Trailers: Solid State does a good one, and releases a lovely animation for The Smith Family

Babadook, the film from writer/director Jennifer Kent which has just done well at Sundance, comes with a trailer which is pretty well terrific. When I say that, people want to know who did it…
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Babadook, the film from writer/director Jennifer Kent which has just done well at Sundance, comes with a trailer which is pretty well terrific. When I say that, people want to know who did it…

Many Australian producers choose to entrust their trailers to specialist companies in Los Angeles, on the grounds that they know the crucial American market. While some producers have seen their promotional material lifted to another level, others have watched it warp away from the original intention of the film. It is a long way to go to be bullied by experts.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.