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About louisealston

Director, Producer, Writer

Everybody needs good Neighbours

Just wrapped shooting on block 1322 of Neighbours where I have been attached (see picture) to the fantastic and generous director Peter Sharp. I can’t help but learn in the story avalanche that is Neighbours! An amazing team, I am … Continue reading

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Sidekicks rocks the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

After a successful, critically acclaimed season of Sidekicks at Trades Hall in Melbourne, the Sidekicks tour comes to an end. Thanks to the audiences, the staff, organisers and crew members of Adelaide and Melbourne festivals, the volunteers, the VIP guests, the … Continue reading

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5 stars for Sidekicks in Adelaide!!

“Put the polished “Sidekicks” on your must-see list” ***** Adelaide Theatre Guide Sidekicks is winning fans at the Adelaide Fringe festival where it has already picked up a 5 star review from the Adelaide Theatre Guide  The show is getting … Continue reading

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Sidekicks is Tourtastic

Our cool little indie theatre hit, Sidekicks is getting ready to go on the road! Tickets are now on sale for Adelaide Fringe Festival Melbourne Comedy Festival In Adelaide we’ll be at the Stag Hotel 299 Rundel Street (across the … Continue reading

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Interview with Indie Filmmakers

This summer, Dan Ilic spoke to Louise Alston, Jim Minns and Nikos Andronicous about indie film, “mumble core” and what it takes to get your film OUT THERE… on ABC 702 Click here to here to listen

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Sidekicks gets a Nod

Notoriously frank theatre review site, “Sh@*t on your play” named Sidekicks the 3rd best play in Sydney for 2012! “Stephen Vagg’s play was not only a witty spitfire examination of the support players in romantic comedies, it was brave enough … Continue reading

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Photocopier in the can

Edit on short film Photocopier is about to start after a successful two day shoot on the 1st and 2nd of December. Locations included a scrap yard in Hornsby, a photocopier shop in Wetherill Park and a law firm in … Continue reading

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Pre Prod for Photocopier Short

Producer Eva di Blasio and director Louise Alston are in pre production for a short film called Photocopier. Written by Stephen Vagg, the comedy stars Tom Stokes (from Railway Man with Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth) and Emily Rose Brennan … Continue reading

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Sidekicks invited to Melbourne International Comedy Festival!

Melbourne audiences will see Sidekicks at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in April 2013! You can catch it at the Trades Hall in the Bookshop venue. Dan Ilic will be all over MICF next year with three shows! Sidekicks, A … Continue reading

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Sidekicks is a hit!

Audiences and critics are loving Sidekicks at the Old 505 Theatre! “Vagg’s play is a clever, witty vehicle for its confident cast…you won’t be disappointed. Check it out.” Jane Simmons – Shit on your play blog: Click for more “Brilliantly … Continue reading

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