F-reel productions

11/07/2025

Helen Gaynor’s short documentary "Calm the F**k Down” is premiering as part of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on Wednesday July 16th at 6.15pm at Cinema Nova in Carlton.

SYNOPSIS

In Australia, one woman is murdered by her current/former male partner every 10 days.
Calm the F**k Down explores what drives some men to hurt those they love by filming four female actors in scenarios based on actual family violence events – as the male perpetrator. This role reversal experiment reveals the emotional world these violent men inhabit and the effect of societal expectations on some men, to be what it takes to ‘be a man’.

Here is the link to book tickets so please spread the word!
https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-calm-the-fk-down-scars-unseen

It is screening with another fabulous documentary on survivors of family violence, Scars Unseen.
There will be a Q & A after the screenings with the directors of both films, hosted by David Balfour, Head of the VCA Film School

Here is a link to the trailer
https://vimeo.com/1062387806/1aec467274

2 min trailer for Calm the F**k Down WARNING: This vide contains depictions of emotional and psychological violence and abuse

04/07/2025

Two episodes of THE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT series are screening here. You can view them in Australia on SBS-on-demand

🎬✨ Introducing the RIFF 2025 Theme: Bare Naked ✨🎬

This year, we’re stripping it all back—raw, real, and unfiltered. Bare Naked is about truth in storytelling, vulnerability in creation, and the boldness it takes to be seen.

We can't wait to see how filmmakers and musicians explore this powerful theme. Let’s get honest. Let’s get Bare Naked. 🎥🎶

04/07/2025

THE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT: ASHLEY GILBERTSON is screening here:

Volunteer Applications now being accepted for the 2025 Festival of Cinema NYC Follow the link to learn more! - https://mailchi.mp/festivalofcinemanyc/tickets-now-on-sale-10337827

22/06/2025

And another screening of WHOOPEE BLUES on July 26th at the Royal Theatre in Castlemaine - see poster and trailer below

15/06/2025

Our film WHOOPEE BLUES, about the Conway Brothers/ Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band has a number of screenings coming up:

- Tuesday July 15th at 6.30 PM for Opening night of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
at the NOVA cinema with Q & A by Mic Conway & filmmaker
- Wednesday July 9th at The F project in Warrnambool
- Revelation Perth International Film Festival screenings x 3
Fri July 4th, Luna Leederville at 10.30am
Sat July 5th, Luna Leederville at 3.15pm
Fri July 11th, Luna SX at 7.30pm
- Saturday July 19th at 1.30 PM at the Pivotonian Cinema in Geelong with Q & A by filmmaker
- Saturday July 26th at 5 PM at the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine with Q & A by filmmaker
- NOVA cinema screenings in Melbourne
Saturday August 2, 6.40pm
Sunday August 3, 6.40pm
Wednesday August 6, 6.40pm
- October 3rd for Opening Night of Newcastle International Film Festival at the Regal Theatre
- Friday 7th November at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona, Qld

Hopefully there'll be more but that’s the list at the moment.

We’d love you to make it to one of them, or please pass this email on to anyone who may be interested.

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1042895050

04/05/2025

THE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT: MEREDITH O'SHEA (реж. Fiona Cochrane, Австралия) 23'

Родена в работническо семейство в Мелбърн, Мередит израства сред зеленина и свобода в покрайнините на града и дори ходи на училище, яздейки кон. Развива интерес към киното и фотографията и веднага след като австралийското издание The Age виждат портфолиото ѝ, я наемат. Вече над две десетилетия тя работи за тях. Мередит проследява трудни теми и създава дълбоко интимна връзка със своите фотографски субекти, запечатвайки образите им в красиви снимки, дори в най-уязвимите за тях моменти.

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THE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT: MEREDITH O'SHEA (dir. Fiona Cochrane, Australia) 23'

Born into a working class family in Melbourne, Meredith’s father chose to move them to very outer suburban greenery and freedom, where she could ride a horse to school. Meredith became interested in film and photography and was scooped up by newspaper THE AGE as soon as they saw her folio, and they have been her main employer for the last 2 decades. She covers difficult issues and engages with her subjects at a profound level of intimacy, revealing hauntingly beautiful photographs at their most vulnerable.

25/04/2025

THE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT series is now screening on SBS-on-Demand, and we have a new Film Festival nomination for one of the series:

01/04/2025

Our film WHOOPEE BLUES, about the Conway Brothers/ Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, is opening the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival this year at 6.30 PM on Tuesday July 15th

Although it’s still several months away, the tickets are selling fast.

So it you're interested you can book at:
https://www.cinemanova.com.au/films/mdff-whoopee-blues?fbclid=IwY2xjawJG78NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUBBqJZKkUApbM_gbuuQ55ddewxSzSV9io9jabZ1tQzhnF59r2f833Yb8A_aem_217ldjJ3R_qzpZuFUedk6Q

And please pass on to anyone who may be interested.

Here’s the trailer:

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1042895050

A charming portrait of brother-duo Mic and Jim Conway’s passionate journey from humble Jellybean Jug Band to now famed Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, WHOOPEE BLUES is a much-needed showcase of Australia’s music history.

01/04/2025

Raising funds if you're looking for a tax deduction:

Cyclops is a life affirming story of a group of African Australians coping in a time of political strife through dance.