Awarded director Abe Forsythe joins Goodoil

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PastedGraphic-2.jpgAbe Forsythe has joined Goodoil Films ahead of the world premiere of his feature film Down Under.

Forsythe is an exception to the rule in the Australian film industry, directing a cult hit at the age of 18 and bucking the trend with his pitch-black sense of humour. This year has seen him direct a string of notable campaigns, including Toyota Camry’s ‘Real Superheroes’ with Saatchi & Saatchi Sydney and, most recently, a series of online films with BMF for Abbott’s Village Bakery that went live last week.

Forsythe said the feature shot late last year was a chance to flex his filmmaking muscles: “During the making of Down Under I was able to put a lot of filmmaking techniques into practice. Whatever the genre, I’m most inspired by the pursuit of authentic storytelling. For me, comedy and drama only works when it’s coming from a place of truth. I’ve long admired Goodoil and its roster of directors and feel privileged to have their backing at this stage of my career.”

Down Under will premiere at the Sydney Film Festival as part of the Special Presentation selection in two weeks. But the good news keeps on coming with the Melbourne International Film Festival just revealing Down Under as the crowning glory of the 65th MIFF at its First Glance announcement last week. His black comedy set during the aftermath of the Cronulla Riots will be screening as the highly coveted red carpet Centrepiece Gala on 6 August at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre.

Down Under takes a provocative look at the clashing of Anglo-Australian and Muslim-Australian cultures, toeing the line between tragedy and comedy.  The cast is headlined by Damon Herriman, Lincoln Younes, Rahel Romahn and Justin Rosniak.

Goodoil will be organising a series of private screenings in the coming months.

Says Sam Long, EP, Goodoil: “Abe has a knack for getting to the heart of an idea and I think Down Under is a great example of his cutting insight.  Goodoil has come off the back of a very strong year and we’re excited to have Abe with us to step it up a notch.”

Down Under will hit Australian theatres on 11 August, snapped up for distribution by Studio Canal.

Click here to see a sneak peek of Down Under.

For all enquiries about Abe Forsythe or if you are interested in attending a private screening of Down Under, please contact Sam Long: sam@goodoilfilms.com or +61 438 904 277.