Umbrella Entertainment

Umbrella Entertainment An independent Australian distributor of local and international film.

The top-tier independent distributor of local and international film in Australia and New Zealand for over 20 years. Established in 2001 by Managing Director Jeff Harrison, Umbrella Entertainment handles a vibrant range of content from theatrical exhibition right through to home entertainment, public broadcast and ancillary performances. Umbrella Entertainment has a back catalogue of over 1,500 ti

tles across cinema releases and television programmes. The library boasts the largest collection of celebrated Australian films & TV shows in the country – one of the most dynamic selections of genre, foreign language, art house films, and TV shows produced.

Have a look at the poster for THE ORGANIST 🫁 This grisly comedy from Australian newcomer Andy Burkitt, which sold out se...
25/02/2025

Have a look at the poster for THE ORGANIST 🫁

This grisly comedy from Australian newcomer Andy Burkitt, which sold out sessions at MIFF 2024, has been described as "deliciously macabre" comedy about a man who discovers he has been feeding a cannibal.

Watch it at home March 25

25/02/2025

Check out the trailer for THE ORGANIST 🫀

When an embittered vital organ broker meets a karmically challenged universal donor, the pair scheme to ethically distribute organs to those in need and escape the maw of a ruthless HR department.

Watch it at home March 25

Congratulations to Australian directors Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese for winning the 2025 Teddy Award Feature Fil...
24/02/2025

Congratulations to Australian directors Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese for winning the 2025 Teddy Award Feature Film for LE***AN SPACE PRINCESS 👑

Presented at the Berlin International Film Festival, this award celebrates the films and individuals that communicate issues of social diversity and contribute to greater tolerance, acceptance, solidarity, and equality in society.

Go team! 💫

23/02/2025

Check out the trailer for our NEW EXTREMITY COLLECTION VOL 1 🫣

Prepare yourself for an intense and unrelenting journey into the darkest corners of the human experience with Martyrs, Anatomy of Hell, Frontier(s), and High Tension!

Available on the Umbrella webstore for a limited time.

GRAFTED is available now to watch at home in Australia and New Zealand! New Zealand's answer to The Substance, this new ...
21/02/2025

GRAFTED is available now to watch at home in Australia and New Zealand!

New Zealand's answer to The Substance, this new film from Sasha Rainbow has been called "a malicious cosmetic cocktail that’s two parts body horror and one part Mean Girls" - Bloody Disgusting

🪡 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3Qv4oqk

21/02/2025

Check out the teaser for LE***AN SPACE PRINCESS 👑

A space princess is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens.

"A testament to the power of independent filmmaking and the importance of representation in media ... with its unique blend of humor, creativity and authenticity" - Variety

Coming to cinemas in 2025 🚀

Welcome to the Yabba Souvenir Store!💿 Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/3X6QpLfTake a slice of the outback home and honour o...
20/02/2025

Welcome to the Yabba Souvenir Store!

💿 Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/3X6QpLf

Take a slice of the outback home and honour our beautiful town with a bundle of true-blue essentials.

Join our schooner-ific mascot The Yabba Man and become a fair dinkum local as you grab a beer, crack it with your bottle opener, chuck it in your stubby cooler, spill it on your shirt, clean it up with your tea towel, and wash it down with a spoonful of tomato juice!

Buy a trinket mate... all the little devils are proud of their trinkets.

Answer the stress signal in THE WAVES OF MADNESS, the first ever side-scrolling movie from maverick Australian filmmaker...
20/02/2025

Answer the stress signal in THE WAVES OF MADNESS, the first ever side-scrolling movie from maverick Australian filmmaker Jason Trost (The FP) which mashes the best of video game logic with H.P Lovecraft creations in a fresh twist on classic black and white monster movies!

💿 Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/41jelgR

Handcrafted from the book of DIY movie-making, this ambitious cinematic achievement continues our line of releases from Australian filmmakers and includes a slipcase and a booklet with behind-the-scenes images and production notes from the team!

PLUS, we have included a NEW commentary with Jason and the film's producer and co-star Tallay Wickham, a NEW behind-the-scenes featurette, and a NEW Elder of the Seas promo.

"Don't send help!"

Exclusive to the Umbrella webstore for a limited time.

The modern masterpiece TEN CANOES from Australian auteur Rolf de Heer (The Tracker) and narrated by David Gulpilil (The ...
20/02/2025

The modern masterpiece TEN CANOES from Australian auteur Rolf de Heer (The Tracker) and narrated by David Gulpilil (The Last Wave), is here in a release featuring the NEW breathtaking 4K restoration and a FULL documentary on the film!

💿 Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/4i7QyG7

Continuing our dedication to both Australian and First Nations films, this hilarious and unmissable cinematic achievement comes in a Collector's Edition including artcards, reversible poster, and a 48-page book full of exclusive stills and notes from the collection of de Heer.

