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LOVE AT FIFTH SITE heads to Adelaide Fringe
Written by Tristram Baumber, LOVE AT FIFTH SITE is heading to Adelaide Fringe, have a sneak peak at this set of interactive films presented by Google’s Creative Lab and Grumpy Sailor
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Jed Kurzel wins Best Score at the NZ Film Awards
Congratulations to composer Jed Kurzel who has won the Bigpop Studios Best Score Award for SLOW WEST at the NZ Film Awards! See the full list of recipients here
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Wonderful reviews for Kate Gaul’s THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY
Wonderful reviews are rolling in for director Kate Gaul’s production, THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY, showing now at the Seymour Centre as part of the Mardi Gras 2017 Festival program. “This Siren Theatre production directed by Kate Gaul is elegantly simple and exceptionally clear.” – The Syndey Morning Herald “Director Kate Gaul has successfully pulled the story from the page without exposing it to the full light.” – Sydney Arts Guide “Director Kate Gaul’s confident, understated approach gives us a very ...
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HA HA, HANNIE, YOU’VE GOT THEM LAUGHING
HELLO, BEAUTIFUL! is coming to Frankston! Writer Hannie Rayson caught up with Frankly Frankston Magazine ahead of the Victorian Tour. FRANKLY FRANKSTON HA HA, HANNIE, YOU’VE GOT THEM LAUGHING BY LIZ ROGERS February 15, 2017 Humour. Smarts. Telling it like it is. These are the words that come to mind as I mull over my interview with writer, playwright and performer Hannie Rayson. Oh, and giggling. Chuckling. Sarcasm and chutzpah. Cherry blossoms with a whiff of cyanide on top? Watch ...
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A Rave Review of John Sheedy’s LIFETIME GUARANTEE
The Australian gives a rave review of director John Sheedy’s LIFETIME GUARANTEE, opening his wonderful first season at Theatre Works. “John Sheedy’s production is a thrill ride, sharp and exhilarating… Lifetime Guarantee is a timely reminder that a play in a theatre can run rings — maybe even chuck doughnuts — around the best television.” Read the full review here
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‘Lion’, ‘Rogue One’ DP Greig Fraser is ready for a break
Greig Fraser talks to IF Magazine about the past 12 months and his Oscar nomination here.
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HOGES premiers on Channel 7
Tune in to the premier of HOGES, this Sunday night on Channel 7! The two part biopic, written by Keith Thompson, chronicles the rise to fame of one of Australia’s most iconic figures, CROCODILE DUNDEE star, Paul Hogan.
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CABARET is now showing at the Hayes Theatre, featuring James Browne’s stunning designs!
CABARET is now showing at the Hayes Theatre, featuring James Browne’s stunning designs! “Production designer James Browne has worked wonders in transforming the tiny footprint of the Hayes Theatre into the dingy surrounds of the less-than salubrious Kit Kat Club.” – The Daily Telegraph “James Browne’s set is particularly evocative with its authentic parquet flooring”- Daily Review “And what a stage – Designed by James Browne and lit by Rob Sowinski it’s one of the cleverest uses of this small ...
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Greig Fraser nominated for an Oscar
Congratulations to cinematographer Greig Fraser who has received an Oscar nomination for his beautiful work on LION! “I’m extremely proud to be part of the team who made LION and I’m humbled the Academy has nominated me. My crew, both Indian, and Australian, deserve a massive shout out. Their skill and support meant everything to this film. “It’s an incredible privilege to be acknowledged among the diverse and talented DPs of the cinematography world, so many of whom are doing ...
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Tim Chappel wins at the Sydney Theatre Awards
Congratulations to Tim Chappel who won Best Costume Design of a Mainstream Production for his work on LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at last night’s Sydney Theatre Awards. See the full list of recipients here
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Variety reviews Cate Shortland’s BERLIN SYNDROME
Variety gives a rave review of director Cate Shortland’s new film BERLIN SYNDROME, shot by HLA’s Germain McMicking and edited by Jack Hutchings. “Between more trickily opaque stretches of character development, Shortland nails a handful of straight-up, nerve-shredding tension sequences, teasing a version of the film that might have tilted into full-bore horror” “Editor Jack Hutchings can take a bow for the film’s slinky, insidious rhythm” “McMicking’s camerawork, finally, is dazzling throughout, manipulating framing and focus to portray Clare’s boxy ...
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Women and Hollywood meet Cate Shortland
Sundance 2017 Women Directors: Meet Cate Shortland — “Berlin Syndrome” Cate Shortland’s films have screened at film festivals around the world, including Cannes Film Festival and Sydney Film Festival. Her previous credits include “Somersault” and “Lore.” “Berlin Syndrome” will premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 20. W&H: Describe the film for us in your own words. CS: A young Australian photographer, Clare, meets Andi at the lights in Berlin. Lust and intimacy are replaced by entrapment and obsession. W&H: ...
