Honey Lion Productions

31/10/2023

"Demon Dog" is the latest film to be created by Juliana Purnell, founder of Honey Lion Productions. As per the instructions of the Lithgow Halloween Smartphone Film Festival, it is a G-rated horror/comedy that is filmed entirely on a smartphone. Selected to screen at the festival, "Demon Dog" won both the Most Creative category and the People's Choice Award!

Well done to all involved! Here's a photo of the real star of the show, Delilah. Here's hoping that "Demon Dog" will show at many more film festivals in the future!

31/10/2023

It is with great pleasure to announce that out of 4,515 films, Making Sense of Scents has been selected as a finalist at the International Film & Entertainment Festival Australia (IFEFA)! An event will be held on the 23rd November at NSW Parliament House. More details to follow.

24/03/2023

Very proud to announce that Honey Lion Productions' first documentary short, Making Sense of Scents, has been accepted into the Starburst Film Festival & Filmmaking Symposium! Congratulations to all cast and crew. It will be fantastic to see this film on the big screen. Details are below, and a big thank you to the film festival and to Penrith City Council for making this event possible for local filmmakers.

🎬 Don’t miss the StarBurst Film Festival and Filmmaking Symposium on Saturday 1 April at Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

👏 Congratulations to the finalists of the StarBurst Film Festival! We can’t wait to showcase the following short films made by talented filmmakers.

• A Woman's Best Friend, directed by Caroline Sparkes
• Bad Guy, directed by Craig Cauchi
• Billionnaires Post Lockdown Pranks, directed by Linley Kaminski, Steven Horvath & Joseph Giannini
• Blurred, directed by Alexia Vidler
• eggsperiment, directed by Justine Goldrick
• Fresh Cut, directed by Zane Mestousis
• Golem, directed by Ryan Cauchi
• Hear Me, directed by Julian Neuhaus
• Homecoming, directed by Tim Hans
• It Will Come to You, directed by Brendan Flood
• It Won't Define Me, directed by Bus Stop Films
• Jack, directed by Timothy Wilde
• Like a Bird, directed by Amy Rose Hancock
• Look the Part, directed by Bus Stop Films
• Making Sense of Scents, directed by Juliana Purnell
• Mate, directed by George-Alex Nagle
• Midnight Stories: Morgan, directed by Ryan Cauchi
• New Life, directed by Mark Bernard
• Old Fart, directed by David O'Brien
• Scouts, directed by Charlotte Wood
• Served Cold, directed by Muy Lang Linda Ung
• SYRON, directed by Jenny Fraser
• Tales from the Dark Web: Moira Hill, directed by Ryan Cauchi
• Terrence, directed by Shea Donohoe
• Terry Leans In, directed by Gary Boulter
• The Pinnacle, directed by Ben Skinner
• Zoom on the Broom, directed by Justine Goldrick

⭐ StarBurst Film Festival and Filmmaking Symposium
🗓️ Saturday 1 April from 9am
🎟️ Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from https://fal.cn/3wPPZ
📍 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith

From 9am, join a panel discussion with experts in the film industry who will share tips and insights on how to access film funding and broadcasting agreements. Then from 1pm, enjoy a range of short films made by local creatives that were submitted as part of the StarBurst Film Festival.

➡️ For more information about this event go to https://fal.cn/3wPPY

08/10/2022

The Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival has selected Making Sense of Scents to screen out of competition as part of their "Our Stories" section. Held in Gympie, Queensland from 27th to 30th October, you can watch the film at any time on demand during the festival at the "Living Room" thanks to the Perseverance Street Theatre Company.

So if you're a lucky Queenslander or are in the area that weekend, you can check out the festival which focusses on heart-warming tales here:

  We’re Back in 2022!27 - 30 OCTOBER*AT THE GYMPIE SHOWGROUNDS RSVP ON FACEBOOK You might have noticed we’ve updated our dates recently! Click here to find out more. WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2022 MOONLIGHT CINEMAOn top of our two indoor screening rooms we'll be launching an outdoor moonlight cinema so...

26/02/2022

It is finally time to reveal the trailer for Making Sense of Scents!

Currently on the film festival trail, if you wish to view this documentary, please contact Honey Lion Productions at [email protected]

Making Sense of Scents is an upcoming documentary that explores the emerging world of Nose Work in Australia—a dog sport that puts the noses of man's best fr...

21/02/2022

The pandemic threw a few wrenches into nearly everyone's plans, including the upcoming projects of Honey Lion Productions. After taking stock of the situation and with a lot of help from others, it's exciting to report the completion of a little sneaky documentary that has been in the works since last year.

