Fenix Features Media

02/02/2024

We are very happy to share that our co-lab film, The Interview has been shortlisted by Perth Now for Best Australian Short Film 2024!

You can watch and vote for it here ↘️

Matt, a 67-year-old disabled man, comes face-to-face with his own prejudices when his regular carer goes on leave and he has to interview a new carer.

01/02/2024

Ever wanted to know how our camera team build a camera on set? Have a peek. 😊



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOi8RvJUNwM

29/01/2024

Despite our best efforts...So relatable. 😅



https://www.instagram.com/p/CvOTcw5IaTH/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ

03/10/2023

Friends we're delighted to announce that THE INTERVIEW (2023) our co-production with Magic Eye Movies starring and Matt Stewart has been selected for Film and Entertainment Festival Australia. Well done to our talented team!

Producer:
Writer/ Director: Alok Rao
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DP: .nomadic
Sound Recordist/ Sound Editor: Diego Espinoza
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23/08/2023

Our approach to storytelling is to find a unique angle on a situation. In Mia (2019) we had the title character have a date in a boxing gym to shake up the traditional candle lit dinner set.

15/08/2023

There are some surprising ones out there...

14/08/2023

We are so happy to announce that THE INTERVIEW (2023) our co-production with Magic Eye Movies starring and Matt Stewart has also been selected by Port Adelaide Diversity & Inclusion Film Festival

Producer:
Writer/ Director: Alok Rao
Associate Producers: ,

DP: .nomadic
Sound Recordist/ Sound Editor: Diego Espinoza
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08/08/2023

Aztlán - BTS - We built and created this fictional landscape to breathe life into the dystopian story we wanted to tell. Building in the Australian bush presents it's challenges (*think storms and other related events 😅) but our fantastic team were able to build a multi zoned set up with over 18 sets in one location - bonuses; production flexibility, reduction in travel time and greater efficiency.

02/08/2023

Film stock vibes to capture the din of distant traffic and the music of the waves.

31/07/2023

Ever wondered about photo-realism in big war movies? Here's a master of VFX breaking down their approach in All Quiet on the Western Front (2022).

All Quiet on the Western Front "A Timeless Message" FeaturetteDirected by Edward Berger and starring Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Edin Hasanovic, Daniel ...

18/07/2023

Ever wondered why we feel so good after watching a Pixar film? Here's how they work their magic. 😊
https://screencraft.org/blog/pixars-rules-storytelling/

For some inspiration, here's a valuable list of storytelling tenets from those narrative mavens at Pixar:  

10/07/2023

Pssst...Can we share some news? ☺️
We are delighted to announce that THE INTERVIEW (2023) our co-production with Magic Eye Movies starring and Matt Stewart has been selected for and

Producer:
Writer/ Director: Alok Rao
Associate Producers: ,

DP: .nomadic
Sound Recordist/ Sound Editor: Diego Espinoza
Gaffer :
AC:
Equipment:

03/07/2023

To avoid being stuck in narrow, emotionless roles, an actor must prove they have a wide emotional repertoire. Here are some tips. :)
https://www.briantimoneyacting.co.uk/building-emotional-repertoire/

We know that acting and emotion go hand-in-hand, but for method actors there is no difference between them at all. Here are 3 secrets to emotional acting.

28/06/2023

Here's a useful tool for our Writer friends and collaborators out there.

https://screencraft.org/notes/?utm_source=screencraft-blog&utm_medium=side-bar

**Fenix Features Media has no monetary or other affiliation with ScreenCraft.

Genre-Specific Notes - ScreenCraft’s script development service is consistently regarded as the best in the industry. Your script is read by professional readers well-versed in your specific genre with at least 1 year of relevant industry experience.

22/06/2023

https://castingfrontier.com/lance-reddick-on-the-injury-that-led-to-a-career-in-acting/

Lance Reddick on the Injury that Led to a Career in Acting

14/06/2023

https://spectator.clingendael.org/en/publication/why-science-fiction-films-help-us-study-future

Analysis Tomorrow’s Worlds Why science fiction films help us study the future 10 Nov 2021 - 14:44 Photo: Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, 2010. © Yvette Wohn - Flickr Back to archive Author(s): Etienne F. Augé Universities and think tanks have always been skilled at archiving the past and a**l...

06/06/2023

https://www.the-numbers.com/market/2023/genres

Genres Movie Breakdown for 2023

01/06/2023

Ryan Marano is absolutely superb in his role as Matty. Have a look for yourself.
*PG: coarse language, violence

Matty, a man in an abusive same s*x relationship with a younger lover, battles to retain his sanity while trying to piece together his memory of a tragedy that would…

25/05/2023

Samai King portrays the harrowing story of Aztlan in this film about a climate change refugee.

A young man flees a climate disaster in search of a new homeland, hope and a chance at redemption from an event in his past that is constantly licking at his...

24/05/2023

https://www.stagemilk.com/how-to-deal-with-burnout-as-an-actor/

Burnout is a dangerous thing for actors. It is important to recognise the signs and put systems in place that keep you working healthily.

17/05/2023

Amelie Lawrence was stellar in this film about a young girl coming to grips with her parents divorcing.

When 10 year old Alex’s parents decide to divorce, she must work out how to keep her parents close even, when they are no longer together.Our website: www.fe...