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Saccharine review: freaky, fun body horror for the Ozempic era

A hungry ghost story, Saccharine takes a swing at our social media-driven dysphoria crisis.

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News

Travelling Film Festival returns to regional NSW cinemas in August

The annual Travelling Film Festival will feature many of the best-received films from the 2026 Sydney Film Festival.

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Industry News

Screen Australia has tightened criteria for funding narrative and documentary projects

Screen Australia's changes include new criteria for experienced creatives, and a lowered maximum for funding of narrative projects.

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Industry News

Written in the Stars: new project filming in Melbourne expected to create 300 jobs

Written in the Stars is an adaptation of Su Dharmapala's novel The Wedding Season.

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Interviews

The Shadowman's Nightmare interview: Mark Bonanno on his new horror-infused ARG film

The Shadowman's Nightmare charts various realms to deliver the dense and winding lore of The Shadowman.

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Scales: Stan announces a new mermaid film to succeed H2O: Just Add Water

Scales is described as a 'modern mermaid fable' that aims to be a classic for a new generation.

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Industry News

Sydney Film Festival 2026: Minotaur takes out top prize

An array of remarkable films were recognised during the closing ceremony for the 2026 Sydney Film Festival.

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The Valley review: a serene documentary on the beauty of rural living

The Valley is a meditative, quiet documentary comprised of beautiful, character-focussed vignettes.

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Opinions & Analysis

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand has 'matured' over time

Director Richard Lowenstein says his iconic Australian film He Died With A Felafel In His Hand is 'funnier' than it…

Actors Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen in the new Australian horror film Leviticus. The young male leads stand either side of a flyscreen door at night, attemping to touch their hands together through the screen.
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Leviticus review: tender and terrifying

Homophobia is the monster in Adrian Chiarella’s powerful debut feature.

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