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Deep Dive: Mockbuster (2025)

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Mockbuster
Mockbuster is a 2025 Australian documentary directed by Anthony Frith, focusing on the making of a mockbuster film titled The Land That Time Forgot for The Asylum. Set in Adelaide, South Australia, the film chronicles Frith's experience directing this 'lost-world dinosaur epic' on a limited budget and within a tight six-day timeframe. The documentary captures the chaotic yet creative environment of low-budget filmmaking, revealing the behind-the-scenes dynamics at play. The film features contributions from various individuals involved in the production, including producer Brendan Petrizzo and The Asylum's co-founders David Rimawi and David Latt. Mockbuster had its world premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival on October 24, 2025, and won the Feature Documentary Audience Award. It also shows the collaborative efforts of the production team, including co-writer Sandy Cameron and cinematographer Maxx Corkindale, showcasing the unique challenges faced in bringing a mockbuster to life.

Why Watch

  • •See Anthony Frith's unique directing style in action.
  • •Follow the chaotic production of a dinosaur movie.
  • •Meet the team behind The Asylum's mockbuster films.

Did You Know

•Mockbuster was presented at the Marché du Film at Cannes in April 2024.
•The film was completed in just six days on a shoestring budget.
•Mockbuster won the Feature Documentary Audience Award at the Adelaide Film Festival.
•The Land That Time Forgot premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival on October 26, 2025.

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Filmmaking enthusiastsFans of mockbustersDocumentary lovers