Award Winning Australian Actor & Writer

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ARTICLES *********

#40 Red Tent Radio feat. Anne Fulwood & Robert Rabi ah

http://podbay.fm/show/425976746/e/1326974938?autost art=1

“Anne Fulwood made her mark as one of Australian television's best-known and most respected journalists. Now she operates her own media

ROBERT RABIAH ©

consultancy company and is one of Australia’s most sought-after corporate hosts and facilitators.

Plus I’m having a chat with Australian actor - Robert Rabiah.

I recently interviewed him for the special episode we did for the screening the Australian independent feature film 'Face to Fac'e last year. Face to Face has received over 30 international film awards since and Robert has been nominated for an AFI award for his role as Hakim. Today we talk to Robert about what it takes to be an artist with consistent work in the TV and film industry along with how he manages his time, his administration and more.”

INAUGURAL SAMSUNG AACTA AWARDS NOMINEES

http://www.aacta.org/media/161574/2011_nominees_by_ production.pdf

Face To Face - 1 Nomination • AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor

- Robert Rabiah

Workplace bullies face to face

http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=28039#.VseONH197Gg Face to Face (MA). Director: Michael Rymer. Starring: Vince Colosimo, Sigrid Thornton, Luke Ford, Matthew Newton, Lauren Clair, Christopher Connelly, Robert Rabiah. 88 minutes

“Director Rymer describes Face to Face — an adaptation of the David Williamson play of the same name — as a 'little film with big ideas'. Central is the idea that conflicts can be better resolved, not by punishment or retaliation, but through dialogue between victims and perpetrators. This allows each to be heard, reveals layers of complexity, and opens up the possibility of mutual empathy.

Face to Face takes place (mostly) within the confines of a single room and the duration of a single mediation session, where ten people have gathered to decide the fate of one angry young man.

Deceptively childlike construction worker Wayne's (Ford) guilt is not in question. He has admitted to assaulting a co-worker, Richard (Connelly), and to ramming the luxury car owned by his former boss, Greg (Colosimo), in a fit of rage over losing his job.

A prison sentence would, clearly, have significant bearing upon Wayne's ability to lead a secure and productive life in the future. The purpose of this session, then, under the direction of seemingly mild-mannered mediator Jack (Newton), is not to mete out blame and punishment, but to resolve underlying conflicts, and reach a mutually agreeable outcome — perhaps a form of restorative justice.

The film's success stems not just from its strong and nuanced performances, but also its confronting and surprising script (Williamson drew upon real-life mediation cases). It excels not just in the dialogue, which, apart from the odd clunky moment, is sharp and authentic, but in the way it teases a thematically layered backstory and character depth out of a single, highly charged group encounter.

What starts out as an ostensibly straightforward scenario — disgruntled former employee expresses his frustration through violence — is shown to be the end result of a cruel and systematic process of workplace bullying. This, we find, in fact stems from a pervasive culture of bullying, which, in turn, is the result of general low morale that has its roots in Greg's business practices and personal foibles.

Wayne is certainly not innocent. But definitions of 'victim', 'perpetrator' and even 'bystander' begin to blur. Lead bully Hakim (Rabiah) turns out to be one of the more sympathetic characters. Affable Richard is gracious towards Wayne, but his passivity emerges as another form of violence. Greg, who has the greatest claim to blame against Wayne, must also confront questions of his own culpability.”

NOMINATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA'S FIRST 'ACADEMY AWARDS' REVEALED

http://www.pedestrian.tv/news/entertainment/nominations-for-australias-first-academy-awards-re/59229.htm

“Earlier this year the Australian Film Institute rebranded itself as the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts shortened to the ingeniously self-aware acronym AACTA. The name change brought with it a policy overhaul in line with major international bodies the Academy Awards and BAFTAs, and the role of inaugural AACTA President was bestowed to a winner of both those Awards, national living treasure Geoffrey Rush!

Today AACTA announced the nominees for the first ever Samsung AACTA Awards which will be held in January 2012 - a locally-streamlined version of The Oscars or Golden Globes that recognizes excellence in film and television. And so without further adieu... the nominees are...” Best Lead Actor Willem Dafoe (The Hunter) Daniel Henshall (Snowtown) Geoffrey Rush (The Eye Of The Storm) David Wenham (Oranges And Sunshine) Best Supporting Actor John Gaden (The Eye Of The Storm) Sam Neill (The Hunter) Robert Rabiah (Face To Face) Hugo Weaving (Oranges And Sunshine) For the full list of nominees head to: aacta.org

Ali's Wedding draws on Muslim star's colorful life http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/short-cuts-alis-wedding-draws-on-muslim-stars-colourful-life-20151111-gkv6gb.html

“Only two days into filming the comic romance Ali's Wedding in Melbourne, two troubled bystanders approached the cast this week. "A couple of Muslims stopped us and asked, 'Is this bringing a bad name to Muslims again?'," says writer and star Osamah Sami. "That just shows how much they are fed up with the negative stereotype that we consume in the media."

