Feature Film AFIN 362
How To Talk Australians
Directed by Tony Rogers
AFIN 2026 Winner · 2 awards
- 2026
- 1h 15m
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Australia, India - English
- M
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5 frames Winner
Best Art Direction
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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.
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From the Judges
From the Judges
A distinctly Australian comedy of cultural misunderstanding, this feature runs on deadpan delivery and rapid-fire gags that land with warmth and authenticity. They admired the film's original voice, the cheeky direct-to-camera teachings for the viewer, and visual work that draws real character from the landscape.
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 Winner of Best Feature Film and Best Art Direction and a Nominee for Best Director at the AFIN International Film Festival 2026, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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