Best Dreamweaver Podcasts (2024)

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Dreamweaver: Gidja Walker & King Carl the Cool

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We continue to chat with filmmakers who have their films showing at this years in Theatre MDFF at the Nova Cinema.DREAMWEAVERS – GIDJA WALKER (Dir: Heather Forbes McKeon, Yanni Dellaportas, 21m) is showing as part of Shorts Session 7Sunday July 28th 4:20pm. We speak with co-director Heather Fobes McKeon here about this profile of Gidja Walker, a Mo…

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[Patreon Preview] Call Me Ugly 6:02

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Fresh out of a brief stay in Sick Bay, Coyote Ugly (Branson Reese) returns to active duty, on a seemingly simple mission with Dr Dewey (Christopher Hastings) and mild-mannered ensign Single Chance (Tim Platt). But will it remain as it seems, or will the discovery of an awe-inspiring alien creature cause hysteria aboard the CSS Cavalier and discord …

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S02E19 - Eye See What You Did There (Don't Breathe) 1:26:40

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This week, the Strangers hold their breaths and dive face-first into Fede Alvarez's follow-up to Evil Dead (2013), "Don't Breathe"! "Don't Breathe" is available to rent on all major digital retailers! Three delinquents break into the house of Norman, a Gulf War veteran who is blind, to steal his money. However, much to their horror, they discover t…

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Reading the Landscape & Hidden Hunger

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Continuing our coverage of films at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF).We chat with David Holmgren here, who is featured in the film Reading the Landscape. David Homgren, co-originator of the permaculture concept, and Reading the Landscape takes us on a journey through key regenerative methods for a healthy ecological future.Then a conv…

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S02E18 - A Crisp Ian (You're Next) 1:15:57

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This week, the Strangers put their game face and lamb masks on for a wonderful family dinner, with a side of murder! In Adam Wingard's home invasion thriller "You're Next"! "You're Next" is available to stream on Pluto TV! When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns…

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Claptrap

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We talk with filmmaker Darcy Newton about his film Claptrap documenting the longest across Australia tour for a rock band as he follows Kingswood for over 100 tour dates. Screening at the upcoming Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) on July 25th.By Annie McLoughlin, Darcy Newton

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S02E17 - The South Shall Bite Again! (Near Dark) 1:09:00

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Last call for shots at the Strangers bar this week! We're covering Kathryn Bigelow's classic vampire flick and solo debut, "Near Dark!" Get your fangs in, and your blood shots ready cause we're goin' in! "Near Dark" is available to stream on Tubi and PlutoTV! A small-town farmer's son reluctantly joins a traveling group of vampires after he is bitt…

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[Patreon Preview] In Tealest Light 7:38

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When Werimether (Christopher Hastings) creates a new holozone program, the whole crew gets swept up by his fictional English Village: Little Tooting. I don't know why! You'd think they'd have really good video games in the future, but here we are. It even attracts the attention of Vee (Carly Monardo) and Ensign Single Chance (Tim Platt) an unremark…

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Gabriel Lynch: Where I am Going Next & THE PROMISE

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We are continuing to chat with filmmakers who are screening films at Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2024 (MDFF).We chat with Braydon Pope here about his music biopic short Gabriel Lynch: Where I am Going Next We chat with Jye Currie here about his film The Promise At its core, THE PROMISE delves into the depths of hope and human resilience, of…

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S02E16 - Ever So Slightly Normal Activity (Paranormal Activity) featuring Arturo Hibner 1:10:25

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The Strangers are back after a lost episode debacle and a week off! Rejoin them and special guest Arturo Hibner as they dive in and dig into Oren Peli’s found footage horror hit, “Paranormal Activity”! “Paranormal Activity” is available to stream on Max! After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic…

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Blak Douglas vs the Commonwealth

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Blak Douglas vs the Commonwealth directed by Angelica Cristina Dio, will open the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF) this year. Archibald Prize winning artist Blak Douglas' uncompromising view of colonization and the affect it had on his family.By Annie McLoughlin, Blak Douglas

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Showreel RADIOTHON SHOW

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#3cr Radiothon this week Grand Total for station $275,000 & Showreel needs to raise $900 Donate hereToday's program features a chat with Cerise Howard about MQFF Pride Month Screenings.By Annie McLoughlin, Cerise Howard

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Dogmilk @ St Kilda Film Festival