With a script by Andrew Knight and Sami, the cast includes Ryan Corr, Robert Rabiah, Frances Duca and Rodney Afif.”

Australian Writers Guild - Film Victoria

Mentorship’s Announced

http://www.awg.com.au/news-18/latest-news/350-film-vic-ment-

announced.html

“The Australian Writers’ Guild is pleased to announce the recipients of our two recent Victorian mentorships, generously supported by Film Victoria. The AWG also congratulates members who were short listed for the 2010 Victorian Mentorship, Holly Alexander, Leisl Kae Egan, Mari Lourey & Robert Rabiah. We thank Film Victoria for their generous support of these programs, allowing us to provide opportunities for Victorian writers.”

JOSH LUCAS AND RACHAEL TAYLOR PROPEL

RED DOG INTO THE RACE FOR A SWAG OF IF

AWARDS ALONGSIDE ORANGES AND SUNSHINE

http://www.breakingthenews.com.au/docs/Jameson-IF-Awards_Sydney-Nominees_2011.pdf

“The Sun Room at the Ivy provided the perfect backdrop for the announcement of the 2011 Jameson IF Awards Sydney nominees. Hosted by actors Susie Porter, Matilda Brown and

Matt Day, the nominees were announced in the lead up to the Awards on the 16th November at Sydney’s Luna Park. It looks to be a fight to the finish between two films that are

based on true occurrences - family fun film Red Dog with nine nominations has earned over $18.7 million at the box office and the dramatic story of the forced migration of children from the UK to Australia in Oranges and Sunshine follows closely with eight. Red Dog, the highest grossing

Australian film for 2011 -- in the running for Best Film, Best Script, Best Cinematography, Best Direction, Best Editing.

Also in the running for Best Film is the Australian drama Face to Face, featuring some of the most well-known Australian actors, up against The Eye of the Storm, based on the novel by Nobel Prize-winner Patrick White. Both of these films have been nominated in the Best Actor and Actress categories with Vince Colosimo, Luke Ford, Christopher Connelly, Matthew Newton, Robert Rabiah and Josh Saks (ensemble cast) and Sigrid Thornton, Ra Chapman, Laura Gordon and Lauren Clair (ensemble cast) from Face to Face along with Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis recognized for their roles in The Eye of the Storm. Michael Rymer, Director of Face to Face, has also received a nomination and is up against Kriv Stenders from Red Dog and Snowtown’s Justin Kurzel in the Best Direction category.”

Film Red Dog, starring Rachael Taylor and Josh

Lucas, leads nominations for Inside Film Awards http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/film-red-dog-starring-rachael-taylor-and-josh-lucas-leads-nominations-for-2011-if-awards-in-november/story-e6frexli-1226163923215

“Red Dog is two legs ahead of the competition for this

year's IF Awards. The family film, which has taken $19

million at the box office in just nine weeks, has been

nominated for seven awards, including best film, best

director (Kriv Stenders), best actor (Josh Lucas) and best

actress (Rachael Taylor).

Oranges and Sunshine, Jim Loach's hard hitting drama about

forced child migration from the UK to Australia, follows

closely behind with six nominations, including best film and

best actor (David Wenham) and best actress (Emily

Watson.)

Also in contention for best film are the low-budget ensemble

drama Face to Face, directed by Michael Rymer, and The

Eye of the Storm Fred Schepisi's adaptation of Patrick

White's novel .

Squaring off against Lucas and Wenham for best actor

are Geoffrey Rush (The Eye of the Storm) and the entire

male ensemble cast of Face to Face (Vince Colosimo, Luke

Ford, Christopher Connelly, Matthew Newton, Robert

Rabiah and Josh Saks).

Taylor and Watson also face stiff competition for best

actress -- from Judy Davis (The Eye of the Storm), and the

female ensemble cast Face to Face (Sigrid Thornton, Ra

Chapman, Laura Gordon,Lauren Clair).

