Australian Film Institute Awards Film Tipping Competition

OZPLOITATION BOXET Vol 1
Rude, crude and mostly nude! Following the introduction of the R rating in 1971, a feast of B-films exploded onto Australian screens, with maverick filmmakers thumbing their noses at authority in exploitation classics. Mutant desert monsters, post-apocalyptic gang wars and gratuitous nudity were the mainstay of "Ozploitation" movies in the 70s and 80s, and Umbrella proudly presents six of the best in sex, violence and foot-to-the-floor action! Vol 1 includes: The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, Razorback, The True Story of Eskimo Nell, Long Weekend, Fantasm/Fantasm Comes Again, The Chain Reaction.

PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK
Boasting visually hypnotic photography by Oscar winner Russell Boyd, a haunting score by Bruce Smeaton and the timeless ethereal beauty of Anne Louise Lambert as Miranda, this classic helped revive the Australian film industry and established Director Peter Weir as a major international talent.

THE BIG STEAL
Written by David Parker and Directed by Nadia Tass, The Big Steal was nominated for 9 AFI Awards. A sweet, romantic comedy, starring Ben Mendelsohn and Claudia Karvan, The Big Steal features a classic performance by Steve Bisley as the sleazy used car salesman and is filled with quirky comedy, beautiful characters and poignant moments.

MALCOLM
Originally released in 1986 Malcolm struck a national chord with the Australian public as a genuine expression of offbeat Australian humour. This charming comedy is the story of slow-witted Malcolm (Colin Friels) a young man with a genius for mechanical devices. Directed by Nadia Tass.

DON’S PARTY
Adapted by David Williamson from his own hit stage play, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bruce Beresford (“Breaker Morant”, “The Club”), and starring the A-list of local talent (including Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves, Graeme Blundell and Ray Barrett), “DON’S PARTY” is a crowd-pleasing Aussie favourite.