Australia is experiencing a boom in genre filmmaking, with the queenslandshot red billabong melding local mythology with genuine frights to create a true blue monster movie with top notch production qualities. Red billabong shortlisted for aacta awards after a hugely successful world premiere in sydney on wednesday evening, where the audience were buzzing after the first screening of the fully completed red billabong, the film has generated even more interest, being shortlisted in the aacta awards. This slick feature debut from writerdirector luke sparke begins traditionally, introducing a group of ridiculously good looking twentysomethings whom we assume will be picked off one by one by an unseen beast. Much has been made about how red billabong is the first australian film to feature a wholly cgi character, and while that is impressive, even more so is that red billabong is a film that refuses to follow convention as many horror films are privy to do. The star of the upcoming aussie actionhorror flick red billabong has. Old wounds are reopened as friends arrive to visit and strange things begin to occur around the rivers billabong water hole. As both brothers are pulled apart by different choices, one thing is clear something sinister is going on. The biggest australian action film for 2016 arrives in cinemas mid year. The new australian film red billabong is about to commence its sixweek. Unless youve been living in a cave for the last six months your excitement levels will be through the roof for new australian thriller, red billabong. Red billabong has just completed a tour of sold out advanced screenings around the country, to top off a twoyear marketing campaign that has seen the cast and writerdirector luke sparke appear at conventions such as oz comiccon and supanova across australia, where the.
Red billabong shortlisted for aacta awards filmink. But once sparke lets the film off its leash, red billabong mutates into a. Their secret recipe for success using dead victims of car crashes in their product was once a boon to the business, but months have passed since their last find and an important new customer is impatiently waiting on delivery. Dan ewing, tim pocock, jessica green at last, a fair dinkum aussie monster movie. But once sparke lets the film off its leash, red billabong mutates into a special effects driven action movie thats undeniably australian. Red billabong 2016 the screen guide screen australia. Ancient australian legend unleashed in red billabong i know i say this a lot, but if theres one thing i love, its an australian monster movie. Scifi action film occupation invades with first trailer. Red billabong 2016 is an action, comedy movie starring dan ewing and tim pocock.
Mar 14, 2016 the inside story of red billabong, australias crazy new monster movie. Feb 24, 2015 the new australian film red billabong is about to commence its sixweek shoot on the gold coast. Occupation is produced by the same team behind the feature film red billabong. One of these legends has come to life in our exclusive trailer for red billabong. Jul 25, 2016 the biggest australian action film for 2016 arrives in cinemas august. Australian action thriller red billabong to start shooting. Red billabong trailer horror, thriller 2016 youtube. Red billabong is being shot in queensland, australia. Red billabong adds cast 17 september, 2014 by press release sparkefilms announces that felix williamson happy feet, hawke, col elliott a funny way to make a living and john reynolds i, frankenstein, san andreas have joined the cast of their actionthriller red billabong now in its second week of shooting on the gold coast.
Red billabong shortlisted for aacta awards after a hugely successful world premiere in sydney on wednesday evening, where the audience were buzzing after the first screening of the fully completed red billabong, the film has generated even more interest, being shortlisted in. As people go missing the brothers learn secrets that will change their life forever, but what is out there. The monster itself, which comes from the aboriginal myth of the bunyip, is also very well done and the cg team behind the film need to be. Some critics have unfairly savaged red billabong something that i consider a crime in itself because this is one horror film that has a lot of merit and dares to be a little different. Billabong definition is a blind channel leading out from a river. A unique and original creature feature, red billabong overcomes any vfx limitations with an intriguing story and truly tense. Red billabong has just completed a tour of sold out advanced screenings around the country, to top off a twoyear marketing campaign that has seen the cast and writerdirector luke sparke appear at conventions such as oz comiccon and supanova across australia, where the film has built a strong and loyal following. As their friends start to go missing they fear they are. In the australian outback, two brothers discover old secrets and family lies.
Wolverine, dance academy, pinnacle films and sparkefilms. For a 2016 movie, the technology looks like the spiders on greenscreens fighting. The editing of this trailer was done by high people. And whilst the credits hint at a potential sequel, its hard not to cross your fingers for the. Red billabong trailer horror, thriller 2016 a movie. As their friends start to go missing they fear they are being stalked by someone or something from. Red billabong is coming to a cinema near you august 2016. Red billabong will probably be the first australian film that uses a. More details of red billabongs secretive plot are revealed in the films brand new trailer our final look at luke sparkes australian creature feature before its theatrical release also includes our first real look at the films monster and leaves us asking one question. Mar 02, 2016 the biggest australian action film for 2016 arrives in cinemas mid year. Before the film hits cinemas on august 25, there will be a handful of special event advance screenings around the country which you can find below including one hosted. With dan ewing, tim pocock, jessica green, sophie don. Red billabong was filmed in queensland, australia and the cinematography is.
Red billabong is a 2016 independent australian actionadventurehorrorthriller film, written and directed by luke sparke in his feature debut. She completed her look with a silver wrist cuff and a. Red billabong 2016 in the australian outback, two brothers discover old secrets and family lies. The fact that this film embraces the fact that it is australia that wins you over from the getgo. Official website for the australian suspense movie red billabong from sparke films. As well, red billabong stars jessica green, tim pocock lemon tree passage, dan ewing and john reynolds. After visits from an old aboriginal family friend and an unscrupulous property developer, the brothers.
