Peter Skinner’s Lost Boy was crowned Best Short Film at the St Kilda Film Festival on Saturday, winning a cash prize of $10,000.
The film, which was produced by Susannah Wolff and David Shyegun, stars Michael Sheasby as a volatile bartender who shows up to work with a fresh black eye and is subsequently challenged by his boss to drop his macho persona.
Skinner previously earned an Australian Director’s Guild (Adg) Award nomination for the project.
Other winners included Jaina Kalifa and Amelia Paxman’s Lost Contact, which was awarded Best Documentary, and Gabriel Morrison’s Joy, for which Morrison received Best Director and Best Screenplay, which she shared with co-writer Serena Siow.
Fresh from its win at March’s SXSW, Jon Bell’s The Moogai won the award for Best Achievement in Indigenous Filmmaking.
Of the acting categories, Ben Mortley won Best Actor for Antony Webb’s Carmentis,...
The film, which was produced by Susannah Wolff and David Shyegun, stars Michael Sheasby as a volatile bartender who shows up to work with a fresh black eye and is subsequently challenged by his boss to drop his macho persona.
Skinner previously earned an Australian Director’s Guild (Adg) Award nomination for the project.
Other winners included Jaina Kalifa and Amelia Paxman’s Lost Contact, which was awarded Best Documentary, and Gabriel Morrison’s Joy, for which Morrison received Best Director and Best Screenplay, which she shared with co-writer Serena Siow.
Fresh from its win at March’s SXSW, Jon Bell’s The Moogai won the award for Best Achievement in Indigenous Filmmaking.
Of the acting categories, Ben Mortley won Best Actor for Antony Webb’s Carmentis,...
- 5/31/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Ben Mortley, Jaclyn Hewer and Antony Webb.
Writer-director Antony Webb and producer Jaclyn Hewer’s Carmentis has won the $5,000 CinefestOz Short Film Prize.
It’s the first year the festival has presented shorts awards, with Carmentis beating out Carrie’s Doing Great, I Want to Make a Film About Women and The Immortal for the top gong.
The sci-fi short follows a grief-stricken miner (Ben Mortley) who finds himself injured on the desolate planet ‘Carmentis’ and must overcome his personal demons in order to survive. It was previously selected for the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, and recently screened as part of Fantasia Festival.
“We are so proud to have won the first inaugural short film prize,” Webb and Hewer said.
“CinefestOZ is a festival that has become an essential part of the fabric for the Australian screen industry and we couldn’t be more excited to accept such a prestigious award.
Writer-director Antony Webb and producer Jaclyn Hewer’s Carmentis has won the $5,000 CinefestOz Short Film Prize.
It’s the first year the festival has presented shorts awards, with Carmentis beating out Carrie’s Doing Great, I Want to Make a Film About Women and The Immortal for the top gong.
The sci-fi short follows a grief-stricken miner (Ben Mortley) who finds himself injured on the desolate planet ‘Carmentis’ and must overcome his personal demons in order to survive. It was previously selected for the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, and recently screened as part of Fantasia Festival.
“We are so proud to have won the first inaugural short film prize,” Webb and Hewer said.
“CinefestOZ is a festival that has become an essential part of the fabric for the Australian screen industry and we couldn’t be more excited to accept such a prestigious award.
- 8/31/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
(l-r) Renée Webster with cast members Ben Mortley and Keala Kern and Dop Darrell Martin (Photo credit: Nic Duncan).
Australian children’s TV series rarely venture into the fast-paced action adventure genre. Rarer still is a teenage protagonist who is highly intelligent and passionate about science.
That’s the premise of Itch, the 10-part ABC-tv series now shooting in Albany, Wa, produced by Komixx Entertainment in association with Feisty Dame Productions.
It was an irresistible hook for Renée Webster, who directed the first block before handing over to co-director Nick Verso.
