Andrew F Peirce

Brandon Daley's acidic comedy $Positions has been compared to the Safdie brothers Uncut Gems with the two sharing a level of anxiety-inducing symbiosis as they follow characters who embark on a voyage of self-sabotage and destruction thanks to the allure of gambling and cryptocurrency. But for my

For regular readers of the Curb..., you'll no doubt be familiar with the admiration and respect that I have for Laneikka Denne and the cohort of filmmakers and storytellers they've worked with over their career. The pinnacle of that admiration came in 2024 with the short film

Multi-hyphenate talent Laura Brogan Browne is the voice behind the powerful short film Allegedly , an impactful story about Clover (Bailey Spalding), a high school graduate who participates in an anonymous survey she's sent by her high school mentor and former teacher. What initially presents as an innocuous student-teacher relationship transforms into a predatory experience for Clover.

With a handful of titles to her name, Bailey Spalding has already left a major mark on the Australian film industry.

While Australian comedies are making their mark on the small screen, they've been moderately absent on a film level, with only a handful emerging over the years - Audrey How to Please a Woman Birthright , and now, James Robert Woods acidic comedy The Birthday Trip

Adam C. Briggs is a prolific voice in Australian cinema, with acclaimed films like A Grand Mockery Boogie Bobby , and his new film, Phillip Philadelphia, arriving over the span of a few years. His films are the result of collaborations with equally vital voices in Australian cinema, whether it be with Sam Dixon who co-directs A Grand Mockery and features in Phillip Philadelphia , or with Sarah Moore, who he made the short film It Flew Once with.

One of the most charming and delightful films to screen at the 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival is the community-created documentary Digby & Camille . Seasoned documentarian Trevor Graham pairs up with acclaimed artist Digby Webster to craft a beautiful film about love, creativity, and the support we give each other along the way.

James Hunter is no stranger to the Melbourne International Film Festival, having participated in the MIFF Accelerator Lab for his short film Nest (2021). He now returns to MIFF with his feature film debut The Latcher , which he directs, co-writes, and produces.

At the dawn of his career, Tony Jones filmed Four Corners documentaries like Frozen Asset alongside producer Martin Butler. Now, for the first time in decades, Tony steps back into the world of documentary filmmaking with his animal advocacy film Sentient

Broken bones. Smashed egos. Bruised bodies.That's what players of the intense sport of para ice hockey can expect when they strap themselves into the sled and skate out onto the ice, sharp paddles in hands and the pursuit of victory in their minds.For the Garden Island Pirates,