Is it just a story, a legend, a hoax, or is it real. The new australian film red billabong is about to commence its sixweek shoot on the gold coast. In the film, several characters are stalked by an unknown entity. Red billabong trailer unleashes a monster in the outback. Official website for the australian suspense movie red billabong from sparke. The acting is really poor here there are a couple of good scenes but for the most part it just seems to fake and unreal. Shooting for the film began in september 2014 in gold coast, queensland. Being produced by sparke films, an unofficial poster has been released for. Production was completed on the gold coast in late 2017, which involved local crew and a supporting cast of more than 300 people. Presenting the third capsule of our billabong lab collaboration with metallica inspired by the most electrifying album in the bands high voltage catalogue.
Aug 10, 2016 unless youve been living in a cave for the last six months your excitement levels will be through the roof for new australian thriller, red billabong. The action thriller is set in the australian outback and follows two brothers played by dan. This thing looks like a giant plastic kids toy and its obvious the toy has been filmed and is showing on a greenscreen behind the actor supposedly fighting it. Red billabong is a creature thriller where a couple of brothers are looking to offload their property but cant decide whether to give it to the local aboriginal concern their grandfather recommended or a developer. Well probably have the vfx fully done just a week or two out from release, to give the guys as long as they can. And thats all that can be said plot wise, as red billabong relies on the. Check out the official trailer of red billabong, the upcoming australian actiona dventure thriller movie written and directed by luke sparke and starring dan ewing, tim pocock, sophie don, jessica green, ben chisholm, greg fryer, john reynolds, felix williamson, emily joy, james straiton, and col elliot.
Australia is experiencing a boom in genre filmmaking, with the queenslandshot red billabong melding local mythology with genuine frights to create a true blue monster movie with top. As their friends start to go missing, they fear they are being stalked by someone or something from their worst nightmares. Punishment, and the recently completed gangstercomedy nice package. Casino reef, the horrorthriller feature punishment, and the recently completed gangstercomedy nice package. Perhaps too slow for those in the audience looking for a quick, onehitandyouredone monster massacre. A unique and original creature feature, red billabong overcomes any vfx limitations with an intriguing story and truly tense scares, resulting in one of the more innovative and interesting monster. As soon as weve completed shooting, our editor will cut together a. Brand new red billabong trailer and poster unleashed. The biggest australian action film for 2016 arrives in cinemas august. Red billabong theatrical trailer hd 2016 australian. Red billabong is a creature thriller where a couple of brothers are looking to offload their property but cant decide whether to give it to the local aboriginal concern. Nick marshal and his estranged brother tristan are drawn into a world of secrets and lies when their grandfathers enormous outback property passes into their hands. This part of the story was a little confusing, but i just went with it because the film was so well done. Sure it comes up with a new creature rather than using the yowie australias bigfoot or some other mythical creature that actually exists in australian folklore, but its not a great one.
As their friends start to go missing, they fear they are being stalked by someone or something. Clarissa sebagmontefiore, new york times, how does an australian town of 100 attract tourists. The inside story of red billabong, australias crazy new monster. Writerdirector luke sparke is a filmmaker of big ideas and the gumption to see them through. See red billabong, the biggest australian action film for 2016with. Andrew conder acs soc cinematographer steadicam operator. Writerdirector luke sparke, and producers carly imrie and carmel imrie. Mar 02, 2016 australia is undoubtedly a beautiful place, but even the most gorgeous of locales can have terrifying legends. The inside story of red billabong, australias crazy new monster movie. Sep 17, 2014 red billabong adds cast 17 september, 2014 by press release sparkefilms announces that felix williamson happy feet, hawke, col elliott a funny way to make a living and john reynolds i, frankenstein, san andreas have joined the cast of their actionthriller red billabong now in its second week of shooting on the gold coast. The inside story of red billabong, australias crazy new. Jul 11, 2016 more details of red billabong s secretive plot are revealed in the film s brand new trailer. Red billabong will probably be the first australian film that uses a fully cgi.
Red billabong official trailer 2016 action horror youtube. The morgan brothers are struggling to keep their organic blood and bone fertilizer business afloat. Australia is undoubtedly a beautiful place, but even the most gorgeous of locales can have terrifying legends. The creature effects were good and there were some great. This film would have benefited from the age old, its scary to not actually see the creature rule. In the australian outback, two estranged brothers discover old secrets and family lies.
The plot is just useless it starts off good and i was hoping for a good movie but as it continues you realise that the script is like something a bunch of kids put together and that is how it ends. He was elevated to chief cameraman for childrens production in 1986 and won the prestigious pater award for television excellence in 1988. Two estranged brothers and their friends are pulled into a world of mystery and lies when their grandfathers property is passed into their hands. Our final look at luke sparkes australian creature feature before its theatrical release also includes our first real look at the film s monster and leaves us asking one question. Australian action thriller red billabong to start shooting monday sbs. Andrew conder started his career in 1981 at btq7 in brisbane shooting location drama and childrens magazine television. In 2014, carly produced the tv show yesterday is history, which aired on foxtels history channel in april 2015. Fryer in red billabong 2016 tim pocock in red billabong 2016 red billabong 2016 ben chisholm and jessica green in red. Ancient australian legend unleashed in red billabong. As their friends start to go missing they fear they are being stalked by someone or something from their worst nightmares but is it just a story. Luke began his film career as a costume supervisor, key webber and military advisor.
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