Making Sense of Scents is a documentary about the emerging dog sport of Nose Work. It couldn't have been done without the assistance of K9 Nose Time, K9 Nose Work, the ASCW, the NACSW, Hills Shire Council, and of course all of those who dedicated their time to be interviewed as part of the production.

Trailer to be revealed on the 26th February!

22/05/2021

Last year was certainly a challenge for the film, arts and entertainment industry. For Honey Lion Productions, that meant shutting down production and reassessing what projects were still a possibility in a world that was constantly changing. Yet for the animals, their world was still rolling. The pandemic saw many people spend more time with their dogs, but how well do we really understand them? With an olfactory system many times more powerful than our own, how do they make sense of scents? If we were to stop and follow their commands for a change, what would we learn from them about their world?

With the help of K9 Nose Time and the ACSW, Honey Lion Productions is currently in the post-production phase of a documentary that seeks to explore this bond between dogs and their handlers... and all the scents in-between!

24/02/2020

Crew needed for short documentary film!

Paid | Sydney region | Various crew roles.

Looking to create a low-budget, documentary short on the role of therapy dogs in nursing homes. Production crew must not be allergic or otherwise averse to being in close quarters with dogs. One day shoot—date TBA, but most likely during the day on a Friday in April (not Easter long weekend).
UPDATE: We are now aiming to film on the 3rd April, using 24th April as a back up date in case any pick up shots are needed.

Positions required:

DOP*: Experience with documentary shoots and can supply own gear/experience with Panasonic GH4 desirable.

Sound Recordist: Experience with documentary genre and can supply own gear desirable.
*If you are a DOP and are comfortable with combining these two roles, please mention that in your application. Hoping for only a small crew as to have minimal impact on nursing home location.

All Rounder: Award rate. Perfect for those with some experience and looking for more opportunities to grow. Jobs may include slate, note taking, moving lights, and possibly operating 2nd camera.

EOI for Editor/Sound Mixer: When applying, please mention level of availability; post-production unfortunately will have a tight turnaround due to film festival submission dates. Please specify if you're keen to edit its entirety, or just do the sound mixing, colour grading, etc.

Please send your CVs, showreel examples and rates to [email protected] Please don't contact over Facebook as I might miss your message.

24/02/2020

Update on the Creative Dance Eisteddfod:

It is sad that a number of years have passed since the pitching of this idea. The main reason for the delay of this event was due to a change in laws regarding music licensing and copyright, which left many organisers in this field confused as to where everything was heading, and whether these types of events could continue to be financially feasible. Since that time, a lot has been clarified with the governing body, APRA, and while there are still some unresolved issues from within the community, the dust has mostly settled.

So it is a pleasure to announce once again that planning for the Creative Dance Eisteddfod is underway, barring any further unforeseen setbacks. Watch this space!

07/03/2016

Applications for adjudicators and contributors for the upcoming Eisteddfod hosted by Honey Lion Productions are now closed. Successful candidates will be contacted at some point throughout this week. Thank you to all those who applied.

14/02/2016

Interested in helping to create a new type of dance Eisteddfod?

Honey Lion Productions is keen to produce a dance Eisteddfod in Sydney this year that focuses on celebrating dance as a creative art form. The winning dances will be heavily weighted towards those that display creativity in their choreography, usage of theatrical elements, storytelling and their emotional impact on audiences, as opposed to favouring technique only.

But before this Eisteddfod can take place, we need adjudicators who are also looking to judge something slightly different. We are looking for a small team of people who are involved within the dance industry to lend their opinions and ideas during the development stages of the event. What categories would you like to see? What styles of dance should we see more of? What rules should there be? Looking for people who are passionate about the art form of dance and are looking for a platform where the most creative dances are awarded. You must also be willing to adjudicate entries once the Eisteddfod is launched. Please note, you won’t be allowed to adjudicate your own entries.

If you have a number of years worth of experience in dance, you’re welcome to apply. Preference will be given to those with experience in adjudicating, or those with a background in drama/movement as well. As we are looking for like-minded people who are passionate about the prospect of the project, there will be no pay during the collaboration period, which may require a few meetings (though food expenses will be paid for) over the next few months. However, should the Eisteddfod take place, all adjudicators will be paid for their time at the event accordingly.

Currently we are hoping to launch the Eisteddfod late in the year, possibly September.

Expressions of interest close 6th March. Please note that Honey Lion Productions will be out of office for part of the application period, so successful applicants may be contacted as late as 13th March.

If you are interested in being involved and eventually adjudicating for this project, please private message your preferred contact details, a brief history of your qualifications, along with a sentence or two explaining what sort of dance you’re passionate about, and what you hope to see at this dance Eisteddfod. If you know someone who may be interested, by all means, share!

Alternatively, you can apply via StarNow. Link is below.

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