Newcastle horror film Site Unseen lands global distribution deal and US market
Newcastle-made horror film Site Unseen has secured international distribution. It is heading to the American Film Market for worldwide sales.
Reported by Newcastle HeraldClaims checked against the source, 16 h ago.
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An Australian debut feature breaking into international distribution and a major US film market is rare. It signals growth in Australian film production.
In Australia. The deal raises Newcastle and the Hunter Valley's profile as film production hubs and demonstrates growing investment in Australian independent cinema.
Key facts
- 2024
- Production company founded
- Kaleidoscope Film Distribution
- Distributor
- February or March 2027
- Cinema release
- Newcastle and Hunter Valley
- Filmed in
- Bad Rev Films was founded in 2024 by Newcastle Comedy Club co-owner Allan Brady and screenwriter Tristram Baumber.
- This week, the company announced a deal with London-based Kaleidoscope Film Distribution.
- Kaleidoscope handles sales outside Australia and New Zealand.
- It will show the film at the American Film Market in Los Angeles.
- Local distributor Maslow Entertainment is working on a cinema release for February or March 2027.
- The film is a satirical horror shot in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
- It follows a real estate agent taken by masked killers.