The IF Awards will be held at Sydney's Luna Park.”

Inaugural AACTA Award nominations revealed

http://www.thereelbits.com/2011/11/30/inaugural-aacta-award-nominations-revealed/

Australia gets swept up in the awards season with The Australian Academy of

Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) announcing all nominees for the inaugural

Samsung AACTA Awards today. We have a full list of nominees below, but

haven’t included the television awards. A full list of all nominees can be found on

the brand new ‘winners and nominees’ section of the AACTA website.

FEATURE FILM

SAMSUNG AACTA AWARD FOR BEST FILM

• The Eye of the Storm. Antony Waddington, Gregory Read, Fred Schepisi.

• The Hunter. Vincent Sheehan.

• Mad Bastards. David Jowsey, Alan Pigram, Stephen Pigram, Brendan

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTOR

• Willem Dafoe. The Hunter.

• Daniel Henshall. Snowtown.

• Geoffrey Rush. The Eye of the Storm.

• David Wenham. Oranges and Sunshine.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTRESS

• Judy Davis. The Eye of the Storm.

• Frances O’Connor. The Hunter.

• Charlotte Rampling. The Eye of the Storm.

• Emily Watson. Oranges and Sunshine.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

• John Gaden. The Eye of the Storm.

• Sam Neill. The Hunter.

• Robert Rabiah . Face To Face.

• Hugo Weaving. Oranges and Sunshine.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

• Morgana Davies. The Hunter.

• Louise Harris. Snowtown.

• Helen Morse. The Eye of the Storm.

• Alexandra Schepisi. The Eye of the Storm.

AFI MEMBERS’ CHOICE AWARD

• The Eye of the Storm. Antony Waddington, Gregory Read, Fred Schepisi.

Review: Face to Face http://www.meldmagazine.com.au/2011/09/review-face-face/

Sigrid Thornton and Vince Colosimo star in a film that reaches deep into the Australian psyche “WITH twenty international film awards at hand, David Williamson is one of Australia’s most prominent play- and screenwriters. In collaboration with film director Michael Rymer, a thought-provoking, transformative Australian film has been created.

Released this week, Face to Face explores a different approach to justice, focusing on the wellbeing of the offender and the community instead of throwing the responsibility to the court. Adapted from David Williamson’s 2000 play of the same name, the movie is based on actual case notes. Ten people sit down on wooden chairs in what looks like a community town hall, facing each other nervously. The only calm, decent-looking, suit-and-tie-clad man sits silently in the middle. We soon learn his name is Jack Manning (Matthew Newton), and they are there because a young, hot-tempered bloke, Wayne (Luke Ford), has just smashed in the back of his boss’, Greg Baldoni (Vince Colosimo), sports car.

When Wayne indulged in this act of revenge after being fired from his job with Greg’s construction company, he was presented with two choices:

face his charges in court and potentially end up in prison, or face his boss in a community conference and maintain a slight hope of keeping himself outside the bars. He chose the latter.

Ten minutes into the movie and I’m betting half the audience thinks they know how the film will progress. But what looks like an insignificant, on-to-the-next-case type crime turns out to be something more complicated. As the movie unveils the characters’ motivations one by one, the audience is proved wrong.

Wayne’s workmate Hakim (Robert Rabiah), an Australian of Arab descent, soon splashes bitterness against Greg’s mind-your-own-business attitude towards his workers, paying them less than he should. Therese (Ra Chapman), a quiet Asian accountant, raises her rage as well, complaining about the dirty-work she has to do for the sake of her boss’ profit. Another workmate, Mr. Nice Guy Richard (Chris Connely), is then blamed for enabling racism towards Hakim by doing nothing to stop taunts of “Al Qaeda eats here”. While Greg’s personal assistant Julie (Laura Gordon) proves to be much more than a pretty face, his steely wife Claire (Sigrid Thornton), berates her husband in every way possible.

My expectations weren’t completely fulfilled when it came to the cinematography – the scenes are very obviously shot on a hand-held camera, with clear changing of the lens’ focus and blurriness to indicate who is talking.

Yet being a low-budget movie, filmed in only 12 days and without rehearsals, makes it deserving of a good hand of applause. A big eye-opener, Face to Face proves a good story can often beat a big-budget one, and will be a likely addition to the list of Australia’s most original and impressive movies. A very rich movie, Face to Face crams in a myriad of heavy social themes, but complimenting this is a good-humored, highly entertaining nature. Yet it is an Australian movie, written by Australian playwright, directed by Australian director, acted out by an Australian cast, and embodying everything Australian. It’s a story which would satisfy every aspect of an Australian film-goers palate. But for others, I’m not quite sure.”

