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Luke and Tim make a movie for Canberra Short Film Festival

After years of watching movies and discussing how they could do it better, Luke McWilliams and Tim Stiles decided to put their money where their mouths were and make a movie.

Canberra film enthusiast shares pivotal life moments in new festival

The Coming of Age Film Festival showcases some of life's defining moments through a collection of short films at Dendy Cinemas Canberra on Friday 14 July.

To Venice, Love Forever, from Canberra

Canberra short film Love Forever is the only Australian work to be included in this year’s Venice International Film Festival which runs from 31 August to 10 September. Written and directed by Clare Young, the film will debut as part of the Orizzonti Short Film Competition.

Latin American Film Festival breaking misconceptions in Canberra

The 17th annual Latin American Film Festival (LAFF) hits the screens of ANU’s Kambri Theatre on 4-31 August. The event is tipped to be the hottest thing on the local Latin American social calendar this year.

Canberra documentary festival stronger than ever

Deborah Kingsland has been gracing Canberra audiences with the finest documentaries from around the world for nearly a decade. She is the founder and co-director of the Stronger than Fiction (STF) documentary film festival.

Sissy: Local gem of Capital Film Festival

Who would have thought the Canberra bush would lend itself so well to horror? Devilish festival darling, Sissy, has made its rounds this year; from opening at South by Southwest Film Festival,...

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (MA 15+)

Sometimes, good sex isn’t actually about sex.

Bosch & Rockit (15+)

The ACT’s first Capital Film Festival will conclude on a heartfelt note, with a debut feature film written and directed by Puberty Blues star, Tyler Atkins. Bosch & Rockit (15+) is a coming-of-age...

Cannes Festival gong for Port Arthur portrayal

The man who portrayed Port Arthur mass murderer Martin Bryant has won the Best Actor award at the annual Cannes Film Festival.

Films competing for the Palme d’Or

There are 24 films competing for the 74th Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or for best picture, including Australian Justin Kurzel for Nitram.

Cannes to open with Adam Driver musical

The musical drama Annette, starring Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver, is set for its world premiere on the French Riviera as the Cannes Film Festival makes a glitzy in-person return after a pandemic hiatus.

Spanish Film Festival opening night

Social photos at the Spanish Film Festival opening night, Palace Electric. Photos @ImagesInstantly

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