Arts
Aussie Rules The World
Second Nature Films presents
AUSSIE RULES THE WORLD
Directed by Michael Stringer McIntyre
Narrated by David Wenham
Releasing in selected cinemas nationally from 22nd July, 2014
Second Nature Film’s feature documentary AUSSIE RULES THE WORLD releases nationally this July, with special red carpet premiere events scheduled to take place around Australia. AUSSIE RULES THE WORLD is narrated by award winning actor David Wenham and directed by Michael Stringer McIntyre.
Second Nature Films is the team behind the international award winning success story Yogawoman. Aussie Rules the World is being distributed by the innovative Australian distribution company INDIEVILLAGE.
Filmed in 20 countries, AUSSIE RULES THE WORLD is a sports travel film with huge appeal to all footy fans, sports fans and families who want to catch a glimpse of a revolution as Australian football goes international.
The film features football legends Brett Kirk, the AFL’s International Ambassador and the former co-captain of the Sydney Swans; Adam Goodes, dual Brownlow medallist and 2014 Australian of the Year, Andrew Demetriou, Mike Sheahan, Martin Flanagan; Eddie McGuire and AFL Multicultural Ambassador Bachar Houli, devout Muslim player respectively.
Synopsis:
Why would we keep the greatest game in the world a secret? Australia’s national game is under threat from all world sports. Will the Australian Football League (AFL) find new ways to survive in this new global market? AUSSIE RULES THE WORLD follows AFL superstar Brett Kirk on an international mission to save the game. This film uncovers people’s passion for footy in unexpected corners of the globe. Footy will never be the same!
Michael Stringer McIntyre was given a super 8mm camera when he was 12 years old and has made films ever since. He has an extensive background and wealth of expertise as a Producer, Director, DOP and Distributer. In 1997 he co-founded Second Nature Films and went on to produce and distribute the award winning Yogawoman. Second Nature Films is one of Australia’s leading independent documentary production companies. Michael has been a football fan since he was a boy.
Check out the trailer: www.aussierulestheworld.com/the-film/watch-the-trailer
– Screening dates below –
PREVIEW SCREENING
DARWIN Friday 4 July Event Cinemas
NATIONAL PREMIERE SCREENINGS
SYDNEY Tuesday 22 July EQ Hoyts
MELBOURNE Wednesday 23 July Village Crown
PERTH Monday 28 July Perth Paradiso
ADELAIDE Wednesday 30 July Mercury Cinema
WEST SYDNEY Monday 4 August Event Cinemas, Burwood
BRISBANE Wednesday 6 August Barracks Cinema
BALLARAT Wednesday 13 August The Regent
BENDIGO Thursday 14 August The Star Cinema
MT GAMBIER Friday 15 August Oatmill Cinemas
WAGGA WAGGA Tuesday 26 August Forum 6
HOBART TBC – August State Cinema
Tasmanian premiere on Wednesday 3 September, 6:15pm at The State Cinema
CINEMA SEASONS
24 July: Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave | Classic Cinema Elsternwick 31 July: Croydon Cinema
14 August The Star Cinema, Bendigo 19 August Forum 6, Wagga Wagga
Other cities & towns to follow – Check www.aussierulestheworld.com for details
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