Screen Hub (www.screenhub.com.au) is the online home for Australian screen professionals. Jobs, News and Events - it's all on The Hub!
Screen Hub is the online home for Australian screen professionals. Jobs, News and Events - it's all on The Hub!
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  • A List Star Interviews
    Dealmemo.com report on industry developments, deal transaction and industry executives' highlights, star interviews and all other relevant industry related topics.
    http://www.entertainmentindustryreport.com/

  • ABC Content Sales
    Content Sales is responsible for the sales and marketing of television programming content both in Australia and the global business to business marketplace. Content Sales offers top-quality adult and children's drama, light entertainment and factual programming.
    http://www.abc.net.au/abccontentsales/

  • ABC Online (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
    ABC Online provides a diverse range of information, entertainment and interaction drawing on the ABC's television, radio and other production activities. Content includes daily news updates, program guides and highlights, youth, children's, education, science, arts and culture, information for program makers (documentary) and the ABC Shop.
    http://www.abc.net.au

  • ABC Television
    For seventy years the ABC has been a distinctive part of the Australian way of life. Australia's only national, non-commercial broadcaster, the ABC has shared its history and development with the growth of our nation. From its beginnings during the Depression years, the ABC has grown into Australia's largest broadcaster, entertainment and marketing organisation. It has become an important part of Australia's cultural heritage, fostering the arts and reflecting the nation's cultural diversity.
    http://www.abc.net.au/tv/

  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
    Australia's peak non-profit registered training organisation for the Australian computer games industry, established in 1996. Specialises in 3D computer graphics, games programming and games design. Offers a variety of courses including a Diploma in Computer Game Design. Academy created the Australian Games Developers Conference (AGDC) to showcase to the world Australian developer talent. http://www.aie.act.edu.au/ Course information, links to Australian game developers.
    http://www.aie.act.edu.au/

  • Accent Film Entertainment
    Accent Film Entertainment is an independent theatrical and DVD distributor dealing primarily in edgy art house, important contemporary and classic cinema from around the globe.
    http://www.accentfilm.com

  • ACNielsen
    ACNielsen, a company of VNU N.V., is the world's leading market research firm, offering measurement and analysis of marketplace dynamics, consumer attitudes and behaviour, and new and traditional media in more than 100 countries. Services to the film and television industry include ACNielsen TV and radio ratings data, the TV Trends annual report.
    http://www.acnielsen.com.au/

  • Acting School 'The Actors Pulse'
    Learn a unique step by step approach to acting, dubbed in the USA the technique that works. " The Meisner Technique". Setting the standard for the training of an actor in Sydney.
    http://www.theactorspulse.com

  • Actors Australia
    Actors Australia is an email chat group of people who are solidly in the entertainment industry as actors. Since January 2002 we have been talking about our craft, tricks we have learned, problems we are facing and who is in town for a beer. Public areas allow directors, producers and interested people to view members current work as well as CV and contact information.
    http://www.actorsaustralia.com.au

  • Actors Centre Australia
    A creative facility providing 5 acting programs: the Journey - 2.5 year Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts; RAP - 3 day inspirational intensive for professionals; The Power of Acting - 1-year part time acting empowerment program; The Winner's series - 12 short courses offering specific skills; Drop In Classes - keep toned and tuned or experience for the first time the adventure of acting.
    http://www.actorscentre.com.au

  • Ausfilm
    Ausfilm is a Government and industry partnership comprising of Australia's State and Territory Screen Agencies, some 30 private sector screen production service companies and Australia's Federal Government through the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA). Ausfilm markets Australia's incentives, locations and capabilities in production and Post, Digital and Visual effects (PDV) to attract international production and post-production to Australia.
    http://www.ausfilm.com

  • Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
    The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) at Melbourne's iconic Federation Square, is a world-leading and internationally unique cultural facility that explores and celebrates the moving image in all its forms - film, television, games, new media and art. ACMI delivers a diverse program of major exhibitions, cinema, festivals, creative workshops and public and education programs.
    http:/www.acmi.net.au

  • Australians in Film
    Founded in May 2001, Australians in Film (formerly LAAFTA ) provides both a forum and meeting place for film and television industry professionals to view Australian films. The mission is to create an environment where Australians and Americans can foster strong and long lasting relationships in the entertainment industry through Australian screen culture and the individuals who create it.
    http://www.australiansinfilm.org/

  • Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT )
    ANAT is Australia's peak network and advocacy body for artists working with technology. ANAT maintains a database of artists working with technology throughout Australia, assists artists to develop their practice, forges links with science and industry, and develops and promotes opportunities for Australian artists to develop and exhibit their work nationally and internationally.
    http://www.anat.org.au/

  • Adelaide Film Festival
    The AFF was established by the Premier of South Australia as a biennial film and video event which celebrates and explores contemporary screen culture with a unique program of screenings and special events. In the 2007 festival the AFF instituted Australia's first international competition for Best Feature Film and each festival it presents the world premieres of the films commissioned by its Investment Fund.
    http://www.adelaidefilmfestival.org

  • AFC - ABC Documentary online
    AFC - ABC Documentary Online introduces you to some of the most exciting and innovative online productions. You'll see, firsthand, the best of the Australian documentary filmmaking tradition exploiting the opportunities of a new platform: the internet.
    http://abc.net.au/documentaryonline/default.htm

  • AFTRS Jerzy Toeplitz Library
    Library: books, scripts, periodicals, videos, press clippings on film, television, radio, multimedia, digital media, photography, publishing, design, acting, writing. Collection designed to support courses offered at AFTRS and to provide for needs of industry, students of film and broadcasting, and general public. Large script (published and unpublished) collection. Borrower's card $55 per year for industry and general public, $40 for AFTRS ex-students and AFTRS short-course students, includes GST. Open to industry and public. Research services available; prices on request. Facilities: inter-library loans; photocopying; VHS/U-matic/Laserdisc/DVD viewing. Online: catalogue available Publications: bibliographies on directing, editing, cinematography, scriptwriting, production design producing, digital media, sound, documentary, screen studies, Australian film, treatments, pitching, sitcom and disciplines of filmmaking. Databases: include Austrom, Cinemania 1997, Film and Video Finder, Film Index International, FIAF International FilmArchive Database and LexisNexis.
    http://www.aftrs.edu.au/library

  • All About Movies
    Specialises in obtaining movies on video that have not or will never be available to the public to buy. Also available are books on your favourite director, film genre or film star (catalogue available), posters, postcards, photographs, lobby cards, autographs and original working scripts.
    http://www.allaboutmovies.com.au/

  • Anarchy: Slamdance's online competition
    Slamdance was founded on some of the same basic principles that have made the Internet what it is today -- free expression, individual empowerment, and creative chaos outside the influential sphere of "The Man." Screening three short films online every month, winning films compete again for the Global Anarchy Award.
    http://www.slamdance.com/anarchy/

  • Arena - The Art of Television
    Pay television web site.
    http://www.arenatv.com.au

  • Art on Screen Database
    An international compilation of bibliographic information about film, video, CD-ROM and other interactive productions on fine arts, architecture, photography, decorative arts, and related topics.
    http://www.artfilm.org/aosdb.htm

  • Association Internationale du Film d'Animation (ASIFA)
    The Association is founded in the firm belief that the art of animation can be enriched and greatly developed through close international co-operation and the free exchange of ideas, experience and information between all who are concerned with animation.
    http://asifa.net/

  • Association of Moving Image Archivists Mail List - AMIA-L
    Online discussion list focusing on topics relating to the preservation of moving images. and moving image archives.
    http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/amia-l.html

  • Atlab
    The Atlab Group has film processing laboratory and post production facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland in New Zealand and the Warner Roadshow Studios in Queensland. The site includes Atlab staff contacts, technical info (faq's) on many laboratory services, and a glossary of film terminology.
    http://www.atlab.com.au

  • Atom Films
    AtomShockwave distributes entertainment properties across the Internet, broadband services, and mobile devices, as well as traditional outlets such as television, theaters, and airlines. Over 2,000 world-class game, film, and animation titles are available.
    http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/home/

