The Physical TV Company

Thanks to those many people who came and cheered at the Australian Premiere of MISERY AND OTHER CHOICES at the @fantasticfilmfestaus . It was a stunning and uplifting event, the huge main theatre at the @ritz_cinema full with a wildly engaged audience. And wonderful that so many of the cast and crew could join director Samuel Lucas Allen and I on stage to celebrate the moment!! If you missed it at a Ritz, don't worry, MISERY AND OTHER CHOICES will be screening again on the @swff_filmfest on its Shorts 4 program on Friday May 29, 2026, at 8pm, at @palacecinemas - Palace Central (Cinema 7), Central Park Mall (Level 3), 28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW Central Sydney. It should be a lovely intimate evening with @dionysus__________ and the other filmmakers in conversation with actor/comedian John Samaha More information and tix here: /friday (link in bio) But please be aware that this is a much smaller cinema and will DEFINITELY sell out well before the date (this festival always does), so please grab your tickets asap!

@fantasticfilmfestaus Sydney Shorts Showcase! It's going to be a big night, including stunning new films from @thomasvangool1 (DANCE TO SOOTH NOTHING), @bylisianne (FREE MONEY), @booo_urns (LAY DOWN AND ROT), @nicsercombe @nic.sercombefilm (THE BAD ROOM), @linear.wave.sampler (THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM), @dionysus__________ @physicaltv (MISERY AND OTHER CHOICES), @lindsayhamiltonm (FOLLOW), @masonhubbardd (IN VAIN) and @adammmmarks (SHOWTIME BABY)! Join us Monday May 4, 7.15pm, at the Ritz Cinemas in Randwick. Tix: /MiseryRitz (link in bio)

What a world! Where is our agency? How to express the complex mix of rage, despair and powerlessness so many are currently feeling? How do you feel about @kpaterson.design ’s iconic poster design for @dionysus__________ ’s extraordinary new @physicaltv @breathlessfilmsau eco-thriller MISERY AND OTHER CHOICES, which has its Australian Premiere on Monday May 4, 2026, 7.15pm, Randwick @ritz_cinema , on the Sydney Shorts program of the @fantasticfilmfestaus ? Join us for a celebration of independent local creativity! Book now /FFFA-SydShorts (link in bio) #posterdesign #posterreveal #poster #premiere #shortfilm #climatechange #samuellucasallen #Richardjamesallen #thephysicaltvcompany #breathlessfilms #fantasticfilmfestivalaustralia

This week, my latest short film, Misery and Other Choices, has its North American premiere at the world’s largest environmental film festival, @dceff_org , hosted in Washington, D.C., we are thrilled to be part of such a prestigious and politically charged event. In the words of my good friend @izo_angelyn , Misery and Other Choices is the Uncut Gems of climate anxiety. I am also delighted to say there will be many more announcements in the coming days and weeks, with opportunities for you to see the film, so keep your eyes peeled. Lots of love xxx

Thrilled to announce the audiobook of @richardjamesallen 's novel MORE LIES has been nominated for Best Audio Fiction (Standalone) at 2026 @lawebfest2026 . @lawebfest was founded by Michael Ajakwe and described by @filmmakermag as "the granddaddy of all webfests." MORE LIES was previously a Finalist for Best-StandAlone (Podcast) at Rio WebFest and Runner Up in the Published Novels category at the international 2025 Eyelands Βοοκ Αwards. You can listen to this wild ride, a wonderful collaboration with @hresc of Sydney Sound Brewery, pretty much wherever you get your podcasts, including: @spotify : /MoreLiesSpotify  and @audible : /ML-audible. You can order your copy in print or as an ebook from the publisher IP (Interactive Publications Pty Ltd) @ipoz.biz https://ipoz.biz/product/more-lies #richardjamesallen #morelies #interactivepublictions #australianpoet #australianfiction #novels #audiobooks

🗽Breaking Plates is having its New York Premiere this weekend on Sunday 15 March! This Documentary Australia-supported film is about the not so silent women of the silent film era and puts revolutionary women of the past on the screen with present day filmmakers. As early 21st century performers step into the clothes of their early 20th century counterparts, they learn to wield humour as a weapon against the structures that contain them today. The multi-award-winning documentary will screen at the SR Socially Relevant Film Festival in New York, which focuses on socially relevant content, human interest stories and positive solutions through the powerful medium of cinema. Read more about the festival schedule, screening details and how to get tickets at the link in our bio. #BreakingPlates #SRSociallyRelevantFilmFestival #WhatToWatch #FilmFestival #Documentary

A lovely review by @deirdre.towers in @dancenthusiast of @karenpearlman 's BREAKING PLATES, which has its New York Premiere this Sunday March 15, 2026, at 7.25pm, at Cinema Village on 22 East 12th Street, as part of the @srfilmfestnyc . "Blending documentary, comedy, dance, and inquiry, Pearlman playfully challenges our self-image by juxtaposing the early clips of rebellious maids with those of today's young women. The women in the silents appear wild and unbridled, whereas the dancers in Pearlman's film seem mildly subservient. Yet, her subtext is subversive. "What happened to our revolution? Violating realism is a victimless crime!" "In line with the festival's mission to promote positive change, this film has an unusual structure, an experimental approach to goad us into action, to go ahead and shock someone, break plates, declare the end of one era and the beginning of another. BREAKING PLATES also reminds dancers to explore the choreographic genius in silent films...its spontaneity and its rough and tumble freedom...as inspiration." TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Tickets: $15 (scroll all the way down for Breaking Plates): /tickets-srff-2026 (link in bio) REVIEW: /features/impressions-reviews/view/Karen-Pearlman-Breaking-Plates-Women-Silent-Film- #breakingplatesfilm #nypremiere #srffny #physicaltv #karenpearlman #richardjamesallen #cinemasfirstnastywomen #nastysilents #cuttingrhythms #danceenthusiast

