Epic Films

09/12/2020

This is huge news, and we’re absolutely thrilled to share that First Day has been awarded the 2020 Rose d’Or in the Children and Youth category, amongst entries from all over the world.

First Day has already made a difference in so many people’s Iives, and hopefully this award will enable it to reach an even wider audience.

ABC TV + iview Screen Australia South Australian Film Corporation Australian Children's Television Foundation

Congratulations to First Day - winner of the Rose d’Or Award for Children and Youth!
Epic Film/ Australian Television Foundation/ Australian Broadcasting Corporation

14/01/2019

THE PROJECTIONIST has its world premiere at Flickerfest in Sydney tomorrow night. Details at the link below if you're there and want to check it out. http://flickerfest.com.au/film/the-projectionist/

We'll be holding an Adelaide premiere alongside WALTER and A STONE'S THROW on February 5th. Cast and crew invites will go out this week, or if you're interested in attending, leave a comment below so we can send you the info.

The Projectionist Jack is an elderly widower grieving the recent loss of his wife. While cleaning out their house he discovers an old Super 8mm film projector that transports him into the world of the films it plays.WORLD PREMIERE Director: Marcus McKenzie Writer: Marcus McKenzie Producer: Marcus Mc...

12/11/2018

We’re honoured to be nominated for the inaugural Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network Award for FIRST DAY, amongst a group of incredible Australian programs and creators.

Sonia Mehrmand. The Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network (SDIN) has announced the nominees for the inaugural SDIN Award, with the winner to be announced at Screen Forever. Advertisement The annual award has been created to honour Australian producers and projects which have made a significant cont...

16/10/2018

WE WON!!! First Day took out the MIPCOM Diversify TV Award for Kids’ Programming at an awards ceremony in Cannes overnight.

We’re so proud that this story is having such a huge impact overseas. Thanks to ABC TV and Screen Australia for supporting the project, and congratulations to all of our cast and crew, particularly Writer/Director Julie Kalceff and actor Evie Macdonald. You’re both stars!

04/10/2018

FIRST DAY is one of only three programmes from around the world to be nominated for the MIPCOM Diversify TV’s Excellence Award for Kids’ Programming (all genres).

Congratulations to the FIRST DAY cast and crew and a huge thanks to ABC TV and Screen Australia for supporting our show and for continuing to support diverse stories and voices.

https://www.if.com.au/four-aussie-shows-nominated-for-mipcom-diversify-tv-excellence-awards/

http://www.mipcom.com/programme/diversity-at-mipcom/

19/09/2018

We were so proud to see FIRST DAY actor Evie Macdonald on The Project last night.

If you’re in Australia and haven’t had a chance to see her in First Day, the show is on ABC iview right now: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/first-day

10/09/2018

FIRST DAY has been awarded Best Fictional Children's Series at FAN CHILE - a television festival where the winning shows are judged by children from all over Chile.

We're incredibly honoured that the show has made an impact in South America.

https://www.fanchile.com/ganadores-competencia-audiovisual-fan-chile-2018/

Julie Kalceff Meagan Macdonald Libbie Doherty Nerida Moore

Un año más niños de distintos lugares de Chile votaron para elegir a los ganadores de todas las categorías de la Competencia Audiovisual Internacional 2018.

21/08/2018

FIRST DAY will be screening in the GIRL SHORTS program at the Hong Kong LGFF on September 9th & 15th. Looks like a great collection of films!

1. Masks Language: English, Persian(English Subtitle) Duration: 23 mins Director: Mahaliyah Ayla O Story: * Asian Premiere

11/06/2018

First Day is going to Outfest! If you'll be in LA in July, check out our screening times below...

Creating change. One story at a time.

04/06/2018

We are THRILLED to announce that Matchbox Pictures will open it's South Australian office this week AND has begun filming the highly anticipated third season of drama series WANTED in South Australia!

Based at Adelaide Studios the SA Matchbox branch will be headed up by South Australian producer Kirsty Stark (Wastelander Panda, Goober) who will drive the local development slate in with Matchbox.

Commissioned by Channel 7, and directed by the highly talented Jocelyn Moorhouse (The Dressmaker) and Peter Templeman (Wanted 1 & 2, The Wrong Girl, Offspring), WANTED Season 3 will see the return of stars Rebecca Gibney, also one of the show’s Creators and Executive Producers, and Geraldine Hakewill.

Read the full release here: https://goo.gl/oRDasm

Pictured below L-R: Geraldine Hakewill & Rebecca Gibney
Photo credit: Rebecca Gibney

30/05/2018

FIRST DAY has just won the Gender Equity Prize at the prestigious Prix Jeunesse International Children’s Television Festival, and been awarded second place in the 7-10 Year Fiction category, behind the BBC’s REVOLTING RHYMES.

Congratulations to all of our cast and crew, particularly Evie Macdonald, whose performance was complimented many times during the week - and a huge thank you to the ABC and Screen Australia for supporting us to create the show.