  • Audience Development
    Audience Development is an independent media research company with offices in Australia and the United Kingdom. It specialises in audience research and strategy development for managers, producers and buyers of television and radio and publishes Q-scores measuring viewer attitudes to TV programs and talent.
    http://www.audiencedevelopment.com.au/website/default.asp

  • AusIndustry
    Single entry point for all Australian government business assistance programs and services. Information also available on programs offered by industry associations and chambers of commerce around Australia.
    http://www.ausindustry.gov.au

  • Aussie Short Films
    Aussie Short Films streams an award-winning selection of drama, documentary, comedy and corporate films over the net, and offers compilation packs for sale. Our aim is the creation of a professional microcinema specialising in Australian short films.
    http://www.aussieshortfilms.com.au

  • Austar Communications
    Austar is a leading provider of Pay TV, Internet and mobile communication.
    http://www.austar.com.au

  • Austrade
    Austrade (the Australian Trade Commission) is the government agency that helps Australian exporters take their goods and services into overseas markets. It also works to attract overseas investment for Australian enterprises and to help Australian companies make export-related investments overseas. Austrade has staff in major cities and regions in Australia, and a network of offices in over 100 cities around the world. General advice and assistance is free of charge to Australians considering export. For more tailored advice, fees apply.
    http://www.austrade.gov.au/

  • Australian Business Arts Foundation
    AbaF is a Commonwealth Government company with the role of increasing private sector support of the arts. The site includes information about AbaF, news about business arts partnerships, the AbaF Awards, publications, training and recent media releases. NB: We do not give or administer grants.
    http://www.abaf.org.au

  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Indigenous Program Unit
    Information on current, upcoming and completed projects at the ABC's Indigenous Program Unit, including programs in production and previously screened, and information on The National Indigenous Documentary Fund.
    http://abc.net.au/message/

  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
    Australia's official statistical organisation. See under 'Products and services' on the ABS website for the ABS catalogue.
    http://www.abs.gov.au

  • Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF)
    The ACTF is a national non-profit organisation encouraging the development, production and dissemination of television programs, films and other audiovisual media for children, and the promotion of these programs in the community.
    http://www.actf.com.au/

  • Australian Commonwealth Government Entry Point
    One-stop access to the Commonwealth Government - information, services, departments and agencies. www.fed.gov.au is a Government Online initiative that makes it possible to obtain Government information, tailored to users needs, about everything from business to the weather - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    http://www.fed.gov.au

  • Australian Commonwealth Government Entry Point
    One-stop access to the Commonwealth Government - information, services, departments and agencies. www.fed.gov.au is a Government Online initiative that makes it possible to obtain Government information, tailored to users needs, about everything from business to the weather - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
    http://www.fed.gov.au

  • Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
    The Australian Communications and Media Authority (formerly the ABA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content.
    http://www.acma.gov.au/acmainter

  • Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Library
    One of the major collections of literature on broadcasting and media in Australia. Major subject areas include communications law, administration law, corporations law, radio and television broadcasting, broadcasting policy, broadcasting technology, mass media, media culture, telecommunications, advertising, journalism and online issues. The collection includes books, reports, pamphlets, periodicals, government reports; many available online. Computerised retrieval systems give quick access to information in its own collection. The public is invited to use the Library by appointment for research purposes during normal business hours (9 am-5 pm).
    http://www.acma.gov.au/ACMAINTER.2883838:STANDARD:563745294:pc=PC_9017

  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
    Association for information technology (IT) professionals, with membership of over 15,000 from all levels ofthe IT industry. Wide range of services helps members keep industry knowledge up-to-date, gain practical new skills, explore new ideas and concepts, participate in peer group activities and extend their network of professional contacts. Member of the Australian Council of Professions. Publications include:Industry reports, salary survey for members, tax information. Online resources include: News, events, publications, professional development, state contacts, job descriptions.
    http://www.acs.org.au

  • Australia Council New Media Arts Board
    Supports the development and creation of artistic work which displays a critical and innovative approach to art and its place in society. Focus is on research and development and experimentation involving cross-fertilisation of disciplines, technologies or established artforms.
    http://www.ozco.gov.au/newmediaarts/

  • Australian Electronic Business Network Ltd (AUSe.NET)
    ndependent, not-for-profit organisation established by Australian federal, state and territory governments, in partnership with industry, to encourage the use of electronic commerce among Australia's small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This will be achieved through training and awareness programs and access to web-based information resources, complementing services offered by existing e-commerce service providers. Also developing partnerships with large companies and governments to promote business-to-business electronic commerce with SMEs.
    http://www.ecommerceadvantage.com.au/ausenet.htm

  • Australian Electronic Journals
    A current listing of over 1,000 Australian electronic journals, magazines, webzines, e-mail fanzines, etc. including overseas works with Australian content, authorship and/or emphasis.
    http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/ausejour.html

  • Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft Limited (AFACT)
    The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft Limited (AFACT) was established in 2004 by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), to protect the film industry in Australia from the adverse effects of copyright theft. Hotline: 1800 251 996.
    http://www.afact.com.au

  • Australian Film Commission (AFC)
    The Australian Film Commission (AFC) is an Australian Government agency operating under the Commonwealth Film Program (Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts) to ensure the creation, preservation and availability of Australian audiovisual content. The AFC enriches Australia's national identity by supporting the development of film, television and interactive media projects and their creators, promoting the availability of Australian content to Australian audiences, and cultivating and assisting the development and appreciation of Australian screen culture, locally and internationally. A new screen agency incorporating the Australian Film Commission (AFC), Film Finance Corporation (FFC) and Film Australia Ltd (FAL) will be created from 1 July 2008, to be named the Australian Screen Authority (ASA).
    http://www.afc.gov.au

  • Australian Film Commission (AFC): Foreign Production in Australia
    A research report which investigates Australia as a production destination; employment patterns and the experience of our crews working on foreign production in Australia. Published July 2002.
    http://www.afc.gov.au/policyandresearch/policy/foreign_prod.aspx

  • Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
    The AFTRS is the national centre for professional education and advanced training in film, broadcasting and interactive media for Australian citizens and permanent residents. A variety of full-time courses (mostly at postgraduate level) are conducted in Sydney and hundreds of short courses are conducted nationwide each year. AFTRS also offers online courses. The library catalogue is available on the web site.
    http://www.aftrs.edu.au

  • Australian Government's Entry Point
    The National Library gateway to Australian Government information on the internet.
    http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/gov/

  • Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)
    National organisation representing the information technology and telecommunications industry in Australia.More than 300 members including both small and large companies involved in developing, producing anddistributing computer and telecommunications hardware, software and services. Also includes telecommunications carriers, new media developers and online service providers. Compiles information about the industry's performance and conducts industry salary surveys. Provides a forum for member organisationsto debate important industry issues and encourage appropriate government policies for the industry.
    http://www.aiia.com.au/

  • Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association (AIMIA)
    The Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) is the peak national body representing the Interactive Media and Digital Content industry. AIMIA promotes growth and success in the Australian interactive media industry and supports its members by promoting best practice, providing industry news, export assistance, lobbying government, hosting networking events, and conducting its prestigious annual Interactive Media Awards.
    http://www.aimia.com.au/

  • Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS)
    The AFTRS is the national centre for professional education and advanced training in film, broadcasting and interactive media for Australian citizens and permanent residents. A variety of full-time courses (mostly at postgraduate level) are conducted in Sydney and hundreds of short courses are conducted nationwide each year. AFTRS also offers online courses. The library catalogue is available on the web site.
    http://www.aftrs.edu.au

  • Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Online Catalogue
    The AIATSIS Audiovisual Archives hold the world's largest collection of film, video, recorded sound and pictorial materials relating to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies.
    http://unicorn.aiatsis.gov.au/

  • Australian Movie Guide
    The web site which tries to provide session times for all cinemas in Australia. Also lists top ten films at the box office each week from July 2000.
    http://www.ebroadcast.com.au/movies/

  • Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT )
    ANAT is Australia's peak network and advocacy body for artists working with technology. ANAT maintains a database of artists working with technology throughout Australia, assists artists to develop their practice, forges links with science and industry, and develops and promotes opportunities for Australian artists to develop and exhibit their work nationally and internationally.
    http://www.anat.org.au/