In addition to archival extras including interviews with cast and crew, three behind-the-scenes featurettes, and five mini-documentaries, this release also includes a NEW 2024 Q&A with Peter Djigirr and Rolf De Heer, and the 55-minute documentary The Balanda and the Bark Canoes.

"Wrong stink from wrong stranger"

Exclusive to the Umbrella webstore for a limited time.

Descend into the darkest realms of horror with our NEW EXTREMITY COLLECTION, the first of a toe-curling exploration into...
20/02/2025

Descend into the darkest realms of horror with our NEW EXTREMITY COLLECTION, the first of a toe-curling exploration into the French films that have burnt their terrors into the minds of audiences and created an entirely new kind of depravity on screen!

💿 Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/4154UAk

Including Martyrs, Anatomy of Hell, Frontier(s), and High Tension, this 4-disc Collector's Edition boxset comes drenched in NEW art from Chris Malbon and includes a 100+ page hardback book with NEW essays from Alexandra West, Grant Watson, Jack Sargeant, and Matt Konopka.

Unlock the door to undiscovered dread with a basement full of extras including three NEW commentaries with Alex Heller-Nicholas, Josh Nelson, and Alexandra West, six NEW video essays from Anton Bitel, Kath Dooley, Nadine Whitney, and Zoe Rose Smith, and countless archival extras from featurettes to interviews and commentaries with the filmmakers!

"Is this making you sick?"

Exclusive to the Umbrella webstore for a limited time.

New to the Yabba? Drink it all in with the world-first 4K Dolby Vision release of WAKE IN FRIGHT from Umbrella's NEW res...
20/02/2025

New to the Yabba? Drink it all in with the world-first 4K Dolby Vision release of WAKE IN FRIGHT from Umbrella's NEW restoration including a NEW 50-minute feature, the FULL hardback novel from Kenneth Cook, Yabba Man beer glass and coaster, custom two-up set and t-shirt, the FULL film Sunstruck (1972), and more!

💿 Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/3X6QpLf

This landmark Australian film, from director Ted Kotcheff (First Blood) and featuring the first role of Jack Thompson (Breaker Morant) and the last of Chips Rafferty (The Overlanders), comes in a Collector's Edition also including NEW art from Time Tomorrow, 'sunburnt' outer slipcase, a NEW analysis from Tina Kaufman, and a hardback book featuring NEW essays from crew and critics, press kit, and original screenplay.

You don't like the Yabba? See the other side of it with a bottomless inferno of extras including, in addition to above, NEW and archival interviews with cast and crew, a NEW commentary with expert Peter Galvin author of 'The Making of Wake in Fright', a NEW video essay on Donald Pleasence from Kim Newman, a NEW discussion with Philippe Mora (Mad Dog Morgan), and much more!

"All the little devils are proud of hell"

Exclusive to the Umbrella webstore for a limited time.

Wake up! It's June Releases 🍻 💿 Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/4k2LOn9 Head to The Yabba with WAKE IN FRIGHT in 4K Dolby ...
20/02/2025

Wake up! It's June Releases 🍻

💿 Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/4k2LOn9

Head to The Yabba with WAKE IN FRIGHT in 4K Dolby Vision from Umbrella's NEW restoration and including the FULL novel, the feature film Sunstruck, NEW extras, a beer glass and coaster, a two-up set, a custom shirt, and more!

Descend into the darkness with our NEW EXTREMITY COLLECTION VOL 1 featuring Martyrs, Anatomy of Hell, Frontier(s), and High Tension, and including a 100+ page hardback book and several NEW extras.

Come back down to earth with the Australian masterpiece TEN CANOES from the new 4K restoration, including several archival extras, NEW written and video content, and a FULL documentary.

Follow the distress signal to sea with THE WAVES OF MADNESS, the world-first side-scrolling movie, including an exclusive slipcase, booklet, a NEW commentary, and a NEW behind-the-scenes featurette.

Finally, don't leave without visiting the gift store for our BUNDANYABBA SOUVENIR BUNDLE which includes a bottle opener magnet, collectible spoon, stubby holder, tea towel, and 'Yabba Man' t-shirt.

Exclusive to the Umbrella webstore for a limited time!

All it takes is one night… and you’ll never see Neverland the same way again. For one night only on February 28, step in...
19/02/2025

All it takes is one night… and you’ll never see Neverland the same way again.

For one night only on February 28, step into a twisted version of Neverland, where Peter isn't the hero you remember.

is exclusive to HOYTS. Book your tickets now… if you dare: https://tinyurl.com/HOYTSPPNNCSAU

June announcements are close 👀 We are headed to worlds old and new, from scorched earth to wetlands and into the belly o...
19/02/2025

June announcements are close 👀

We are headed to worlds old and new, from scorched earth to wetlands and into the belly of the beast, with three films from Australia and four from the annals of extreme cinema!

