West Coast Visions thriller PROCLIVITAS makes world premiere at SXSW Sydney – Emotionally charged thriller PROCLIVITAS will make its world premiere at SXSW Sydney in October, ahead of its theatrical release in February next year.
Written and directed by Miley Tunnecliffe (Molly and Cara, The Heights, 100% Wolf) and produced by Kate Separovich (Girt By Sea, Evie, Dirt Music), PROCLIVITAS is the story of a grieving woman who rekindles a romance with her teenage sweetheart, awakening painful memories of the past and a terrifying demon determined to possess her.
The film, which was shot around Perth, including in Mundaring, will debut at SXSW Sydney on October 16, before its national release in Australian cinemas on February 19, 2026.
PROCLIVITAS was the 2023 recipient of Screenwest’s highly coveted West Coast Visions initiative, which is designed to uncover, inspire and develop talented Western Australian filmmakers with distinctive visions for a debut feature film for theatrical release. It provides production funding for first-time feature film directors in Western Australia.
Fremantle-born and raised, WAAPA-trained actress Rose Riley (Stateless, Mr Inbetween) stars as Clare, a woman recovering from addiction who returns to her hometown and rekindles an old romance with Jerry played by George Mason (Power of the Dog, Exposure). Alongside the duo is WA actor Hayley McElhinney (The Babadook, Mystery Road: Origin) as Jerry’s sister, Tara.
Writer/Director Miley Tunnecliffe said:
“Having PROCLIVITAS make its world premiere at home in Australia, and at a bold, progressive festival like SXSW Sydney, is a dream come true. This film was made by an entirely WA team and tells a deeply personal story rooted in our landscape and culture. To share it for the first time with a homegrown audience in this kind of setting is incredibly meaningful.”
Producer Kate Separovich said:
“SXSW Sydney is a celebration of boundary-pushing cinema, and that’s exactly what PROCLIVITAS is. We’re excited to represent Western Australian filmmaking on the national stage and to champion our incredible cast and crew – many of whom are local women leading in their field.”
Screenwest Chief Executive Officer Rikki Lea Bestall said:
“Congratulations to Miley and Kate, it’s great to see PROCLIVITAS selected for SXSW Sydney. With Screenwest support, West Coast Visions has been offering young directors a head start on a debut feature for more than two decades. This anchor development program has served as a career launchpad for many Western Australian screen practitioners, and we are thrilled to see PROCLIVITAS amongst this slate of feature films.”
SXSW Sydney runs from October 13 to 19.
Production credit:PROCLIVITAS is a Lake Martin Films production. Major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screenwest and Lotterywest. Local distribution by Icon. Developed with the support of Screenwest and Lotterywest.
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West Coast Visions thriller PROCLIVITAS makes world premiere at SXSW Sydney
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