is one of Australia's leading independent film and television production companies. Based in Melbourne, we create innovative, entertaining, high-quality media for both Australian and international markets. Our slate of award winning projects includes feature films, documentaries, drama, animation, television series and new media.
Producers Lizzette Atkins and Beth Frey are committed to providing a creative environment where writers, directors and other creatives can thrive. We seek to develop and produce programmes based on ideas, passion and talent. We have established a vibrant production hub shared by some of Melbourne's leading production companies, and offer production space and facilities including two Final Cut Pro edit suites, a full production kit including a JVC HD camera, and marketing and distribution expertise.
CIRCEfilms is increasingly involved in international co-productions and can offer significant advantages to co-production partners. With the recent introduction of the Australian Producer Tax Offset, between 20 – 40% of qualifying expenditure can be cash flowed into the budget – depending on the type of production.
draws upon an outstanding talent pool of media professionals to create branded content for the corporate, government and education sectors, lifestyle entertainment programs for commercial and pay television, and mobile content. We are passionate storytellers committed to finding media solutions that will engage your target audience.
Our digital content services are for Corporate Presentations, Interactive Solutions, Marketing, Product Demonstrations, Documentaries, Lifestyle, Point of Sale, Animation Services and Internet Solutions.
CIRCEvision is led by Anna Bateman, an award winning programme maker, and Anna Le Deux, an experienced marketer with over 25 years experience in retail, packaged goods, arts and education.
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.
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
JESUS CANT SKATE
Roller figure skating champion Jayson Sutcliffe desperately wants one last world championship. The competition looks invincible, but then so is Jayson's passion.
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ANIMATION
MUTT
'All work and no play' leads to imminent disaster for a disgruntled farmer, his cow, and a hardworking dog. An award-winning film festival favourite.
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DOCUMENTARY - IN PRODUCTION
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?
FEATURE - IN FINANCING
THE LAST DAYS OF THE SPACE AGE
July 1979, as the world waits to see where the doomed American space station Skylab will crash – Perth teenager Glen Bissett fears it will land on him, and he may just be right!
DOCUMENTARY + ONLINE
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.
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 is the man behind the myth?
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FEATURE - IN FINANCING
THE SHELTER
When a deeply religious girl discovers her boyfriend has gone missing, she finds herself drawn into a world of danger and depravity.
FEATURE - IN FINANCING
KID SNOWBALL
It's 1972, and tensions run high when two brothers clash over the failing family tent boxing business in outback Australia.
FEATURE - IN DEVELOPMENT
BON SCOTT
It's time to meet the man who fronted one of the greatest rock'n'roll bands ever - the reckless, talented, charismatic and ultimately doomed lead singer of AC/DC.
FEATURE - IN DEVELOPMENT
NOT QUITE WAITING IN THE WINGS
From award-winning team behind Japanese Story, this hilarious and touching drama follows the dreams and disasters of an amateur theatre company.
DOCUMENTARY
SISTERS OF THE SURF
Two young women battle it out in the sexy and exciting world of womens surfing.
TV SERIES
BY DESIGN
A ground breaking series that redefined Design TV and showcased some of the best designers and architects in Australia and the world.
DOCUMENTARY
ONE TRACK MINDS
This award-winning documentary highlights the best therapies for autistic kids in Australia, and the heroic commitment of those who deliver them.
TV SERIES
LIFEFORCE
Australia's first personal makeover series followed a diverse group of people attempting to channel their own lifeforce to build better lives.