1890s–1930s

Australian filmmakers were at the forefront of cinema and film, having created what is considered the first feature-length narrative film with the release of ''

The Story of the Kelly Gang ''The Story of the Kelly Gang'' is a 1906 Australian bushranger film that traces the exploits of 19th-century bushranger and outlaw Ned Kelly and his gang. It was directed by Charles Tait and shot in and around the city of Melbourne. The origin ...

'' and other early films by directors

John Gavin John A. Gavin (born Juan Vincent Apablasa; April 8, 1931 – February 9, 2018) was an American actor who was the president of the Screen Actors Guild (1971–73), and the United States Ambassador to Mexico (1981–86). Among the films he appeared ...

W. J. Lincoln William Joseph Lincoln (1870 – 18 August 1917) was an Australian playwright, theatre manager, film director and screenwriter in the silent film, silent era. He produced, directed and/or wrote 23 films between 1911 and 1916. One obituary calle ...

and Alfred Rolfe. Notable Australian films of the 1890s: *''

Passengers Alighting from Ferry Brighton at Manly ''Passengers Alighting from Ferry Brighton at Manly'' was the first film shot and screened in Australia. Marius Sestier made a film of passengers alighting from the paddle steamer ferry ''PS Brighton, Brighton'' at Manly ferry wharf, Manly Wh ...

'' (1896) – first film produced and screened in Australia *'' The Melbourne Cup'' (1896) – multiple reel sports documentary of the

Melbourne Cup Carnival The Spring Racing Carnival is the name of an Australian Thoroughbred horse racing series held annually in Melbourne during October and November. The Carnival and its status in the wider community Although racing in Australia is held every day excep ...

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Patineur Grotesque ''Patineur Grotesque'' was a film of a comic roller-skater. Marius Sestier filmed the comic act in Prince Alfred Park in the South Sydney-Redfern area in 1896. The film was not released until 1897 in Lyon, France. The film was listed in the ...

'' (1897) – comedy roller-skater routine originally filmed in 1896 *'' Prince Ranjitsinhji Practising Batting in the Nets'' (1897) – featuring

Ranjitsinhji Colonel H. H. Shri Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji II, Jam Saheb of Nawanagar, (10 September 1872 – 2 April 1933), often known as Ranji or K. S. Ranjitsinhji, was the ruler of the Indian princely state of Nawanagar from 1907 to 1933, as Mah ...

one of the earliest surviving

cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by striki ...

films *''

Social Salvation ''Social Salvation'' started as an 1898 series of films and slides produced by the Limelight Department of the Salvation Army in Australia. It was directed by Herbert Booth Herbert Henry Howard Booth (26 August 1862 – 25 September ...

'' (1898) – documentary about living conditions produced by

Herbert Booth Herbert Henry Howard Booth (26 August 1862 – 25 September 1926) was a Salvation Army officer, the third son of five children to William and Catherine Booth (Mumford), who later went on to serve as an independent evangelist. He oversaw t ...

for

the Salvation Army in Australia The Salvation Army, Australia Territory (nicknamed "Salvos" in Australian English) is an evangelical Protestant Christian church known for its charity work. It began operating in Australia in the late 19th century. There are currently 335 thrift ...

Notable Australian films of the early 1900s: *'' Soldiers of the Cross'' (1900) – religious drama produced by the

Limelight Department The Limelight Department was one of the world's first film studios, beginning in 1898, operated by The Salvation Army in Melbourne, Australia. The Limelight Department produced evangelistic material for use by the Salvation Army, including la ...

the Salvation Army The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Protestant church and an international charitable organisation headquartered in London, England. The organisation reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7million, comprising soldiers, officers and adherents col ...

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Inauguration of the Commonwealth ''Inauguration of the Commonwealth'' (also titled ''Inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth'') was a 1901 Australian documentary film commissioned by the Governments of New South Wales and Victoria to record the inaugural day of the Federatio ...

'' (1901) – multiple reel documentary of the

Federation of Australia The Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self-governing colonies of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia (which also governed what is now the Northern Territory), and Western A ...

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'' (1906) – world's first feature-length film *'' Moora Neya, or The Message of the Spear'' (1911) – one of the first films to depict

Indigenous Australians Indigenous Australians or Australian First Nations are people with familial heritage from, and membership in, the ethnic groups that lived in Australia before British colonisation. They consist of two distinct groups: the Aboriginal peoples ...

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The Sentimental Bloke ''The Sentimental Bloke'' is a 1918 Australian silent film based on the 1915 verse novel ''The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke'' by C. J. Dennis. Produced and directed by Raymond Longford, the film stars Arthur Tauchert, Gilbert Emery, and Lottie Ly ...

'' (1919) – made by

Raymond Longford Raymond Longford (born John Walter Hollis Longford, 23 September 18782 April 1959) was a prolific Australian film director, writer, producer and actor during the silent era. Longford was a major director of the silent film era of the Australian ...

and

Lottie Lyell Lottie Lyell (born Charlotte Edith Cox, 23 February 1890 – 21 December 1925) was an Australian actress, screenwriter, editor and filmmaker. She is regarded as Australia's first film star, and also contributed to the local industry during the ...

, one of the first, best known and most successful silent era films with a first-person narrative, the best-known partnership in Australian film at that time *''

For the Term of His Natural Life ''For the Term of His Natural Life'' is a story written by Marcus Clarke and published in ''The Australian Journal'' between 1870 and 1872 (as ''His Natural Life''). It was published as a novel in 1874 and is the best known novelisation of life ...

'' (1927) – based on

the novel ''The Novel'' (1991) is a novel written by American author James A. Michener. A departure from Michener's better known historical fiction, ''The Novel'' is told from the viewpoints of four different characters involved in the life and work of ...

Marcus Clarke Marcus Andrew Hislop Clarke (24 April 1846 – 2 August 1881) was an English-born Australian novelist, journalist, poet, editor, librarian, and playwright. He is best known for his 1874 novel ''For the Term of His Natural Life'', about the co ...

; the most expensive Australian silent film ever made Notable Australian films of the 1930s: *''

On Our Selection ''On Our Selection'' (1899) is a series of stories written by Australian author Steele Rudd, the pen name of Arthur Hoey Davis, in the late 1890s, featuring the characters Dad and Dave Rudd. The original edition of the book was illustrated by ...

'' (1932) – comedy based on the Dad and Dave stories by

Steele Rudd Steele Rudd was the pen name of Arthur Hoey Davis (14 November 1868 – 11 October 1935) an Australian author, best known for his short story collection ''On Our Selection''. In 2009, as part of the Q150 celebrations, Rudd was named one of the ...

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In the Wake of the Bounty ''In the Wake of the Bounty'' (1933) is an Australian film directed by Charles Chauvel about the 1789 Mutiny on the Bounty. It is notable as the screen debut of Errol Flynn, playing Fletcher Christian. The film preceded MGM's more famous ''Mutin ...

'' (1933) – first film to star

Errol Flynn Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn (20 June 1909 – 14 October 1959) was an Australian-American actor who achieved worldwide fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He was known for his romantic swashbuckler roles, frequent partnerships with Olivia ...

, an iconic Australian "swashbuckler" character *'' The Squatter's Daughter'' (1933) – directed by

Ken G. Hall Kenneth George Hall, AO, OBE (22 February 1901 – 8 February 1994), better known as Ken G. Hall, was an Australian film producer and director, considered one of the most important figures in the history of the Australian film industry. ...

, one of the most popular Australian films of the 1930s

1940s–1970s

The mid-1900s had a slow start for Australian film, although the first Academy Award was won for an Australian film, ''

Kokoda Front Line! ''Kokoda Front Line!'' was a full-length edition of the Australian newsreel, Cinesound Review, produced by the Australian News & Information Bureau and Cinesound Productions Limited in 1942, about the Kokoda Track campaign. It was one of four win ...

