Australian Film
Our Effed Up World review: X-Files-style spooky stoner movie fun
Our Effed Up World is the latest in a a rapid-fire of features from Australian filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay.
Screen Australia research shows we love local stories, but discovering them is a challenge
A new report from Screen Australia has found that while 75% want more Australian stories on our screens, the local…
Hyun Lee on French Girls: ‘You experience all of these magical things that reward you for taking the risk’
Hyun Lee shares the many moments of serendipity that led to showing her debut feature film at both SFF and…
First look at The Bluey Movie's new 3D art style
Bluey is getting a 3D makeover in her first big screen appearance, marking a significant change for the character.
After the Siren: Australian queer AFL romance novel has been optioned for the screen
Darcy Green's After the Siren is a sports romance novel about players from a fictional Brunswick AFL team.
Mad Rush review: this Melbourne spin-out gets existential
Senuri Chandrani anchors Maddelin McKenna’s shape-shifting debut feature, now screening at MIFF.
MIFF Shorts Awards 2026: All the winners from the annual short film showcase
The MIFF Shorts Awards celebrate excellence in short form screen storytelling.
Australian short film festival Trop Jr returns in 2026, and submissions are now open
Young filmmakers are encouraged to submit their works to Trop Jr for a chance to be featured during the festival.
Cult Aussie film Sample People returns after 26 years: 'We had so many great actors involved'
The filmmakers behind cult film Sample People talk about how the local screen industry has changed, and how it felt…
Phillip Philadelphia review: 'deliriously good'
A fever dream of a film, Phillip Philadelphia was one of the standouts at this year's Melbourne International Film Festival.