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Melinda Doring
''Melinda Doring'' is an Australian production designer and former costume designer. She has won the AACTA Award for Best Production Design four times and been nominated twice more. Career In reviews of '' Home Song Stories'' (2007), ''Variety'' called the production "ace", and ''The Hollywood Reporter'' described it as "first-rate". In an otherwise mixed review, ''The Sydney Morning Herald'' praised Doring's production design in ''Triangle A triangle is a polygon with three corners and three sides, one of the basic shapes in geometry. The corners, also called ''vertices'', are zero-dimensional points while the sides connecting them, also called ''edges'', are one-dimension ...'' (2009). ''The Hollywood Reporter'' wrote that her production design in '' The Eye of the Storm'' "evokes a world of chauffeured Bentleys and kangaroo-fur stoles inhabited by a wannabe colonial aristocracy". Awards Prior to 2012, the AACTA Awards were known as the AFI Awards. Filmogr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Production Designer
In film and television, a production designer is the individual responsible for the overall aesthetic of the story. The production design gives the viewers a sense of the time period, the plot location, and character actions and feelings. Working directly with the director, cinematographer, and producer, production designers have a key creative role in the creation of motion pictures and television. The term ''production designer'' was coined by William Cameron Menzies while he was working on the film '' Gone with the Wind''. Production designers are commonly confused with '' art directors'' as the roles have similar responsibilities. Production designers decide the visual concept and deal with the many and varied logistics of filmmaking including, schedules, budgets, and staffing. Art directors manage the process of making the visuals, which is done by concept artists, graphic designers, set designers, costume designers, lighting designers, etc. The production designer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside Film Awards
The IF Awards, formerly known as the Inside Film Awards, Lexus Inside Film Awards, Kodak IF Awards, and Jameson IF Awards, was an annual awards ceremony and broadcast platform for the Australian film industry. Its name derives from its origins at '' Inside Film'' magazine, and changed over the years under different sponsorship. The event was held in Sydney in November each year, apart from between 2006 and 2008, when for three years it was held on the Gold Coast in Queensland. The last awards event was held in 2011. History The Inside Film Awards were created by the founders of ''Inside Film'' magazine, Stephen Jenner and David Barda, The awards were determined by a national audience poll, which differentiated it from the Australian AACTA Awards, which are judged by industry professionals. The IF Awards were first held in 1999, and until 2006 were also known as the Lexus Inside Film Awards, in recognition of its principal sponsor Lexus. The event was held in Sydney Sydney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strangerland
''Strangerland'' is a 2015 drama suspense film directed by Kim Farrant in her directorial debut, and written by Michael Kinirons and Fiona Seres. The film stars Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes, and Hugo Weaving. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 23 January 2015. The film did not have a theatrical release in its native Australia, but did receive a limited release in cinemas in the United States on 10 July 2015 by Alchemy. Plot Catherine and Matthew Parker move with their children Lily and Tom to the remote Australian desert town of Nathgari. Although the family is unhappy with the move, Matthew and Tom blame Lily for forcing them to leave the larger town of Coonaburra. When he can't sleep, Tom sometimes walks around the neighbourhood at night, an activity his parents discourage. One night, Matthew sees Tom leave the house, followed by Lily. Half asleep, he says nothing and goes back to sleep. Next morning Catherine oversleeps, and when she cannot find the kids, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracks (2013 Film)
''Tracks'' is a 2013 Australian drama film directed by John Curran and starring Mia Wasikowska and Adam Driver. It is an adaptation of Robyn Davidson's memoir of the same name, chronicling the author's nine-month journey on camels across the Australian desert. It was shown at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival (Special Presentation) and the 70th Venice International Film Festival 2013 (in Official Competition). It premiered in Australia as the opening film at the Adelaide Film Festival on 10 October 2013. The film has been shown at several other film festivals, including London, Vancouver, Telluride, Dubai, Sydney OpenAir, Dublin and Glasgow. Summary In 1977, Robyn Davidson moves to Alice Springs planning to start a cross country trip of crossing the Australian deserts to the Indian Ocean with her dog, Diggity, and four dromedary camels. For a while, Robyn works for farmers, learning the way to train camels in exchange for board and camels. A group of friends come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Julian Assange Story
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boys Are Back (film)
''The Boys Are Back'' is a 2009 drama film directed by Scott Hicks, produced by Greg Brenman and starring Clive Owen. It is based on the 2001 memoir, ''The Boys Are Back in Town'', by Simon Carr. Plot Joe Warr is a top sportswriter from England, now in Australia, living in an isolated homestead on the Fleurieu Peninsula near Adelaide, with his second wife Katy and their young son Artie. In leisure hours Joe's relationship with his son is more like a big brother — they play boisterous, possibly dangerous, games together. The homestead is ideal for a bright energetic young boy — it has a treehouse, flying fox and swimming pool. Katy is diagnosed with cancer and dies, forcing Joe to cope with the responsibilities of being a single parent. Joe's teenage son from his first marriage, Harry, flies in during "hols" from his boarding-school in England (Joe's ''alma mater''). Harry is resentful, believing he had been abandoned by his father, and now by his mother. He feels out of pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jewboy
