Australian film has passed a significant box office milestone, surpassing the all-time box office record of $63.4 million set in 2001 and is currently at $64 million. The Australian film share of the local box office is currently sitting at 6.8%, which is the best since 2001.
“It’s so wonderful to see Australian films connecting so strongly this year. The film industry is somewhat cyclical, so it is difficult to make claims based on one year’s results alone. However, it is also important to celebrate success when it comes along, and given that the theatrical landscape is more challenging than ever before, Australian films have well and truly over-performed. I think we’re on track for a particularly outstanding year – my prediction is that we’ll reach over $70 million by the end of 2015, setting a new benchmark.” Graeme Mason, CEO of Screen Australia commented “The Federal Government, through Screen Australia, is delighted to have been able to support so many of the films that have contributed to the year’s success, through its various funding, development, marketing, offsets and innovation programs.”
Mason also pointed out that this is a long game business. Helping bring films, TV shows and digital programs to fruition is often about supporting artists all the way from conception to distribution, so they can realise their very personal, passionate endeavours.

The ten highest performing Australian films at the domestic box office for 2015 to date:
1. Mad Max Fury Road: $21.65 million
2. The Water Diviner: $10.18 million
3. Paper Planes: $9.65 million
4. Oddball: $8.12 million
5. Last Cab to Darwin: $7.15 million
6. Blinky Bill The Movie: $2.32 million
7. That Sugar Film: $1.71 million
8. Holding the Man: $1.14 million
9. Ruben Guthrie: $0.42 million
10. Manny Lewis: $0.41 million

Top 50 films per year at the Australian box office since 1992