  • Australian News Network, The: Arts and Entertainment
    This site includes an entertainment section with archived film reviews by some of Australia's best-known reviewers. It also has features and news updates on the entertainment industry.
    http://guides.news.com.au/movies/reviews/

  • Australian Pay TV, Entertainment and Media News
    News and information on the world's entertainment and media with an emphasis on the Australian Pay Television, Entertainment and Media scene. The news section is usually updated on a daily basis. The information section covers the services of the pay television providers and is updated as required.
    http://www.auspaytv.com/

  • Australian Research Council (ARC)
    Advises government on research funding and policy and, through its management of the National Competitive Grants Program, promotes the conduct of research and research training. The ARC's Linkage Project, forexample, is an application-based program available for individual researchers or research teams which supports collaborative research projects between higher education researchers and industry and identifies an allocation to projects of benefit to regional and rural communities. Proposals must contain an industry contribution, in cash and/or in kind.
    http://www.arc.gov.au/

  • Australian Screen Production Incentive
    TEffective from 1 July 2007, comprises a Producer Rebate for Australian productions and a Location Rebate focussed on international production. Replaces tax incentives available under Divisions 10B and 10BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act, and the Refundable Film Tax Offset.
    http://www.dcita.gov.au/arts_culture/funding_programs__and__support/film_tax_incentives_10ba_and_10b

  • Australian Short Films
    Australian Short Films .com is an IT interface for Australia's young and emerging filmmakers- Australian directors, Australian actors,Australian writers, Australian cinematographers please contribute. This site includes a database of short film scripts by young and emerging writers, a range of links related to short filmmaking in Australia and information about the people involved in Australia's short film industry.
    http://websites.golden-orb.com/asf/

  • Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA)
    ASTRA the peak industry body for subscription television (pay TV) and narrowcast television and radio.
    http://www.astra.org.au/

  • Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
    For an ATO brochure on film investment see http://www.ato.gov.au/content.asp?doc=/content/Individuals/filmindustry_incentives.html To provide greater certainty for investors the ATO has introduced a 'Product Rulings' system. Promoters of an investment can apply (it is not compulsory) to the ATO for a ruling on the availability of the investment's claimed tax benefits, and potential investors may wish to approach their film promoter for details of any applicable ruling. For reports, applications and fact sheets on product rulings see http://www.ato.gov.au/level3.asp?placement=AS/TS/A/PR/PR03 or call the Product Rulings hotline on 1800 177 006.
    http://www.ato.gov.au

  • Australian Telecommunications Users Group (ATUG)
    ATUG's aim is to ensure the telecommunications industry delivers world class services at the best possible price to end users. Covers Competition, Open Access, Broadband Connectivity, Mobile Connectivity, Informed Choice and Regional Telecommunications Services.
    http://www.atug.com.au

  • Australian Television Information Archive
    A comprehensive fan site for Australian television providing information for numerous series, minsieries and telemovies with the largest collection of episode guides for Australian TV series on the web.
    http://www.australiantelevision.net/

  • Australian Video Rental Retailers Association Limited
    To develop, promote and represent the video industry. To provide effective service, support and direction for our members.
    http://www.avrra.com.au

  • Australian Visual Software Distributors Association Ltd (AVSDA)
    Representing the home entertainment film industry, AVSDA is a national trade association that represents distributors of home videos, DVDs and interactive software including computer games. AVSDA acts as a lobby group on issues such as censorship and copyright, and collates information on wholesale revenue from rental and retail sales.
    http://www.avsda.com.au/

  • AVID-L
    An email discussion list for users of Avid technology. Topics include troubleshooting, feature/bug questions, news about Avid, compatible hardware/software and additonal video editing applications.
    http://www.avid.com/community/

  • Backlash Entertainment
    Backlash Entertainment distributes Australia's largest range of Action Sports films, from local and international producers.
    http://www.backlashent.com

  • Baseline.Hollywood.com
    Subscription service to worldwide film & TV credits, information on projects in production, film & straight-to-video releases, domestic box office figures, biographies of key personnel & industry contact information, film reviews, film revenue & cost estimates. Baseline also has a free section which includes daily entertainment news and trivia.
    http://www.pkbaseline.com

  • Becker Entertainment
    Becker Entertainment is one of the largest independent film distributors in Australia and New Zealand.
    http://www.beckerentertainment.com.au

  • Beyond International
    Australia's leading film and television production, sales and distribution company, committed to developing, producing and distributing quality television and feature films which are saleable to both the national and international markets.
    http://www.beyond.com.au

  • Blockbuster Australia
    Latest releases from the Blockbuster chain of video stores.
    http://www.blockbuster.com.au/

  • Bonza: Australian and New Zealand Film
    Bonza is a combination of database and student essays on Australian and New Zealand cinema. All content is entered by students and is the result of students self directed research projects within the media studies program at RMIT.
    http://bonza.rmit.edu.au

  • Box Office Guru
    Latest USA box office data and in-depth analysis. Also contains database of box office figures, international grosses, updated release schedule, weekly survey, and much more
    http://www.boxofficeguru.com

  • Box Office Online
    Online version of US industry magazine. Includes articles on projects in production, latest releases, reviews and box office data.
    http://www.boxoff.com/

  • Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF)
    BIFF provides a focus for film culture in Queensland by showcasing the best and most interesting cinema from around the world. Each year BIFF draws film enthusiasts to view an entertaining mix of local and international films, retrospectives and colourful events that embrace the vibrant art of filmmaking.
    http://www.biff.com.au/

  • British Council Festivals Directory
    This directory lists over 600 international film, television and video festivals, giving details on how and when to enter these events.
    http://www.britfilms.com/festivals/

  • BROADCAST PAPERS.COM
    Drawing on broadcast professionals, conferences and manufacturers, Broadcastpapers.com is a library of the latest ideas in broadcasting technology and business. A totally free resource, Broadcastpapers.com covers areas such as broadcast business, digital and analogue transmission, data services and interactivity, asset management, animation and FX, cameras and lenses, radio, audio and more.
    http://www.broadcastpapers.com/

  • Business Entry Point
    Website offers Australian businesses access to government information and transactions. Aims to help businesses complete compliance processes such as applying for an Australian Business Number and identifying suitable support or assistance programs.
    http://www.business.gov.au

  • Business Software Association of Australia Ltd (BSAA)
    Part of an alliance of software companies in more than 50 countries to combat software theft and piracy.
    http://www.bsaa.com.au

  • business.gov.au
    business.gov.au offers you simple and convenient access to all the government information, transactions and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.
    http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/

  • Byron Bay Film Festival
    Australian International film festival in Byron Bay. An initiative of the Byron Community and Cultural Centre (BCCC) which is owned and managed by the Byron Bay Community Association, a not-for-profit incorporated association established in 1980. Categories include: Best Film, Young Filmmaker (under 25), Animation, Experimental, Surfing, Drama, Documentary, Marine, Comedy and Cinematography.
    http://www.bbff.com.au/

  • Capital Television
    Provides an interactive extension to on-air television programs screened on Network Ten and its affiliate Capital Television.
    http://www.ten.com.au

  • Cartoon: European Association of Animation Film
    Every year over 260 potential investors - all interested in animation - attend the Cartoon Forum. This includes over 100 broadcasters and 160 investors/video editors who have the advantage of getting a sneak preview of the latest animation projects for the television from 23 different European countries.The Cartoon Forum is neither a fair nor a festival, but rather a co-production forum, where European producers can negotiate financing for new projects.
    http://www.cartoon-media.be/

  • Celebrity News Service
    Celebrity News Service (CNS) is the leading provider of exclusive celebrity gossip as well as in-depth interviews with A-List celebrities.
    http://www.oskar.com/cns.cfm

  • Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA)
    CAAMA Productions web site presents a brief outline of what CAAMA is and where it originates from. This includes an address and contact numbers for those seeking production services in the Northern Territory.
    http://www.caama.com.au/

  • Channel 31
    Melbourne Community Television broadcaster.
    http://www.channel31.org.au