''. The industry picked back up during the 1970s with one of the first internationally released films, '' Picnic at Hanging Rock'', and with the success of the series of ''

Mad Max ''Mad Max'' is an Australian post-apocalyptic Action film, action film series and media franchise created by George Miller (filmmaker), George Miller and Byron Kennedy. It began in 1979 with ''Mad Max (film), Mad Max'', and was followed by thre ...

'' franchise films. Notable Australian films of the 1940s–1950s: *''

Forty Thousand Horsemen ''Forty Thousand Horsemen'' (aka ''40,000 Horsemen'') is a 1940 Australian war film directed by Charles Chauvel. The film tells the story of the Australian Light Horse (mounted rifleman as distinct from cavalry) which operated in the desert at t ...

'' (1940) – one of the most successful films of its day *''

'' (1942) – first Australian film to win an Oscar, for Best Documentary Feature in 1942 *'' Sons of Matthew'' (1949) – popular drama by Charles Chauvel *''

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'' (1954) – Collings Productions *''

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'' (1957) – Collings Productions *''

Jedda ''Jedda'', released in the UK as ''Jedda the Uncivilized'', is a 1955 Australian film written, produced and directed by Charles Chauvel. His last film, it is notable for being the first to star two Aboriginal actors, Robert Tudawali and Ngarla ...

'' (1955) – first Australian film to have two indigenous lead actors *'' Conquest of The Rivers'' (1958) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Hard to Windward'' (1958) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Edge of The Deep'' (1959) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' The Power Makers'' (1959) – AFI winner for Best Film Notable Australian films of the 1960s: *'' Three in a Million'' (1960) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Bypass to Life'' (1962) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Night Freighter'' (1962) – AFI winner for Best Film *''The Big Boomerang'' (1962) – Collings Productions *''Sidney Nolan'' (1962) – Collings Productions *'' The Land That Waited'' (1963) – AFI winner for Best Film *''The Dreaming'' (1963) – Collings Productions *''

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'' (1964) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

I, the Aboriginal ''I, the Aboriginal'' is an Australian book and television film about the life of Aboriginal Australian Phillip Roberts (or Waipuldanya). The 1962 book, written in first person, is described as the autobiography of Waipuldanya, a full-blood Ab ...

'' (1964) – AFI winner for Best Film *''Pattern of Life'' (1964) – Collings Productions *'' The Legend of Damien Parer'' (1965) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Stronger Since The War'' (1965) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

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'' (1965) – Cannes Festival official entry *''Toehold in History'' (1965) – Collings Productions *''

They're a Weird Mob ''They're a Weird Mob'' is a popular 1957 Australian comic novel written by John O'Grady under the pseudonym "Nino Culotta", the name of the main character of the book. The book was the first published novel by O'Grady, with an initial print run ...

'' (1966) – said to have been one factor leading to the founding of the Australian film industry; based on the novel of the same title *'' Concerto for Orchestra'' (1966) – AFI winner for Best Film *''The Australians: The Second Assault'' (1966) – Collings Productions *''Australian Painters 1964-1966: The Harold Mertz Collection'' (1966) – Collings Productions *'' Cardin in Australia'' (1967) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' The Change at Groote'' (1968) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' The Talgai Skull'' (1968) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Fiji Harvest'' (1968) – Collings Productions *'' Jack and Jill: A Postscript'' (1969) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Skippy and the Intruders'' (1969) – spin-off of the '' Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'' TV series Notable Australian films of the 1970s: *'' Three To Go: Michael'' (1970) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

Nickel Queen ''Nickel Queen'' is a 1971 Australian comedy film starring Googie Withers and directed by her husband John McCallum. The story was loosely based on the Poseidon bubble, a nickel boom in Western Australia in the late 1960s, and tells of an outback ...

'' (1970) *''

Homesdale ''Homesdale'' is a 1971 Australian film directed by Peter Weir. ''Homesdale'' is a black comedy about visitors at a guest-house acting out their violent private fantasies and games under the control of the house staff. Plot Several people gather ...

'' (1971) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

Walkabout Walkabout is a rite of passage in Australian Aboriginal society, during which males undergo a journey during adolescence, typically ages 10 to 16, and live in the wilderness for a period as long as six months to make the spiritual and traditiona ...

'' (1971) – first film appearance of

David Gulpilil David Dhalatnghu Gulpilil (1 July 1953 – 29 November 2021), known professionally as David Gulpilil and posthumously (at his family's request, to avoid naming the dead) as David Dalaithngu for three days, was an Indigenous Australian actor ...

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'' (1972) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

Wake in Fright ''Wake in Fright'' (initially released as ''Outback'' outside Australia) is a 1971 psychological thriller film directed by Ted Kotcheff, written by Evan Jones, and starring Gary Bond, Donald Pleasence, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay and Jack Thomps ...

'' (1971) *'' Marco Polo Jr. Versus the Red Dragon'' (1972) – Australia's first animated feature film *''

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'' (1973) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' 27A'' (1973) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

The Cars That Ate Paris ''The Cars That Ate Paris'' is a 1974 Australian horror comedy film, produced by twin brothers Hal and Jim McElroy and directed by Peter Weir. It was his first feature film, and was also based on an original story he had written. Shot mostly i ...

'' (1974) – directed by Peter Weir *''

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'' (1974) – directed by Sandy Harbutt *''

Sunday Too Far Away ''Sunday Too Far Away'' is a 1975 Australian drama film directed by Ken Hannam. It belongs to the Australian Film Renaissance or the "Australian New Wave", which occurred during that decade. The film is set on a sheep station in the Australian o ...

'' (1975) – AFI winner for Best Film, acclaimed for its realistic character portrayal *'' Picnic at Hanging Rock'' (1975) – one of the first Australian films to reach an international audience; based on the book of the same title *'' The Devil's Playground'' (1976) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith ''The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith'' is a 1972 Booker Prize-nominated Australian novel by Thomas Keneally, and a 1978 Australian film of the same name directed by Fred Schepisi. The novel is based on the life of bushranger Jimmy Governor, the su ...

'' (1976) – multi-award-winning film *'' Storm Boy'' (1977) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

The Getting of Wisdom ''The Getting of Wisdom'' is a novel by Australian novelist Henry Handel Richardson. It was first published in 1910, and has almost always been in print ever since. Plot introduction Henry Handel Richardson was the pseudonym of Ethel Florence ...

'' (1977) – nominated for 5 AFI Awards and winner of Best Adapted Screenplay *''

Newsfront ''Newsfront'' is a 1978 Australian drama film starring Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Chris Haywood and Bryan Brown, directed by Phillip Noyce. The screenplay is written by David Elfick, Bob Ellis, Philippe Mora, and Phillip Noyce. The original mus ...

'' (1978) – winner of 8 AFI awards including Best Film and Best Actor: Bill Hunter. *'' Mouth to Mouth'' (1978) – AFI nominee Kim Krejus *''

'' (1979) – held world record as the highest profit-to-cost ratio of a motion picture; introduced

Mel Gibson Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American actor, film director, and producer. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocaly ...

to an international audience *''

My Brilliant Career ''My Brilliant Career'' is a 1901 novel written by Miles Franklin. It is the first of many novels by Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin (1879–1954), one of the major Australian writers of her time. It was written while she was still a teenager, ...

'' (1979) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Tim'' (1979) – winner of 3 AFI Awards, including Best Actor: Mel Gibson

1980s

The Man from Snowy River The Man from Snowy River may refer to: * "The Man from Snowy River" (poem), an 1890 Australian poem by Banjo Paterson. * '' The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses'' an 1895 poetry collection by Banjo Paterson (including the above) * ''The Man ...

