Feature Film
How To Talk Australians
Directed by Tony Rogers
AFIN 2026 Nominee · 3 nominations
- 2026
- 1h 15m
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Australia, India - English
- M
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5 frames Nominee
Best Art Direction
Still in the running. Winner announced at Awards Night, 19 September 2026.
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Synopsis
A group of students and teachers from The Delhi College of Linguistics hit the road to discover Australia and gain first-hand experience of its authentic language and culture. When their plane is diverted to the country town of Dubbo due to storms, and their tour-leader is detained by customs, the hapless bunch unearth the ‘real’ Australia while never making it to Sydney, Melbourne...or even Brisbane.
What makes this one special
- Nominated in 3 AFIN categoriesBest Feature Film · Best Director · Best Art Direction
- The only film from Australia, India in AFIN's archive
Director's Biography
Tony Rogers Director
Tony Rogers is the co-creator and director of the beloved ‘Wilfred” series for SBS, now a hit series in the US. His award winning signature style is comedic realism and high concepts, utilizing brilliant casting for stellar performances. His first foray into feature film was the highly acclaimed RATS AND CATS, a quirky but realistic look into the lives of an unexpected group of Aussies passing time in the fictitious coastal town of Gladdington. His comedy web series HOW TO TALK AUSTRALIANS (2014) has been a viral sensation, attracting international acclaim and sparking heated debate. This has opened the audience to his current feature film where the Indian Linguistics students take a tour to Australia.... a comical adventure ready to hit screens in India and worldwide.
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How To Talk Australians was an official Nominee for Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Art Direction at the AFIN International Film Festival 2026, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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