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Her Last Laugh (on set)

Flashback to one of my favourite days on set 🎬✨

Day 5 of Her Last Laugh and we were working with animals (which brought equal parts chaos, laughter, and absolute magic). These are the moments that make filmmaking so unforgettable… you can plan everything, but the best moments are always the unexpected ones 🐾

So excited to finally share this with you all.

Save the date: 13th September for the premiere of HER LAST LAUGH rom-com/dramedy Premiere at Randwick Ritz 🎥

Can’t wait to see you there !

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The Deb -Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut (film review)

Why The Deb Might Be the Next Big Aussie Musical Everyone Talks About There is something quietly powerful about a story that takes the outsider and gives her the spotlight. The Deb does exactly that, but with music, humour, and a whole lot of heart. At its core, The Deb follows Taylah Simpkins, a lovable farm girl and high school outcast who believes the upcoming debutante ball is her one…

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Short Films submissions open

Hey creatives, filmmakers, and storytellers 🎬

There’s something really special about sharing stories that make people feel seen, uplifted, and connected and that’s exactly what the 12th Joy House Film Festival is all about.

If you’ve created something meaningful, bold, joyful, or deeply human… this is your space.

Be part of a festival that celebrates diversity, creativity, and heart—and see your work stand alongside incredible talents like Oscar-recognised Gervis Merriweather.

🌈 All voices matter 🎥 All styles welcome 💫 Stories that spark joy

We would love to see what you’ve created.

👉 Submit your film here: https://filmfreeway.com/JoyHouseFilmFestival

#JoyHouseFilmFestival #IndieFilm #DiverseStorytelling #Filmmakers #CreativeCommunity #shortfilms #filmfreeway

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We Are Jenni: A Story of Courage (documentary review)

We Are Jenni: A Story of Courage, Justice, and Unbreakable Resilience There are some documentaries that inform, some that move you, and then there are those rare films that stay with you long after the credits roll. We Are Jenni is firmly in the latter category. Huge congratulations to Mariel Thomas for creating such an extraordinary, deeply moving, and important piece of storytelling. At the…

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Celebrating International Women’s Day with the women of Her Last Laugh (rom-com / dramedy)

Celebrating the Women of Her Last Laugh International Women’s Day 2026 Every year on International Women’s Day I like to pause and acknowledge the incredible women I have had the privilege of working with throughout my filmmaking journey. This year I am celebrating the talented women who have helped bring my latest film Her Last Laugh, a romantic comedy and drama, to life. The film will be…

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Celebrating the women behind Her Last Laugh (rom com / dramedy)

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It’s Our Time on Tubi & 9Now

Catch Peter Thurnwald (XO Kitty) in the starring in the romantic comedy-It’s Our Time, streaming on 9Now, Tubi, Prime etc

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MOCA (museum) opening

Congratulations to Daphne Lowe Kelley on the wonderful opening of MOCA, Museum of Chinese in Australia.

An inspiring celebration of culture, history, and community such a fantastic achievement. Well done, all thanks to you, the founder! 👏

@visit.moca is located at 744 George st, Haymarket. Check it out 🎉

#museum #diversity #museumofchineseinaustralia #opening

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It's Our Time (2025)

Filmmaker Emilia Kong's eviction looms, and her screenplay is her lifeline—until her funding officer falls for her best friend, sparking cha

Catch It's Our Time (rom-com) on Tubi, Prime, Ch 9 and many more, this Christmas holidays season. Starring Peter Thurnwald (XO Kitty), Tiana Hogben (Thank God you are here), Bianca Bradey (Wyrmwood), Maria Tran (Echo 8), Lex Marinos (Kingswood Country).