'' was a highly acclaimed Australian film released in the 1980s, along with ''

Crocodile Dundee ''Crocodile Dundee'' (stylized as ''"Crocodile" Dundee'' in the U.S.) is a 1986 action comedy film set in the Australian Outback and in New York City. It stars Paul Hogan as the weathered Mick Dundee, and American actress Linda Kozlowski as ...

'' which boosted the nation's economy and tourism industry. ''

The Year My Voice Broke ''The Year My Voice Broke'' is a 1987 Australian coming of age drama film written and directed by John Duigan and starring Noah Taylor, Loene Carmen and Ben Mendelsohn. Set in 1962 in the rural Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, it was the f ...

'' is also held in high regard. Notable Australian films of the 1980s: *''

Breaker Morant Harry "The Breaker" Harbord Morant (born Edwin Henry Murrant, 9 December 1864 – 27 February 1902), more popularly known as Breaker Morant, was an Anglo-Australian drover, horseman, bush poet, military officer, and war criminal who was co ...

'' (1980) – nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay; AFI winner for Best Film *''

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'' (1981) – AFI winner for Best Film; Gallipoli is an important historical Australian event *''

Mad Max 2 ''Mad Max 2'' (released as ''The Road Warrior'' in the United States) is a 1981 Australian post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. It is the second installment in the ''Mad Max'' franchise, with Mel Gibson reprising his role a ...

'' (1981) – AFI winner for Best Direction, Costume Design, Editing, Production Design and Sound *'' Lonely Hearts'' (1982) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Running on Empty'' (1982) – classic Australian

drag racing Drag racing is a type of motor racing in which automobiles or motorcycles compete, usually two at a time, to be first to cross a set finish line. The race follows a short, straight course from a standing start over a measured distance, most c ...

movie *''

'' (1982) – award-winning, iconic film *'' BMX Bandits'' (1983) – earliest film appearance of

Nicole Kidman Nicole Mary Kidman (born 20 June 1967) is an American and Australian actress and producer. Known for her work across various film and television productions from several genres, she has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid act ...

*'' Careful, He Might Hear You'' (1983) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

Phar Lap Phar Lap (4 October 1926 – 5 April 1932) was a champion New Zealand–bred Thoroughbred racehorse who is widely regarded as New Zealand's greatest racehorse ever. Achieving incredible success during his distinguished career, his initial ...

'' (1983) – based on the successful New Zealand racehorse *''

The Slim Dusty Movie ''The Slim Dusty Movie'' is a 1984 Australian feature film directed by Rob Stewart and starring Slim Dusty, Joy McKean, Jon Blake and Mary Charleston. The film The film dramatises the early life and career of Australian country music singer ...

'' (1984) – based on the Australian country musician and singer

Slim Dusty Slim Dusty, AO MBE (born David Gordon Kirkpatrick; 13 June 1927 – 19 September 2003) was an Australian country music singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer. He was an Australian cultural icon and one of the country's most awarded stars ...

*'' Annie's Coming Out'' (1984) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

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'' (1985) – won

American Cinema Editors Founded in 1950, American Cinema Editors (ACE) is an honorary society of film editors that are voted in based on the qualities of professional achievements, their education of others, and their dedication to editing. Members use the post-nominal ...

for direction of Photography in 1986 *''

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'' (1985) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

Burke & Wills ''Burke & Wills'' is a 1985 Australian adventure film directed by Graeme Clifford, starring Jack Thompson and Nigel Havers. The film is based on the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition across Australia. The film follows Robert O'Hara Burke and ...

'' (1985) – AFI nominations for Best Music Score and Best Cinematography *''

'' (1986) – received international acclaim; nominated for an Oscar for Best Screenplay *''

Malcolm Malcolm, Malcom, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim may refer to: People * Malcolm (given name), includes a list of people and fictional characters * Clan Malcolm * Maol Choluim de Innerpeffray, 14th-century bishop-elect of Dunkeld Nobility * Máe ...

'' (1986) – AFI winner for Best Film; one of the first films starring

Colin Friels Colin Friels (born 25 September 1952) is a Scottish-born Australian actor of theatre, TV and film and presenter Early life Friels was born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland.Interview with Colin Friels, ''George Negus Tonight'' (ABC Television ...

*'' For Love Alone'' (1986) – five AFI Award nominations; nominated for a Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival; starring Hugo Weaving, Sam Neill, and Naomi Watts in her first film appearance *'' The Lighthorsemen'' (1987) – about an Australian Light Horse unit *''

'' (1987) – often cited by critics as the best Australian film in the past 25 years; AFI winner for Best Film *''

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'' (1987) – cult film set in the post-punk "little band scene" in Melbourne in 1979. *''

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'' (1987) – Aboriginals and service personnel exposed to dangerous radiation levels, either carelessly or as "human guinea pigs" *''

Rikky and Pete ''Rikky and Pete'' is a 1988 Australian film directed by Nadia Tass, written by David Parker, and starring Stephen Kearney and Nina Landis. Plot Rikky Menzies (Nina Landis) is an out-of-work geologist and aspiring singer (vocals by Wendy Ma ...

'' (1988) – directed by

Nadia Tass Nadia Tass is an Australian theatre director and film director and producer. She is known for the films ''Malcolm'' (1986) and ''The Big Steal'' (1990), as well as an extensive body of work in the theatre, both in Australia and internationa ...

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Ghosts… of the Civil Dead ''Ghosts... of the Civil Dead'' is a 1988 Australian drama- suspense film directed by John Hillcoat. It was written by Hillcoat, Evan English, Gene Conkie, Nick Cave and Hugo Race. It is partly based on the true story of Jack Henry Abbott. Syno ...

'' (1988) – directed by

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Sebastian and the Sparrow ''Sebastian and the Sparrow'' is a 1988 Australian film directed by Scott Hicks.David Stratton, ''The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry'', Pan MacMillan, 1990 p355-356 Hicks says he wanted to make the film one he c ...

'' (1988) – directed by

Scott Hicks Scott Hicks may refer to: * Scott Hicks (basketball) (born 1966), American former college basketball coach * Scott Hicks (director) Robert Scott Hicks (born 4 March 1953), known as Scott, is an Australian film director, producer and screenwrit ...

*'' Evil Angels'' (''A Cry in the Dark'') (1989) – AFI winner for Best Film and

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Best Actress Oscar Nominee *''

Houseboat Horror ''Houseboat Horror'' is a 1989 Australian slasher film that was shot on video, and then released to video in 1989. It is often described by critics and audiences as one of the worst Australian films ever made. Plot A film crew composed of med ...

'' (1989) – featuring

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from ''

Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons an ...

'' *''

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'' (1989) – included on ''The New York Times'' Top 1000 Movies list

1990s

The 1990s saw the release of the successful ''

Muriel's Wedding ''Muriel's Wedding'' is a 1994 Australian comedy-drama film written and directed by P.J. Hogan. The film, which stars Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan, Sophie Lee, and Bill Hunter, focuses on the socially awkward Muriel whose ambi ...

'' and ''

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert ''The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'' is a 1994 Australian road comedy film written and directed by Stephan Elliott. The plot follows two drag queens, played by Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce, and a transgender woman, played by Tere ...

'' in 1994 and '' The Castle'' in 1997. ''

Strictly Ballroom ''Strictly Ballroom'' is a 1992 Australian romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Baz Luhrmann in his feature directorial debut. The film is the first in his "Red Curtain Trilogy" of theatre-motif-related films; it was followed by 1996 ...

'' was also a successful and influential release. Notable Australian films of the 1990s: *''

Death in Brunswick ''Death in Brunswick'' is a 1990 Australian black comedy/romance starring Sam Neill, Zoe Carides and John Clarke. It is based on the 1987 comic novel of the same name by Boyd Oxlade. At the APRA Music Awards of 1991, "Death in Brunswick" won F ...