  • Cinema Sites
    A US based index of movie and television resources on the internet. It links to sites with databases, reviews, facilities, screening details, magazines, associations, festivals etc.
    http://www.cinema-sites.com/

  • Cinemarket, The
    An online script store that can boast one of the largest holdings of Hollywood film and television scripts in the world right here in Australia. An indispensable resource for writers, filmmakers and educators.
    http://www.cinemarket.com.au/

  • Cinephilia
    Cinephilia is a Melbourne-based film review site focussed principally on independent productions. It has reviews of latest releases plus a searchable archive of 1400 titles and links to other Australian and international film review sites and film-making resources.
    http://www.cinephilia.net.au/index.php

  • Cinephobia Movie Guide
    A collection of reviews and essays, focussed primarily on contemporary Hollywood films.
    http://home.mira.net/~satadaca/cinephob.htm

  • Cinescape
    Canadian-based site with movie news and a Film Listings database, searchable by name, genre or stage of development.
    http://www.cinescape.com/default.asp

  • CitySearch, Canberra: Film
    An online guide to multiple aspects of the film industry in Canberra, from what to see when and where to find casting agents, scriptwriters and caterers.
    http://canberra.citysearch.com.au//section/film

  • CitySearch, Melbourne: Arts & Entertainment, Film
    An online guide to Melbourne venues, events and services. The Film Page - just one of scores to be found on the site - allows users to read movie reviews, watch promotional clips and see city-wide session times.
    http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/section/film/

  • Civic Video
    Information about the CivicVideo Group, the largest Australian owned video chain with over 270 stores. Includes new releases, reviews, games to hire, store locations, competitions, entertainment industry news and gossip, and quiz and query pages.
    http://www.civicvideo.com.au/

  • Columbia Tristar Films
    For information on Columbia Tri-Star Films Australia, responsible for the theatrical distribution of feature films within the Australian marketplace, and Columbia Tri-Star Home Entertainment, distributor of video entertainment products including Rental and Retail of VHS & DVD product.
    http://www.columbiatristarfilms.com.au

  • Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA)
    CBAA is the national association of community radio and television broadcasters. The CBAA web site covers: Representation and Lobbying; Policy Development; CBAA Membership Services; Links to Community Radio and TV Stations; CBAA's Annual Conference; Community Radio Satellite (ComRadSat); and links to relevant industry bodies and sector organisations.
    http://www.cbaa.org.au/

  • Community Broadcasting Foundation
    Australia's independent funding body for community broadcasting.
    http://www.cbf.com.au/

  • Creative Digital TV
    Creative Digital regularly provide opportunities for new film makers and actors to gain hands on industry experience through our internship program, acting opportunities and courses. What sets us apart in the educational domain is that all our training videos and multimedia resouirces are developed and produced by qualified trainers. we are no slouches when it comes to world class commercial TV either. Visit our website for more information.
    http://www.creativedigital.tv

  • CTEQ Annotations on Film
    The Australian Cinematheque's famous Annotations on Film providing detailed critical and filmographic information on the programmes provided by the National Cinematheque.
    http://www.sensesofcinema.com/contents/cteq/index.html

  • Culture and Communication Reading Room: Documentary
    Documentary section of The Reading Room, the online initiative of the CRCC at Murdoch University.
    http://wwwmcc.murdoch.edu.au/ReadingRoom/doco/doco.htm

  • Currency Press
    Currency Press publishes books on Australian Film & TV, Theatre and Music for teachers and practitioners. We publish screen plays written for Australian audiences; books about Australian film & TV to support cultural studies courses; and manuals on filmmaking and how to teach it. The website has catalogues for all our books and information for prospective authors and screenwriters.
    http://www.currency.com.au

  • Dare2Audition
    Australian acting and audition club that assists freelance artists seeking work, information and discounts on training Australia-wide.
    http://www.dare2audition.com.au

  • Dark Horizons
    Find out the latest news, images, clips and reviews of all the current and upcoming blockbuster films. Also included are some great episode guides to cult TV shows, as well as a weekly breakdown of films, and shows screening in both the US and Australia.
    http://www.darkhorizons.com

  • Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
    The Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts plays an integral role in developing dynamic communications and cultural sectors. Responsible for providing strategic advice to the Australian Government on a wide range of policy areas and administering a number of regulations, grants and incentives to industry and the wider community.
    http://www.arts.gov.au/arts_culture/film

  • Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts 2007/08 Australian Screen Media Support Package
    This package of measures aimed at boosting support for the Australian film and television industry provides: the Australian Screen Production Incentive—consisting of the Post Digital and Visual Effects Production (PDV) Offsets and the Producer Offset and the new Screen Australia agency—to assume the majority of functions of the Australian Film Commission, Film Finance Corporation Australia and Film Australia Limited.
    http://www.arts.gov.au/arts_culture/film/2007-08_australian_screen_media_support_package

  • Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: Actors Coming to Australia
    Useful links for overseas production companies seeking to import actors into Australia.
    http://www.arts.gov.au/arts_culture/film/film_foreign_actors_for_film_or_television

  • DFAT Country Fact Sheets
    The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) country fact sheets provide economic and other information about countries, including details of trade relationships with Australia.
    http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/fs/

  • Diana Lyon PR & Film Distribution
    Specialising in cross promotion between Australia and Southern Africa: showing Australia to Southern Africans through documentary films & showing Southern Africa to Australians through travel tours.
    http://www.morning.com.au/go/dilyon/

  • Digital Broadcasting Australia
    Digital Broadcasting Australia (DBA) is made up of free-to-air television operators, consumer electronics and broadcast technology suppliers, installers and retailers. The DBA site provides information on the digital TV programming, products, reception and installation as well as a forum, frequently asked questions and news.
    http://www.dba.org.au

  • Digital Media World
    DMW Online is a gateway to the world of computer arts, video, digital imaging, design and creativity including news, reviews and profiles of the digital content creation community. DMW also publishes the invaluable Creative Services Directory, a comprehensive listing of companies providing services and products plus education and training.
    http://www.dmw.com.au/

  • Digital Pictures Imagestream
    Offers a range of duplication and distribution services. Clients can access information about their masters and order release material on this website.
    http://www.imagestream.com.au

  • Documentary Educational Resources
    Documentary Educational Resources web site's primary purpose is to provide information about the documentary films we distribute. Secondarily, the web site provides information about our organization, services and resources on documentary filmmaking.
    http://www.der.org/resources/Film_Festivals

  • Don't Look Down
    The forum aims to be a meeting place for filmmakers, a support site for those just entering our industry, a posting place for relevant industry events, and a general discussions area.
    http://www.excitare.com.au/bb

  • DVD Bits
    One of Australia's largest and oldest DVD websites offering news, reviews, competitions and resources on a daily basis. Experience films on the best medium available, DVD, with the DVD Bits. The most regularly updated DVD website in Australia.
    http://www.dvdbits.com/

  • DVD Planet
    An online DVD store specialising in region 4 sales.
    http://www.dvdvideoplanet.com/

  • DVD Plaza
    DVD Plaza is an online shopping mall exclusively for DVD. Its aim is to ensure consumers find the best stores to purchase DVDs based on price and overall service. Features include a price search engine, newsletters, daily news, discussion forums, and exclusive offers & promotions.
    http://www.dvdplaza.com.au

  • eFilmCritic.com
    Irreverent reviews of past, current and upcoming Australian releases, linked to a worldwide database of viewer opinions, a host of interviews and editorial pieces on everything film-related. Users are encouraged to register as reviewers and add to a database that now holds well over 7000 film reviews.
    http://www.efilmcritic.com/hbs.cgi

  • Electric Shadows Bookshop
    Canberra based retail outlet specialising in books on film, media and the arts, as well as quality videos and movie soundtracks for sale. Also runs a 2,500 title video rental library specialising in Australian, art house, foreign language, cult and classic titles (available only to Canberra region residents).
    http://www.electricshadowsbookshop.com.au

  • Electrofringe
    Electrofringe is a hands-on, all-in new media arts festival dedicated to unearthing emergent forms, highlighting nascent trends and encouraging young and developing artists to explore technology and its creative possibilities.
    http://www.electrofringe.net/

