Australian writer/filmmaker based in Japan
A Raven in the Snow Ever since I can remember, I've been famous. Different levels of course. I've both run away and towards the spotlight. What a fool I was. But, what a great life I have had. Let's not beat around the proverbial bush, you already know a lot about me. Some of which … Continue reading Still Life in Forward Motion: A Rock Memoir #1
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News Sushi 24 is the latest in a column I'm doing for the Two Gay Geeks, a website based in Arizona, USA. In it I share all the goings on in Japan and beyond for the creative community. Check it out!
This week on my continuing web series into screenwriters and their work features Carrie Fisher, who wrote the screenplay for the semi-autobiographical film, "Postcards from the Edge"... What writer should I feature in the future?
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Lovely to see Australian Indies get some recognition!
Welcome to In Focus, an introduction to an upcoming Australian feature film which may not be on your radar yet.
If you’re currently filming an Australian feature film, or if you have one in the early stages of development, pre production or post production, let us know about it. We’d love to give it a plug.
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Produced and Directed by Robert Chuter
Written by Alex Broun adapted for his original stage play
Co-Producedby Jason Hooker
Associate Producer Marie-Claire Loizou
Cinematography by Rudi Siira
Starring Guillym Davenport, Phoebe Jakober, Lee Mason, Felice Vaiani, Frederique Fouche, Richard Aspel, Ryan Bown, Michael Maxwell Loder, Timothy Quabba, BaileyWilliams, Poras Beniwal, Marie-Claire Anastasia and Josie Wadelton.
“Sleep on and dream of love, because it’s the closest you will get to love…”
William’s always been out of step with life. Burdened by a quarter-life crisis and middle-class ennui, his only…
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A great short film I came across recently. Don't get scared off by the 38 minute run time - it's well worth your while. I think this would make a great feature film. Similar to a post I made a while back on strange covers (Mae West covers The Doors), here is another legend covering … Continue reading Short Film Tuesday: Marbletown (and Nina Simone)
Who am I to say? That might be my father, two tables over, staring out at me from behind that old man’s eyes, as I drink my iced coffee and try, unsuccessfully, to leaf through this mammoth brand new copy of Stephen King’s It. I mean, we all have our ghosts…and as it is two […] … Continue reading A beautiful piece of writing from Big Gay Horror Fan about Fathers.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/170725982 After two successful years on the LGBT Festival circuit, I'm proud to share our film with all of you. It features the beautiful music of Thea Hilberts, the stunning cinematography of Paul Leeming, and the extraordinary performances by Qyoko Kudo and Tomoko Hayakawa. And I was the Director x Writer (plus it's inspired by … Continue reading My award-winning short film “Silence” is now available on VIMEO
Hamish's Kitchen #5 Here are my thoughts as a producer on the issues surrounding making a film in a different country, and how that could affect the future release of the film.
Hamish Downie 