'' (1990) *''

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'' (1990) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

The Big Steal ''The Big Steal'' is a 1949 American black-and-white film noir reteaming '' Out of the Past'' stars Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer. The film was directed by Don Siegel, based on the short story "The Road to Carmichael's" by Richard Wormser. Pl ...

'' (1990) – AFI winner for Best Actor, Best Score, and Best Screenplay *'' Proof'' (1991) – AFI winner for Best Film; one of the first major films starring

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and

Hugo Weaving Hugo Wallace Weaving (born 4 April 1960) is an English actor. Born in Colonial Nigeria to English parents, he has resided in Australia for the entirety of his career. He is the recipient of six AACTA Awards, Australian Academy of Cinema and Tel ...

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Romper Stomper ''Romper Stomper'' is a 1992 Australian drama film written and directed by Geoffrey Wright in his feature film directorial debut. The film stars Russell Crowe, Daniel Pollock, Jacqueline McKenzie, Tony Le-Nguyen and Colin Chin. The film tel ...

'' (1992) – multi-award-winning film; one of the first major films starring Russell Crowe *''

'' (1992) – nominated for Golden Globe, with additional 16 wins and 11 further nominations; AFI winner for Best Film *''

The Piano ''The Piano'' is a 1993 historical drama, period drama film written and directed by Jane Campion. Starring Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, and Anna Paquin in her first major acting role, the film focuses on a Elective mutism, mute Scott ...

'' (1993) – New Zealand co-production; won 3 Oscars and received a further 5 nominations; AFI winner for Best Film *''

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'' (1994) – starred

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Tara Fitzgerald Tara Anne Cassandra Fitzgerald (born 18 September 1967) is an English actress who has appeared in feature films, television, radio and the stage. She won the New York Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play in 1995 as Opheli ...

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Bad Boy Bubby ''Bad Boy Bubby'' is a 1993 black comedy film written and directed by Rolf de Heer, and starring Nicholas Hope, Claire Benito, Ralph Cotterill and Carmel Johnson. Hope stars as the titular character, a mentally challenged man who has been held ...

'' (1994) – won four AFI awards: Best Director (

Rolf de Heer Rolf de Heer (born 4 May 1951) is a Dutch Australian film director. De Heer was born in Heemskerk in the Netherlands but migrated to Sydney when he was eight years old.

), Best Actor in a Leading Role (

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), Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing *''

Metal Skin ''Metal Skin'' is a 1994 Australian film written and directed by Geoffrey Wright, starring Aden Young, Tara Morice, Nadine Garner and Ben Mendelsohn. The film follows the lives of four adolescents in and around the blue-collar Melbourne suburb ...

'' (1994) – FCCA award for best actor

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Ben Mendelsohn Paul Benjamin Mendelsohn (born 3 April 1969) is an Australian actor. He first rose to prominence in Australia for his breakout role in ''The Year My Voice Broke'' (1987) and since then he has had roles in films such as '' Animal Kingdom'' (2010) ...

; AFI award for best achievement in sound and best achievement in production design *''

'' (1994) – AFI winner for Best Film; had worldwide success; the first major film for

Toni Collette Toni Collette Galafassi (born Toni Collett; 1 November 1972) is an Australian actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. Known for her work in television and independent films, she has received various accolades throughout her career, includ ...

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Rachel Griffiths Rachel Anne Griffiths (born in 1968) is an Australian actress. Raised primarily in Melbourne, she began her acting career appearing on the Australian series ''Secrets'' before being cast in a supporting role in the comedy ''Muriel's Wedding'' ...

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; the first large-scale appearance of

Guy Pearce Guy Edward Pearce (born 5 October 1967) is an Australian actor. Born in Ely, Cambridgeshire in England, and raised in Geelong, Victoria (Australia), Victoria in Australia, he started his career portraying Mike Young (Neighbours), Mike Young in ...

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The Sum of Us The Sum of Us can refer to: *'' The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together'', a 2021 best-selling political book by Heather McGhee. *''The Sum of Us (play)'', a 1990 play by Australian writer and director David Steve ...

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*Dad and Dave : ''On Our Selection'' – Leo McKern Joan Sutherland and Geoffrey Rush *'' Angel Baby'' (1995) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

All Men Are Liars ''All Men Are Liars'' is a 1995 Australian comedy film written and directed by Gerard Lee and starring Toni Pearen and David Price. Plot Barry decides to sell the family piano that belongs to his wife Irene. This results in Irene leaving him ...

'' (1995) – starred

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, David Price, and

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'' (1995) – won an Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects; nominated for a further six *''

Così ''Così'' is a play by Australian playwright Louis Nowra which was first performed in 1992 at the Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney, Australia. Set in a Melbourne mental hospital in 1971, ''Così'' is semi-autobiographical, and is the sequel to his pr ...

'' – AFI winner for best screenplay; 2 other nominations; ensemble piece starring Barry Otto, Toni Colette, David Wenham and Ben Mendlesohn *'' Shine'' (1996) – AFI winner for Best Film; Geoffrey Rush won Best Actor Oscar *'' Idiot Box'' (1996) – starring Ben Mendelsohn and Jeremy Sims *''

Hotel de Love ''Hotel de Love'' is a 1996 Australian film written and directed by Craig Rosenberg. It was released theatrically in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and select countries throughout Europe. Plot Fraternal twin brothers meet a childhoo ...

'' (1996) – Aden Young, Saffron Burrows *'' Love and Other Catastrophes'' (1996) – nominated for 5 AFI awards *'' Dating the Enemy'' (1996) – starring Guy Pearce and Claudia Karvan * ''

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'' (1996) – a modern version of the Shakespeare tragedy, directed by

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* '' Love Serenade'' (1996) – director/writer Shirley Barret with actors Miranda Otto and Rebecca Frith *'' Kiss or Kill'' (1997) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

Doing Time for Patsy Cline ''Doing Time for Patsy Cline'' is a 1997 Australian film starring Miranda Otto, Richard Roxburgh, and Matt Day, and directed by Chris Kennedy. Plot Following a passion for country music, Ralph leaves his father's sheep farm in a remote Austral ...

'' (1997) – 10 AFI nominations; winner of 4, including Best Actor *'' The Castle'' (1997) – low-budget box-office success, received national acclaim *''

Year of the Dogs ''Year of the Dogs'' is a 1997 documentary film detailing the 1996 season of the Footscray Football Club (now Western Bulldogs). Directed by Michael Cordell and Stewart Young, it stars Alan Joyce, Tony Liberatore, Stephen Wallis, Terry Wallace, ...

'' (1997) – documentary film; AFI winner of Best Editing in a Non-Feature Film *''

Road to Nhill ''Road to Nhill'' is a 1997 Australian comedy-drama film directed by Sue Brooks. The film won the "Golden Alexander" (first prize) for Best Feature-Length Film at The International Thessaloniki Film Festival (Greece). Produced by Sue Maslin, it ...

'' (1997) – won the Golden Alexander award at the International Thessaloniki film festival *''

The Wiggles Movie ''The Wiggles Movie'' is a 1997 Australian children's musical comedy film produced by 20th Century Fox and Gladusaurus Productions. Released in Australia on 18 December 1997, it is the only theatrical feature-length film starring the Wiggles. Th ...

'' (1997) *''

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'' (1997) – nominated for 5 AFI awards; the movie debut of

Heath Ledger Heath Andrew Ledger (4 April 1979 – 22 January 2008) was an Australian actor and music video director. After playing roles in several Australian television and film productions during the 1990s, Ledger moved to the United States in 1998 to ...