Delighted to share that, after a rapturous response at screenings across the USA, UK, France, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Azerbaijan, Canada and Australia, @physicaltv 's latest, multi-award-winning film, BREAKING PLATES, a rollicking and riotous collaboration with @nastysilents , directed by @karenpearlman and produced by @richardjamesallen , will have its New York Premiere on Sunday March 15, 2026. What: BREAKING PLATES to screen at the @srfilmfestnyc Where: Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street New York, 10003, USA When: Sunday March 15, 2026, at 7.25pm Festival Schedule: /the-schedule-srff2026 Tickets: $15 (scroll all the way down for BREAKING PLATES): /tickets-srff-2026 (link in bio) We really hope you can attend and please help us spread the word!! #breakingplatesfilm #nypremiere #srffny #physicaltv #karenpearlman #richardjamesallen #cinemasfirstnastywomen #nastysilents

A superb review by Magdalena Ball of Karen Pearlman’s SHIRLEY CLARKE: THINKING THROUGH MOVEMENT, the first book to bring back into the light the unique contributions of this legendary Martha Graham dancer, turned innovative screendance editor, turned Academy Award-winning director. 
 @maggieball1 writes:  'SHIRLEY CLARKE: THINKING THROUGH MOVEMENT explores many of Clarke’s films in depth, showing the ways in which she uses situation, context, space, time, real vs scripted life, and a networked and collaborative approach to working that focuses on the filming process itself as the main point of creativity rather than a pre-conceived plan. The result is a powerful way of looking at dance and filmmaking that can be applied to any kind of artistic endeavour.' 
 Order your copy of SHIRLEY CLARKE: THINKING THROUGH MOVEMENT from @edinburghuniversitypress : /book-shirley-clarke.html  
 Read the full review here: /2026/02/03/a-review-of-shirley-clarke-thinking-through-movement-by-karen-pearlman/

A world first opportunity! Karen Pearlman celebrates legendary filmmaker Shirley Clarke with a workshop, book launch and film screening. This Sunday December 25 at the The Philosophical Research Society, presented by @7th___house , Dance Camera West, and @lafilmforum . 
 1-4pm WORKSHOP: CONCEPTS, CUTS AND SHIRLEY CLARKE Led by @karenpearlman Sunday, January 25, 2026 1:00 PM -4:00 PM @philosophical_research_society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA 
 A 3-hour interactive workshop to develop creative ideas. Participate in a series of embodied exercises designed to catalyze concepts, images, sounds, movement motifs, structures, and rhythms for new screen dance works.  
 JOIN THE WORKSHOP: /calendar/event-five-fknp5-ych4h-3gh48-yfwpb-nksx3 
 7:00 PM- 9:30 PM 8 FILMS DIRECTED & EDITED BY SHIRLEY CLARKE + Book Launch and Discussion with Karen Pearlman Sunday, January 25, 2026 7:00 PM- 9:30 PM The Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, USA 
 On the occasion of the publication of SHIRLEY CLARKE: THINKING THROUGH MOVEMENT (2025; @edinburghuniversitypress ), @dancecamerawest and @clschweitz welcome writer/director Karen Pearlman, (in person) to present a screening of 8 rarely seen films directed & edited by Shirley Clarke. 
 BOOK YOUR TICKET FOR LAUNCH AND SCREENING: /e/embodied-filmmaking-8-films-by-shirley-clarke-book-launch-discussion-tickets-1979555475716?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 
 Can't make it? Order your copy of the book, SHIRLEY CLARKE: THINKING THROUGH MOVEMENT: /book-shirley-clarke.html  #karenpearlman #karenpearlmanisthenewwaltermurch #shirleyclarke #dancecamerawest #thephilosophicalresearchsociety #edinburghuniversitypress #thephysicaltvcompany #booklaunch #booklaunchparty #screening #workshop #workshops #screendance #editing #directing #filmmaking #womenfilmmakers

Dear Friends in LA, Thrilled to share that Karen Pearlman will be presenting an evening of @physicaltv films at @uclaftvarchive this Friday January 23 at 7.30pm. FREE, but book here to secure your spot: https://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2026/cinemas-first-nasty-women-breaking-plates-and-smashing-patriarchy 'CINEMA'S FIRST NASTY WOMEN: BREAKING PLATES & SMASHING THE PATRIARCHY + discussion with director/editor @karenpearlman FREE Screening Friday January 23, 2026 7:30 pm Billy Wilder Theater At the @hammer_museum 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles Los Angeles premiere of BREAKING PLATES Plates and 9 @nastysilents film comedies that inspired it. Karen Pearlman and The Physical TV Company have “built a feminist film practice that puts cinema’s past and present in dialogue in brilliantly constructed, canon-busting short film essays.” @pwmalcolm , UCLA Archive The evening also includes a screening and discussion of the three films of An Editors Anthology (Pearlman et al. 2016, 2018, 2020) with special guest @lilyakaganovsky Hope you can get along and please help us spread the word!