INAUGURAL AACTA AWARDS CEREMONY RESULTS

http://www.atthecinema.net/inaugural-aacta-awards-c eremony-live-results

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTOR

Willem Dafoe – The Hunter

Daniel Henshall – Snowtown

Geoffrey Rush – The Eye of the Storm

David Wenham – Oranges and Sunshine

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTRESS

Judy Davis – The Eye of the Storm

Frances O’Connor – The Hunter

Charlotte Rampling – The Eye of the Storm

Emily Watson – Oranges and Sunshine

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING

ACTOR

John Gaden – The Eye of the Storm

Sam Neill – The Hunter

Robert Rabiah – Face to Face

Hugo Weaving – Oranges and Sunshine

And the nominees are...

http://www.nfsa.gov.au/blog/2011/12/01/nominees-are /

“It’s been a year of constant change for the Australian Film Institute (AFI), with the launch of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), presided by actor Geoffrey Rush and an Honorary Council of industry professionals who will determine the Academy’s policies and strategies. The AFI Awards were then officially re-named AACTA Awards and moved from their usual late November slot to the end of January, to coincide with the international awards season, somewhere between the Golden Globes and the Oscars.”

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR • John Gaden. The Eye Of The Storm. • Sam Neill. The Hunter. • Robert Rabiah . Face To Face. • Hugo Weaving. Oranges And Sunshine.

Face to Face

Charac te r Po r t ra ya l At I t s Bes t !

h t t p : / / t h e a c t o r s p u l s e . c o m . a u / f a c e - t o - f a c e

"You expect solid performances from Vince Colosimo and Sigrid Thornton, but really impressive were Matthew Newton, Robert Rabiah and especially Luke Ford"

-- At The Movies

And the AACTA Nominees Are.

http://stalepopcornau.blogspot.com.au/2011/11/and-a acta-nominees-

are.html

Best Supporting Actor

John Graden, The Eye of the Storm

Sam Neill, The Hunter

Robert Rabiah , Face to Face

Hugo Weaving, Oranges and Sunshine

“Now, Robert Rabiah on the other hand is a pleasant surprise as I had

expected that film's nominations to come from the likes of Sigrid Thornton

or Ra Chapman on the women's side of the craft. Rabiah is very good in

the film, but I am sure this category will go to Hugo Weaving as it rightfully

should for Oranges and Sunshine, one of his best roles to date”

Matchbox: Ali's Wedding shoot starts

Matchbox begins rollling on rom-com Ali's Wedding

http://screen.artshub.com.au/news-article/company-

announcements/film/screenhub/matchbox-alis-wedding-shoot-starts-249815

“Based on the hilarious true story of a young Muslim man

growing up in Australia, Osamah Sami, Don Hany, Frances

Duca and Helana Sawires will bring the irreverent and warm-

hearted ALI’S WEDDING to life.

The affectionate and poignant story of love and duty is

written by Andrew Knight (The Water Diviner, Jack Irish)

and Osamah Sami. It is based on a story Sami told Tony

Ayres while they were filming the telemovie Saved in 2009

in which Sami starred as a young Iranian refugee.

Director Jeffrey Walker’s intelligent, sophisticated approach

to the story, coupled with Don McAlpine’s world-renowned

visual storytelling, is sure to make ALI’S WEDDING an

important contribution to contemporary cinema, said

producer Sheila Jayadev.

The supporting cast also includes Ryan Corr, Robert

Rabiah, Rodney Afif, Khaled Khalafalla”

REVIEW: FACE TO FACE

http://www.trespassmag.com/review-face-to-face/

“After an unpleasant altercation which sees Wayne (Luke

Ford,Animal Kingdom) intentionally crash his car into his

former boss Greg (Vince Colosimo, Daybreakers), both

parties agree to participate in a community conference to

avoid court and adverse consequences. Joining the

discussion, led by mediator Jack (Matthew Newton,Three

Blind Mice), are Wayne’s workmates Richard (Chris

Connelly,Queen of the Damned), Hakim (Robert

Rabiah, Under the Radar), Therese (Ra

Chapman, Knowing) and Julie (Laura Gordon, Em 4

Jay),his mother Maureen (Lauren Clair, Matching Jack) and

best mate Barry (Josh Saks, TV’s Rush), and Greg’s wife

Claire (Sigrid Thornton,Seachange).”