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We chat with John Hewison from Dogmilk Films Collective about the two nights they are screening for the St Kilda Film Festival:Dogmilk: Expanded Sunday, June 9th 6:00 - 7:00 pmDogmilk: Collection 2 Sunday 16th 5:30 - 7:00 pmLocationAlex Theatre Studio - 1/135 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182By Annie McLoughlin, John Hewison

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S02E15 - Gud Times (Good Time) featuring Art Hibner 1:15:00

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This week, the Strangers are visited by guest Art Hibner and a spooky change in format is introduced! “Good Time” is available to stream on Max and Amazon Prime Video! After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Connie Nikas embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld to get his brother Nick out of jail. Fo…

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Special Announcement from the OTTSS Crew 1:20

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Hello, Dear Audience! It's me, Joe Lepore- the one who says 'Wow' at the beginning of every episode, with a special announcement. Are you sitting down? Well stand up because it's going to be ok. The show isn't over. If you've listened to the Trek Draft or seen Tim's many tweets about becoming a hot air balloon guy, you know some exciting life chang…

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Moon of the Cats 1:15:48

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When Ship's Dentist and most-humanoid cat person Dr Surgery (Branson Reese) invites fellow feline officers Chestershire (Ali Fisher) and Marvin Blond (Tim Platt) on a top-secret away mission, it's really anyone's guess what could be waiting for them on a distant moon, just a cryo-sleep away! Plus, a special cameo from Liberty Balboa (Branson Reese)…

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EFFA & First Break

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Freyja Gillard, EFFA Festival Co-Director, joins us with film maker Le Luo, whoes film Outpicker features in the one day program of shorts, features and panel discussions at ACMI on June 1. From the tops of Mt Kosciuszko and all the way down to Bruny Island, EFFA presents: Home Grown sharing distinctly Australian perspectives on the environment her…

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Ḻuku Ngärra: The Law of the Land

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During Reconciliation Week the award winning documentary Ḻuku Ngärra: The Law of the Land will be running screenings across the country with the Melbourne screening at the Nova Cinema in Carlton on Friday 31st at 6:30pm with Q&A featuring the filmmaker Sinem Saban and special guest Uncle Robbie Thorpe (Gunai Nation) in attendance. Sinem Saban joins…

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[Patreon Preview] How to Not Get Blown Up from the Inside 8:21

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Boboli (Carly Monardo), Guy Normal (Branson Reese), and ship's Olympian Gene Lime (Tim Platt) meet two alien species that just can't get along. Who will come out on top? Who will end up with a wad of poison money in their mouth? And who will enjoy some delicious fruit? All this and more on tonight's OH THESE THOSE STARS OF SPAAAACE! To hear the res…

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S02E14 - Revenge is a Dish Best Served- Caw Caw (The Crow) 1:01:10

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This week, the Strangers go back to the 90s! They discuss the cult classic comic book adaptation, Alex Proyas' "The Crow" starring the late Brandon Lee. "The Crow" is available to stream on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video! A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder. Follow all of our relevant l…

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S02E13 - The Best Darn BBQ in Texas! (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003) 1:12:00

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Hot off the heels or a soft reboot for the Strangers, they're covering 2003's Platinum Dunes remake, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" starring Jessica Biel! "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)" is available to rent on all major digital platforms! After picking up a traumatized young hitchhiker, five friends find themselves stalked and hunted by a deformed…

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The Nighttime Society of Dreamweavers 1:02:12

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Rip Van Winkle (Tim Platt) is-what else?- dreaming, when he summoned by former foe Snoozebo (Joe Lepore) of the Cavalier to aid him in a dangerous quest to save the Dream Realm. And who shall Rip turn to in this dark hour? Why, Deremeth (Ali Fisher) and Clinton Bodycount (Branson Reese) are free! Join our Patreon now for tons more stuff, including …

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St Kilda Film Festival 2024

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We chat with St Kilda Film Festival Director Richard Sowada about the upcoming SKFF 40th Festival which continues the love affair with film, short and long form 6th - 16th June.By Annie McLoughlin, Richard Sowada

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S02E12 - The Legend of the Bloody Podcast Mic (Urban Legend) 1:24:06

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This episode, the Strangers cover 90's horror classic, "Urban Legend"! "Urban Legend" is available to rent on all major digital platforms! A college student suspects a series of bizarre deaths are connected to certain urban legends. Follow all of our relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/satellite12…

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Sustainable Screen Australia

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We hear a snippet from a Sustainable Film and Television Panel held during Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) in collaboration with ATOM - Australian Teachers of Media. It includes information from Sustainable Screen Australia as well as the lived experience of filmmakers behind the short documentary The Oyster Gardener.…

