Image: Sophie Lowe as Zoe in Imposter Syndrome's Posthumous, image by Drew Kendell
Screen Queensland has today announced that production is underway on Posthumous, the chilling supernatural horror film by local production company Imposter Syndrome.
Written, directed and produced by Queensland filmmakers Josh Tanner and Jade van der Lei (The Landing, Wandering Soul), Posthumous follows Zoe, a woman drawn back to her family home to confront a powerful supernatural force that resurfaces after secrets surrounding her long-deceased mother are exhumed.
Shot on location in Brisbane and at Pinnacle Films Studios on the Gold Coast, Imposter Syndrome's gripping debut feature film boasts a powerhouse all-Australian cast including Sophie Lowe (Blow The Man Down, The Dive), David Roberts (Spit, A Savage Christmas), Doris Younane (Five Bedrooms, Apple Cider Vinegar), Remy Hii (Spiderman: Far From Home, Crazy Rich Asians), Christopher James Baker (Boy Swallows Universe, Ozark), newcomer Kira-Che Heelan, George Pullar (Deadloch, C*A*U*G*H*T) and Mia Morrissey (Together, Totally Completely Fine).
Minister for the Arts, John-Paul Langbroek highlighted Brisbane's growing reputation as a sought-after filming location for both local and international productions.
"Posthumous is another example of the incredible pipeline of work being created right here in Queensland," Minister Langbroek said.
"We're proud to support our growing screen sector as they continue to attract new movies like Posthumous, which will employ around 150 local cast and crew and inject $3.7 million into the state's economy."
Screen Queensland CEO Jacqui Feeney emphasised the importance of investing in homegrown talent, celebrating the remarkable creativity behind the film.
"We have supported Josh and Jade's careers across several talent development initiatives over the years and are proud to have backed their debut feature Posthumous from script to screen.
"This film is a testament to Queensland's creative firepower and the incredible depth of talent in our industry. Screen Queensland's Attachment program helps sustain and build local crew skills, and we are delighted to also support Sunshine Coast filmmaker Siobhan Mulready as Director's Attachment on this project."
Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said, "From powerhouse Queensland filmmakers who have been making impressive supernatural horror shorts for over a decade, we're thrilled to support Josh and Jade on their gripping and emotionally charged debut feature.
"On paper, Posthumous was horrifying and energetic at every turn, and with the added atmosphere of a Queensland back-drop, I'm confident that when it hits screens, it will have all the elements to attract genre fans seeking a compelling, relatable story wrapped in a wild and unique cinematic experience."
Posthumous adds to a blockbuster year for Queensland-made productions including Anaconda, Bear Country, FING!, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Season Two), Runner, Spa Weekend and Voltron. Recent releases include Black Snow, Darby and Joan, Good Cop/Bad Cop, Nautilus, Spit and The Lost Tiger, with Dangerous Animals and Mortal Kombat 2 confirmed for release later in the year.
Production credit: Posthumous is an Imposter Syndrome production. Major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screen Queensland. Financed with support from the City of Gold Coast Screen Attraction Program with local distribution by Kismet Movies.