Face to Face Directed by Michael Rymer

http://www.onyamagazine.com/arts-culture/film/film-review/film-review-face-to-

face/

“Ten people sit inside a recreation hall fitted with only a collection of

sturdy, if uncomfortable, chairs and a table with cups and a jug of water on

it in front of an unmanned bar. This is the no frills setting of Face to Face,

an unfussy adaptation of the David Williamson play of the same name.

Written and directed on a tightly-reigned leash by Michael Rymer (Angel

Baby), Face to Face will never be mistaken for the most exciting film of the

year, but it’s a bold one nonetheless that rewards viewers with spiky

wordplay and tart performances.

Wayne is a dim bulb, whose history of family abuse formed within him a

short fuse that makes him ripe for workplace bullying. But when a

particularly mean-spirited joke plays out involving himself, flirtatious

company secretary Julie (Laura Gordon, Twentysomething) and meek

accountant Therese (newcomer Ra Chapman), and enacted by ringleader

Hakim (Robert Rabiah, Under the Radar)”

2012 AACTA Awards: Full List Of Winners http://spotlightreport.net/featured/2012-aacta-awards-full-list-of-winners

“ Spotlight Report hit the 2012 AACTA Awards at Sydney’s Opera

House where some of the best Australian actors and celebrity royalty”

2012 AACTA Awards Winners

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTOR Willem Dafoe. The Hunter. Daniel Henshall. Snowtown. Geoffrey Rush. The Eye Of The Storm. David Wenham. Oranges And Sunshine.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTRESS Judy Davis. The Eye Of The Storm. Frances O’Connor. The Hunter. Charlotte Rampling. The Eye Of The Storm. Emily Watson. Oranges And Sunshine.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR John Gaden. The Eye Of The Storm. Sam Neill. The Hunter. Robert Rabiah . Face To Face. Hugo Weaving. Oranges And Sunshine.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Morgana Davies. The Hunter. Louise Harris. Snowtown. Helen Morse. The Eye Of The Storm. Alexandra Schepisi. The Eye Of The Storm.

AACTA INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR BEST SCREENPLAY The Artist. Michel Hazanavicius The Descendants. Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash The Ides Of March. George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Be au Willimon Margin Call. J.C. Chandor Melancholia. Lars von Trier Midnight In Paris. Woody Allen Moneyball. Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, Stan Chervin We Need To Talk About Kevin. Lynne Ramsay, Rory Kinnear

:: Spotlight :: 2011 Jameson IF Awards

http://www.mediasearch.com.au/film/spotlights/ifawa rds2011

“The Sun Room at the Ivy provided the perfect backdrop for the announcement of the 2011 Jameson IF Awards nominees. Hosted by actors Susie Porter, Matilda Brown and Matt Day, the nominees were announced in the lead up to the Awards on November 16 at Sydney’s Luna Park”

Nominations

Showtime IF Award for Best Feature Film Face to Face Director: Michael Rymer Producers: Gabrielle Christopher, Leanne Hanley, Michael Rymer & David Williamson

Oranges and Sunshine Director: Jim Loach Producers: Emile Sherman, Camilla Bray & Iain Canning

Red Dog Director: Kriv Stenders Producer: Nelson Woss & Julie Ryan

The Eye of the Storm Director: Fred Schepisi Producers: Antony Waddington, Gregory Read & Fred Schepisi

Destination NSW IF Award for Best Actor Vince Colosimo, Luke Ford, Christopher Connelly, Matthew Newton, Robert Rabiah and Josh Saks - Face to Face David Wenham - Oranges and Sunshine Josh Lucas - Red Dog Geoffrey Rush - The Eye of the Storm

Media, entertainment & the business of storytelling

http://mumbrella.com.au/the-hunter-leads-aacta-awar d-nominations-72316

“The Hunter has lead the AACTA Awards with 14 nominations including best film. The film, by Daniel Nettheim, is also up for best direction, adapted screenplay, cinematography, sound, production design, costume, original music score, and visual effects. Meanwhile, Willem Dafoe, Frances O’Connor, Sam Neill and Morgana Davies are all up for acting awards. The film has currently made just over $1m at the local box office. It’s the first year for the re-launched AACTAs, formerly the AFI awards.”

BEST LEAD ACTOR

• Willem Dafoe – The Hunter.

• Daniel Henshall – Snowtown.

