TPL congratulates the feature films First Light, Saccharine, Sukidimi Walks Before Me, Phenomena and Boss Cat on their official selection for the 2026 @sydfilmfest
A further congratulations to Maŋutji and Belly, which will screen as part of the Proper Loved Up short film program at the festival.
We are proud to have collaborated on these exceptional projects and to have worked alongside such talented creative teams in bringing these stories to the screen. Congratulations to all filmmakers, producers, cast and crew involved on this fantastic achievement.
We look forward to seeing these films celebrated on the big screen at SFF 2026 !
#sydneyfilmfestival #sff26 #thepostlounge #postproduction
Three hours. One delivery. No second chances. ‘Runner’ is a high-stakes, adrenaline-fuelled thriller starring Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson.
Watch the trailer now.
Post services by The Post Lounge - Dailies, Editorial, DI & Mastering.
The debut feature from director @james.pdf ‘First Light’ is coming to Australian cinemas on July 9th. ‘First Light’ follows a nun (Ruby Ruiz) in the Philippines navigating faith and corruption after a young worker’s death. James won Best Australian Director at MIFF 2025 for this striking film.
Editorial, picture and sound finishing services proudly provided by The Post Lounge.
The original Australian musical comedy ‘The Deb’ is in cinemas today! Following two cousins on a heartfelt and hilarious journey, this film is the directorial debut of Rebel Wilson.
Dailies, Editorial, Conform, Grade, Titles Design and Mastering proudly provided by The Post Lounge.
Director: Rebel Wilson
Producers: Greer Simpkin & David Jowsey
Editor: Jane Moran
Sound Supervisor/Designer: Liam Egan
Re-recording Mixer: Robert Sullivan
Post Supervisor: Henry Karjalainen
Colourist: Jamie Hediger
TPL Post Producer: Holly Bestic
TPL Online Editors: Margaux Hemard & Marie Gatt Main Title & Credits Designer: Phillip Radford
Compositor: Rachel O’Connell
Online VFX Supervisor: Jack Mason
Digital Dailies Operators: Sebastian Reategui and Tony Ling
Operations / Data Manager: Rod Wallwork
Technical QC Operator: Tiago De Sousa
Post Production Coordinator Tyron Chand
#thedeb
‘Life Could Be a Dream’ is the debut feature from Australian filmmaker Jasmin Tarasin and writer Courtney Collins. Described as a fractured fairytale of resilience and grace, ‘Life Could Be a Dream’ follows Sarah, a forty-year-old woman on the edge of rebuilding her life.
The Post Lounge was proud to provide post services for this feature.
@lifecouldbeadreamofficial will be released nationally in cinemas on May 14.
TPL’s short-form team was thrilled to bring to life two spots for Chartered Accountants: ‘Uni Degree’ and ‘Career Advancers’.
Agency: Connecting Plots
EP: Erin McBean
Producer: Nick Mutton
Director: Toby Morris
Director of Photography: Aaron McClisky
Colourist Matt Campbell
Offline: Matt Bennett @ TPL
VFX: Manimal Post
Post Sound: Mighty Sound
Team TPL was proud to attend the Australian Premiere of @bazluhrmann ’s EPIC - a visionary concert film from a visionary director. Having previously serviced the Oscar Nominated feature ‘ELVIS,’ and series ‘Faraway Downs,’ The Post Lounge Group has loved working with Baz and his incredible team.
#elvis
Another great output from TPL’s short form team is @woolworths_au ’s nationwide “Bricks” campaign for their fun collectable bricks. TPL group was proud to be part of this advert.
Agency: M+C Saatchi
Production + VFX: Resolution Design
Director: Josh Logue
Producer: Mitchell Carr
Line Producer: Richard Halsted
DoP: Adrian Rogers
Offline: Matt Bennett @TPL
Colourist: Alina Bermingam
Post Supervisor & Compositor: Russell Masters
3D Artists: Ferry Taswin & Jeremy Cooper
Post Producer: Renee Masters
#woolworthsbricks
Chubb Insurance took centre court at the Australian Open with this beautifully crafted spot. The Post Lounge short form team was proud to provide post-production services on the campaign.
Agency: Milk & Honey United
CCO’s: Andy DiLallo & Steve Jackson
Executive Producer: Susannah Myerson
Design Director: Ramon Rodriguez
Production Company: Manuka Studio
Director: Patrick Fileti
DOP: Jani Hakli
Casting: Fountainhead
Post Production: The Post Lounge
MD: Kurt Royan
Post Producer: Mollie Myerson
Offline Editor: Matt Bennett
Online/Flame: Hugh Seville
Colorist: Yanni Kronenberg
#australianopen
Great night at @aacta Industry Gala last night with an incredible crew. So good to be surrounded by industry friends, collaborators and creatives as we celebrate another huge year for Australian screen.
#AACTA #AACTAIndustryGala #AustralianScreen #FilmAndTV #ScreenIndustry
Warwick Thornton’s WOLFRAM has been selected for Official Competition at the 76th Berlin Film Festival. Set in 1930s Australia, this incredible piece of cinema is a companion film to ‘Sweet Country.’
Editorial, conform, grade, VFX, sound, graphics and mastering proudly provided by The Post Lounge.
Director and DOP: WARWICK THORNTON
Producers: GREER SIMPKIN DAVID JOWSEY
Executive Producer: KURT ROYAN
Editor: NICK MEYERS ASE
Sound Designer: LIAM EGAN
TPL Post Producer: HOLLY BESTIC
TPL Online Editor/Assistant Colourist: MARGAUX HEMARD
TPL Colourist: BRETT MANSON
Re-recording Mixer: ROBERT SULLIVAN
With seven Australian titles being selected for Sundance 2026, it’s one of the biggest years for Australian’s on record! The Post Lounge was proud to provide post services on two of the selected titles - ‘Fing!’ and ‘Saccharine’! Congratulations to all those selected for this year’s amazing line up.
#sundance