Adapted from former BBC broadcaster Simon Mayo’s novel Itch, the series stars Waapa graduate Samuel Ireland as Itchingham Lofte, a science-obsessed teen who pursues the unusual and sometimes dangerous hobby of collecting all the elements on the periodic table.
“I am attracted to projects whose values resonate with mine: that is really important,” she tells If. “Nick and...
Australian children’s TV series rarely venture into the fast-paced action adventure genre. Rarer still is a teenage protagonist who is highly intelligent and passionate about science.
That’s the premise of Itch, the 10-part ABC-tv series now shooting in Albany, Wa, produced by Komixx Entertainment in association with Feisty Dame Productions.
It was an irresistible hook for Renée Webster, who directed the first block before handing over to co-director Nick Verso.
Adapted from former BBC broadcaster Simon Mayo’s novel Itch, the series stars Waapa graduate Samuel Ireland as Itchingham Lofte, a science-obsessed teen who pursues the unusual and sometimes dangerous hobby of collecting all the elements on the periodic table.
“I am attracted to projects whose values resonate with mine: that is really important,” she tells If. “Nick and...
- 3/20/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Principal photography has begun in Perth on John V. Soto.s (The Reckoning, Needle) latest sci-fi drama Love You Twice.
Jacqueline McKenzie (The Water Diviner, Deep Blue Sea, The 4400) stars as the lead, alongside Myles Pollard (Drift, The Turning), Hayley McElhinney (The Babadook), Shannon Berry (Hunters) and Ryan Panizza. Ben Mortley (Lantana) is a new addition to the cast and will play the role of .Regg., a scientist.
Soto is directing and co-wrote Love You Twice with author Michael White (Equinox, The Medici Secret). It follows a particle physicist (McKenzie) grieving over the loss of her husband who uses a revolutionary invention to bring him back, with dire consequences for their family.
Love You Twice is a Filmscope Entertainment and Convergence Productions film. Soto is producing with Deidre Kitcher, while executive producers are Malcolm and Kate Rudd, Coppelia Tingley, Pauline Chan and Gia Zhang RenJie.
The film has a...
Jacqueline McKenzie (The Water Diviner, Deep Blue Sea, The 4400) stars as the lead, alongside Myles Pollard (Drift, The Turning), Hayley McElhinney (The Babadook), Shannon Berry (Hunters) and Ryan Panizza. Ben Mortley (Lantana) is a new addition to the cast and will play the role of .Regg., a scientist.
Soto is directing and co-wrote Love You Twice with author Michael White (Equinox, The Medici Secret). It follows a particle physicist (McKenzie) grieving over the loss of her husband who uses a revolutionary invention to bring him back, with dire consequences for their family.
Love You Twice is a Filmscope Entertainment and Convergence Productions film. Soto is producing with Deidre Kitcher, while executive producers are Malcolm and Kate Rudd, Coppelia Tingley, Pauline Chan and Gia Zhang RenJie.
The film has a...
- 11/6/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Indie feature Zelos is somewhat of anomaly in Australian cinema — it.s a film helmed predominantly by women, including a female director, co-producers, writer, cinematographer and editor. .
The film is the feature debut of director Jo-Anne Brechin, who first met writer Claire Harris when studying screenwriting at Aftrs in 2013.
.I remember hearing her pitch [Zelos] in class and just being like, .let.s do that together,.. Brechin told If.
They formed a pact to make the film when Harris finished the screenplay; a vision that has now come to fruition, with Zelos.currently in post.
A coming of age story, Zelos follows 30-something Bernard (Ben Mortley, Lantana, McLeod.s Daughters) who feels he has his life set up. He.s got a successful career, beachside apartment and a girlfriend, Sarah, who he adores.
However, his life is turned upside down when Sarah (Shannon Ashlyn, Wolf Creek 2, Love Child) confesses to having an affair overseas.
The film is the feature debut of director Jo-Anne Brechin, who first met writer Claire Harris when studying screenwriting at Aftrs in 2013.
