“Metropius” Writer Ally Burnham Wins Australia’s Top Writing Award, the AWGIE, for her work on the groundbreaking Dieselpunk Sci-Fi animation Metropius.
Brisbane, Australia - Writer Ally Burnham, a member of the creative team behind the groundbreaking dieselpunk sci-fi animation "Metropius," has won Australia's top writing award, the AWGIE. Set in a three tier world powered by rose diesel, "Metropius" bridges the gap between television, gaming, and immersive experiences, offering audiences a… Read more
Mel Poole to direct Cherry Sisters film about the world’s worst sister act
We’re thrilled to announce 18 degrees has optioned a script written by Steve Gottlieb for the can’t-believe-it’s-true story of the Cherry Sisters — blundering trailblazers of the stage who said ‘Nah’ to being told no. And they got told no a lot. Did these performers have talent? Hard to… Read more
Brisbane DOP Dan Macarthur to shoot new Centrelink commercials
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15 January, 2021
Having received numerous accolades for his recent work on Hewlett Packard Worldwide's campaign, Brisbane DOP Dan Macarthur will shoot a series of new commercials for Centrelink in Cairns later this month. One of Queensland's most experienced cinematographers, Dan has worked with Academy Award-winning actors and producers including Russell Crowe, and… Read more
“Dry” directed by Mel Poole takes out two awards at the Australian Independent Film Festival
Queensland director Mel Poole and her team have won Best Queensland Film and the Audience Award at the 2020 Australian Independent Film Festival. Written by Colin Gregory, the film tells the story of a bed-wetting boy desperate to go to scout camp, who learns a valuable life lesson from his… Read more
Sad clown film by Queensland director Mel Poole takes out Audience Award at St Kilda Film Festival
A short film that explores the fine line between comedy and tragedy written and directed by Queensland director Mel Poole has won Audience Choice at the prestigious Academy Award-qualifying St Kilda Film Festival. Sock and Buskin, produced by 18 Degrees and starring Leon Cain, tells the story of a sad… Read more
18 Degrees launches new film & video production Brisbane studio
Australian film company 18 Degrees has opened a new film and video production Brisbane studio which promises to be a vortex of television commercial production, film and creative video content. The team already works with some of Australia’s top agencies and companies including Flight Centre, Cruiseabout, Ramsay Healthcare and Allianz… Read more
Director Mel Poole wins West End Film Festival’s Best Music Video for Slowly Draw Back
Australian director Mel Poole's new music video for Powderfinger's Darren Middleton is a beautiful example of reverse direction. As the first half of "Slowly draw back" is actually recorded in reverse, director Mel Poole wrote a story which picks up on this and shows an old lady rewinding her life's memories.… Read more
Australian horror director Dan Macarthur wins multiple awards for Gyton Grantley film
18 Degrees director/ DOP Dan Macarthur has won a converted Indie Fest Special Mention Excellence Award for the short film Anthesis of Man, a horror comedy. Starring Gyton Grantley (The Dressmaker, Underbelly) and Leon Cain, the film by Australian horror director Dan Macarthur, also received numerous nominations and screenings at… Read more
18 Degrees welcomes the new Arri Alexa Mini
Brisbane commercial production company 18 Degrees has taken its ability to produced high class imagery to the next level with the purchase of the new Arri Alexa Mini. The Alexa Mini gives 18 Degrees operators the versatility to shoot in all types of environments, with world-class Arri quality and ability to shoot… Read more
18 Degrees DOP/Director returns from making Indian blockbuster
Brisbane film and commercial Director / DOP Dan Macarthur has returned to Brisbane after months of working on Indian Blockbuster Yennai Arindhaal. The film was a huge hit, with critics sighting Dan's cinematography as one of the highlights. Starring Ajith Kumur, the film was shown on over 1000 screens worldwide.… Read more