This will be a bloody good time 🍻

Check back here tomorrow at 3:30PM AEDT for the reveal.

Here is your chance to win this stack of #1 Collector's Editions including world horror classics Pulse (1/2000), Eyes...
18/02/2025

Here is your chance to win this stack of #1 Collector's Editions including world horror classics Pulse (1/2000), Eyes Without a Face (1/2000), and Goodnight Mommy (1/1000).

To enter, head across to our Instagram and follow instructions.

We will select a winner next week. Plus, we will have a runner-up prize!

Good luck 👻

We are excited to announce THE GOLDEN SPURTLE, a new documentary about the annual World Porridge Making Championships 🥄 ...
17/02/2025

We are excited to announce THE GOLDEN SPURTLE, a new documentary about the annual World Porridge Making Championships 🥄

The residents of a sleepy village in the Scottish Highlands spark simmering rivalries over steaming bowls of oats in search of the coveted title of World Porridge Champion!

Directed by Australian filmmaker Constantine Costi and including local contestant Toby Wilson, this documentary reveals "a world of humble curiosities and dreams" in a small town with a big legacy.

The premiere will be at the prestigious CPH:DOX Film Festival in Denmark this March.

House prices are out of control... Can't even find a nice shack for under half a million!
15/02/2025

House prices are out of control...

Can't even find a nice shack for under half a million!

LE***AN SPACE PRINCESS premieres in Berlin next week and we have started to feel the buzz 🐝 Australian directors Leela V...
15/02/2025

LE***AN SPACE PRINCESS premieres in Berlin next week and we have started to feel the buzz 🐝

Australian directors Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs had a chat to The Hollywood Reporter and shared their many influences from Legally Blonde to Invader Zim. Plus a lot more!

📰 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/40Yr9rB

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The Organist | Official Trailer
The Organist | Official Trailer

Check out the trailer for THE ORGANIST 🫀 When an embittered vital organ broker meets a karmically challenged universal donor, the pair scheme to ethically distribute organs to those in need and escape the maw of a ruthless HR department. Watch it at home March 25

New Extremity Collection | Trailer
New Extremity Collection | Trailer

Check out the trailer for our NEW EXTREMITY COLLECTION VOL 1 🫣 Prepare yourself for an intense and unrelenting journey into the darkest corners of the human experience with Martyrs, Anatomy of Hell, Frontier(s), and High Tension! Available on the Umbrella webstore for a limited time.

Lesbian Space Princess | Teaser Trailer
Lesbian Space Princess | Teaser Trailer

Check out the teaser for LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS 👑 A space princess is thrust out of her sheltered life and into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens. "A testament to the power of independent filmmaking and the importance of representation in media ... with its unique blend of humor, creativity and authenticity" - Variety Coming to cinemas in 2025 🚀

Wake In Fright | Official 4K Trailer
Wake In Fright | Official 4K Trailer

Have an exclusive first look at the new trailer for our 4K restoration of WAKE IN FRIGHT 🦘 All the little devils at Umbrella are proud to have restored this landmark Australian film from its original camera negative, drawing out all the sun, sweat, beer, and blood from this fair dinkum classic. Coming soon to both cinemas and a massive 4K Collector's Edition!

Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare | Exclusive Clip
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare | Exclusive Clip

Check out this exclusive clip from PETER PAN'S NEVERLAND NIGHTMARE 🧚‍♂️ Come with us to a world of dreams where there are no bedtimes and zero chance of survival... In cinemas February 28 for one night only, exclusive to HOYTS! 🎟️ Get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/HOYTSPPNNCSAU

Hardware | Official Trailer
Hardware | Official Trailer

Get a look at the original trailer for HARDWARE 🤖 We cannot wait for this cult sci-fi blast to be rediscovered and for diehard fans to embark on another radiated trip into The Zone! Coming this March 💥

Wake in Fright | TV Trailer
Wake in Fright | TV Trailer

Watch the original TV trailer for WAKE IN FRIGHT (aka OUTBACK) 🦘 This month, we will unveil our brand new poster and trailer for the 4K restoration of this deadset Australian classic. Coming soon 🍺

Thai Horror Collection | Trailer
Thai Horror Collection | Trailer

Have a look at our new trailer for the THAI HORROR COLLECTION 👻 These 8 films come from some of the best voices in T-Horror featuring films from the director duo and writer behind the Thai horror classic, Shutter! Available for a limited time via the Umbrella webstore.

Shutter | 4K Restoration
Shutter | 4K Restoration

Get a closer look at the 4K restoration for SHUTTER (2004) 📸 The fear is clearer than ever in this chilling restoration which debuts on disc in our brand new Collector's Edition release featuring new art and new extras! Watch the full trailer on our YouTube.

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