriend, Amy (Nicole Kidman) are high school students. By night, they become top contenders in highly competitive simulated war games designed to test their athletic abilities and intellectual superiority. Although Robbie is a champion of the game, he soon realizes the extent of his instructor's fanatic extremes and the once-friendly game becomes real-life... and real life becomes a deadly game.
In a time of misery and fear two enemies come together to prevent an apocalypse conspired by their leaders. 40 years of war between the Federated Republics and the New Territories Union has taken its toll. The cities are overcrowded, farming land is riddled with unexploded mines -- and still there is no hope of peace. In this hostile, decaying world of the future on thing remains constant for Lieutenant Leo Megaw; his love for his pregnant wife. Her access to classified information makes her an increasing liability for the government. When she's ambushed, Leo is forced into exile. As a border patrolman on the isolated outpost of Zone 39, ordered to kill anyone that tries to cross the border, he comes to understand that ultimate catastrophe forced upon his world by his government. The real enemy is not looming across the border but standing right behind him. Now he must reach across the border into enemy territory and form an alliance to save his world.
Australia’s acid tongued prince of comedy, Joel Creasey, takes to the Sydney Opera House stage for a sizzling night of no-holds barred, adults-only stand up. With his unique brand of sass, Joel takes the audience on a roller-coaster ride through his celebrated “coming out”, his Twitter beef with Russell Crowe, Zumba classes with his mum, partying with Carrie Fisher and opening for Joan Rivers in New York. Joel’s journey will leave his reputation in tatters and the rest of us in stitches.
Scott and his pregnant wife Samantha return home after their honeymoon to find everything they own has been stolen. Unfortunately they have no insurance. Enter Danny - to the rescue. Sometimes doing the right thing is easier said than done.
A single frame camera exploration of the home, inside and out, including its inhabitants and pets.
Follows amateur botanist Antonius Moscal's raft journey down the Franklin River (Tasmania, Australia).
Dot comes to the aid of her native animal friends when Bruce the koala tells her of plans to build a massive dam that will destroy their environment. But the local farm animals believe that the creation of the dam will catapult their small country town into the 21st Century. With both sides fighting for what they believe is right, Dot’s plans to wipe out the dam are jeopardised by the local detectives Sherlock bones and his offsider Watson the cat!
Jack likes Jill. Jill likes Jack. Two teenagers dealing with love, lust and death. A short film written and directed by Julian Ryan, stars Christian Byers and Airlie Dodds in the two main roles
A sexual predator roams the streets of Sydney in search of young Asian men.
On the night of the 1969 federal election, Don Henderson invites a group of friends to celebrate a predicted Labor Party victory, much to the dismay of his wife, Kath. The Hendersons and their nine guests drink, joke, make love, and fight, all while coming to terms with their individual struggles in life.
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.
Three intrepid siblings try to rescue their precious duck from bird smugglers who want to eat it.
When Muhammad is “randomly selected” for airport interrogation—again—they expect the usual racism. But when accused of joining ISIS and questioned for the Milo in their bag, the pressure mounts, and Muhammad is faced with an impossible choice: come out to strangers before telling their own mother or find another way.
Just days after settling into her new suburban life, Grace is inexplicably roped into a brutal murder case where all evidence points to her.
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.
Following the sinking of a transport vessel, Florence is set adrift on the open ocean. With only a caged canary beside her, she must find the courage to defy the standards of the 19th century and survive the hostile Australian wilderness.
It is Christmastime, 1914, and World War I rages. A young French soldier named Pierre who had quietly left his regiment to visit his family for two days is imprisoned when he returns.
After participating in an anonymous survey at the request of a mentor, a high school graduate begins to uncover the predatory reality of their relationship.
A light-hearted, but pointed examination of Australia's most eccentric soap-box orator John Webster. Webster draws the large crowds to the Sydney Domain (Australia) and to Hyde Park, London (Great Britain), where he speaks during his annual trip to the continent. He is so outrageous that even the Police laugh.
This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from Australia. He becomes infatuated with a local singer, Kathy and pursues her. Kathy is married and initially is not interested in him, but later begins to love Rebel. Kathy receives a letter advising her that her husband was killed in battle. The local police and the U.S. Military are searching for Rebel as an AWOL soldier. Rebel arranges to escape Austalia by a cargo ship, but eventually allows himself to be arrested in order to keep the local police from arresting Kathy for harboring him
Dennis O’Rourke’s documentary investigates the 1954 Castle Bravo hydrogen bomb test in the Marshall Islands and its long-term consequences. Combining declassified U.S. military footage, archival material, and interviews with Marshallese islanders and American servicemen, the film recounts how radioactive fallout affected residents of Rongelap and Utirik Atolls and explores the political and scientific context of Cold War nuclear testing.
Aging artist and scholar Barry is disenchanted with his existence - disillusioned by his sexless marriage to a televangelist, and repulsed by her brand of easy-to-swallow self-help Christianity. In dire need of an outlet he turns to Irina, a Russian immigrant and prostitute. Seeking better lives, both Barry and Irina find strength in each other as they seek mutual salvation.