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Oscar and Lucinda ''Oscar and Lucinda'' is a novel by Australian author Peter Carey which won the 1988 Booker Prize and the 1989 Miles Franklin Award. It was shortlisted for The Best of the Booker. Plot introduction It tells the story of Oscar Hopkins, th ...

'' (1997) – nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design; nominated for 7 AFI Awards and winner of 5; starring

Ralph Fiennes Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes ( ; born 22 December 1962) is an English actor, film producer, and director. A Shakespeare interpreter, he excelled onstage at the Royal National Theatre before having further success at the Royal Shak ...

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Cate Blanchett Catherine Elise Blanchett (; born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actor. Regarded as one of the finest performers of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage. She has received nu ...

*'' Crackers'' (1998) *''

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'' (1998) – Miranda Otto *''

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'' (1998) – nominated for 6 AFI Awards; winner for Best Actress: Deborah Mailman *'' The Boys'' (1998) – nominated for 13 AFI awards; winner of 5, including Best Director *''

The Interview ''The Interview'' is a 2014 satirical alternate history action-comedy film co-produced and directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg in their second directorial work, following ''This Is the End'' (2013). The screenplay was written by Dan Ste ...

'' (1998) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' Paperback Hero'' (1998) – Hugh Jackman, Claudia Karvan *'' Two Hands'' (1999) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

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'' (1999) – written and directed by Christina Andreef

2000s

The 2000s in the history of Australian film have seen mixed success, including ''

Moulin Rouge! ''Moulin Rouge!'' (, ) is a 2001 jukebox musical romantic drama film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann. It follows a young English poet, Christian, who falls in love with the star of the Moulin Rouge, cabaret actress and cour ...

'' revitalizing the musical film genre, award-winning short film '' Harvie Krumpet'', and box office success ''

Happy Feet ''Happy Feet'' is a 2006 computer-animated jukebox musical comedy film directed, produced, and co-written by George Miller. It stars the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, and E.G ...

''. Notable Australian films of the 2000s: *''

The Dish ''The Dish'' is a 2000 Australian historical comedy-drama film that tells the story of the Parkes Observatory's role in relaying live television of humanity's first steps on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. It was the top-grossing ...

'' (2000) – internationally successful film which presents a somewhat fictionalised account of the Parkes Observatory's role in the Apollo 11 moon landing *''

Bootmen ''Bootmen'' is a 2000 Australian-American romantic comedy film directed by Dein Perry. It was distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures and funded by the Australian Film Finance Corporation. Production was from 19 June to 18 August 1999 in Sydne ...

'' (2000) – multi-award-winning film, one of the first films starring

Sam Worthington Samuel Henry John Worthington (born 2 August 1976) is an Australian actor. He is best known for playing Jake Sully in ''Avatar'' and its sequel, ''Avatar: The Way of Water''; Marcus Wright in ''Terminator Salvation'', and Perseus in '' Clash o ...

and Adam Garcia *'' Better Than Sex'' (2000) – David Wenham, Susie Porter *''

The Magic Pudding ''The Magic Pudding: Being The Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and his friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff'' is a 1918 Australian children's book written and illustrated by Norman Lindsay. It is a comic fantasy, and a classic of Australian childr ...

'' (2000) – Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving, Jack Thompson, Toni Collette and John Cleese *''

He Died with a Felafel in His Hand ''He Died with a Felafel in His Hand'' is a purportedly non-fiction autobiographical novel by Australian author John Birmingham about his experiences as a share housing tenant, first published in 1994 by The Yellow Press (). The story consists ...

'' (2001) –

Noah Taylor Noah George Taylor (born 4 September 1969) is a British-born Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as teenage David Helfgott in '' Shine'', Locke in the HBO series ''Game of Thrones'', Darby Sabini in the BBC One series ''Peaky Bli ...

*'' Chopper'' (2000) – multi-award-winning, influential film based on the character of Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read *'' On the Beach'' (2000) – two AFI nominations (Armand Assante, Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown, Jaqueline McKenzie, Grant Bowler, Steve Bastoni) *''

The Wog Boy ''The Wog Boy'' is a 2000 Australian comedy film directed by Aleksi Vellis and starring Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Lucy Bell, Abi Tucker, Stephen Curry, Tony Nikolakopoulos and Derryn Hinch. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2000 the soundtrac ...

'' (2000) – Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Lucy Bell *'' Looking for Alibrandi'' (2000) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' The Bank'' (2000) – high-tech thriller capitalising on strong anti-bank sentiment *''

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'' (2001) – low-budget, almost no-budget film that offers an excellent and sensitive study about mateship between two losers *''

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'' (2001) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

'' (2001) – widely credited with revitalising the musical genre of film; won 7 major awards and 10 nominations *''

Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles ''Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles'' (also known as ''Crocodile Dundee III'') is a 2001 action comedy film directed by Simon Wincer and starring Paul Hogan. It is the sequel to ''Crocodile Dundee II'' (1988) and the third and final film of the ...

'' (2001) *''

The Man Who Sued God ''The Man Who Sued God'' is a 2001 Australian comedy film starring Billy Connolly and Judy Davis, and directed by Mark Joffe. The film was a financial success, debuting at number one at the Australian box office in the week of its launch. Plot ...

'' (2001) – AFI nomination for Best Original Screenplay (Don Watson); starring

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, Judy Davis and Colin Friels *''

One Night the Moon ''One Night the Moon'' is a 2001 Australian musical non-feature film starring husband and wife team Paul Kelly, a singer-songwriter, and Kaarin Fairfax, a film and television actress, along with their daughter Memphis Kelly. The film was dire ...

'' (2001) – AFI winner and New York International Independent Film & Video Festival Genre award winner; a musical (winner, Screen Music Awards, Australia) based on the true story of a young girl who went missing in the Australian outback in 1932 *''

WillFull ''WillFull'' is a 2002 Australian film directed by Rebel Penfold-Russell and starring C. Thomas Howell.The Tracker'' (2002) – AFI winner for Best Actor: David Gulpilil *''

Rabbit-Proof Fence The State Barrier Fence of Western Australia, formerly known as the Rabbit-Proof Fence, the State Vermin Fence, and the Emu Fence, is a pest-exclusion fence constructed between 1901 and 1907 to keep rabbits, and other agricultural pests from th ...

'' (2002) – AFI winner for Best Film; based on the book ''

Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence ''Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence'' is an Australian book by Doris Pilkington, published in 1996. Based on a true story, the book is a personal account of an Indigenous Australian family's experiences as members of the Stolen Generation—the fo ...

''; stirred debate over its historical accuracy *'' Crackerjack'' (2002) – Mick Molloy, Bill Hunter *''

The Nugget ''The Nugget'' is a 2002 Australian comedy film about three friends who find the world's largest nugget of gold. Storyline The story concerns a group of three road workers who stumble upon the world's biggest nugget of gold, and become instant ...

'' (2002) *'' Dirty Deeds'' (2002) – 3 wins and 9 nominations *''

The Master of Disguise ''The Master of Disguise'' is a 2002 American adventure comedy film directed by Perry Andelin Blake in his directorial debut, written by Dana Carvey and Harris Goldberg, and starring Carvey, Brent Spiner, Jennifer Esposito, Harold Gould and Jam ...

'' (2002) *''

The Hard Word ''The Hard Word'' (released in some regions as ''The Australian Job'') is a 2002 Australian crime film about three bank-robbing brothers who are offered a role in a bold heist while serving time in prison. The film was written and directed by Sc ...

'' (2002) – 5 wins and 8 nominations *''

Swimming Upstream ''Swimming Upstream'' is a 2003 Australian biographical drama film written by Tony Fingleton and directed by Russell Mulcahy. It stars Jesse Spencer, Geoffrey Rush, and Judy Davis. It shows the life of Fingleton (Spencer) from childhood to adul ...

