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Film Production Facts and Figures
- Supernatural Thriller – 98 Minutes
- Production Company International Film Base
- Director/Writer Colm O’Murchu
- Producers Colm O’Murchu & Yolandi Franken
- Film Shoot – 35 Days
- Shot on location in the Blue Mountains NSW Australia.
- Coldest temperature -2C (28F) Shoot Night 33
- Hottest temperature 42C ( 108F) Shoot Day 5
- Cast – David Hov , Mikaela Franco, Elly Hirani, Leon Kowalski
- Winner Best Film Tagore International Film Festival
- Selected White Nights Film Festival St Petersberg
- Released Friday 30th August 2019 United States
- Theatrical Run USA August – September 2019
- Amazon Prime Video United States
About Australian Film Central
Colm O'Murchu
Colm founded Australian Film Central in 1997 and has since taught emerging filmmakers to make professional films. Colm has guided and instructed over the years on 175 short films made.
His new film Tabernacle 101 has just been released theatrically in the USA and ia available on Amazon Prime, Google Play and Apple TV. With a wealth of film teaching and film making experience Colm O’Murchu is one of the very best film instructors.
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Australian Film Central The year that was 2024 and the New Amazing Year 2025
Australian Film Central The year that was 2024 and the New Amazing Year 2025 It is Monday December 23rd, 2024, and now we are at the end of Year 28 – That’s 28 years running Filmmaking Courses. So what is happening now. The Feature Film Course in Melbourne starts soon
What makes a good edit, great.
What makes a good edit. Editing is one of the most challenging areas of Filmmaking. A bad edit can destroy all the good work from the shoot. A great edit can lift a film and bring it to new heights. I was asked this question recently. What makes a good
How to Cast your Film
Learn to Cast your Short or Feature Film. Top Filmmaking Tip 2 Every filmmaker should have a casting process. This applies even if you are a beginner filmmaker making your first Short Film. On the 5 Month Film School, we shoot a 12 minute movie exactly as it is shot
The Excitement of Making a Film and why you should be a Filmmaker.
The Excitment of Making a Film and why make Films? Everybody knows that making and shooting a film is a very exciting job. Deciding that you can learn Filmmaking and make Film is exceptionally exciting. Making a film is exciting for a variety of reasons, combining creativity, collaboration, and the
Colour Grading a Film. Why it is essential for your Film.
Colour Grading. The Essential Guide Today I will focus on colour grading a film, one of the very important post production jobs. It is essential that you have locked off picture edit, before you start the colour grading process. Colouring and grading a film is an essential part of post-production
Directing a Film – What does the Film Director do?
Directing a Film: What is involved and what will you have to do. Directing on a film set is a multifaceted role that involves both creative and managerial responsibilities. Here’s an overview of what it typically entails: Pre-Production Script Breakdown: Analyse the script to understand the story, characters, and themes. Break
How hard is it to Finance a Film and the Percentage that are Successful
The success rate of films submitted for financing to those that are actually green-lit can vary widely depending on several factors such as the genre of the film, the reputation of the filmmakers, the budget, market trends, and the specific requirements of the financing entity. What percentage of Screenplays seeking finance
How to Make a Micro-Budget Feature Film
Creating a micro-budget feature film is a challenging but rewarding Endeavor. It is the big step-up from the Short Film Arena. When you make a Feature Film, you are marking yourself as a genuine filmmaker. It takes persistence and determination and a desire to make a film now. You
Streamers are great for Indie Filmmakers
The rise of streaming services has significantly impacted the cinema industry in various ways, reshaping how films are distributed, consumed, and monetized. Here are some of the major effects: One of the big winners are Independent Filmmakers or Micro-budget Filmmakers The reason is now there are so many more channels
How to Find Film Finance
How to Find Film Investment Finding film investors can be a challenging but rewarding process. Here are some steps you can take to find potential investors for your film project. Create a Strong Proposal Script: Have a polished and compelling screenplay that has been checked by Screenplay assessors at the
Smart Phone Film Shoots for Feature Films and Shorts
Smart Phone Film Shoots for Feature Films and ShortsThe inexpensive Film Equipment needed to shoot your movie now. Many beginner and emerging filmmakers believe they do not have access to the film equipment needed to make a film. They believe it is too expensive and they do not know what
Main Reasons to Make a Film
Why do people make films whether it is a 90 minute feature film or a documentary film or a Short Film. Here are the main reasons why filmmakers love to make films. The first reason is the sense of adventure and excitement that happens once you decide to make a
Casting your Indie Short or Feature Film
Casting your Indie Short or Feature Film. Every filmmaker should have a casting process. This applies even if you are a beginner filmmaker making your first Short Film. We teach this process over two full sessions on the 5 Month Film School in Melbourne and Sydney. As we shoot a
How you can make films consistently
After making 247 short films on the 5 Month Film School with our students, it is always fascinating to see that the same production process always gets the results needed. Short Films are what start film careers. That is why we always make a short film on our 5 Month
How can you get on Professional Sets work? Here are 4 ways to make this happen.
When you are starting out, it is very important to get on Big Film Sets that are shooting movies or television drama or are commissioned by the Streamers. That is Netflix, Stan and Prime Video or any other streaming service. The reason I say this is it is great to
How much does it cost to Make a Feature Film on a Micro Budget
Once you have made a successful Short Film, many filmmakers then set their sights on a Feature Film. How does one make this happen? How does a Filmmaker green light a film. You may choose to hang around and attempt to raise millions of $ as many people do. This
If you want to write great screenplays, do this one thing.
One Action you need to take if you want to write great screenplays Sometimes I hear certain script gurus say.“If you have a great screenplay, you have a great film. Just point a camera now and the rest is easy”For those of us who actually make films, we know this
How to Direct Actors in your Movie
Directing Actors is a very undervalued skill. There are many films made by emerging film makers where the director is too shy or lacking in confidence to talk to actors about their performances. This comes from lack of experience with actors. Over time Directors will gain confidence and know exactly how to
Determination and Deadlines Make Films Happen
Determination and Deadlines Make Films Happen. Why do you need a strong focused mindset? It is essential primary ingredient you will need, to get your film made. Without a strong directed and focused Mindset, it is very challenging to produce and make a film. If you can recall a time when
What should a Beginner Filmmaker do when starting out in Filmmaking
What should a Beginner Filmmaker do when starting out in Filmmaking. When you are starting out as a beginner filmmaker, it can seem daunting. As we have 5 Month Film Schools in Sydney and Melbourne and have run them for 27 Years, we have met a lot of beginner filmmakers.
Film Festivals
Film Festivals and Marketing Spend. Many filmmakers place their limited budget totally into Film Production. They ignore the equally important part of the process. That is finding your audience and marketing. Therefore only about 10000 people see their film when it should be one million people. Emerging Filmmakers place all