Matt Nable, Ella Newton Star in Crime Drama ‘Who Needs Love Songs?’

Veteran Australian actor Matt Nable and emerging talent Ella Newton have been confirmed for the cast of the upcoming crime drama Who Needs Love Songs.

• The film is written and directed by Kieran Wheeler, marking his first feature-length effort, and is produced by independent studio Broken Egg Films.
• Set in contemporary Australian cityscapes, the screenplay blends urban crime with social‑realist themes; filming is underway at various urban locations across Australia.
• Nable recently appeared in Netflix’s series Apple Cider Vinegar and the Australian films The Dry and Hacksaw Ridge, and also wrote and directed the feature Transfusion.
• Newton was most recently seen in the movie Dangerous Animals and has TV credits on Harrow and the long‑running drama SeaChange.
• The project aims for a festival launch and possible international distribution, though no release date has been announced.

Why it matters: The film adds another socially aware crime story to Australia’s growing independent cinema scene, following titles such as Animal Kingdom and Chopper.

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