  • Empire
    News, film and DVD reviews from Australia and overseas.
    http://www.empireonline.com.au/

  • Encore
    Encore is a comprehensive snap-shot of what's happening in the film, television and new media industry. As well as the latest news the site provides audience analysis, recruitment opportunities, a calendar of upcoming events and an online industry directory.
    http://www.encoremagazine.com.au

  • Entertainment Insiders
    The "Entertainment Insiders" are a collection of movie freaks who have no shame whatsoever in writing about the film world. We follow all facets of the movie industry, from breaking movie news and box office coverage to movie reviews, columns and interviews with the hottest folks in showbiz.
    http://www.einsiders.com/gross/budgets.php

  • Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC)
    EFIC, Australia's export credit agency, assists Australian exporters to compete internationally by providing insurance and finance facilities to the overseas buyers of Australian capital goods and services, or to their financiers. EFIC's medium to long-term services include export credit insurance to cover the risk of non-payment, export finance and political risk insurance, bond issuance and guarantees. Short-term services include export credit insurance and unfair bond calling insurance.
    http://www.efic.gov.au

  • European Audiovisual Observatory
    This multilingual site provides information on the various aspects of the audiovisual industry in Europe (statistics, financing, co-productions, law, practical information, etc), information on the task of the Observatory.
    http://www.obs.coe.int/

  • European Coordination of Film Festivals
    The European Coordination of Film Festivals (ECFF) is a network of 200 audio-visual festivals with strong roots in the regions of Europe. Member festivals are dynamic, cultural events which have made a commitment to promote the diversity of the European moving image.
    http://www.eurofilmfest.org/

  • European Film Promotion
    European portal for film companies. The European Film Promotion (EFP) was established in 1997. With 22 national export and promotion organisations from 23 countries, EFP promotes and markets European cinema - and the talent behind it - throughout the world. EFP's European Film Database offers extensive information about European films free of charge to users.
    http://www.efp-online.com

  • EzyDVD
    DVD Sales. EzyDVD was established in March 1999 and is recognised as being Australia's #1 DVD destination. Buy all your favourite DVD titles from EzyDvd. Secure online ordering & next day delivery.
    http://www.ezydvd.com.au/

  • Film and TV Association of the Northern Territory (FATANT)
    FATANT is the only organisation in the NT which represents professional production companies and independent film and television producers working in the Territory. FATANT was established in 2002 to promote the professional skills and facilities available within the Northern Territory, to help develop independent film and TV industry infrastructure.
    http://www.fatant.net.au

  • Film Australia
    Film Australia is a government-owned production and distribution company, and one of the nation's largest producers of television documentaries and educational programs. Through the National Interest Program it receives finance to devise, produce and distribute programs that deal with matters of national interest to Australia or illustrate and interpret aspects of Australian life. A new screen agency incorporating the Australian Film Commission (AFC), Film Finance Corporation (FFC) and Film Australia Ltd (FAL) will be created from 1 July 2008, to be named the Australian Screen Authority (ASA).
    http://www.filmaust.com.au

  • Film Broken Hill
    As one of the five regional offices in New South Wales Film Broken hill identifies resources for the filmmaker including the services of crew ,facilities, transport, incentives, climate & travel conditions. The site also includes a photographic locations gallery.
    http://www.filmbrokenhill.com/

  • Film Commission HQ
    Film Commission HQ provides quick answers to media professionals looking for information about shooting locations and local media expertise.
    http://www.filmcommissionhq.com

  • Film Festivals Bulletin Board
    Cinema related job searches, announcments and online chat room
    http://www.filmfestivals.com/bulletin/index.shtml

  • Film Festival World
    FilmFestivalWorld.com is about launching films on the festival circuit where independent filmmakers will have access to the entertainment media and to some of cinema's best audiences for their work.
    http://www.filmfestivalworld.com/

  • Film Festivals.com
    Extensive listing of international film festivals sortable by date and location.
    http://www.filmfestivals.com/ffs/search2.htm

  • Film Finance Corporation Limited (FFC)
    The Film Finance Corporation Australia (FFC) is the government's principal agency for funding the production of Australian film and television programs. The FFC invests in feature films, telemovies, mini-series and documentaries which have financial backing from the film and television marketplace, both domestic and international. The share of the returns from around the world are re-invested in production. It also provides information on production, distribution and legal matters to applicants intending to seek funding and suggests advice be sought before negotiations begin with potential co-financing and distribution partners. Detailed investment guidelines are produced by the FFC annually and can be obtained from the FFC offices in Sydney or Melbourne. A new screen agency incorporating the Australian Film Commission (AFC), Film Finance Corporation (FFC) and Film Australia Ltd (FAL) will be created from 1 July 2008, to be named the Australian Screen Authority (ASA).
    http://www.ffc.gov.au

  • Film Finders
    Film Finders' Film Market Website is the most comprehensive database for film rights tracking providing accurate information on buying/ selling and available territories/ rights in the current market. We offer producers consulting services for theatrical films of all genres regarding worldwide distribution, financing, packaging, international co-production partners, festival and market strategy.
    http://www.filmfinders.com

  • Film Illawarra
    Film Illawarra works with five regional councils in NSW to promote the region as a potential film location, and to facilitate the work of filmmakers. The website provides a database of locations and resources, as well as details about local film policy, and information about the local film scene.
    http://www.filmillawarra.org.au

  • Film Licensed Investment Company scheme (FLICs)
    List of relevant linked articles, from Australian Media Law and Policy Bibliography, 'Investments' page. Click on articles to read.
    http://www.holdingredlich.com.au/subjects/259.htm

  • Film TV Bookshop
    Unique independent bookshop dedicated to all facets of Film & Television located at 1/502 King St Newtown NSW.
    http://filmtvbookshop.com.au

  • Film Victoria
    Film Victoria is a government agency that provides leadership and assistance for film, television and digital media production in Victoria. The agency develops and invests in both projects and people, and promotes Victoria as a centre for production nationally and internationally. Film Victoria provides filmmakers with assistance and information on locations, permits, immigration, customs, taxation, unions and the studios and facilities. Two incentive funds are available to encourage film and television producers to bring their projects to Victoria. Film Victoria offers a range of programs to assist filmmakers with content creation, production investment and professional development. It also supports cross-platform development between the traditional and new media sectors in niche markets such as animation and game innovation. Details and guidelines for all Film Victoria programs and incentives can be found on the Film Victoria website.
    http://www.film.vic.gov.au/

  • Film Victoria's Digital Media Fund (DMF)
    Film Victoria's Digital Media Fund plays a central role in the development of digital media projects in Victoria. It provides assistance to practitioners to develop new media concepts and support industry expansion in niche markets such as animation and electronic games. The Digital Media Fund stimulates the talent pool of local practitioners, supporting skill enhancement and software specialisation through an internship program, and presenting industry information via seminars and forums.
    http://www.film.vic.gov.au/DMF/

  • Filmmaker.com
    An online resource for filmmakers on a budget. Includes articles, FAQs, links to other istes and files for downloading. Other features include bulletin board style discussion areas and a live chat section.
    http://www.filmmaker.com/

  • Filmnet
    Home of the free daily Australian film industry newsletter Filmnet Daily, which covers all aspects of the Australian film industry and is emailed to subscribers every weekday. The Filmnet Website also provides lists of Australian films in production, Australian film events, a massive linklist, future release dates and film reviews.
    http://filmnet.org.au/

  • Flickerfest
    Flickerfest is Australia's only competitive International Short Film Festival, screening the best of short films from around the world and Australia. Held in January in Sydney the competitive films tour nationally.
    http://www.flickerfest.com.au

  • film.org.au
    100% Australian films, actors and directors. Packed with quality photos and information. Articles and extensive links to resources on Australian film culture.
    http://www.film.org.au/

  • Filmbug Movie and Movie Star Search
    Filmbug - the movie search engine - contains thousands of links to official movie sites, fan sites, TV related sites, sites about actors, actresses, directors and other celebrities.
    http://www.filmbug.com