• Geoffrey Rush – The Eye Of The Storm.

• David Wenham – Oranges And Sunshine.

BEST LEAD ACTRESS

• Judy Davis – The Eye Of The Storm.

• Frances O’Connor – The Hunter.

• Charlotte Rampling – The Eye Of The Storm.

• Emily Watson – Oranges And Sunshine.

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

• John Gaden – The Eye Of The Storm.

• Sam Neill – The Hunter.

• Robert Rabiah – Face To Face.

• Hugo Weaving – Oranges And Sunshine.

Face to Face explores group dynamics of David

Williamson's play

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/face-to -face-explores-group-dynamics-of-david-williamsons-play/story-fn9n8gph-1 226344921194

“MICHAEL Rymer's film Face to Face attracted a modicum of critical and awards

attention during its limited release last year.

I was a little surprised, given the film is an adaptation of a David Williamson play - and

one of Williamson's more obvious, less dynamic plays, which is like saying Transformers

is one of Michael Bay's more histrionic films.

He leaps right into the scenario with mediator Jack (Matthew Newton, in a role for which

the irony is too obvious to note, let alone joke about) introducing each character to the

room, including a young man, Wayne (Luke Ford), who we saw in flashback drive into

the back of the Jaguar of his boss Greg (Vince Colosimo).

Others itching in their seats in the community hall include Greg's wife Claire (Sigrid

Thornton), Wayne's mother Maureen (Lauren Clair) and workmates Richard, (Chris

Connelly), Hakim (Robert Rabiah), Julie (Laura Gordon) and Therese (Ra Chapman).

Williamson loves archetypes and his characters here don't disappoint: the womanising,

prolifigate boss; the fed-up wife; simple blue-collar workers; and a calm, professional

mediator who shuns praise. "It's not me, it's the process. Sometimes it works," Jack says.

And sometimes storytelling can be too simple. Group hug.”

Celebrities Hit the Red Carpet in Style for the 2011 Jameson ...

http://www.sassisamblog.com/2011/11/17/celebrities-hit-the-red-carpet-in-style-for-

the-2011-jameson-if-awards-sydney/

“Also walking the Red Carpet were Sigrid Thornton, Michael Rymer, Robert Rabiah……”

FACE TO FACE

http://filmfestivalflix.com/film/face-to-face-

2/#.Vsemxn197Gg

Synopsis: “Face to Face is adapted from David Williamson’s play of the same name which is in turn based on the transcripts from real conflict resolution sessions.

The story is about a young scaffold construction worker who is charged with assaulting his boss. By the end of the film, all our assumptions about guilt and blame are turned on their heads. As 10 people sit in a room discussing the turn of events that brought our protagonist to breaking point, twists and surprises reveal that all is not quite as simple as it seems.

Michael Rymer directs his screen adaptation of ‘Face to Face’ (written by Australian playwright David Williamson), as an ensemble piece about 10 very dissimilar Australians bound together by a complex pattern of relationships and shared histories. Hysterically funny and deeply moving, each character’s role in the drama peels back another layer as the story digs down to the roots of who these people really are”.

Genre- Drama / Courtroom

Language

English Starring

Vince Colosimo ... Greg Baldoni Luke Ford ... Wayne Travers Matthew Newton ... Jack Manning Sigrid Thornton ... Claire Baldoni Ra Chapman ... Therese Martin Lauren Clair ... Maureen Travers Christopher Connelly ... Richard Halligan Laura Gordon ... Julie Rossiter Robert Rabiah ... Hakim Slimon Josh Saks ... Barry McLean Calen MacKenzie ... Young Wayne Glenn Maynard ... Nookie Dom Phelan ... Mac

"Face to Face" Explores Restorative Justice - Jan. 9 & 10 Screenings in LA http://www.mediate.com/articles/FacetoFace.cfm

“The award-winning film “Face to Face” will screen on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 in Pasadena and on January 10 at Laemmle’s NoHo 7 in North Hollywood. The cast includes Vince Colosimo (“Lantana”), Luke Ford (“The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” ‘Animal Kingdom”), Matthew Newton (“Farscape”), Sigrid Thornton (“The Man From Snowy River,” the western series “Paradise,” and one of Australia’s biggest stars), Christopher Connelly (“Queen of the Damned,” not to be confused with the late American actor of the same name), Ra Chapman (winner, best actress at Newport Beach Film Festival for “Face to Face”), Lauren Clair (“Me and My Monsters” for BBC), Laura Gordon (“Saw V”), Robert Rabiah (“Chopper”), Richard Sutherland (“The Man From Snowy River”) and Josh Saks (who appeared in Culver City in “An Ideal Husband”). All additionally have major Australian film and TV credits.” “Grabs the audience’s attention at the outset and never lets up.” ---Todd McCarthy, The Hollywood Reporter

