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Named in this year’s CGA Rising Stars, Roxie Mohebbi talks about her initial career as a nurse and channeling that care into her performances. Roxie has had memorable roles in Shortland Street, Miles from Nowhere and Critical Incident to name a few. Keep an eye out for her first short film making its way through film festival circuits.

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This week we chatted to Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles about their film reflecting on the legendary life of David Gulpilil. We reflect on culturally 'getting it right', logistics of filming and the intricate balance in directing from Indigenous and non Indigenous perspectives.

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We chat to Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe about the love and importance of keeping culture alive, referring to documentary 'subjects' as participants and the journey in getting the album and film made.

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua in AUS cinemas on October 25

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With the release of the first part of the epic trilogy of Demon Slayer films, we chat to the delightful Zach Aguilar and legendary Johnny Yong Bosch about Infinity Castle. We reflect on the success of the series, how they express the emotional journey in their performances and have fun building teams across anime.

As suggested by Zach & Johnny, double feature watching of Infinity Castle & Hello Kitty.

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We have the delightful opportunity to chat to Jordan Clark, Creator and Writer for the five part comic book series, Ancestral Recall. From his work on well known IP to making a series of his own, we discuss how Jordan works as a collaborator, weaving in Black history as well as a broad layered reflection on AI and the impact of technology on marginalised people.

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This week we chat to Co-Directors Kevin & Vallentine on their film, Nawi: Dear Future Me. We discuss the filmmaking process, balancing commentary and narrative as well as jovial moments on set.

Africa Film Festival will be running from Thursday Sep 4 - Sunday Sep 7. More details on their website: https://africafilmfest.au/

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Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.

Starring three-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Maestro), and BAFTA nominees Tom Basden (After Life) and Tim Key (Alan Partridge)

The Ballad of Wallis Island will be available in Australian cinemas from 28 August, 2025

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The Cranes Call, a heart pounding documentary about the mission to secure accountability for war crimes in Ukraine, will have its Australian premiere on SBS On Demand on 24 July.

This week we chat to Director Laura Warner about the importance of standing up to injustice, safety on set and updates on ongoing trials.

As suggested by Laura, double feature watching of The Cranes Call & Porcelain War.

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Assemble well-meaning down on their luck misfits to their peril at the morally limp crusade that is as one dimensional as the protagonist and his hollow menacing expression. Become the very power you fear with Squid Game this week.

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Oti: Alice in Borderland
KT: Okja

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