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A GREAT INTERVIEW WITH MACBETH COMPOSER JED KURZEL
A great interview with composer Jed Kurzel on why MACBETH echoes SNOWTOWN and how the score was almost electronic. Read more here.
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MACBETH OPENS IN CINEMAS TODAY! FEATURING THE HLA TRIFECTA OF DIRECTOR JUSTIN KURZEL, COMPOSER JED KURZEL AND DESIGNER FIONA CROMBIE.
Director Justin Kurzel on death, grief, madness and the moment when he nearly lost Marion Cotillard in a Scottish bog. Read on here.
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EDITOR SIMON PRICE’S FILM FREE IN DEED HAS WON BEST FILM AT THE 2015 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL
Editor Simon Price’s film FREE IN DEED has won the Orizzonti Award for Best Film at the 2015 Venice Film Festival. Read about it here.
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CINEMATOGRAPHER BONNIE ELLIOTT’S FILM SPEAR REVIEW FROM 2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Read the full review here.
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MACBETH ANNOUNCED AS SURPRISE SCREENING AT MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Director Justin Kurzel, composer Jed Kurzel’s and production designer Fiona Crombie’s MACBETH has been announced as a surprise screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Find all the details here.
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THE DAUGHTER AND THE DRESSMAKER HAVE BOTH BEEN SELECTED FOR THE 2015 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Director Jocelyn Moorhouse and production designer Roger Ford’s THE DRESSMAKER, and cinematographer Andy Commis’ THE DAUGHTER have both been selected for screenings at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. Read about the full line-up here.
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ANDY COMMIS’ THE DAUGHTER TO SCREEN AT 2015 VENICE FILM FESTIVAL.
THE DAUGHTER, shot by cinematographer Andy Commis, will be screening out of competition at the 2015 Venice Film Festival. Read about the festival line up here.
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2015 HELPMANN AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
The 2015 Helpmann Award nominees have been announced. The annual Helpmann Awards recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia’s vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, cabaret, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. Some HLA client nominees include: Best Presentation for Children – THE RABBITS – Directed by John Sheedy Best Presentation for Children – PETE THE SHEEP – Lighting design by Matthew Marshall Best Choreography in a Musical – ...
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NEIL ARMFIELD’S ADAPTATION OF HOLDING THE MAN WORLD PREMIERE
Neil Armfield’s highly anticipated film with cinematography by Germain McMicking and original compositions by Alan John was successfully received at the closing of the Sydney Film Festival. Read the full review here.
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DOUG ANTHONY ALL STARS REUNION THIS WEEKEND
HLA’s Tim Ferguson and Paul “Flacco” Livingston will perform this Saturday night in Sydney. Find out more here.
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THE DAUGHTER RECEIVES 4 STARS AT THE SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL
HLA’s Andy Commis’ slow-burning Australian drama opens competition with 4 stars. Read more here.
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KURZEL BROTHERS TEAM UP FOR DARK COMEDY
Director Justin Kurzel is to re-team with his brother, acclaimed composer Jed Kurzel, on the latter’s directorial debut Ivan Lendl Never Learnt to Volley, which is attracting finance in Cannes. Find out more here.
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CONGRATULATIONS BONNIE ELLIOTT!
FIRST CONTACT shot by Bonnie Elliott wins ‘Most Outstanding Factual Program’ at the 2015 Logie Awards. Read the full list of winners here.
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CONGRATULATIONS DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND!
Wins ‘Most Outstanding Miniseries or Telemovie’ at the 2015 Logie Awards. See all the winners here.
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THE FILM BACKTRACK, SHOT BY STEFAN DUSCIO, PREMIERES AT THE TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
Read all about the film, tickets and showings here
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THE OFFICIAL SELECTION ROSTER FOR THE 68TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING JUSTIN KURZEL’S MACBETH
The Official Selection roster for the 68th Cannes Film Festival has been announced, including MACBETH directed by Justin Kurzel, composed by Jed Kurzel and production design by Fiona Crombie. Read all about the Official Selection here
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The Nick Enright Songbook Available Now!
The great Australian musical theatre lyricist, Nick Enright has been immortalised by the release of his new songbook, with 50 of his most beloved songs and lyrics. Read morehere.
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THE BABADOOK SHINES FOR IFC MIDNIGHT
Music by Jed Kurzel and production design by Alex Holmes in American horror film, ‘The Babadook’ has paid off ranking as the most successful title ever for the US distributor, IFC Midnight. Read more here.
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TONY MCNAMARA AND STEFAN DUSCIO IN 2015 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT SECTION
Tony McNamara’s ASHBY and BACKTRACK, shot by Stefan Duscio, will both be featured at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival Spotlight Section. Read about the films and all 23 features here.
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DOUG ANTHONY ALL STARS
Special event TONIGHT – Doug Anthony All Stars Live at Harold Park Hotel! Tickets are selling fast, get in quick for this secret gig, which is now not so secret… Details here
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VELVET RECEIVES 5 STARS!
VELVET RECEIVES 5 STARS! “Velvet completely redefines cabaret as a disco inferno which shocks, surprises and scintillates at every turn” Patrick McDonald, The Advertiser. The show directed by Craig Ilott, with lighting by Matthew Marshall and set and costumes designed by James Browne has kicked off with roaring success. It will play until 15th March in Adelaide, followed by a Sydney season later in the year at the Opera House. If you only see one show in 2015, make sure ...
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ANTARCTICA: A YEAR ON ICE MAKES LONG LIST FOR 2015 ACADEMY AWARDS
The epic and visually stunning documentary edited by Simon Price has been selected amongst 133 other titles to go in the running for an Academy Award next year. The list will soon be pared down to 15 films, each vying for the title of Best Documentary. The shortlist will be announced in December – stay tuned. For the full long list click HERE.
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THE FIRST WIVES CLUB TO TAKE THE STAGE IN FEBRUARY
Based on the iconic 1996 film starring Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton, the latest adaptation of THE FIRST WIVES CLUB is set to wow US audiences early next year, with a view to continuing on to broadway. Directed by Simon Phillips with costumes and set by Gabriela Tylesova, the show will feature Tony Award-winner Faith Prince. Read more HERE.
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