Stressed ad executive John takes a break at a remote cafe, finding existential questions on the menu that send him on a journey of self-discovery to the Hawaiian shores, away from suburban life.

Pirates take over a lighthouse on a rocky island. They then execute a devious plan to cause ships to run aground, pillaging their wrecks. A lone member of the lighthouse crew survives, and he deperately fights their plot. A shipwrecked maiden that avoids the pirates slaughter soon complicates the situation.

Omul (11) lives with his family on a remote island in the Fire Archipelago. During a beach trip, a storm sweeps Omul and his younger sister Kimi into the sea, where Omul witnesses a mysterious creature threatening Kimi’s soul. Rescued by a whale, the siblings survive, but Kimi is left in a coma. Omul’s ability to talk to animals becomes crucial as he and his brother – who blames him for the accident – set out to find Sadumea, the mythical figure behind Kimi’s torment. With their dog Tela, they embark on a dangerous expedition deep into the island to save Kimi.

THE EDGE OF THE WORLD gives a unique insight into the work of Tim Winton, one of Australia’s finest authors. By 1998, when this film was made, Winton had already won the Miles Franklin Award twice (for Shallows, 1984 and Cloudstreet, 1992) and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for The Riders (1995). In THE EDGE OF THE WORLD, shot partly on the magnificent coast and hinterland of Australia’s north-west, Winton talks frankly about his work, his influences and what drives him.

A cross country coach leads a team of troubled kids as he battles his own crisis of faith.

A cross country coach leads a team of troubled kids as he battles his own crisis of faith.

Alexei is a nineteen year old recruit being flown in to perform his military service on the frontier of northern Russia. The base is one of few such remaining outposts on the Arctic Ocean. There are five other seasoned and long serving soldiers stationed here, each with their own personal story or secret that has caused them to retreat from the real world. Their training and breaking in of the new arrival is sometimes humorous, at times harsh. Gradually, they each reveal something of themselves in their daily interactions and private moments as they continue their absurd duty in this snow covered no man's land, hundreds of miles from the nearest human settlement.

Set against the backdrops of the Mojave Desert and death metal, this emotionally charged ghost story follows two childhood friends who realize their connection is deeper than just a brotherhood.

A hard nosed Private Detective (Shawn Brown) takes a case recovering a priceless stolen heirloom for a mysterious Femme Fatale (Laura Wiggins "Shameless"). While determined to catch the crafty Gagliano syndicate, who he becomes convinced is behind the theft, he discovers a secret about himself he didn't see coming...

A hard nosed Private Detective (Shawn Brown) takes a case recovering a priceless stolen heirloom for a mysterious Femme Fatale (Laura Wiggins "Shameless"). While determined to catch the crafty Gagliano syndicate, who he becomes convinced is behind the theft, he discovers a secret about himself he didn't see coming...