Madman Entertainment has acquired ancillary and home entertainment rights to Jeremy Sims' directorial debut 'Last Train to Freo' for February rental release.

Sims has previously starred in Australian features such as 'Idiot Box', and the TV series 'Fireflies'
and 'Chances'.

Starring Steve Le Marquand and Tom Budge, Last Train to Freo is a real time drama set on a suburban train between Midland and Fremantle.

When two thugs turn on a handful of late night commuters, they discover that no-one is quite as they seem.

The feature is based on Reg Cribbs'
play of the same name. The film, currently in national release, has received wide critical acclaim from Australian critics and has opened the awards season with a slew of nominations from the prestigious
Film Critics Circle of Australia (FCCA)

Including

Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Actress-Gigi Edgley
Best Actor-Steve Le Marquand
Actor - supporting role- Tom Budge
Actress - supporting role -Gillian Jones

Madman joint CEO Paul Wiegard regards Last Train to Freo as another acquisition reflecting Madman's commitment to releasing quality Australian features and working with local producers.

Madman will release Last Train to Freo into the rental market in February 2007 with a comprehensive marketing campaign.