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Wollongong’s Tahlia Crinis stars in new indie feature film

There was an irony to the casting of Wollongong’s Tahlia Crinis as a leading lady in My Inner Child, an art-imitates-life feature film from the director of Netflix’s Carmen & Bolude.

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A memorial to my Dad

Writer Kari Hill has always been drawn to storytelling that holds space for emotion. This is evident in her screenwriting debut – Spirals, a short film about grief, healing and connection to Country, set against the stunning backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

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Illawarra filmmakers rally community support to bring this local story to life

A hyperlocal short film is a major step closer to getting off the ground, with its creators calling on the community to help bring it to life.

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‘Fat Pizza for the Macedonian community’ to be filmed in Wollongong

If this interior decor brings on a wave of nostalgia, you’ll want to keep an eye out for Nicole Stojanovska’s upcoming web series, Gia.

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Rock on record: Meet the man archiving Wollongong’s live music for future generations

Meet the man archiving Wollongong’s live music for future generations.

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Screen Illawarra secures funding to supercharge region’s film scene

Thanks to a major grant, Screen Illawarra is all set to boost its technology – but that’s just the start of its plans.

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Screen NSW: Over $720,000 in funding to keep screen industry thriving

Over $720,000 in funding to keep screen industry thriving.

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Coledale film screening raises over $1000 for ‘Grandma’s House’

The Coledale RSL hosted a sold-out screening last week of two locally made short films: Grandma’s House (2024) and Dating Violet (2021).

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Tale of Bali Nine as you’ve never heard it, told in 10 minutes at Illawarra’s first Stories that Stir

Tale of Bali Nine as you’ve never heard it, to be told in 10 minutes at Illawarra’s first Stories that Stir.

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Award-winning Wollongong film ‘Frances’ to have its first public screening during IWD event

Award-winning Wollongong film ‘Frances’ to have its first public screening during IWD event.

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Screen industry bigwigs scout Illawarra shores for future film and TV projects

Screen industry bigwigs scout Illawarra shores for future film and TV projects.

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Nan Tien Temple hosts unique International Women’s Day fundraiser

Nan Tien Temple hosts unique International Women’s Day fundraiser — Kiama Bugle.

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