  • Filmink Online
    The online version of Filmink Magazine, Australia's largest film magazine. A place where you can keep tabs on not only what's in release, but what is yet to come to our shores. You can even submit your own reviews and leave your opinions on the movies in release.
    http://www.filmink.com.au

  • Filmwatcher.com
    FilmWatcher's mission is to serve the creators of independent entertainment (creators and fans), to provide a world-wide exhibition platform to showcase their material to a potential audience of millions. FilmWatcher also provides links to downloadable shorts.
    http://www.filmwatcher.com/html/

  • Flash Award
    Flash animation competition held annually hosted by Edgar.de, Germany.
    http://www.flash-award.com/index_e_new.html

  • Focal Press
    The publisher for media students and professionals. Catalogue of manuals and books on media including film, television, broadcasting, lighting and multimedia.
    http://www.focalpress.com/

  • Format Recognition and Protection Association, The (FRAPA)
    International Association dedicated to Television Formats, which will work on behalf of both Producers and Broadcasters promoting an industry wide appreciation of Format Protection.
    http://www.frapa.org/

  • Foto Search Stock
    Foto Search Stock Photography allowsfilmmakers to search from over 3 million images and more than 140 quality stock pictures publishers at one site. They can simply choose "stock footage" in the search box and enter the subject they are looking for. Top footage vendors available include Artbeats, Creatas Footage, Digital Hotcakes, Film Disc, Reel House, and many more.They can also find royalty-free clipart pictures, illustrations, and background clip art imagery.
    http://http://www.fotosearch.com

  • Foxtel
    FOXTEL Interactive site centres around eight genres each offering magazine-style feature articles and program highlights that are updated monthly. (Movies, Sport, Kids, Documentaries, Entertainment, Music, News & Weather). More importantly, FOXTEL Interactive offers its customers an up-to-date electronic program guide with an Email Reminder Service.
    http://www.foxtel.com.au

  • Free TV Australia
    Free TV Australia is an industry body which represents all of Australia's commercial free-to-air television licencees. It is one of the few industry bodies in Australia which represents every organisation in its industry.
    http://www.freetvaust.com.au/

  • FrontRow Video
    FrontRow distributes quality DVD, VHS and digital materials to the educational non-theatrical market and aims to meet the needs of this sector throughout Australia and New Zealand. FrontRow represents the work of many talented and highly respected Australian and overseas independent filmmakers.
    http://www.frontrowvideo.com.au/

  • Games Developers Association of Australia
    The purpose of the GDAA is to raise the profile of the Australian interactive game industry domestically and internationally by promoting the growth of the game industry in Australia. It represents the interests of GDAA members by attracting capital and publishers from offshore; retaining and attracting talent in our local industry and promoting a sense of community within the industry .
    http://www.gdaa.com.au/

  • German Cinema's Links to Selected International Film Festivals
    Film festival links sorted by genre including "A-list festivals", "Competitive" and "Non-competitive."
    http://www.german-cinema.de/app/festival-guides/festival_list.php?mode=int

  • Globe Group, The
    Information on films distributed by The Globe Group.
    http://www.beckerentertainment.com.au/globe.html

  • Glossary of Film and Video Terms
    A glossary of film and video terms.
    http://www.videofonics.com/frames.html

  • Golden West Network
    Weekly television guide for the Golden West Network including highlights.
    http://www.gwn.com.au/

  • Goolarri Media Enterprises
    Goolarri Media Enterprises a fully owned company by the Broome Aboriginal Media Association develops and fosters the growth of Indigenous media in the Kullarri region to assist in the promotion, enhancement and social and cultural development of the regions people. Goolarri has developed seven sectors : Goolarri Radio 99.7FM , Goolarri Television GTV35 ,Film and Video Production House ,Goolarri Music ,Goolarri Events Management ,Technical Services ,Information Technology
    http://www.gme.com.au

  • GrantsLINK
    Government grants search engine.
    http://www.grantslink.gov.au/

  • Greater Union
    Visit Greater Union for the latest movie updates, reviews, coming attractions, movie gossip, great competitions, and prizes of course, movie screening times updated weekly. Greater Union - that's what I want!
    http://www.greaterunion.com.au/

  • Heart of Gold International Film Festival
    The Heart of Gold International Film Festival showcases well-crafted films that feed us with their thought-provoking, uplifting or simply funny take on life. When a film nourishes us, it sends us back into life smiling. What more can we ask? We are seeking films that make a positive contribution to the world.
    http://www.heartofgold.com.au

  • Heroic Cinema
    A guide on where to find Hong Kong movies in Australia, including television screenings, video releases, cinema schedules and special events.
    http://www.heroic-cinema.com

  • Hollywood Reporter
    Subscription based online version of the Hollywood Reporter publication, with the full text of each day's news stories. Also provides access to The Hollywood Reporter's weekly production charts, box office charts and editorial archives, dating back to 1992.
    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com

  • HomeCinema
    HomeCinema specialise in the design, sales and installation of real home theatre systems.
    http://www.homecinema.com.au/

  • Hopscotch Films
    Hopscotch is Australia's leading film distributor specialising in quality films from around the world since the end of 2002. Recent releases include "Touching The Void", "Fahrenehit 9/11" and most recently the ground-breaking Australian film "Somersault."
    http://www.hopscotchfilms.com.au/flash.html

  • hoopla.nu - film reviews, opinion and more
    The film reviews and opinions of Stuart Wilson and Mark Lavercombe.
    http://hoopla.nu

  • Hoyts
    Information about the Hoyts cinema chain in Australia including session information for all Hoyts cinemas and links to information about the films screening.
    http://www.hoyts.com.au/

  • I Zine, The: Celluloid in the I Zine
    Award winning cultural zine that traverses film, music, books and art. The Celluloid section features a broad cross section of mainstream, arthouse and cult interviews and reviews with a heavy emphasis (when possible) on Australian film.
    http://www.thei.aust.com/isite/icellhome.html

  • I Saw It On TV: A Guide to Broadcast and Cable Programming Sources
    Canadian and US television networks.
    http://www.library.northwestern.edu/media/resources/isawitontv.html

  • Impart Corporation Pty Ltd
    Joint ventures between commercial and university partners have resulted in Cooperative Multimedia Centres (CMCs) committed to leading edge activities that help lift Australia's multimedia capability. The CMCs receive funding from the Federal Government under DETYA's CMC program.
    http://www.impart.com.au

  • IMDB Events Browser
    This site lists just about every film festival there is in the world sorted in alphabetical order.
    http://www.us.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/Events.html

  • IMDB Movie Terminology Glossary
    The IMDB's online film glossary. Here, you will find definitions of terms and phrases frequently used in the world of movies, film, acting, and cinema going.
    http://us.imdb.com/Glossary/

  • IMdbpro.com
    IMdbpro.com is a subscription-based site developed by the Internet Movie Database (IMDB). The site features expanded in production information for over 1,500 film and television projects; US daily and weekly grosses as well as international box office listings for 18 countries; contact information for over 26,000 individuals and 5,800 companies in the film & television industry; generate millions of customized search reports from a database of over 7.5 million credits and complete entertainment industry news coverage from the Hollywood Reporter, Studio Briefing, and WENN.
    http://www.imdbpro.com

  • Imparja Television
    The first Aboriginal owned and controlled commercial television service in Australia. Imparja, which means footprint in traditional Central Arrernte language, is the central Zone Remote Commercial Television Service (RCTS) licensee, which broadcasts throughout the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
    http://www.imparja.com.au

  • In Film
    Australia's online movie magazine, featuring reviews, news, interviews, box office info and more.
    http://www.infilm.com.au

  • In The Bin - Short Film Festival
    Australias widest spread cultural event - In The Bin Film Festival. Short Film Festival, Film Production, Touring Festival, Edication Festival, Cart-orts Festival, Boardshorts Festival.
    http://www.inthebin.net.au

  • Independant Cinemas Association of Australia (ICAA) [Formerly Cinema Owners Association of Australia (COAA)]
    Provides a newsletter, member contact information, members secure section, a chat room, conference information, industry links - for members and associates of the independent cinema owners of Australia.
    http://www.coaa.asn.au