'' (2002) – Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Tim Draxl *''Trojan Warrior'' (2002) – Stan Longanidis, Arthur Angel, John Brumpton *''Cracker Bag'' (2003) – Cannes Palme d'Or winner; AFI winner for both Best Short Fiction Film; Best Screenplay in a Short Fiction Film *''

Danny Deckchair ''Danny Deckchair'' is a 2003 Australian comedy film written and directed by Jeff Balsmeyer. The majority of Danny Deckchair was shot in Bellingen, New South Wales, Bellingen, a town on the Mid North Coast in New South Wales. It was inspired b ...

'' (2003) – Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto *'' Harvie Krumpet'' (2003) – won Oscar for Best Short Film (Animated) *''

Gettin' Square ''Gettin' Square'' is a 2003 crime caper movie set on Australia's Gold Coast, Queensland, Gold Coast and directed by Jonathan Teplitzky. The protagonists are ex-criminals trying to keep out of trouble. ''Gettin' Square'' won nominations at seve ...

'' (2003) – AFI winner for Best Film; AFI winner for Best Actor:

David Wenham David Wenham (born 21 September 1965) is an Australian actor who has appeared in film, television and theatre. He is known for his roles as Faramir in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy, Friar Carl in ''Van Helsing'', Dilios in ''300'' and ...

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'' (2003) *''

Japanese Story ''Japanese Story'' is a 2003 Australian romantic drama film directed by Sue Brooks. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Sandy Edwards (played by Toni Collette) is a director in a company that ...

'' (2003) – AFI winner for Best Film *''

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Love's Brother ''Love's Brother'' is a 2004 film written and directed by Jan Sardi. Plot Angelo Donnini and his younger brother Gino are of Italian origin, living in Australia in the 1950s. Angelo is insecure, silent and introverted and not at all good-lookin ...

'' (2004) *'' Strange Bedfellows'' (2004) *''

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'' (2004) – Hugo Weaving, Jacqueline McKenzie, Emma Lung, Matthew Le Nevez *''

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'' (2004) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' One Perfect Day'' (2004) – FCCA winner Best Music Score, IF winner Best Sound, ASDA winner Best Director of a First Feature, eight AFI Nominations *'' Wolf Creek'' (2005) – seven AFI Nominations, including Best Director (John Jarratt, Nathan Philips) *'' Look Both Ways'' (2005) – AFI winner for Best Film *'' The Proposition'' (2005) *'' Ra Choi'' (2005) *''

The Illustrated Family Doctor ''The Illustrated Family Doctor'' is a 2005 Australian film. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2005 the soundtrack won the ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album The ARIA Music Award for Best Original Soundtrack / Cast / Show ...

'' (2005) – Samuel Johnson, Colin Friels, Jessica Napier, Sacha Horler *''

Three Dollars ''Three Dollars'' is a 2005 Australian film directed by Robert Connolly and starring David Wenham, Sarah Wynter, and Frances O'Connor. It was based on a 1998 novel of the same name by Elliot Perlman. It won the 2005 Australian Film Institute ...

'' (2005) – based on the novel by Elliot Perlman; starring David Wenham and Frances O'Connor *''

Monster-in-Law ''Monster-in-Law'' is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic, written by Anya Kochoff and starring Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan and Wanda Sykes. It marked a return to cinema for Fonda, being her first film in 15 year ...

'' (2005) *'' Little Fish'' (2005) – Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving and Noni Hazlehurst all won AFI awards for this film set in Sydney *''

Opal Dream ''Opal Dream'' (also known as ''Pobby and Dingan'') is a 2006 Australian drama film, based on the 2000 Ben Rice novella '' Pobby and Dingan'', directed by Peter Cattaneo and starring an ensemble cast including Vince Colosimo, Jacqueline McKenzi ...

'' (2006) – Vince Colosimo, Jacqueline McKenzie, Christian Byers, Sapphire Boyce *''

BoyTown ''BoyTown'' is a 2006 Australian comedy film, directed by Kevin Carlin and starring an ensemble cast of prominent Australian comedians, including Glenn Robbins, Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin, Wayne Hope and Gary Eck. It was filmed in Melbourne, Vi ...

'' (2006) – Glenn Robbins, Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin, Wayne Hope, Gary Eck *''

Kenny Kenny is a surname, a given name, and a diminutive of several different given names. In Ireland, the surname is an Anglicisation of the Irish language, Irish ''Ó Cionnaith'', also spelt ''Ó Cionnaoith'' and ''Ó Cionaodha'', meaning "descendant ...

'' (2006) – AFI winner for Best Actor *''

Ten Canoes ''Ten Canoes'' is a 2006 Australian drama film directed by Rolf de Heer and Peter Djigirr and starring Crusoe Kurddal. The title of the film arose from discussions between de Heer and David Gulpilil about a photograph of ten canoeists poling ...

'' (2006) – first film made with entirely native Australian Aboriginal spoken languages; AFI winner for Best Film *''

Candy Candy, also called sweets (British English) or lollies (Australian English Australian English (AusE, AusEng, AuE, AuEng, en-AU) is the set of varieties of the English language native to Australia. It is the country's common language an ...

'' (2006) – Abbie Cornish, Heath Ledger and Geoffrey Rush in a film about love and how drugs affect one's life *''

Jindabyne Jindabyne () is a town in south-east New South Wales, Australia that overlooks Lake Jindabyne near the Snowy Mountains, in Snowy Monaro Regional Council. It is a popular holiday destination year round, especially in winter. This is due to its p ...

'' (2006) – set in Jindabyne, starring Laura Linney and Gabriel Byrne *''

'' (2006) – first Australian film to win an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film *''

Who Killed Dr Bogle and Mrs Chandler? ''Who Killed Dr Bogle and Mrs Chandler?'' is an Australian documentary film about the mysterious deaths of Dr Gilbert Bogle and Mrs Margaret Chandler in Sydney, Australia in 1963. Although it was assumed the couple were murdered, police investiga ...

'' (2006) – an answer to Australia's largest murder mystery and winner of Most Outstanding Documentary in the 2007 Logies *''

Last Train to Freo ''Last Train to Freo'' is a 2006 Australian film based on Reg Cribb's 2001 play '' The Return'', and directed by Jeremy Sims. Synopsis Two thugs from the Perth suburb of Midland catch the last train to Fremantle. When a young woman, unaware t ...

'' (2006) *''

Kokoda Kokoda is a station town in the Oro Province of Papua New Guinea. It is famous as the northern end of the Kokoda Track, site of the eponymous Kokoda Track campaign of World War II. In that campaign, it had strategic significance because it had the ...

'' (2006) *''

Romulus, My Father ''Romulus, My Father'' is a biographical memoir, first published in 1998, written by the Australian philosopher Raimond Gaita. The memoir outlines the life of his father, Romulus Gaita (1922 – May 1996). Plot Romulus Gaita fled his hometown ...

'' (2007) – Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film winner, starring

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Lucky Miles ''Lucky Miles'' is a 2007 Australian drama feature film based on several true stories involving people entering Western Australia by boat in order to seek asylum. Its director was Michael James Rowland and its producers were Jo Dyer and Lesley D ...

'' (2007) *''

The Final Winter ''The Final Winter'' is an Australian drama film released in 2007. It was directed by Brian Andrews and Jane Forrest and produced by Anthony Coffee, and Michelle Russell, while independently produced it is being distributed by Paramount Pictur ...

'' (2007) *''

The Jammed ''The Jammed'' is a 2007 film written and directed by Dee McLachlan. The film is a story about human trafficking and the sex slave trade in Melbourne, and the search for three girls trapped by a trafficking syndicate. Court transcripts and actu ...

