F-reel productions

24/09/2025

Congratulations to Outstanding Achievement Award winner Fiona Cochrane for The Language of Light: Ashley Gilbertson! This intimate documentary follows photographer Ashley Gilbertson as he bears witness to the human cost of war—from refugee camps to the Iraq frontlines. Through candid interviews, the film captures the trauma, compassion, and moral courage of someone confronting humanity at its darkest, offering an unflinching and deeply affecting portrait of life, death, and survival in conflict zones. BestShorts.net

20/09/2025

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

- Thursday 9th October at Alice Springs Cinema with a Q & A by Mic
& Tuesday 14th October as film-only

- Friday 7th November at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona, Qld with a Q & A by Mic

- Sunday 9th November at 3 PM at Sawtell Cinema, NSW with a Q & A by Mic

- Sunday 30th November at 4 PM at the Majestic Theatre in Port Macquarie, NSW with another Q & A by Mic (we're keeping him busy!)

- Also early December at NFSA in Canberra but no details yet

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

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1042895050?share=copy =0

12/09/2025

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11/09/2025

CONGRATS to OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT winner Fiona Cochrane for The Language of Light: Ashley Gilbertson, a raw, unflinching portrait of a photographer who has stared down humanity’s darkest moments from refugee camps to the war-torn streets of Iraq. With tightly crafted storytelling, impeccable impact and deft direction, the film immerses us in the man behind the lens—scarred by trauma, yet relentless in capturing the fragile resilience of the human spirit. Read about it here: www.AccoladeCompetition.org

07/09/2025

The final Melbourne screening of WHOOPEE BLUES is tomorrow/Monday 7th September at 6 PM at the NOVA:

27/08/2025

LAST FEW DAYS OF SCREENINGS AT THE NOVA CINEMA:

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