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S02E11 - The Wheels on the Bus (Trick 'R Treat) 55:48

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This week the Strangers finally get their gear up and running again! First priority on the list: watch another movie! “Trick ‘R Treat” is available to rent on all major digital platforms! Interwoven stories demonstrate that some traditions are best not forgotten as the residents (Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Dylan Baker) of a small town face real ghosts…

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Things Will Be Different

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Lucie McMahon (Director and Producer) & Celeste De Clario (DOP and Producer) talk to me about their documentary Things Will Be Different. It covers the experiences of two residents at the Walker Estate in Northcote, as they are being evicted - the Walker Estate was demolished by the State Government, removing it out of public housing into the Gover…

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S02E10 - Dreamweaver (A Nightmare on Elm Street) 1:06:48

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This week on Strangers in the Alps, the Strangers take a trip to dreamworld and discuss Wes Craven’s horror classic, “A Nightmare on Elm Street”! “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is available to stream on Netflix! Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a seri…

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The Old Ship 1:01:00

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When the Cavalier receives a mysterious distress signal, Gelmire Lysander (Tim Platt), Begonia Bloodterror (Christopher Hastings), and Billy Onassis (Branson Reese) head to investigate a derelict ship. But do they have the experience and maturity needed to uncover its secrets? Or will they gain it extremely quickly? Join our Patreon now for tons mo…

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Fremont & PACO

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Today we chat with Mushroom Studios' Chief Operating Officer Bethany Jones here. Mushroom Studios' has been producing and distributing independent content for 30 years, starting with Chopper, including miniseries Molly and now a new film following the journey of an Afghani translator as she tries to settle into working class Freemont USA. Committed…

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[Patreon Preview] Justice... and/or Discipline 7:45

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When Pluto Cloud-Atlas (Christopher Hastings) brings Scandal (Carly Monardo), Groomda (Tim Platt), and Chestershire (Ali Fisher) to the idyllic world of Jessbo-2, all he can hope for is that the Jessbens have totally normal laws that none of the crew violate! To hear the rest of this episode, and all of our bonus content, Join our Patreon now for t…

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Fight for Life

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We talk with director Tom Haramis about his new documentary feature Fight to Live which takes us into the life of Australian UFC and Bare Knuckle Fighting champion and domestic abuse survivor “Rowdy” Bec Rawlings. Fight to Live is one of the Australian features screening at this years Setting Sun Film Festival.…

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The Planet with No Chocolate 1:01:25

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Just when he thought it was safe in the Galaxy, Delicious Donald (Branson Reese) arrives in his personal hell. Meanwhile, Katya Bushnikova (Carly Monardo) and Mitzi Festerchild (Ali Fisher) investigate a series of strange disappearances on the planet's only settlement. Join our Patreon now for tons more stuff, including AN ENTIRE ADDITIONAL EPISODE…

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What About Sal?

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We chat with writer/director/ actor John Jarrett about his new film What about Sal? which focuses on the question what happens to a person with down syndrome when their parents die. A rousing, domestic drama starring Gerard O' Dywer supported by a great cast of actors is a truly life affirming film. Catch it in its first week to support Australia f…

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S02E09 - Overlurt (Overlord) 1:16:15

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This week, the Strangers are still fixing their technical equipment. While they wait for the new system to start, they watch 2018's genre-mashup "Overlord"! "Overlord" is now streaming on Tubi! A small group of American soldiers find horror behind enemy lines on the eve of D-Day. Follow all of our relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/satellite12…

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AWG Emerging Writers' Award

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We talk with Lucy Nelson from AWG and last years winner of the short form Emerging Writers' Award, Kayti Murphy about how useful entering the award is for aspiring screen writers.By Annie McLoughlin, Lucy Nelson, Kayti Murphy

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These Those Spring Special: Trek Draft! 1:31:32

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Spring has sprung, so it's no better time for a seasonal special, baby!! Join Joe, Ali, Chris, and Branson as they draft their dream Trek bridge crew, chat about Vulcans, oh and make one incredible surprise announcement. Don't miss it! TREK DRAFT RULES This will be a snake draft. You will draft a crew of 7 officers to helm your Starship Your crew m…

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Memory Film: A Filmmaker's Diary

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Today we are going to the last night of the Melbourne Women's Film Festival. Jeni Thornley's film Memory Film: A Filmmaker's Diary was the final film of the festival. It is a mediative film cafted from Thornley's visual diary made up of super 8. It was commissioned by the Australian Film and Sound Archive. Here is the q&a after the film screening w…

