Nia's Melancholy it's a wrap!   -   5 November, 2008

Nia's Melancholy was filmed in Far North Queensland in late September and is currently in the final stages of post-production. Stay tuned for more news and a brand new webpage in December.

Screen Australia, ABC & PFTC confirm funding for
Nia's Melancholy   -   2 August, 2008

Nia's Melancholy has been successfully selected for production investment through the New Black Initiative of Screen Australia Indigenous Branch, ABC and PFTC. The short drama by Writer/Director Sio Tusa Fa'aaefili from Mossman Far North Queensland has been in development with LaLa Pictures since 2007.
Click here to read further information on the PFTC website.

Trailer for The Savage Garden    -   15th July, 2008

LaLa Pictures is in the final stages of post-production on a promo-trailer for feature film The Savage Garden. The trailer was Directed by Peter Andrikidis and stars Craig Stott.

LaLa Pictures moves to Queensland   -   1st August, 2007

LaLa Pictures is now based in Brisbane, Queensland. The move will assist LaLa Pictures feature projects scheduled for shoot in Queensland.

Festival de Cannes 2007   -   1st May, 2007

Andrew Arbuthnot will be at the Cannes Film Festival and Marche du film from Friday 18th May until Saturday 26th May.

LaLa Pictures currently has three other feature film projects in development; two of which are final draft, market ready projects.

Chris Egan expresses interest in The Savage Garden   -   15th March, 2007

Australian actor on the rise, Christopher Egan, has expressed his interest to play Kyle in The Savage Garden. Producer Andrew Arbuthnot is currently in negotiations with his US agent.

Since leaving his role on Australian series Home & Away Chris has enjoyed continued success starring in several Hollywood films and major US TV series.

Canal+ license Hitch Cock for broadcast   -   15th June, 2006

Canal+ has acquired broadcast rights to Hitch Cock to screen in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Canal+ subsidiary broadcaster MultiTV Afrique has acquired rights for French-speaking Africa. The deal was made after a Canal+ Acquisitions Executive saw the film at a screening in the Palais des festivals for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival 2006. Hitch Cock will screen on Canal+ several times over the next two years.

Festival de Cannes 2006   -   10th May, 2006

Andrew Arbuthnot will be attending the Festival de Cannes 2006 Marche du film representing his feature project The Savage Garden.
Click here for further information

Hitch Cock will be a part of the Marche du film Short Film Corner, please see the Festivals & Markets page for further information.

Hitch Cock Goes On Strong   -   1st May, 2006

Hitch Cock has been selected in its 42nd film festival since release in 2005.

Hitch Cock screened in Manchester at the Commonwealth Film Festival in April 2006 and is now headed for Mexico City, Boston, Connecticut, Minneapolis and Washington. 42 festivals, 16 Countries, over 50 cities!

Check the full festival screenings list on the Hitch Cock page.

Hitch Cock Presents   -    4th March, 2006

Don't forget to watch SBS Television to see Hitch Cock celebrate Mardi Gras as it screens on SOS Shorts on Screen

Hitch Cock   -   1st December, 2005

Hitch Cock's clocked 34!

Since release Hitch Cock has screened in 34 Festivals, 14 Countries in some 42 cities all since February 2005!

Hitch Cock is now heading for Montreal, Dallas, Rio Brazil and many more cities and countries. Check the festival screenings list on the Hitch Cock page.

Contact   -   20th October, 2005

Contact has been selected to screen on Courts Chez Pink on PinkTV France. The show's host will interview producer Andrew Arbuthnot and screen the interview after the film in 2006.