'' (2007) – winner, Best Film, Best Music, Best Script IF Awards; 7 AFI nominations; considered by some leading critics to be the best Australian film of 2007; achieved the highest screen average opening week for any independent Australian film in history *'' Clubland'' (2007) *''

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'' (2007) *'' Rogue'' (2007) *'' Black Water'' (2007) *''

December Boys ''December Boys'' is a 2007 Australian drama film directed by Rod Hardy and written by Marc Rosenberg and adapted from the 1963 novel of the same name by Michael Noonan. It was released on 14 September 2007 in the United Kingdom and the United ...

'' (2007) – based on the book; starring

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Newcastle Newcastle usually refers to: *Newcastle upon Tyne, a city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England *Newcastle-under-Lyme, a town in Staffordshire, England *Newcastle, New South Wales, a metropolitan area in Australia, named after Newcastle ...

'' (2008) – surfing drama film set in the New South Wales city of Newcastle *''Marry Me'' (2008) – winner Best Actress (Jahla Bryant) and top prize at 2008

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. *'' The Square'' (2008) – nominated for 7 AFI awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor; winner, 2008 IF Awards – Best Sound *'' The Black Balloon'' (2008) – featuring Toni Collette, Gemma Ward *''

Unfinished Sky ''Unfinished Sky'' is a 2007 drama film written and directed by Peter Duncan. William McInnes stars as John Woldring, an Australian farmer living in self-imposed exile after his wife's death, who rescues and protects Tahmeena, played by Monic H ...

'' (2008) *''Among Dead Men'' (2008) – winner, 2008 Action on Film Festival's Best Fight Choreography *''

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'' (2008) – Baz Luhrmann film starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman *''

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'' (2008) – documentary directed by

David Michôd David Michôd ( ; born 30 November 1972) is an Australian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed crime drama '' Animal Kingdom'' (2010) and dystopian drama '' The Rover'' (2014). ...

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Jennifer Peedom Jennifer Peedom is a BAFTA-nominated Australian director. Her documentary ''Solo'' (co-directed with David Michôd) won the 2009 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Documentary in Under One Hour. Her film ''Sherpa'', which was filmed ...

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Balibo Balibo is a town in East Timor situated approximately from the Indonesian border. It is located in the subdistrict of Balibo, Bobonaro District. It was estimated by Human Rights Watch that 70 per cent of the town was destroyed during t ...

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Samson and Delilah Samson and Delilah are Biblical figures. Samson and Delilah may also refer to: In music * ''Samson and Delilah'' (opera), an opera by Camille Saint-Saëns * ''Samson & Delilah'' (album), released in 2013 by V V Brown * "Samson and Delilah" (t ...

'' (2009) – Cannes Camera D'or winner *''

Beautiful Kate ''Beautiful Kate'' is a 2009 Australian drama film directed by Rachel Ward and starring Ben Mendelsohn, Rachel Griffiths, Bryan Brown, Maeve Dermody and Sophie Lowe. Ward adapted the script from a 1982 novel of the same name by Newton Thornburg; ...

'' (2009) *'' Last Ride'' (2009) *''

Mary and Max ''Mary and Max'' is a 2009 Australian independent stop-motion adult-animated comedy-drama film written and directed by Adam Elliot and was his first animated feature film. The film was produced by Melanie Coombs and Melodrama Pictures with ...

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Charlie & Boots ''Charlie & Boots'' is a 2009 Australian film starring Paul Hogan and Shane Jacobson. It had the best opening weekend for any Australian film in 2009 when it was released on Father's Day (1 September 2009). The film features many small towns in ...

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Stone Bros. ''Stone Bros.'' (alternatively titled ''Stoned Bros'') is a 2009 Aboriginal Australian stoner comedy film directed by Richard Frankland. It was theatrically released in Australia on 24 September 2009. Plot Eddie (Carroll) is working as a cleane ...

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Cedar Boys ''Cedar Boys'' is an edgy and tense Australian film about the life of 3 young adults in Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Written, directed and co-produced by Serhat Caradee and produced by Matthew Dabner, Ranko Markovic, and Jeff Purs ...

'' (2009) – nominated for Best Film at the 2009 Kodak Inside Film Awards in Sydney *''Offside'' (2009) *''

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Bran Nue Dae __NOTOC__ ''Bran Nue Dae'' is a 1990 musical set in Broome, Western Australia, that tells stories and of issues relating to Indigenous Australians. It was written by Jimmy Chi and his band Kuckles and friends, and was the first Aboriginal Austra ...

'' (2010) *'' Animal Kingdom'' (2010) *''

Oranges and Sunshine ''Oranges and Sunshine'' is a 2010 Australian drama film directed by Jim Loach as his directorial debut. It stars Emily Watson, Hugo Weaving and David Wenham, with a screenplay by Rona Munro, based on the 1994 book ''Empty Cradles'' by Margaret Hu ...

'' (2010) *''

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Daybreakers ''Daybreakers'' is a 2009 science-fiction action horror film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig. The film takes place in a futuristic world overrun by vampires, and centers around a vampiric corporation which sets out to captur ...

'' (2010) – starring

Ethan Hawke Ethan Green Hawke (born November 6, 1970) is an American actor and film director. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. Hawke has directed three feature films, three off-Broadway plays, and a doc ...

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Willem Dafoe Willem James Dafoe (; born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Willem Dafoe, various accolades, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor, in addition to receiving nominations for ...

, Isabel Lucas and Vince Colosimo *'' I Love You Too'' (2010) – written by Peter Helliar, starring Peter Helliar, Yvonne Strahovski, Peter Dinklage and Brendan Cowell *''

Beneath Hill 60 ''Beneath Hill 60'' is a 2010 Australian war film directed by Jeremy Sims (credited as Jeremy Hartley Sims) and written by David Roach. Set during World War I, the film tells the story of the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company's efforts in minin ...

'' (2010) *'' Red Hill'' (2010) *''

Griff the Invisible ''Griff the Invisible'' is a 2010 Australian romantic superhero, comedy-drama film written and directed by Leon Ford. The story is about Griff (Ryan Kwanten), a socially awkward office worker who spends his days being bullied by his workmates. ...

'' (2010) *'' Wog Boy 2: Kings of Mykonos'' (2010) *'' The Reef'' (2010) *''

Wasted on the Young ''Wasted on the Young'' is a 2011 Australian thriller film directed by Ben C. Lucas and starring Oliver Ackland, Adelaide Clemens, and Alex Russell. Shot by cinematographer Dan Freene, it tells the story of a traumatic high school incident that s ...

'' (2010) *'' Sanctum'' (2011) – employed Executive Producer

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for 3D effects; one of the most successful Australian films at the box office *''

A Heartbeat Away ''A Heartbeat Away'' is a 2011 Australian musical comedy film about a marching band in a small town. Plot A young man with high aspirations as a musician steps up to become the musical director of the local marching band after his father is hur ...

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Mad Bastards ''Mad Bastards'' is a 2011 Australian drama film written and directed by Brendan Fletcher. Set in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the film uses mainly local Aboriginal people in the cast, and draws on their stories for the plotlin ...

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Any Questions for Ben? ''Any Questions for Ben?'' is a 2012 Australian comedy film created by Working Dog Productions, directed by Rob Sitch. It stars Josh Lawson, Rachael Taylor, Felicity Ward, Daniel Henshall, and Christian Clark. It was written by Santo Cilauro ...

'' (2012) *'' 100 Bloody Acres'' (2012) *'' Mental'' (2012) *''

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Reverse Runner ''Reverse Runner'' (sometimes stylized as ''Яeverse Яunner'') is an Australian comedy film written and directed by Lachlan Ryan and Jarrod Theodore, executive produced by Stephen Herek. It stars Dan Cannon, Dave Callan, Steve Moneghetti, Ros ...