  • Indigenous Screen Australia (ISA)
    Group of Indigenous film and video practitioners, established in 2000, committed to promoting Indigenous screen developments and opportunities. Has four divisions: screen sales, production and finance, training and employment, policy and screen culture. First public event was the Tudawali Awards, presented at the Opera House in January 2000. To contact phone 02 9380 4070.
    http://www.indigenousscreenaustralia.com.au/

  • Indie Films
    The independent branch of Hollywood.com, providing download capabilities for short films for subscribers.
    http://indie.hollywood.com

  • Inside Film Online
    An international film festival directory sortable by region or date. This site is maintained regularly.
    http://www.insidefilm.com

  • IndieWIRE
    indieWIRE: Daily, launched in 1996 and dubbed "The virtual 'Daily Variety' of the independent film scene" by Daily Variety, delivers business news, festival reports, filmmaker interviews, movie reviews, production articles and coverage of the emerging digital scene directly to nearly 20,000 desktops each business day. indieWIRE.com, online since 95, provides focused, concise content as an empowering tool and space for interactive and informed discussion, reflection, and opinion.
    http://www.indiewire.com

  • Internet Archive: Movie Collection
    This collection contains movies that the Prelinger Archives has digitized (about 956 now online) and donated to the Internet Archive. The films focus mainly on everyday life, culture, industry, and institutions in North America in the 20th century. This is the first time that most of the films have been available to the public. They are "open source movies" -- available for viewing at no cost and with few restrictions. About 956 films are now online.
    http://www.archive.org/movies/index.html

  • Internet Industry Association (IIA)
    Australia's national Internet industry organisation. Members include telecommunications carriers; content creators and publishers; web developers; e-commerce traders and solutions providers; hardware vendors; systems integrators; banks, insurance underwriters; Internet law firms, ISPs; educational and training institutions; Internet research analysts; and a range of other businesses providing professional and technical support services. Provides policy input to government and advocacy on a range of business and regulatory issues to promote laws and initiatives which enhance access, equity, reliability and growth of the medium within Australia.
    http://www.iia.net.au

  • Internet Movie Database
    An international movie reference source hyperlinked both within the database and to external sites. Its objective is to provide useful and up to date movie information across as many systems and platforms as possible. It currently covers over 130,000 movies with over 2,000,000 filmography entries, and it is updated continuously.
    http://us.imdb.com/

  • Lumiere database
    The Lumiere database provides data on cinema admissions and box office of films released in European cinemas since 1996. Lumiere is the result of a collaboration between the European Admissions Observatory, the European Union and other specialised national sources.
    http://lumiere.obs.coe.int/web/EN/search.php

  • M/C - A Journal of Media and Culture
    M/C is a crossover journal between the popular and the academic. We take seriously the need to move ideas outward, so that our cultural criticism may have some resonance with wider political and cultural interests. M/C also includes M/C Reviews, an ongoing series of reviews of events in culture and the media.
    http://www.media-culture.org.au/

  • Mad Academy
    The multilmedia animation and design (mad) academy is the first such school in the Asia Pacific to receive accreditation from world-leading animation software house Discreet, making it part of a global network of training centres designed to train novices and professionals for the digital content creation industry.This accreditation gives all mad academy* course graduates a qualification that is recognised throughout the computer animation and digital production community in the USA, Europe, and Asia.
    http://www.madacademy.com.au

  • Madman Entertainment
    Madman is an independent entertainment distribution company, specialising in wholesale distribution of video and DVD movies into retail and rental stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. Madman is a leading Australian distributor of Japanese Animation, Australian and Global Independent film, Asian Cinema, Bollywood and Action Sports.
    http://www.madman.com.au

  • Magna Pacific
    Brisbane-based Magna Pacific is the largest independent DVD distributor in Australia and New Zealand. With a catalogue of over 1000 titles available on DVD and video, Magna releases product in a range of genres including blockbuster movies, arthouse films, classic titles, music, extreme sports, children's programming, documentaries, television series and lifestyle titles. Magna has recently branched into theatrical distribution to ensure an ongoing supply of high quality, first release films.
    http://www.magnapacific.com.au/

  • Master of Animation, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
    University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has launched Australia‚s only postgraduate course 100% devoted to studying Animation. The Master of Animation course is for those with professional experience but perhaps no qualifications or recent graduates who want to specialise in Animation. The flexible course commences in 2005.
    http://www.dab.uts.edu.au/animation

  • Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
    The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance is the union for people working in the media, entertainment and arts industries. Our web site provides information on working in the these industries including wage rates and conditions, upcoming events and membership joining information.
    http://www.alliance.org.au/

  • Media International Australia (MIA)
    Media International Australia incorporating Culture and Policy (MIA) publishes new scholarly and applied research on the media, telecommunications, and the cultural industries, and the policy regimes within which they operate. Broadly inclusive and inter-disciplinary, the journal welcomes the writing of history, theory and analysis, commentary and debate. While its primary focus is Australia, the journal also aims to provide an international perspective. Media International Australia was previously published by the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, and Culture and Policy was the journal of the Australian Key Centre for Cultural and Media Policy.
    http://www.uq.edu.au/emsah/mia/

  • MEDIA Salles
    The MEDIA Salles project operates within the framework of the European Union's MEDIA Programme, with the support of the Italian Government to promote european cinema. The site includes the European Cinema Online database which publishes data on films produced since 1995, listing production companies, sales of european films including theatres and exhibitors.
    http://www.mediasalles.it/

  • Mediasearch - Alternative Melbourne
    Entertainment site giving news, reviews and interviews about films screening in Australia. there is also access to specialty video and movie memorabilia.
    http://www.mediasearch.com.au/film/index.html

  • Melbourne Auditions
    For actors seeking auditions and producers/directors seeking performers in Melbourne.
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MelbourneAuditions/

  • Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
    The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic Melbourne event. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries for nineteen days each Winter, heavily garnished with a range of parties and special events that cast a celebratory mood over the city. The Festival enjoys annual admissions of 170,000 - 180,000, making it one of Melbourne's significant public events.
    http://www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au

  • Memorable TV
    A guide to Australian TV shows past and present which details thousands of shows with full cast lists, productions credits and plot rundowns.
    http://www.memorabletv.com/australiantvshows.htm

  • Metro Magazine
    Sample articles from Metro Magazine which is published by Australian Teachers of Media Inc (ATOM). Metro covers film, television, video and multimedia.
    http://www.metromagazine.com.au

  • MIPTV
    The World's Premier International Television Programme Market. One world, one language, one global market place : Television. MIPTV speaks the unifying dialogue of the industry : Business. It keeps you directly in the frame of opportunity and informed of an evolving industry. MIPTV facilitates SALES, DEALS, NEW CONTACTS AND JOINT VENTURES ON A GLOBAL BASIS.
    http://www.miptv.com

  • Motion Picture Distributors Association Australia (MPDAA)
    The MPDAA is a non-profit organisation which undertakes the collection of film exhibition information relating to box office, admissions and admissions prices, theatres, release details, censorship classifications, etc, in order to provide meaningful statistics on the film industry in Australia to members and associated persons, the media and trade publications.
    http://www.mpdaa.org.au

  • Movie Marshal
    Movie Marshal - Australian box office data, reviews, features and release dates for Australia.
    http://www.moviemarshal.com.au

  • Movie Review Query Engine
    The Internet's largest directory of online film reviews.
    http://www.mrqe.com

  • Movie Show, The
    Site of The Movie Show on SBS. Includes reviews with video clips, interviews and news of events and screenings around Australia. Also, access the Movie Show's reviews in an instant. Just SMS the movie title to 1999 2277 and within a few seconds you'll have Meagan, Fenella and Jaimie's ratings in the palm of your hand.
    http://www.sbs.com.au/movieshow

  • Moviehole
    Australia at Cinemas, and on Video, DVD. Includes Clint Morris's daily news update of movie happenings.
    http://www.moviehole.net

  • MovieFlix
    MovieFlix.com is the leading broadband movie provider on the Web. Founded in 1998, MovieFlix.com, a privately held company based in Hollywood, CA, has developed and maintains a library of over 3,000 full-length movies, short films, independent films, television shows and more in over 30 popular categories.
    http://www.movieflix.com

