We’re not driven by trends – we’re led by instinct. For over two decades, we’ve built a reputation for backing stories that are creatively daring, culturally relevant, and impossible to ignore. From new titles like Talk to Me and Late Night with the Devil to cult classics like Wake in Fright, we’ve helped bring genre-defining films to new audiences. Restored, reimagined and respected.

Our role doesn’t stop at distribution. We invest in the long-term value of film. Whether this is with our production company partnership with Sanctuary Pictures; through Brollie, our streaming platform dedicated to cult, genre and classic cinema, or via our World Sales division, we connect local stories with global audiences.

We also work behind the scenes to support the wider industry – from partnering with MIFF and Fantastic Film Festival Australia, to championing organisations like Women in Film and Television Australia. And we’re committed to nurturing new voices, with recent support for emerging talent behind titles such as Birdeater, Penny Lane is Dead, and Mockbusters.

At our core, we believe in the power of great storytelling — and in the people brave enough to tell them.

As well as new films, Umbrella preserves the legacy of Australian, New Zealand and independent cinema. To date, we have restored well over 100 iconic films in 2K and 4K — and we’re not stopping.

From celebrated classics to cult favourites, we’re committed to ensuring our region’s films live on. We work with filmmakers to ensure their films remain accessible in the best possible quality. Our restorations often feature new commentary tracks, cast and crew interviews, essays and archival materials.

Umbrella offers one of the most eclectic and exciting film collections in Australia, spanning more than 1,000 titles from modern hits to cult favourites and hidden gems.

If you’d like to host a public screening, you’ll need to secure permission from the copyright owner and pay a licensing fee. Fees vary depending on the screening circumstances. To screen an Umbrella title and confirm the terms, please contact theatrical@umbrellaent.com.au with details of your event.

Talk to us about:

• Theatrical and non-theatrical bookings
• Film festivals and retrospectives
• Councils and community screenings
• Educational and cultural institution screenings
• Libraries, film clubs and curated programs

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Brollie brings cult, classic and genre cinema together — iconic milestones, hidden treasures and the ones you have to see to believe. As part of the Brollie brand, we also curate and program Aussie Classics, a dedicated Foxtel channel showcasing the best of Australian film and television, from comedy favourites and outback thrillers to Ozploitation gems.

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Sanctuary Pictures is an independent film production company based in Australia and New Zealand. We’re committed to helping local talent tell their stories on screen, and creating a sanctuary where creativity can thrive.

Umbrella connects Australian and New Zealand cinema with global audiences.

We represent a growing slate of contemporary Australian and New Zealand films spanning drama, documentary, genre and festival releases. We’re here to bring bold, original visions to the screen and to build long-term partnerships with the international film community.

Alongside our new features, we hold one of the largest libraries of classic Australian cinema available for world rights, including cult favourites, Ozploitation gems and award-winning dramas, many of which we’ve restored in 2K or 4K.

For more information and a catalogue, please contact us.

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