Rats and cats is a dark, satirical comedy about a fallen star and broken dreams. It is about fame and our culture of obsession. Actor Darren McWarren (Jason Gann) starred in soap, mini-series and film before destroying his career with a series of indiscretions. Now McWarren is out of the industry and living in a small town in Western Victoria he can do whatever he wants. When a journalist decides to write a "Where are they now" profile on McWarren, he finds the former star has become a modern day Errol Flynn. The local girls want to fornicate with him and their fellas want to fight him. He mightn't have found love - but it's the next best thing.
One man is tested to breaking point as the repercussions of a single fearsome choice lead him down a path of unbearable darkness, from which there can be no coming back. Some things taken can never be returned. Some things broken, never mended.
A heartwarming urban adventure following straight-laced Leah as she meets an unpredictable stranger and falls back in love … with life.
It begins with the discovery of the Mungo Skeletons in Australia by Professor Bowler in 1969 and ends with the destruction of the Earth by solar flare in 2039. A unique fusion of science fiction, mysticism, and post-apocalyptic fantasy, The Rare Earth is a compelling drama beautifully shot in the wilds of Australia.
Five adventurous filmmakers set out to make an online interactive movie exploring the nature of evil. But soon they find themselves the subject of their own intentions, as they accidentally uncover the heinous truth that has been secretly hidden in the bowels of Von Diebitsch Manor for generations.
A journey with the last Aboriginal people to "come in" from the desert. They take Malcolm Douglas to their traditional lands and show him how their people lived for over 50,000 years in this harsh environment.
A well-meaning but misguided talent agent uses his paraplegic girlfriend's government compensation to fund his quest to resurrect a faded club singer's career.
Rommy is an unsuccessful alcoholic writer whose relationship is falling apart. When he begins to suspect that his partner, Mary, is having an affair on him, a green woman begins to appear to Rommy. However, it is not long before The Green Woman begins to ask Rommy to do things, strange things.
Documentary depicting the recording of Silverchair's 2007 album Young Modern, included as a bonus DVD with the deluxe edition.
Tells the story of the wild ride of Australian football, from being dismissed as a game for outsiders to becoming the code that best represents who Australians are as a nation.
Socially isolated dream-programmer Norman is desperately and secretly in love with his new boss, Claudia. When promoted to program a dream for a high profile client, Norman inadvertently bungles the operation and is forced to share his own fantasy dream involving Claudia. When the lines between dream and reality begin to blur, Norman questions if he is in fact dreaming or is stuck in his client's dream.
An obsessive prowler Jack (Jarratt) breaks into the home of his victim Emily (Fairfax). Finding himself wounded then tied to a chair, Jack soon realises he underestimated his intended prey as the two engage in a night long tête-à-tête.
Quiet towns across rural Australia are in the grip of an Ice epidemic. Major international drug cartels are working with local outlawed motorcycle gangs to push crystal meth to a captive market of children.
In the year 2040, after the world's oceans have been poisoned by mankind's industrial pollution, an old man who lives in a cave tells a group of children about his days as a surfer before all the seas were contaminated.
A comedy about two writers whose romantic entanglement takes a sharp turn when they realize they have conflicting ideas about the ethics of writing. As their boundaries clash, the line between storytelling and manipulation begins to blur.
A young pianist confronts her fear of motherhood when she marries into a remote island community with bizarre fertility rituals.
A beautiful, if ambitious and amoral, youth is tapped to become the lover of a powerful senator. The young man quickly realizes that he can hold this place, with all its perks, only as long as he is young. He has no other function than being young. With the help of an aged judge, the young man, referred to only as The Lover, contrives a plan to make a change in the way of the world, a plan that will take him years to realize. To succeed, he must manipulate, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways, the senator, his wife, the family chauffeur (who was, when young, a lover), and, by implication, the entire well-planned and controlling everlasting secret family.
Cinema's prodigal daughter Jennifer Lynch braves the unmapped territory of Bollywood-Hollywood movie making, where chaos is the process and filmmaking doubles as a crash course in acceptance and self-realization.
Play time is a lot more fun when you wiggle. Just ask Greg, Murray, Anthony and Jeff…otherwise known as The Wiggles®. Watch as this band from "down under" turns play time into a giggly, wiggly, musical celebration in this compilation of three episodes from the "Wiggles Television" series in Australia. Dorothy The Dinosaur will be there. So will Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword. So get ready to put your hands together and sing alone while The Wiggles keep you moving and grooving all day long. You’ll learn about the importance of family and friends as you make some new friends of your own! Play time has always been a time for giggles, and now it’s the perfect time for The Wiggles.
What happens when we lose a species that is family? Ganibarra is a deeply personal journey into the cultural connection between first nations people and dingoes.
This documentary follows Phillip Noyce as he tries to find three aboriginal girls able to act in his film Rabbit Proof Fence. The film sees a cast of 100's whittled down to the eventual three girls and follows them through workshops and into the difficult shoot.
A tribute and doc-crime-drama celebrating American film noir and the icons of the Hollywood golden age. It recaptures the time and place of New York in the 30's and 40s as well as plays with the codes and references of the genre.
This is an Australian made-for-television animated film from Burbank Films Australia. The film is an adaptation on Jules Verne's classic French novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870).
The story of the forgotten godfather of modern Formula 1—Jack Brabham—and a son's quest to defy the odds in the competitive world of international motor-sport once more.