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Directed by | Charles Williams |
Screenplay by | Charles Williams |
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Cinematography | Andrew Commis |
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Distributed by | Bonsai Films |
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Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Inside is a 2024 Australian prison drama film from writer/director Charles Williams and starring Guy Pearce. The film premiered at the 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival on 9 August 2024 [1] and will be releases in cinemas on the 27 February 2025.
A prisoner is forced to murder Australia’s most despised criminal. [2]
Charles Williams wrote and directed the film which received funding from Screen Australia in 2022, [3] and Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) Premiere Fund and Screen NSWin 2023. [4] The film is produced by Marian Macgowan for Macgowan Films and Kate Glover for Never Sleep Pictures. Bonsai Films is distributing for Australia and New Zealand. Goodfellas handling international sales. [5]
Guy Pearce was confirmed as leading the cast in September 2023. [6] Later in December, Cosmo Jarvis and Vincent Miller were confirmed to join the cast. [7]
Principal photography took place in Melbourne, Victoria in 2023, [8] and wrapped on December 19, 2023. [9] Parts of the film were shot on location at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre. [10]
The film was announced as part of the Bright Horizons competition selection at the 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival in July 2024. [11] It premiered on 9 August 2024 with ScreenHub Australia praising the performances and direction of the debut feature. [12] It will be releases in cinemas on the 27 February 2025. [13] [14]
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Inside releases in Australian cinemas on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Hi There - its in cinemas in Australia from 27 Feb