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Melbourne International Film Festival Announce its 2025 Program

3 days ago | au.variety.com | Freddy Pawle

The Melbourne International Film Festival have given a first glance at a huge lineup of screenings for its 73rd edition. Included in the first announcement are 26 films and events set to take place across Melbourne from August 7-24. Among them are 17 international and local highlights films, seven titles from the MIFF Premiere Fund, and two special events. One of the highly anticipated films to screen at the festival is this year’s Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident”.
Jafar Panahi to Appear at Sydney Film Festival After Cannes Win

4 days ago | au.variety.com | Freddy Pawle

Fresh off his triumph at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, director Jafar Panahi has been welcomed as a special guest at the Sydney Film Festival’s Opening Gala. The Iranian filmmaker, who was awarded the Palme d’Or for his new film, “It Was Just an Accident”, walked the red carpet at Sydney’s State Theatre on Wednesday night.
Stan Renews Deal with Sony for Exclusive US Dramas and Films

5 days ago | au.variety.com | Sarah Downs

Stan has extended its multi-year partnership with Sony Pictures Television, securing exclusive first-run US scripted drama series.
Sydney Film Festival Adds Nine New Titles to 2025 Lineup

6 days ago | au.variety.com | Sarah Downs

Sydney Film Festival (June 4–15) has added nine fresh titles to its 2025 program, including two buzzy Cannes standouts. Among the highlights are two Special Presentations: “Sentimental Value”, the Grand Prix-winning family drama from Joachim Trier, and “Sirât”, a futuristic rave-fueled road movie that picked up the Jury Prize and was produced by Pedro Almodóvar. The new additions will premiere in Australia across the festival, which kicks off this Wednesday, June 4th.
Dom Dolla Is Rolling Stone AU/NZ's June Cover Star

6 days ago | au.variety.com | Lars Brandle

Dom Dolla is on fire. From multiple recent sellouts of Madison Square Garden, scoring residencies on both sides of the Atlantic, booking a stadium show in Sydney, and dropping cuts with some of the pop world’s leading vocalists, Dom is Australia’s brightest star. The DJ and producer now brings that star power to Rolling Stone AU/NZ. The Los Angeles-based, Melbourne-raised artist (real name: Dominic Matheson) makes history like it’s a habit.
Australian Premiere of 'Splitsville' to Close

1 week ago | au.variety.com | Conor Lochrie

The 72nd Sydney Film Festival will close with the Australian premiere of “Splitsville,” the new comedy from director Michael Angelo Covino (“The Climb”) and actor Dakota Johnson. Set to premiere at the State Theatre on Sunday, June 15, “Splitsville” was an audience favourite at the recent Cannes Film Festival.
Star-filled Cast Revealed for Talented Mr Ripley Theatre Adaptation

1 week ago | au.variety.com | Freddy Pawle

The Sydney Theatre Company has announced a star-studded cast for its adaptation of the classic psychological thriller “The Talented Mr. Ripley”. Brought to life by the award-winning duo of writer Joanna Murray-Smith and director Sarah Goodes, the production will feature Will McDonald (Netflix’s Heartbreak High) as Tom Ripley, a cunning orphan willing to kill to achieve his desires in 1950s New York.
CISAC Elects APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston as Chair

1 week ago | au.variety.com | Lars Brandle

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston is elected as chair of board of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), the global network of authors’ societies. Announced Thursday afternoon, May 29th, Ormston becomes just the second Australian ever elected to the helm of CISAC in its 99-year history. The other was his predecessor at APRA AMCOS, Brett Cottle, who held the CISAC role from 2006-2010.
Nick Cave Pulls Back the Curtain on His Favourite Movies

1 week ago | au.variety.com | Lars Brandle

From lending his talents to a skateboard line, to that shock-horror collaboration with Kylie Minogue, and writing a (buried) screenplay for a “Gladiator” sequel, Nick Cave never fails to surprise. The same applies to his list of all-time favourite films. Writing on his Red Hand Files blog, the Australian alternative rock legend responded to a straight-up question on his favourite movies, sliced and diced for genres and periods of his life. His favourite film of all time?
Urzila Carlson Announces New Zealand Tour Dates

1 week ago | au.variety.com | Conor Lochrie

Urzila Carlson is set to return to New Zealand with her ‘You Don’t Say’ comedy tour in late 2025, bringing her characteristic cheeky wit to three major venues across the country. The multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander, who has become one of the biggest comedy stars in both Australia and New Zealand, will begin her tour on November 28 at The Civic Theatre in Auckland.