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Greig Fraser nominated for 31st annual ASC Awards
Congratulations to Greig Fraser whose beautiful work on LION has been nominated by the The American Society of Cinematographers for the 31st annual ASC Awards. See the full list of nominees here
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2016 Sydney Theatre Awards
Congratulations to all of our clients who are nominated for the 2016 Sydney Theatre Awards! BEST STAGE DESIGN Alicia Clements (Hay Fever) Brian Thomson (Faith Healer) Gabriela Tylesova (A Flea In Her Ear) BEST COSTUME DESIGN Tim Chappel (Little Shop of Horrors) Alicia Clements (Hay Fever) Gabriela Tylesova (A Flea In Her Ear) BEST DIRECTION Kate Gaul (Good With Maps) BEST PRODUCTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Jasper Jones (Belvoir), Directed by Anne-Louise Sarks See the full list of nominees here
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LADIES IN BLACK at Sydney Festival
The Sydney Morning Herald gives LADIES IN BLACK an outstanding review for its Sydney Festival season. Featuring the work of an all-star HLA team, LADIES IN BLACK is written by Carolyn Burns, directed by Simon Phillips and designed by Gabriela Tylesova. “Burns’ scenes retain the artless economy of St John’s prose and her faultless ear for the language of the times. Director Simon Phillips and designer Gabriela Tylesova’s production is likewise faithful to the tone of the source, a simple, ...
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Fantastic review for director Mike Finch’s new show The Funatorium
Fantastic review for director Mike Finch’s new show at the Sydney Opera House – turning kids theatre on its head in the most fabulous way! Read the review here Don’t miss out on tickets to see The Funatorium: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on until 22nd January at Sydney Opera House
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Tim Ferguson on A Current Affair with Tracy Grimshaw
In a career spanning several decades, there isn’t much the multi-talented Tim Ferguson hasn’t nailed. TV star, comedian, rock star and author. Incredibly, he’s done all that with multiple sclerosis. Check out Tim Ferguson’s A Current Affair Interview with Tracy Grimshaw here.
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One to watch: Ross Giardina
DOP Ross Giardina has been listed as one of the top 10 cinematographers competing with the best in Hollywood! “Distant shadows and emotions are what define Ross Giardina; Each frame is a visual delight thought out meticulously. Anyone who follows it will be immersed in each photograph” See the full list here
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SUNDANCE 2017
Congratulations to all of our clients who have films headed to Sundance Film Festival next year! BERLIN SYNDROME – directed by Cate Shortland RED DOG: True Blue – directed by Kriv Stenders SLAPPER – written/directed/produced by Luci Schroder See the full list of Australian films going to Sundance in 2017 here
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HOLDING THE MAN wins Best Feature Film at the Image+nation – Montreal International LGBT Film Festival.
Congratulations to director Neil Armfield, whose film HOLDING THE MAN has won the jury award for Best Feature Film at the Image+nation – Montreal International LGBT Film Festival. Of the film the jury said: “The winner of this category is a masterful melodrama and time capsule of a devastating time in the LGBT history, that touches on a familiar theme with a lot of humour and honesty, and a frank courage rarely achieved in narrative film. The performances by the ...
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RED DOG: TRUE BLUE going to Sundance
Just announced for Sundance, and premiering in Sydney tonight, RED DOG: TRUE BLUE directed by Kriv Stenders, is a classic boy-and-his-dog tale, with “…a big heart and bundles of charm…just like its eponymous canine” Read the full review on Film Ink
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BERLIN SYNDROME & YELLOW BIRDS headed to Sundance
Directed by Cate Shortland and shot by Germain McMicking BERLIN SYNDROME will have its world premier at Sundance! Joining it at the festival will be YELLOW BIRDS, designed by Annie Beauchamp. Read more about BERLIN SYNDROME here
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DARLENE JOHNSON JOINS HLA
HLA Management is thrilled to announce we now represent writer/director Darlene Johnson, an Australian Aborigine of the east-coast Dunghutti people of NSW. Darlene’s work explores themes of race, identity and perception in both documentary and fiction in STOLEN GENERATIONS (2001, nominated for an international Emmy Award), STRANGER IN MY SKIN (2002), FOLLOWING THE RABBIT-PROOF FENCE (2002), GULPILIL-ONE RED BLOOD (2002), CROCODILE DREAMING (2007), RIVER OF NO RETURN (2008), THE REDFERN STORY (2014, winner of Best Social Political documentary at the ...
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Stefan Duscio takes home Gold at the Victoria Tasmania ACS Awards
Congratulations to Stefan Duscio who took home Gold for both BARRACUDA (TV) and BACKTRACK (Feature) at the Victoria Tasmania ACS Awards on Saturday night!
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