FACE TO FACE http://www.urbancinefile.com.au/home/view.asp?a=18104&s=reviews

SYNOPSIS:

Young construction worker Wayne (Luke Ford) rams into the back of his boss Greg's (Vince Colosimo) Jaguar in a fit of anger after being sacked. Rather than facing court, he's given the chance to explain his actions in a resolution conference led by moderator Jack (Matthew Newton). This face-to-face confrontation between the young man, his boss, his boss's wife Claire (Sigrid Thornton), Greg's PA Julie (Laura Gordon), the accountant, Therese (Ra Chapman), his co-workers Richard (Chris Connelly) and Hakim (Robert Rabiah), best mate Barry (Josh Saks) and mother Maureen (Lauren Clair) lifts the lid not only on his dysfunctional life but on their workplace secrets and private dirty laundry, turning all of their lives upside down.

“This is an ensemble performance piece and everyone has to be pitch perfect to make it work, and they are.

Robert Rabiah as the worker of Middle Eastern descent (but proudly Aussie) is sensational as Hakim, a hard talking realist whose beef with his boss starts the sparks flying”

Face to Face http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/face-to-face-20110914-1k8wv.html

“It's a tad too stagey, but this is a solid, topical Aussie film, writes JIM SCHEMBRI”

“The audience is taken on a voyage of constant revelation

as the back-story is continually peeled back by an

outstanding ensemble cast.

Shot quickly on a puny budget, Rymer doesn’t do enough

to hide the film’s theatrical origins by staging too much of

the electrified talkfest in the one hall, but the

performances throughout - especially from Sigrid

Thornton, Lauren Clair, Laura Gordon and Robert Rabiah -

are strong enough to make up for the film’s lack of

exteriors.”

disassociated

http://www.disassociated.com/tag/robert-rabiah/

The play

“Wayne (Luke Ford), a former employee of a Melbourne scaffolding

company, is a hot headed young man who lost his job as result of

violent outbursts and inappropriate conduct in the workplace, and

finds himself before a community conference after ramming his ute

into the car of ex boss Greg Baldoni (Vince Colosimo).

Wayne is supported by his mother Maureen (Lauren Clair), and best

friend Barry (Josh Saks), while Greg’s wife Claire (Sigrid Thornton),

Julie (Laura Gordon) his secretary, Therese (Ra Chapman) the

accountant, Richard (Chris Connelly) the foreman, and Hakim

(Robert Rabiah) a worker, turn out for the company.”

Film Review: Face To Face http://www.filmblerg.com/2011/09/20/face-to-face/

“For writer/director Michael Rymer, playwright David Williamson and a

cast of ten principle actors, conciliation acts as a useful space where an

interesting process can be dissected. This is the general premise of Face to

Face. The film takes place in one room over 90 minutes. There are minor

flashbacks, but essentially, the film runs in real-time. Wayne (Luke Ford)

has been fired from his job as a labourer. Short tempered, he intentionally

smashed into his boss’s car; an after shock to his sacking. In an attempt to

reach a resolution out of court, a conciliation session is called upon.

The conciliation session is inhabited by Wayne; his mother Maureen

(Lauren Clair); his best friend Barry (Josh Saks); his boss Greg (Vince

Colosimo) and his wife Claire (Sigrid Thornton); co-workers Richard (Chris

Connelly), Hakim (Robert Rabiah), Therese (Ra Chapman) and Julie

(Laura Gordon); and finally the conciliator Jack (Matthew Newton)”