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[Patreon Preview] Hiss the Bride 8:00

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When Katya Bushnikova (Carly Monardo) is tasked with planning the Bachelorette Party for Meredith Chesterfield (Ali Fisher), she naturally invites Meredith's best fried, Gelmire Lysander (Tim Platt). But when Gelmire agrees to be 'just Meredith's friend' for the weekend, will an alluring suitor (Joe Lepore) come between them? You heard right! The w…

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Inner West Film Festival 2024

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We chat with Greg Dolgopolov, co-curator of the Inner West Film Festival running from 11-21 April. In it's second year this festival gives opportunities for an electic program which hosts the work of local Western Sydney creatives while digging deep to the past and present of different world cinemas. Greg gives and insight into why a festival and w…

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S02E08 - Mother of Pearl (Pearl) 1:09:46

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After a series of unfortunate events and technical mishaps, the Strangers are back! For good this time, we promise! This week we get right into it with our thoughts on Ti West's followup to X, 2022's Pearl! "Pearl" is now streaming on Hulu and Paramount+! Trapped on an isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the watch of her mothe…

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Cold Case 1:01:41

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When the CSS Cavalier crosses paths with a centuries-old human spacecraft, Groomda (Tim Platt), Dr Dewey (Christopher Hastings), and Bubbsriel (Carly Monardo) lead the investigation. But what if, there in strange spacebound time capsule, there was a still-working cryopod, preserving an ancient spacefarer? What secrets could they share of the past? …

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Bonsai Films

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We chat with Jonathan Page from Bonsai Films about their work as Executive Producer/ Producer & Distributor of some of Australia's best indi films.By Annie McLoughlin, Jonathan Page

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Melbourne Women in Film Festival MWFF

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MWFF Festival Director Sian Mitchell with program details for the Festival running from March 21-25 at ACMIHightlights include: Jazz Money's WINHANGANHA, Margot Nash's Undercurrents and closing nights Memory Film: a Filmmaker's Diary by Jeni ThornleyBy Annie McLoughlin, Sian Mitchell

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[Patreon Preview] Groundroach Day 6:37

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What would happen, one wonders, if that villainous mastermind Darkly Gameover (Joe Lepore), hacked into the CSS Cavalier holozone to create a series of deathtraps to test Liberty Balboa (Branson Reese) and Mitzi Festerchild (Ali Fisher)? Would they rise to the occasion? Would they get stuck in the first deathtrap and in the interest of time Darkly …

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Dipped in Black & One Perfect Match

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We chat with the makers of Marungka tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black) Matthew Thorne & Derik Lynch here. The film won a Silver Bear (Short) at the 73th Berlin Film Festival and is showing as part of the AIDC's public screening program during the AIDC Conference 3-6 March at ACMI.We have a quick word with Jo-Anne Brechin here, director of One Perfect Mat…

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Sown the Future Part Two 1:09:03

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Reeling from the events of last episode, Begonia Bloodterror (Chris Hastings) and his time-travelling companions Vee (Carly Monardo) and Oberon Coaxial (Branson Reese) race across dystopian Antarctica to stop Begonia's son's evil plan. But will the aid of a shocking ally be enough to help save the day? All this and the continuing adventures of Glee…

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The Best Films You've Never Seen Program @ The Capitol

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Film culture in Melbourne has been given a boost by the Best Films You've Never Seen Program screening at The Capitol. We chat with RMIT Cinema Studies Lecturers Adrian Danks, and Alexia Kannas about the choices they have made for the Feb 28th sessions Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing and Charles Laughton's Night of the Hunter.…

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Sown the Future 54:23

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When ship's Tactician Begonia BloodTerror (Christopher Hastings), is brought to the future by some time-lost compatriots Vestavi-er, Vee, and Oberon Coaxial (Carly Monardo and Branson Reese), his hopes for a wonderful utopia are dashed. No, I'm afraid the future is not a wonderful utopia, dear listener- it's a bad *dystopia*!! But what is Begonia's…

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Wellbeing Guide for Documentary

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We hear exerpts from the Documentary Australia launch of the Wellbeing Documentary Guide featuring Dr Mitzi Goldman Documentary Australia and filmmaker, Dr Rebecca Barry filmmaker, Akhim Dev - filmaker and Ben Steele Screen Well & Filmmaker. The Guide has been produced by Screen Well with support from SANE Australia and the film industry, as the st…

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