  • MovieMafia
    The gateway for all your movie and television information. Including current reviews, biographies, gossip, lead stories, video, books, animation and all that's happening on the Australian movie scene. Exclusive Top 10 Australian actors, actresses and directors. The exclusive Gumleaf Mafia- Aussies in Hollywood and more.
    http://www.moviemafia.com.au

  • Moviola
    Cinema book and movie poster specialist with 10,000 individual items. Largest range of original movie posters in Australia. Search the store via our website.
    http://www.moviola.com.au/

  • 'Mutt' - animation production (AFC-funded)
    Production website for AFC-funded short animation 'Mutt'. Includes details and information on the production, crew, characters, story and post production.
    http://www.mutt.name/

  • National Film and Sound Archive
    The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) plays a leading role in preserving and collecting Australia's film, television and sound heritage. The Archive collection includes books, journals, CD-ROMs, films, videos and sound recordings, as well as photographic stills, posters, lobby cards, publicity material and press clippings. The National Collection of Screen and Sound catalogue is available online and includes more than 400,000 items. Reference staff are in the Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney Offices.
    http://www.nfsa.afc.gov.au

  • National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
    NIDA full time courses are recognised for the award of degrees, graduate diplomas and associate diplomas in eight specialised areas: Acting, Design, Technical Production, Direction, Theatre Crafts, Production Management, Voice and Movement Studies.
    http://www.nida.edu.au

  • NBN Online
    NBN Online is the gateway to the NBN TELEVISION NETWORK, Australia's highest rating television network and independent affiliate of the Nine Network. NBN's Northern NSW market is the fourth largest in Australia, in excess of 1.7 million people, stretching from the Central Coast to Gold Coast, Queensland and west to Narrabri.
    http://www.nbntv.com.au/

  • Network Ten
    National website for Network Ten, including program guide.
    http://www.ten.com.au

  • Network Video Home Entertainment Experts
    TNetwork Video is Australia's largest group of non-franchised, independently owned and operated video rental stores. Consult your local Videologist for a great night it. It's not a part time job, it's a PASSION!
    http://www.networkvideo.com.au

  • New Dawn Digitizing
    New Dawn are a specialist 3D scanning service bureau based in Sydney. Objects as small as coins or as large as boats can be converted into 3D computer data. The scanned object can then be used for animation and manufacturing of props. New Dawn's equipment is portable so we can work on-site if required.
    http://www.nd3d.com/

  • New South Wales Film and Television Office (FTO)
    The FTO offers support for project development, production finance and industry and audience activities such as festivals, conferences and training programs in New South Wales. Established and emerging talent is actively supported through initiatives such as the Aurora Script Workshops, Young Filmmakers Fund, Digital Visual FXScheme and the New Feature Film Writers Scheme. A Regional Filming Fund was established to support the cost of productions filming outside the Sydney metropolitan region. The FTO also provides a wide range of services to local and visiting filmmakers on all facets of local production, including comprehensive listings and expert advice on technical and creative talent, locations, production facilities and methods of operation. New South Wales offers payroll tax rebates for certain productions and post-production via the Film and Television Industry Attraction Fund.
    http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au

  • New South Wales (NSW) Ministry for the Arts
    The Ministry for the Arts advises the Government on all aspects of the arts and cultural activity in New South Wales. The Ministry manages Government arts projects and capital expenditures, monitors and provides policy advice on the State's cultural institutions, and administers a Cultural Grants Program which supports a range of arts and cultural organisations and activities across the State.
    http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au

  • NewVision
    Based in Melbourne, NewVision Film Distributors is Australia's premiere independent film distributor. Formed in 1982 by Frank Cox, NewVision has acquired some of the finest of world cinema and Australian features for distribution throughout Australia and New Zealand over the past twenty years.
    http://www.newvision.com.au/

  • Nice Shorts
    Nice Shorts is an Australian-based short film website. Our goal is to help filmmakers get noticed by helping them reach an audience through the growing medium that is the internet. Nice Shorts is free and non-exclusive, meaning all artists are free to screen their films elsewhere.
    http://www.niceshorts.com.au/

  • Niche Pictures
    Acquisition, distribution and marketing of quality independent films in Australia & New Zealand.
    http://www.nichepictures.com.au

  • Nielsen EDI
    Nielsen EDI has been collating box office figures in Australia since 1997. It publishes a weekly top 15 highest earning films report and as part of their fee-based service Nielsen EDI also publishes 'Top films in Limited Release' reports listing films released to less than 50 screens. Nielsen EDI also provides reports such as genre and release patterns; upcoming release schedules; box office for films this year compared to last year; details of key cast and crew; synopsis information; film classification. This is a fee-based service.
    http://www.nielsenmedia.com.au/product.asp?ProductID=7

  • ninemsn Movie Guide
    ninemsn's Movie Guide provides information about films, videos and cinemas throughout Australia, including previews and reviews.
    http://entertainment.ninemsn.com.au/movieguide/

  • ninemsn TV guide
    Surf your TV from your PC with the ninemsn TV Guide. Offering weekly program schedules for major capital cities, this TV guide also creates a personalised guide based on the customer's selection of must-watch programs. Top movie reviews and cool links to favourite TV sites are included on the site.
    http://tvguide.ninemsn.com.au/

  • Northern Rivers Screenworks
    Screenworks is the screen industries gateway organisation for the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The site includes a directory of practitioners, location services, e-newsletter, events and blogs.
    http://www.screenworks.com.au

  • Northern Territory Film Office (NT Film Office)
    The Northern Territory Film Office, established in 2004, aims to advance the development of the film, television and new media industries in the Territory, and provides advice to the Northern Territory Government on all matters relating to the industries. The office has a limited funding capability targeted at the professional development of the Territory's independent producers. The office provides comprehensive and regularly updated information on film production services available in the NT, including world-class professional freelance crew. They also offer, in partnership with the Northern Territory Tourist Commission, advice and assistance to film productions wishing to shoot in the Territory, and markets the Territory's unique tropical and central desert film locations. They can help with a range of support and research services including assistance on identifying specific locations, cultural protocols, levels of access, and logistics. The office works closely with, and offers advice and assistance to, state and federal film agencies wishing to support production activity in the NT.
    http://www.filmoffice.nt.gov.au

  • NSW Department of Industrial Relations
    This site provides New South Wales Award Payrates, including entertainment and broadcasting industry rates and actors' rates.
    http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au

  • Omni Short Film Distribution
    A short film distributor based in Los Angeles. All genres are considered and any running time is accepted. They also accept features and series.
    http://www.omnishortfilms.com/

  • OzTAM
    OzTAM is the official source for metropolitan television audience ratings data in Australia. OzTAM's service monitors and reports on developments in Australian television audience patterns. Complete ratings data is available to subscribers only .
    http://www.oztam.com.au

  • Pacific Film and Television Commission (PFTC)
    The Queensland Government's PFTC helps local filmmakers to get their ideas on screen, attracts production to Queensland, and celebrates an active screen culture across the state. The PFTC helps filmmakers create, market, develop, finance and produce their ideas for the screen through 10 permanent schemes of assistance. Additionally, the PFTC offers development and production initiatives for new and emerging filmmakers to partner with broadcasters to create short film and television projects. Globally, the PFTC markets Queensland's stunning locations, talented crew, world-class facilities and the government's financial incentives to attract producers and production companies to film in Queensland. Crew rates are also included on the website. To build a vibrant screen culture, the PFTC offers a range of events and programs throughout the year. The PFTC stages the annual Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) and hosts the annual Warner Roadshow Studios Queensland New Filmmakers Awards.
    http://www.pftc.com.au/

  • Palace Cinemas
    Palace Cinemas are the exhibition branch of Palace and screen mainstream and arthouse films from Australia and around the world.
    http://www.palacecinemas.com.au/

  • Palace Films
    Palace Films is the distribution arm of Palace and imports quality international cinema for release in Australia and New Zealand, as well as distributing new Australian feature films.
    http://www.pala