RED DOG DOMINATES THE 2011 JAMESON IF

AWARDS

http://www.theaureview.com/news/red-dog-dominates-the-2011-jameson-if-awards

“Also walking the red carpet were Sigrid Thornton, Michael

Dorman, Gillian Armstrong, Rodger Corser, Alyssa McClelland,

Morgana Davies, Stephen Curry,Lincoln Lewis, Jessica Tovey, Todd

Lasance, Luke Hemsworth, Samara Weaving,Rebecca Breeds,

Peter O’Brien, Anna McGahan, Laura Gordon, Justin Kurzel, Lauren

Clair, Kriv Stenders, Krew Boylan, Marvin Priest, Danielle Cormack,

Julia Morris, Didier Cohen, Max Markson, Matilda Brown, Rob

Carlton, KestieMorassi, Dan Ewing, Susie Porter, Catherine

McClements, Blake Davis, Annie Maynard, Warwick Young,

Leeanna Walsman, Dieter Brummer, Robert Rabiah, Gabrielle

Christopher, Jack Campbell, Ra Chapman, Michael Rymer, Sasha

Dylan Bell, Leanne Hanley, Ben Oxenbould, Angus McLaren,

Martin Sacks, Dean Daley-Jones, Loene Carmen, Aden Young,

Arthur Angel, Emile Sherman, Tara Morice Tim Freedman & The

Idle and more!”

NEWS

Follow the actors onto the red carpet for the AACTAs http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/live-coverage-of-the-aacta-awards-as-stars-head-to-the-red-carpet/story-e6frg12c-1226258081359

THE stars of the Australian film and television

industry brought out their ball gowns and black

ties for the Samsung AACTA awards last night.

“An impressive array of local movie and TV stars attended

the ceremony with the red carpet led by Cate Blanchett, who

appropriately came dressed as a golden statuette in

Alexander McQueen.

One of this country's most recent Oscar hopefuls, Jacki

Weaver, said the new awards were important in drawing

international attention Down Under.

We may not make that many films but the ones we do are

fantastic and something to be proud of," she told

Confidential at the Sydney Opera House”

FEATURE FILM (cont.) AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

• John Gaden. The Eye Of The Storm.

• Sam Neill. The Hunter.

• Robert Rabiah. Face To Face.

• Hugo Weaving. Oranges And Sunshine.

Follow the actors onto the red carpet for the AACTAs

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/live-coverage-of-the-aacta-awards-as-stars-head-to-the-red-carpet/story-e6frfmvr-1226258594377

A WHO'S who of the Australian film and television industry is expected to turn out tonight for the revamped Samsung AACTA awards. Oscar-winners Geoffrey Rush and Cate Blanchett and teen heart-throb Xavier Samuel (Twilight: Eclipse) were amongst the confirmed presenters for the glittering Opera House event, to be televised on Channel 9 from 9.30pm.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

• John Gaden. The Eye Of The Storm.

• Sam Neill. The Hunter.

• Robert Rabiah. Face To Face.

• Hugo Weaving. Oranges And Sunshine.

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

• Morgana Davies. The Hunter.

• Louise Harris. Snowtown.

• Helen Morse. The Eye Of The Storm.

• Alexandra Schepisi. The Eye Of The Storm.

AFI MEMBERS' CHOICE AWARD

• The Eye Of The Storm. Antony Waddington, Gregory Read, Fred Schepisi.

• The Hunter. Vincent Sheehan.

AUSTRALIAN 'ACADEMY AWARDS' ANNOUNCES NOMINEES https://au.movies.yahoo.com/news/a/12198515/australian-academy-awards-announces-nominees/

“The newly established Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) today announced all nominees for the inaugural Samsung AACTA Award”

And the FEATURE FILM NOMINEES are……

Best Lead Actor Willem Dafoe (The Hunter) Daniel Henshall (Snowtown) Geoffrey Rush (The Eye Of The Storm) David Wenham (Oranges And Sunshine)

Best Lead Actress Judy Davis (The Eye Of The Storm) Frances O'Connor (The Hunter) Charlotte Rampling (The Eye Of The Storm) Emily Watson (Oranges And Sunshine)

Best Supporting Actor John Gaden (The Eye Of The Storm) Sam Neill (The Hunter) Robert Rabiah (Face To Face) Hugo Weaving (Oranges And Sunshine)

Best Supporting Actress Morgana Davies (The Hunter) Louise Harris (Snowtown) Helen Morse (The Eye Of The Storm) Alexandra Schepisi (The Eye Of The Storm)

'The Hunter,' 'Eye of The Storm' Vie for Australian AACTA Awards

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hunter-eye-storm-vie-australian-267224

“Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Charlotte Rampling all named in best acting categories. The Hunter, leads the nominations for the inaugural Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA)

awards, Australia’s most prestigious film and TV awards” The full list of nominees in the inaugural AACTA awards can be found here……..

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hunter-eye-storm-vie-australian-267224 BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR John Gaden, The Eye Of The Storm. Sam Neill, The Hunter. Robert Rabiah, Face To Face. Hugo Weaving, Oranges And Sunshine.

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