Overview
Award-winning critic Andrew F. Peirce invites you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant landscape of contemporary Australian cinema. From heart-pounding horror to intimate documentaries, sweeping historical dramas to side-splitting comedies, discover over fifty films that capture the resilient creative force of Australian filmmakers in the early 2020s. Through in-depth interviews with over seventy Australian filmmakers, including visionaries Platon Theodoris, Salliana Seven Campbell, and Alex Proyas, and Australian film distributors and curators, including Natallie Miller AO, Al Cossar, and Matthew Eeles, alongside insightful reviews, this book delves into the heart of Australian filmmaking. Explore creative processes that shape the Australian films and festivals we love. What does it mean to be an Australian filmmaker today? From the challenges faced by independent filmmakers, often working in isolation with limited resources, to the successes of those who have achieved mainstream recognition, the 'kings' of the industry - what stories are being told, and how are they shaping our cultural identity? Lonely Spirits and the King seeks to answer these questions and more, offering a unique and insightful perspective on the ever-evolving world of Australian film.
Full Product Details
Author: Andrew F Peirce ,
Nicolette Axiak ,
Jelena Sinik
Publisher: Curb
Imprint: Curb
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 4.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 1.188kg
ISBN: 9780645429688
ISBN 10: 0645429686
Pages: 700
Publication Date: 22 November 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""This book is a tribute to all those who contribute to the Australian film industry. It is a celebration of the artistry, creativity, and dedication that goes into the making of each and every film. It is a recognition of the impact that Australian films have had on the world and the role they continue to play in shaping our cultural identity."" - Kate Separovich
Author Information
Andrew F Peirce is passionate about Australian film and culture. He is the co-chair of the Australian Film Critics Association, a Golden Globes voter, and the author of two books on Australian film, The Australian Film Yearbook - 2021 Edition, and Lonely Spirits and the King. You can find him online trying to enlist people into the cult of Mac and Me. Andrew is an Author Member of The Alliance of Independent Authors. Nicolette Axiak is an award-winning animated filmmaker, illustrator and graphic designer from Sydney. She has a sensitivity in her storytelling, exploring patterns in human emotion. Jelena Sinik is an award-winning animation filmmaker and artist from Sydney's Eastern beaches. Jelena completed a Master of Animation at the University of Technology Sydney, prior to which she graduated a Bachelor of Media (Screen and Sound) degree at the University of New South Wales in 2014.
