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Carmel Imrie and the Rise of “Primitive War”: Ushering in a New Era of Australian Sci-Fi Cinema

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  Australian cinema is experiencing a bold resurgence, and leading that charge is Primitive War   an explosive new sci-fi adventure produced by Carmel Imrie in close collaboration with director Luke Sparke and the trailblazing team at Sparke Films . With its sweeping visuals, emotional storytelling, and ambitious concept, Primitive War represents a major leap forward for genre filmmaking in Australia. It’s a vivid demonstration that Australian storytellers can craft large-scale global entertainment while staying authentic to their roots. Reimagining Sci-Fi With “Primitive War” At its heart, Primitive War is an audacious blend of genres  merging science fiction, war drama, and survival thriller in one electrifying narrative. Inspired by Ethan Pettus’s best-selling novel, the film transports audiences to the brutal landscape of the Vietnam War, where soldiers stumble upon a horrifying prehistoric secret buried deep within the jungle. It's a story that fuses the emoti...

Primitive War: Luke Sparke & Carmel Imrie Redefine Australian Cinema with a Global Blockbuster

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  Australian cinema continues to make waves worldwide and one of its most exciting new examples is “Primitive War” , directed by Luke Sparke and produced by Carmel Imrie . Recently, Signature Entertainment acquired the UK and Irish rights to the dinosaur-fueled action-adventure from Sparke Films , marking another major milestone for the production company. Primitive War: The Story and the Team Set in Vietnam, 1968 , Primitive War follows a recon unit venturing deep into the jungle to uncover the fate of a missing platoon only to find themselves fighting for survival against an unexpected prehistoric enemy: dinosaurs . The film stars Ryan Kwanten (True Blood) , Jeremy Piven (Entourage) , Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) , and Nick Wechsler (The Boys) . With Luke Sparke as the writer-director and Carmel Imrie serving as producer, the film showcases the creative strength and ambition of Australian filmmaking. Global Recognition and Success Primitive War gained ma...