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Stretching out the film reel, we showcase everything from the most beautiful, independent short films to the most inspiring, top end feature films and stop motion animations. We dig and dive for the hottest upcoming film talents, the tastiest cinematography and the most bizarre story lines.

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A video tribute to David Bowie by Soulwax

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By Mike Dizzle in New Film on Wednesday 17 April 2013

David Bowie fans take note: if you missed the wonderful tribute, Dave, released at the end of 2012 be sure and take time out to enjoy it now. Part-art piece, part-music and movie tribute, Dave was an ambitious project put together by the music production duo, Soulwax, a.k.a. 2 Many DJs. In their words: ‘There [...]

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Premiere Automne: a breathtakingly beautiful animation

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By Andy Martin in New Film on Thursday 11 April 2013

This is breathtakingly brilliant. Richly designed, beautifully animated and a heartbreaking storyline. Take ten minutes out of your day and immerse yourself in it.

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Dark Chocolate: a short film by Ian Henderson

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By The Flying Dutchman in New Film on Wednesday 10 April 2013

This hilariously dark (pun intended) short film by Ian Henderson stars my good friend and occasional editor Joe Vaz as the demented chocolatier. Like a short, dessert portion of Jeunet’s Delicatessen.

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Planet Three: new animation by Andy Martin

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By Andy Martin in New Film on Monday 8 April 2013

Dealing with themes of death, rebirth and world ecosystems; the neon inhabitants of Planet Three undertake a journey that is both exhilarating and transformative.

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Tilt-shift film of Materna, Italy, by Timmy Henny

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By The Flying Dutchman in New Film on Monday 8 April 2013

This wonderful tilt-shift slip of the Italian town Matera is another shining example of Timmy Henny’s work. He is a Capetonian filmmaker with a keen eye for what makes a human environment tick, as can be seen across his body of work.

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La Pelicula: a film about narco trafficking in Tijuana

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By Franck Deron in New Film on Friday 5 April 2013

In 2012 my friend set out to make a narco trafficking movie in Tijuana, Mexico. Little did he know that during the pre-production process he’d become engulfed in an infernal spirale. What follows is a movie that blurs the line between reality and fiction, life and fantasy. Checo Rubio pursued his passion for filmmaking further [...]

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Wes Anderson makes a three-part mini movie for Prada Candy L’ Eau fragrance

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By Low Lai Chow in New Film on Friday 5 April 2013

Master of twee Wes Anderson has done it again: he’s teamed up with Roman Coppola for a three-part ad for Prada Candy L’ Eau fragrance starring Lea Seydoux as the capricious Candy, plus Peter Gadiot and Rodolphe Pauly as two almost-identical guys who vie for her affections. It’s signature Wes right down to the vivid [...]

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Big Hair: a short film by Alex Reuben

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By Imogen Reekie in New Film on Wednesday 3 April 2013

Alex Reuben’s focus is always predominately sound. But having worked alongside Reuben, his enthusiasm for the moving image is infectious. Big Hair is a performance piece where spoken word, space and colour are explored. Two special agent supermodels are trapped in the virtuous reality of a shampoo commercial. Philosophy may be their only escape. Big [...]

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Germans in Ireland: a short film directed by Nick Ryan

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By James Cooper in New Film on Wednesday 27 March 2013

I’ve come to this action packed short a little late, but ‘better late’ and all that. Without giving away the ending, interesting things happened within the Republic of Ireland during the Second World War. Nick Ryan who directed this short triggers some questions for me with the ending, and the score composed by Nick Seymour [...]

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This Is My Court: new short film by TWiN

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By James Cooper in New Film on Tuesday 26 March 2013

‘This royal court of kings, this blood-stained ground…’ So starts the narration by Michael K. Williams in the twin Baker Bros’ (who go under the moniker TWiN) new short This Is My Court. A stunning series of vignettes shot by DP Nicolas Karakatsanis, this short really pushes the brothers’ work forward in short form … [...]

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Michel Gondry: A Cinephile’s Labyrinth

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By Rebekah Rhoden in New Film on Friday 22 March 2013

Famed director Michel Gondry gives us an inspiring tour of his favorite video store in Paris. In this short glimpse into the maze that is La Butte Video Club, Gondry expresses the importance of a tangible relationship to the films as well as personal interaction with the store owner. Gondry makes the compelling argument that [...]

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Survival Tactics: the first Australian Hip Hop feature film

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By LC Beatbox in New Film on Thursday 14 March 2013

Survival Tactics is the first Australian Hip Hop feature film. It’s directed by multi-talented Hip Hop artist Morganics and will be dropping soon. The freshest Bboys, Bgirls, free runners, DJs, MCs, spoken word, graffiti and street artists explode on screen. I helped out on set as production assistant and I was also an extra in [...]

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Planet Two: a short animation by Andy Martin

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By Andy Martin in New Film on Tuesday 12 March 2013

After the positive response to the mini animated short Planet One here is the second installment, aptly called Planet Two. ‘While spending some time on Planet Two we follow a day in the life of one of it’s typical inhabitants… ahh the rat race, a struggle people from all over the cosmos have to deal [...]

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The Centrifugal Brain Project

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By Rebekah Rhoden in New Film on Thursday 7 March 2013

You’ll have to watch this video at least twice to get the full effect. The first time through, you’ll be watching with your jaw on the ground. The second time, you’ll be staring at the screen intently trying to make sense of what you just saw. This short film is incredible, and will make you [...]

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Rainbow Narcosis: trippy animation by Jonathan Monaghan

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By Lost At E Minor in New Film on Tuesday 5 March 2013

Rainbow Narcosis is a 9-minute trippy animated film by artist Jonathan Monaghan about a lamb whose is missing a head. Set to an original 8bit-esque soundtrack, a rainbow portal connects otherworldly and odd things that go on where its head would be. Opera houses, mid-century modern furniture, and a lamb mechwarrior make up some of the characters and [...]

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