Posts tagged Australian Film

One of Australia’s most beloved memoirs makes its way to the big screen in this adaptation of the classic book. Brad Ellmoos went along to watch a sneak peek, and he was impressed.

Star Observer editor Elias Jahshan looks at the cultural impact of Timothy Conigrave’s Holding The Man ahead of the national release of its film adaptation. (This article was originally published as the editor’s column on page 4 of the August edition.)

The upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival will have a line-up of feature films, documentaries, short films and animated films from all corners of the world — including a selection of LGBTI-themed movies. Benjamin Riley took a sneak peek.

THE trailer for the film adaptation of Holding The Man has just been released ahead of its August 27 cinematic release. Based on the real-life events of …

This year marks 25 years of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, and the final one curated by legendary, long-standing festival director Lisa Daniel. Benjamin Riley spoke to a few local directors with films screening during MQFF to get their take on gay and lesbian Australian cinema, and to preview their world-class films. Here’s “All About E” director Louise Wadley.

This year marks 25 years of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, and the final one curated by legendary, long-standing festival director Lisa Daniel. Benjamin Riley spoke to a few local directors with films screening during MQFF to get their take on queer Australian cinema, and to preview their world-class films. First off, here’s “Night Out” director Lawrence Johnston.

I STARTED working at Queer Screen – the organisation that puts on Mardi Gras Film Festival – at the end of October. This gave me until …