David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.

David's Latest Articles

Mignon typewriter
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Most popular article list for 2021 turns into a roll call of reviews

The list of catchiest Screenhub reviews for the year is a map of success intercut with caution. What's clear is…

Bluey runs towards us
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Annual drama figures – wear the mask, count the money, bet on change

There are real opportunities in the annual Australian drama figures, but some really stubborn problems as well.

Black performer in Dune
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Box office – Dune not such a big sandhill here

Desert, dry wind and leaping lampreys from space are not enough to get Dune to blast off in Australia.

Face of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, preserved by the National Film and Sound Archive
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NFSA gets new money, cheers everyone up

The government responds to a tough week in screen policy with a startling announcement. The NFSA and the National Archive…

Pink bus in desert
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Parliament win – the industry responds

After the new regulations were stripped of their dangerous clauses, the sector manages to stay sensible long enough to put…

Woman in Bunny hat in series INSiDE
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Meet the NZ crew behind International Emmy-winning online series INSiDE

From New Zealand, the Luminous Beasts make an online series about COVID while living with the virus – to take…

Roof of Parliament House
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Industry wins on screen legislation - how it happened

History is made as the industry wins its desperate fight to erase the toxins from the tax reform bill.

Monster teeth
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Box Office: more fangs than fun as Venom spreads

At last, a simple creature feature with a silent hero. Other than Venom, the weekend was quiet.

Bangarra dancers flying
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Rose d'Or – a tribute to Firestarter

Firestarter - the Story of Bangarra has just taken one of the most important international awards in arts documentary.

Cast of Five Bedrooms looking wholesome
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An early election? We could be stiffed, says Screen Producers Australia

Down to the wire on legislation it needs and fears, Screen Producers Australia tries to beat a feared election deadline

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