.I remember hearing her pitch [Zelos] in class and just being like, .let.s do that together,.. Brechin told If.
They formed a pact to make the film when Harris finished the screenplay; a vision that has now come to fruition, with Zelos.currently in post.
A coming of age story, Zelos follows 30-something Bernard (Ben Mortley, Lantana, McLeod.s Daughters) who feels he has his life set up. He.s got a successful career, beachside apartment and a girlfriend, Sarah, who he adores.
However, his life is turned upside down when Sarah (Shannon Ashlyn, Wolf Creek 2, Love Child) confesses to having an affair overseas.
- 6/29/2016
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Supernatural thriller Foreshadow will be the second Australian film this year which will be released on DVD and Video-On-Demand a few weeks after opening in cinemas.
Produced by Buzz Productions and Movierockets Entertainment and directed by Carmelo Musca, the film will debut at six Hoyts cinemas in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth on November 8. The Perth-shot film has its world premiere on Wednesday night at Hoyts Carousel in Perth.
In his feature debut Aria winner Justin Burford plays Jesse Milton, a guy who is living the high life . money, surf and hot dates . until he discovers his latest girlfriend is dead. When the coroner rules out foul play and the police close their investigation, Jesse decides to go after the killer himself.
Movierockets CE0 Kris Lippert co-wrote the script with Burford. The cast includes Andrea Addison, Ben Mortley, Ben Purser, James Hagan, Melanie Lyons, Tawni Bryant and Sam Devenport.
Produced by Buzz Productions and Movierockets Entertainment and directed by Carmelo Musca, the film will debut at six Hoyts cinemas in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth on November 8. The Perth-shot film has its world premiere on Wednesday night at Hoyts Carousel in Perth.
In his feature debut Aria winner Justin Burford plays Jesse Milton, a guy who is living the high life . money, surf and hot dates . until he discovers his latest girlfriend is dead. When the coroner rules out foul play and the police close their investigation, Jesse decides to go after the killer himself.
Movierockets CE0 Kris Lippert co-wrote the script with Burford. The cast includes Andrea Addison, Ben Mortley, Ben Purser, James Hagan, Melanie Lyons, Tawni Bryant and Sam Devenport.
- 10/29/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. This week’s feature includes a trailer for The Cabining, details on All Hallows’ Eve, and much more:
The Cabining: “Todd and Bruce, a hapless screenwriting team, get one last shot at success thanks to Todd’s wealthy stepdad, Serge. If they pen a worthy horror script, Serge will fund the entire project. But there is one condition – the script must be complete in two weeks. With the deadline looming and no fresh ideas, Todd and Bruce head to Shangri-La, a serene artist’s retreat, with the hope that the peace and company of fellow artists will inspire greatness… or, failing greatness, at least enough for straight-to-dvd. Shangri-La proves to be anything but serene, as the artists die off one by one, seemingly by accident. Bruce convinces Todd to soak in this...
The Cabining: “Todd and Bruce, a hapless screenwriting team, get one last shot at success thanks to Todd’s wealthy stepdad, Serge. If they pen a worthy horror script, Serge will fund the entire project. But there is one condition – the script must be complete in two weeks. With the deadline looming and no fresh ideas, Todd and Bruce head to Shangri-La, a serene artist’s retreat, with the hope that the peace and company of fellow artists will inspire greatness… or, failing greatness, at least enough for straight-to-dvd. Shangri-La proves to be anything but serene, as the artists die off one by one, seemingly by accident. Bruce convinces Todd to soak in this...
- 5/12/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Principal photography has begun in Perth on a supernatural thriller, Foreshadow.
The film is produced by Estelle Buzzard’s Buzz Productions in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment and is directed by Carmelo Musca, written by Kris Lippert.
The shoot will run through until Friday 1 March.
