Grit met glamour when a daring new Australian film premiered at Hoyts Moore Park ...

The new Australian feature film, Green Fire Envy, premiered last night at Hoyts Moore Park. Dressed to the nines, the cast and crew walked the red carpet, posed for the cameras and signed autographs, savouring the limelight. It was the culmination of months of hard work from these talented young newcomers who, less than a year ago, had never made a film of any length.
 
The buzz was palpable as the crowds left the two sold-out screenings and streamed into the after party. Hoyts Cinemas were so impressed with the finished product they are giving Green Fire Envy a limited seven-day release at Hoyts Wetherill Park.
 
The one sour note for the evening was the absence of film star Ashleigh Cummings, who was unable to attend due to serious illness.
 
Green Fire Envy is an explosive drama in the tradition of Crash. After a tragic car accident, 19-year-old Matt struggles to rebuild his life. For a while he finds comfort in the arms of a street-wise callgirl. But his past catches up with him and when an unhinged survivor of the accident kidnaps his sister, Matt is forced to turn to his worst enemy for help – and face up to his own crimes.
 
Many new talents were involved in the film. Kate Grgich and Ryan Sommerfield provided the spectacular camera work; 16-year-old Jess Arapi and 14-year-old Ashleigh Cummings both gave outstanding performances; Australia’s youngest feature editor, 15-year-old Sebastian Kade, added brilliant editing; first AD Andrew Bettridge kept the film running to schedule; the unstoppable Tom Tesoriero sourced stunning locations; and first-time producer Catherine Neasbey spent hundreds of hours orchestrating stunning set-pieces such as the pivotal car-crash.