by GREG KING Ding Dong I’m Gay is a new Australian comedic web series that follows Cameron, an overachieving people-pleaser who reluctantly takes on the role of hopeless fairy godmother when his newly out cousin Toby arrives on his Sydney doorstep looking for somewhere to live. Cameron sets out to teach Toby a thing or two about gay life. The light hearted web series features Tim Spencer, Remy Brand, Alex Lee, Sarah Bishop, and Rupert Raineri. The first three episodes are available via You Tube. Greg spoke to the show’s creator and writer Tim Continue reading
GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL 2018 – interview with co-ordinator Bettina Kinski
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by GREG KING After a hiatus in 2017, the German Film Festival returns to Palace cinemas in May, with a packed program. The opening night film is the award-winning drama The Silent Revolution, while closing night sees a special screening of a restored print of Wim Wenders’ 1987 film Wings Of Desire. There is also a special program of screenings aimed at children and school groups and a short film program. The festival screens here in Melbourne at the Kino and Como Cinemas from May 24-June 10. Greg spoke to the festival’s co-ordinator Bettina Kinski to learn Continue reading
TRENCH – interview with Paul Anthony Nelson and Perri Cummings
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by GREG KING In 2016 Greg spoke to Paul Anthony Nelson and Perri Cummings about their girl powered film noir Trench, which was shot in the style of a 40s film noir. Then they had started a crowd funding campaign to raise extra funding to finish off the final edit and post production work. Since then they have completed the film which follows failed comedian and fledgling private eye Sam Slade on her first investigation. Greg caught up with Paul and Perri about what has been happening with the film. Trench will be screening at the Lido on May 17 with both filmmakers Continue reading
CARGO – Interview with Ben Howling and Yolande Ramke
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by GREG KING Cargo has been described as a “zombie Walkabout.” It stars Martin Freeman (from The Hobbit trilogy, etc) as a man making his way through an apocalyptic wasteland to bring his young child to safety. Cargo began life as a short film in 2013 which screened at Tropfest and then found success on YouTube. Some four years later and creators Ben Howling and Yolande Ramke have translated their short film into a feature length film. The pair will attend some Q&A sessions and introduce the film. Cargo hits cinemas on May 17. Greg spoke to Ben and Yolande about Continue reading
OMEGA 1 – interview with Mark Edward Lewis
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by GREG KING Omega 1 is a genetically enhanced weapon who searches for her lost identity in a post hacker-wars future. A data courier who must fight to piece together her past and uncover a conspiracy for global domination. Omega 1 is an animated sci-fi web series created by Mark Edward Lewis, who was once described as “the best kept secret in Hollywood.” Edwards writes, directs, edits, and even composes the music score for his films. Greg caught up with Mark in LA to chat about his film career and this four-part web Continue reading