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Bait 3D ''Bait 3D'' is a 2012 3D horror disaster film directed by Kimble Rendall based on the screenplay by John Kim and Russell Mulcahy. It featured Sharni Vinson, Phoebe Tonkin, Xavier Samuel, Julian McMahon, Cariba Heine, Alex Russell, Lincoln ...

'' (2012) – starring

Lincoln Lewis Lincoln Clay Lewis (born 24 October 1987) is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles in the movie ''Tomorrow, When the War Began'' and in the television series ''Home and Away'' and ''Slide''. Early life Lewis was born in Brisbane, Qu ...

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Black & White & Sex ''Black & White & Sex'' is a 2011 feature film produced by Melissa Beauford. It is the directorial debut of John Winter, best known as the producer of '' Rabbit Proof Fence'', '' Paperback Hero'' and ''Doing Time for Patsy Cline''.

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Satellite Boy ''Satellite Boy'' is a 2012 Australian adventure drama film about a young Aboriginal boy struggling to maintain the traditions of his heritage in the modern world when a mining company expands into the region. Written and directed by Catriona Mc ...

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'' (2013) – Australian/American adaptation of the American novel of the same name; directed by

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These Final Hours ''These Final Hours'' is a 2013 Australian sci-fi apocalyptic thriller film written and directed by Zak Hilditch and starring Nathan Phillips and Angourie Rice. It was selected to be screened as part of the Directors' Fortnight section of t ...

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The Babadook ''The Babadook'' is a 2014 Australian supernatural horror film written and directed by Jennifer Kent in her directorial debut, and produced by Kristina Ceyton and Kristian Moliere. The film stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hay ...

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, the most ever for an Australian film *''

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Shane Jacobson Shane Jacobson (born 18 March 1970) is an Australian actor, director, writer, and comedian, best known as the "Dunny Man" for his performances as the eponymous character Kenny Smyth, a plumber working for a portable toilet rental company, in the ...

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, Deborah Mailman and Coco Jack Gillies *'' The Dressmaker'' (2015) – revenge comedy-drama directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse; starring Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving *''

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; starring

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Levi Miller Levi Zane Miller (born 30 September 2002) is an Australian actor and model. He is known for playing Peter Pan in ''Pan (2015 film), Pan'' (2015), Luke in ''Better Watch Out (film), Better Watch Out'' (2016), and Calvin O'Keefe, Calvin in A Wrin ...

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Bryan Brown Bryan Neathway Brown AM (born 23 June 1947) is an Australian actor. He has performed in over eighty film and television projects since the late 1970s, both in his native Australia and abroad. Notable films include ''Breaker Morant'' (1980), ' ...

*'' Goldstone'' (2016) – a sequel to 'Mystery Road' *''

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; starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara and David Wenham *''The Novelist'' (2017) – written and directed by Laurent Boulanger *''La Souffrance'' (2017) – written and directed by Laurent Boulanger *''Australia 2'' (2017) – Sport/Adventure *''

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*''Sweet Country'' (2017 film) directed by Warwick Thornton *''The Film From Lot 15'' (2018) – written and directed by Max Coultan *'' Maya the Bee: The Honey Games'' (2018) *'' Storm Boy'' (2018) – directed by Shawn Seet, starring

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, Finn Little,

Trevor Jamieson Trevor Jamieson (born 7 March 1975) is an Aboriginal Australian stage and film actor, playwright, dancer, singer and didgeridoo player. Early life Trevor Jamieson was born on 7 March 1975 in Subiaco, Western Australia (WA). He grew up in t ...

, Morgana Davies and

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*'' Melodrama/Random/Melbourne'' (2018) – Asian Australian film directed by Matthew Victor Pastor *'' Ladies in Black'' (2018) – based on the book ''

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'' *Hidden Light (2018) – directed by Aaron Kamp *Eleven Days (2018 – directed by Jaginder Singh *'' Nekrotronic'' (2019) – directed by Kiah Roache-Turner *'' Palm Beach'' (2019) – directed by

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, Matilda Brown, Richard E. Grant *'' The Nightingale'' (2018) – directed by

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* Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (2019) – directed by

, starring

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Ride Like a Girl ''Ride Like a Girl'' is a 2019 Australian biographical sports drama film directed by Rachel Griffiths in her feature film directing debut and starring Teresa Palmer and Sam Neill. It is based on the true story of Michelle Payne, the first female ...

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, starring

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*'' Koko: A Red Dog Story'' (2019) – directed by Aaron McCann and Dominic Pearce, narrated by Jason Issacs *''

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True History of the Kelly Gang ''True History of the Kelly Gang'' is a novel by Australian writer Peter Carey, based loosely on the history of the Kelly Gang. It was first published in Brisbane by the University of Queensland Press in 2000. It won the 2001 Booker Prize an ...

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, starring George MacKay,

Essie Davis Esther Davis (born 19 January 1970) is an Australian actress and singer, best known for her roles as Phryne Fisher in ''Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries'' and its film adaptation, '' Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears'', and as Amelia Vanek in '' T ...

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Charlie Hunnam Charles Matthew Hunnam (; born 10 April 1980) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Pete Dunham in ''Green Street Hooligans'' (2005) and as Jax Teller in the FX series ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–2014). For the latter, he was ...

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Frances O'Connor Frances Ann O'Connor (born 12 June 1967) is a British–born Australian actress and director. She is known for her roles in the films ''Mansfield Park'' (1999), '' Bedazzled'' (2000), ''A.I. Artificial Intelligence'' (2001), ''The Importance of ...

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Magda Szubanski Magdalene Mary Therese Szubanski ( ; born 12 April 1961) is an Australian comedy actress, author, singer and LGBT rights advocate. She performed in ''Fast Forward'', '' Kath & Kim'' as Sharon Strzelecki and in the films ''Babe'' (1995) and ' ...

Rhys Darby Rhys Montague Darby (born 21 March 1974) is a New Zealand actor and comedian, known for his energetic physical comedy routines, telling stories accompanied with mime and sound effects of things such as machinery and animals. He was nominated for ...

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Jane Lynch Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, comedian and author. She is known for starring as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series '' Glee'' (2009–2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Lynch also gained recog ...

*'' Slim & I'' (2020) – documentary directed by

*'' Babyteeth'' (2020) *'' Never Too Late'' (2020) – directed by Mark Lamprell, starring James Cromwell, Shane Jacobson and Jacki Weaver *''

Combat Wombat ''Combat Wombat'' is an Australian Hip hop music, hip-hop group from Melbourne. The group comprises Monkey Marc, DJ Wasabi, Elf Tranzporter and MC Izzy. Biography The band's name came about because they used to drive around in a camouflage p ...

'' (2020) – starring Deborah Mailman *''

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Penguin Bloom ''Penguin Bloom'' is a 2020 Australian drama (film and television), drama film directed by Glendyn Ivin, from a screenplay by Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps, and is based on the book of the same name by Cameron Bloom and Bradley Trevor Greive. It ...

'' (2021) – starring Naomi Watts *'' Maya the Bee: The Golden Orb'' (2021) *'' Long Story Short'' (2021) *'' Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest Animal'' (2021) *''

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*'' June Again'' (2021) – starring

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Film Org Au
Festivals
Flickerfest Short Film FestivalMelbourne Queer Film & Video FestivalTropicana/Tropfest Short Film FestivalIF (Inside Film magazine) Awards
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Festival of Perth Film Season
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Newtown Flicks Short Film Festival
Collections and Resources
australianscreen
Australia's audiovisual heritage online
filmtvbizACMI CollectionsAFI LibraryCinephilia
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Australian WWW Film & Television Production Service
Other various
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
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