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BOOMING!

Things are not tough for everyone!

The Australian Film Industry is a great example of where Australia is WORKING! Every year, Australian producers’ release on average, 24 films a year.  This year, we are looking at 35 local films!

A recent Article in the Sydney Morning Herald lists the upcoming films, which include;

• The Combination - a controversial Lebanese-Australian drama
• Beautiful - drama
• Love Your Beast - Eric Bana’s doco on following your passion (in this instance his car!)
• Two Fists, One Heart - A story about growing up as a man in Australia
• Mao’s Last Dancer - the film based on the book and true story..

With a projected 35 Australian films due for production this year (up from the annual average of 24) one can only assume that the film industry is thriving in tough times.  Why?

• The US economy is hurting more than ours - and so money is being put into the Australian Film Industry?
• Film producers and actors are creative and optimistic?
• Producers recognise right now that people need inspiring, and film is a great way to do this!
• There is a renewed interest in film in Australia?
• The story of Australia is becoming more interesting and diverse - and lends itself to story telling?
• Producers and Directors like  Baz Luhrman have inspired a new generation of hope and endeavour?

It could be one of these things, or a combination of all or a few; but who cares…most importantly, this is a great example of where Australia IS WORKING!

These people who have given us these films now need YOUR support - so get to the movies and support the local talent and stories…who knows it may even inspire you to tell your story!

We look forward to seeing you at the movies!

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