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has been one of Australia's leading independent film and television production companies for near a decade. Based in Melbourne, they have created innovative, entertaining, and high-quality productions for both Australian and international markets. The company's slate of award-winning projects include feature films, documentaries and factual programs, drama, animation and television series across multi-platform formats. They have been committed to providing a creative environment where writers, directors and other creatives can thrive.
From July 2012, Circe will cease operations and the company directors Lizzette Atkins and Beth Frey will continue to produce under their own separate production entities. Lizzette has recently founded her new production company, Unicorn Films, which is based at 23 Union Street, South Melbourne, and Beth will operate under Blackout Productions.
Circe Films Pty Ltd will continue as a holding company for all the completed works produced between 2003 - 2012 under the Circe Films banner.
TV DRAMA
STRANDED
Death, love and family values are all up for renegotiation in this funny, confronting, and award-winning film about two teenagers (Emma Lung and Emily Browning) navigating life after their mother dies.
ANIMATION
MUTT
'All work and no play' leads to imminent disaster for a disgruntled farmer, his cow and a hard-working dog. Based on the award-winning short film festival favourite 'Mutt'.
DOCUMENTARY
LIQUID STONE: UNLOCKING GAUDI'S SECRETS
More than a century after building began, Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is nearing completion. But will this masterpiece reveal its architect's final secrets?
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DOCUMENTARY SERIES
AUSTRALIANS EXPOSED
We reveal the real people behind the stories that fill our newspapers-trying for a baby when you're single and 40; young women's addiction to cosmetic surgery; violent teenage girls; and double lives.
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PODLOVE
Exploring the impact of digital communications on our relationships with friends, family, lovers and strangers.
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FEATURE
NIGHT
Lush, dramatic, symphonic - a stunning exploration of the nature of night from award winning director Lawrence Johnston.
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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
LIONEL
In 1968, young Aboriginal boxer Lionel Rose punched his way to the world bantamweight championship and became the first Aboriginal to win a world title. But who was the man behind the myth?
DOCUMENTARY
PASSPORT TO PARENTHOOD
It is August 2000 and Davor and Nina are visiting their homeland Croatia and embarking on a documentary set in Croatian orphanages. Nina implores Davor to agree to adopt a child. This journey will turn out to be Nina and Davor's 'Passport to Parenthood'.
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DOCUMENTARY SERIES
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
A filmmaker's journey towards understanding the mystery of death and dying through the lives of three characters. Official selection New Zealand Docs 2006.
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FEATURE
X
A no-holds-barred erotic thriller from acclaimed director Jon Hewitt (Acolytes, Redball). Releasing 2011 in Australia through Potential Films. Released in the US through IFC Midnight.
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DOCUMENTARY
VIETNAM NURSES
Arriving in Saigon amidst the stifling heat and the overwhelming US military presence, six young Australian army nurses found themselves hit with the reality of the Vietnam War. Based at Vung Tau at the only Australian field hospital, the women tell the untold stories of their Vietnam War.
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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
DR SARMAST'S MUSIC SCHOOL
After 15 years exile, Ahmad Sarmast returns to Afghanistan to reopen the Kabul music school, with the dream of transforming the lives of street kids.
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DOCUMENTARY
MARGARET FULTON - OUR FOOD JOURNEY
Join Margaret Fulton and a host of other great Australian chefs as she takes us through the history of modern Australian food.
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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
ROCK N ROLL NERD
Filmed over 3 years, Rock n Roll Nerd is an intimate tale that charts the rise of one of Australia's most unique young talents from obscurity to celebrity. Capturing Tim Minchin is first frenzied break onto the comedy scene, Rock n Roll Nerd is a highly charged personal journey of love and ambition.
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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
THE TRIANGLE WARS
An eccentric politician. An outrageous celebrity photographer. A high-powered property developer. A parking lot. A battle that will redefine a vital Australian community.
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