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A Chinese Christmas (theatre play review)

I greatly appreciated the opportunity to engage with a new work by emerging playwright Trent Foo this week. Framed by the heightened emotional intensity of the festive period, A Chinese Christmas presents a contemporary meditation on family, cultural inheritance, and the pursuit of meaning within cycles of tradition and excess. The play centres on Heeba, who finds himself unexpectedly tasked with…

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The Gift That Gives

Looking for a feel-good holiday movie? 🎄✨ My Aussie heartwarming rom-com THE GIFT THAT GIVES is packed with laughs, love, and festive cheer. 🇦🇺❤️

Now streaming in the US, UK, and Australia just in time for Christmas! Make a cuppa, snuggle in, and press play 🎬✨

#TheGiftThatGives #ChristmasMovie #HolidayRomCom #AussieFilm #FeelGoodFilm

Prime Video: The Gift That Gives

Author Callum, TV host Kate, and bookshop owner Linda's lives intertwine when they find a stack of anonymous love letters. They set out to f

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🎓 High school reunions can be awkward… especially when someone majored in BA in Ass%#@-ology 😂

Catch It’s Our Time, the hilarious and heartfelt Aussie rom-com about second chances, friendship, and growing up (finally).

🎬 Starring ⭐ Peter Thurnwald (XO, Kitty) ⭐ Tiana Hogben (Thank God You’re Here) ⭐ Bianca Bradey (Wyrmwood) ⭐ Khan Chittenden (Blue Water High)

Now streaming on 9Now, Prime Video, and more! #ItsOurTime #AussieFilm #RomCom #PeterThurnwald #TianaHogben #BiancaBradey #KhanChittenden #AustralianCinema

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Prime Video: It's Our Time

Filmmaker Emilia Kong is about to be evicted and her screenplay might just be her ticket to success. But when her ruthless script funding of

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✨🎄 Need a feel-good flick for the holidays? 🎄✨ Catch my Aussie heartfelt rom-com THE GIFT THAT GIVES — filled with laughs, love, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer. 🇦🇺❤️

Now streaming in the US, UK and Australia for Xmas! Grab a cuppa, get cosy, and hit play 🎬✨

#TheGiftThatGives #ChristmasMovie #HolidayRomCom #AussieFilm #FeelGoodFilm

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Women in Media event - 2025 in Review

Women in Media: News in Review at Channel Seven Last night I had the privilege of attending Women in Media: News in Review at Channel Seven. The room buzzed with curiosity and connection as three remarkable storytellers took the stage: Isabella Higgins from ABC News, Majella Hay, Director of Unscripted Content, and Ashlee Mullany from Channel Seven Spotlight. Each woman shared a defining moment…

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✨ THE GIFT THAT GIVES is now streaming in the UK, US, and Australia (still on 9Now)! ✨ A heartfelt indie rom-com just in time for the holidays. 🎄💫

Starring: Takaya Honda (Neighbours) HaiHa Le (Boy Swallows Universe) Lily Griffiths (The Script of Life) Damien Sato (Rhapsody of Love) Maria Tran (Echo 8) Susan Ling Young (The Office) Atharv Kolhatkar (Arranged Love) Genevieve Craig (Everything in Between) Andy Trieu (It’s Our Time) Lex Marinos (Kingswood Country)

💌 THE STORY Callum, an author on a book promo tour, meets Kate and her bestie Linda. Kate is instantly smitten… but Callum falls for Linda instead. When they stumble across a series of anonymous love letters hidden in Linda’s shop, the three of them set off on a gentle, emotional journey to uncover who wrote them and why.

🎁 THE GIFT THAT GIVES now on Prime Video in the UK, US & Australia. Go watch this great Aussie indie feel good movie.

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🎓 High school reunions can be awkward… especially when someone majored in BA in Ass%#@-ology 😂

Catch It’s Our Time, the hilarious and heartfelt Aussie rom-com about second chances, friendship, and growing up (finally).

🎬 Starring ⭐ Peter Thurnwald (XO, Kitty) ⭐ Tiana Hogben (Thank God You’re Here) ⭐ Bianca Bradey (Wyrmwood) ⭐ Khan Chittenden (Blue Water High)

Now streaming on 9Now, Prime Video, and more! #ItsOurTime #AussieFilm #RomCom #PeterThurnwald #TianaHogben #BiancaBradey #KhanChittenden #AustralianCinema

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In Conversation with Paul Feig at SXSW Sydney.

Another great session at this year’s SXSW with the brilliant Paul Feig. Paul began his journey in entertainment back in 1985 when he appeared on the game show Pyramid. At the time, he was a struggling comedian hoping to kickstart his career. He won twenty nine thousand dollars, which he put straight into his dream of filmmaking. His comedy career started young. At fifteen, he convinced his…

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