The announcement:
Buzz Productions, in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment, today commenced principal photography in Perth, on its supernatural thriller Foreshadow.
Foreshadow tells the story of Jesse Milton (Justin Burford) who is living the high life – money, surf and a never-ending supply of hot dates – until he discovers his latest blonde bombshell dead. When the coroner rules out foul play and the police close their investigation, Jesse decides to go after the killer himself.
The predominantly Western Australian cast is led by Aria and Broadway Australia award winner Justin Burford (Rock of Ages), and two-time Logie nominee Myles Pollard (Drift, The Turning, McLeod’s Daughters).
They are supported by Andrea Addison (Raven,...
The film is produced by Estelle Buzzard’s Buzz Productions in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment and is directed by Carmelo Musca, written by Kris Lippert.
The shoot will run through until Friday 1 March.
The announcement:
Buzz Productions, in partnership with Movierockets Entertainment, today commenced principal photography in Perth, on its supernatural thriller Foreshadow.
Foreshadow tells the story of Jesse Milton (Justin Burford) who is living the high life – money, surf and a never-ending supply of hot dates – until he discovers his latest blonde bombshell dead. When the coroner rules out foul play and the police close their investigation, Jesse decides to go after the killer himself.
The predominantly Western Australian cast is led by Aria and Broadway Australia award winner Justin Burford (Rock of Ages), and two-time Logie nominee Myles Pollard (Drift, The Turning, McLeod’s Daughters).
They are supported by Andrea Addison (Raven,...
- 2/4/2013
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Principal photography on supernatural thriller Foreshadow has kicked off today in Perth. Starring Justin Burford (Rock of Ages) and Myles Pollard (Drift, The Turning) Foreshadow follows eternal bachelor Jesse Milton (Burford) whose too-good-to-be-true life is turned on its head when his latest girlfriend is discovered dead. Convinced she was murdered, Jesse sets out to find the killer himself, and comes up against demonic forces in the process. It is Burford.s first feature film role, though the pop star.s acting talents have been recognised in his turn in Rock of Ages, for which he gained five-star reviews. Joining Burford and Pollard in the cast are Andrea Addison (Raven, Bitter Art, Two Fists, One Heart), Ben Mortley (Drift, Lantana, Home and Away, McLeod.s Daughters), Ben Purser (Bitter Art, Underbelly), James Hagan (Little Sparrows, Needle, The Great Mint Swindle), Melanie Lyons (Little Sparrows, Cloudstreet, Lockie Leonard), Tawni Bryant (The Slap), Sam Devenport,...
- 2/4/2013
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Check out the poster from Drift, starring Myles Pollard, Xavier Samuel and Sam Worthington! Ben Nott and Morgan O'Neill direct the Australian film from the writing Tim Duffy and O'Neill which follows two brothers in the 70s who take on killer waves, ruthless bikers and a conservative society, and spark the start of the modern surf industry. Lesley-Ann Brandt, Robyn Malcolm Sean Keenan, Steve Bastoni, Ben Mortley and David Bowers also star in the drama short in Western Australia. Drift is produced by Michele Bennett, Pollard and Duffy while Peter Lawson served as executive producer. Wrekin Hill distributes the film which has yet to find a Stateside release date.
- 1/31/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out the poster from Drift, starring Myles Pollard, Xavier Samuel and Sam Worthington! Ben Nott and Morgan O'Neill direct the Australian film from the writing Tim Duffy and O'Neill which follows two brothers in the 70s who take on killer waves, ruthless bikers and a conservative society, and spark the start of the modern surf industry. Lesley-Ann Brandt, Robyn Malcolm Sean Keenan, Steve Bastoni, Ben Mortley and David Bowers also star in the drama short in Western Australia. Drift is produced by Michele Bennett, Pollard and Duffy while Peter Lawson served as executive producer. Wrekin Hill distributes the film which has yet to find a Stateside release date.
- 1/31/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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