''Jewboy'' is a 2005 Australian drama film written and directed by Tony Krawitz. The film stars Ewen Leslie, Chris Hayward, Chris Haywood, Saskia Burmeister, and Nicholas Eadie. It won the 2005 Australian Film Institute Awards for Best Short Fiction Film, Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay in a Short. Plot The film tells of a young Orthodox Jewish man's struggle after the death of his father. The young man returns from Israel to find that he would prefer to leave Orthodoxy, and departs from his remaining family to become a taxi driver. He gradually assimilates into secular life, soon finding himself tempted to fornicate. The film appears to mimic the Parable of the Prodigal Son, with the main character appearing to reconsider Orthodox life at the end of the film by reuniting with his family. Release The film showed in the ''Un Certain Regard'' at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival, as well as in official selection in the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. After the presentation, Tony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walking On Water (2002 Film)
''Walking on Water'' is a 2002 Australian drama film directed by Tony Ayres. The film explores the grief, tenderness, stupidity and humour that arises from death. Plot summary When Gavin is finally buried after dying of AIDS, his close friends Charlie and Anna find themselves at odds regarding the way he died. In the weekend that passes, Gavin's estranged family come to stay, which only adds more tension to the strained household. As Charlie tries to cling to his distant partner Frank, and Anna begins a sexual affair with Gavin's married brother, the pair realize now that Gavin has gone and there is no one to keep them together, or even keep them in line. Cast Awards ''Walking on Water'' won five Australian Film Institute awards and the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the 2002 Berlin International Film Festival. Box office ''Walking on Water'' grossed A$350,532 at the box office in Australia. See also *Cinema of Australia The cinema of Australia began with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mullet (film)
''Mullet'' is an Australian film released in 2001, written and directed by David Caesar, and starring Ben Mendelsohn, Susie Porter and Andrew S. Gilbert, Andrew Gilbert. Plot summary In the film, Eddie returns to his home town on the south coast of New South Wales. Having left for the city without explanation 3 years ago, he tries to pick up the pieces of his life and fit back into the lives of those he left, including his ex-girlfriend Tully and brother Pete. The title of the film comes from Eddie's nickname and from his attempts to make a living poaching mullet (fish), mullet. The film succeeds in a very human portrayal of the difficulties in living on the fringe of a close-knit community. The drama of the developing relationships is supported by very dry comedy (archetypical Australian humor, Australian humour) and detailed but understated design. Cast Production The film is based on a short story written by Caesar, who grew up on the South Coast (New South Wales), South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lost Flowers Of Alice Hart
''The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart'' is an Australian drama miniseries created by Sarah Lambert and based on the novel by Holly Ringland. All seven episodes were directed by Glendyn Ivin, and were released by Amazon Studios from 4 August to 1 September 2023. The series received positive reviews for its direction and performances, in particular Weaver's. It received 12 nominations at the 13th AACTA Awards, including Best Miniseries, Best Lead Actress in Drama for Weaver, and Best Supporting Actress in Drama for Debnam-Carey and Leah Purcell. Synopsis Set in Australia, the series follows Alice Hart ( Alyla Browne and Alycia Debnam-Carey), a girl abused by her father who finds herself orphaned after a fire and is taken in by her estranged grandmother (Sigourney Weaver), who runs a flower plant nursery doubling as a haven for "Flowers", women who were victims of domestic abuse. Cast Main cast *Sigourney Weaver as June Hart, Alice's paternal grandmother who takes her in after t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stateless (TV Series)
''Stateless'' is an Australian television drama series launched on ABC TV on 1 March 2020. The six episodes were released on Netflix on 8 July 2020. The series is partly inspired by the real-life story of Cornelia Rau, an Australian who was unlawfully detained under the Australian Government's mandatory detention program. The show has been criticized for misrepresenting the human rights issue of statelessness and disregarding the experiences of actual stateless people. Synopsis The series centres on four strangers in an immigration detention centre in the Australian desert: an airline hostess escaping a suburban cult, an Afghan refugee fleeing persecution, a young Australian father escaping a dead-end job and a bureaucrat caught up in a national scandal. When their lives intersect they are pushed to the brink of sanity, yet unlikely and profound emotional connections are made amongst the group. After the sixth and final episode, the epilogue states the program was based up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sapphires (film)
''The Sapphires'' is a 2012 Australian musical comedy-drama film based on the 2004 stage play '' The Sapphires'' by Tony Briggs, which is loosely based on a real-life 1960s girl group that included Briggs' mother and aunt.Usher, Robin (15 November 2004)"Sparkle, in any colour" ''The Age''. Archived frothe originalon 22 March 2013. The film is directed by Wayne Blair and written by Keith Thompson and Briggs. ''The Sapphires'' is about four Yorta Yorta (Aboriginal Australian) women: Gail (Deborah Mailman), Julie (Jessica Mauboy), Kay ( Shari Sebbens), and Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell); who are discovered by a talent scout (Chris O'Dowd), form a music group named The Sapphires, and travel to Vietnam in 1968 to sing for troops during the war. Production began in 2010, with the casting of the four members of The Sapphires. Filming took place in and around Albury, Australia and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam during August and September 2011. ''The Sapphires'' made its world premiere at the 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
