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Australian filmmakers are looking to Asia Pacific for Inspiration, say APSA execs
Tracey Vieira and Jaclyn McLendon talk us through the program for the 2nd Asia Pacific Screen Forum, its rationale and…
Celebrating NAIDOC Week on Netflix and beyond
Famous five Bunya features go to Netflix, great Indigenous docs on DocPlay, and other options to mark a special week…
Screen News in Brief: Nicole Kidman's Amazon deal, Sophie Hyde to direct Emma Thompson
Our fortnightly roundup of news, views and chats with fascinating people. Some very interesting deals being done. Cinemas are suffering,…
Best Halloween Films from Australian Women in Horror
This clever coven of Australian filmmakers knows spooky, scary and stylish when they see it. Briony Kidd, Isabel Peppard, Donna…
Sonia Bible and The Witch of Kings Cross
With her occult paintings and kinky sex life, artist Rosaleen Norton caused scandal in 1950s Sydney. We talk to the…
Glendyn Ivin's Hotel Quarantine: a strange sense of freedom
We asked the prolific Australian director and photographer about his two weeks alone in a room with a camera, his…
Be bold, be real, be rigorous: Samantha Lang on creativity and change in this weird moment
The writer, director and ADG President reflects on the stories we're going to need and the challenges facing the industry.
Eight female Indigenous writer-directors selected for RED Anthology
West Australian Indigenous production companies PiNK PEPPER and Ramu are teaming up with the NZ powerhouse behind successful portmanteau feature…
News in Brief: What a week - Bluey joy, Feds whack sector, fests are back!
Cry, laugh, fight, keep going. It's hard to know where to start, but Bluey will do. Queensland is the centre…
Eight short documentaries showcase performing artists in the time of COVID
An initiative of the Shark Island Institute and Documentary Australia Foundation, Voxdocs presents diverse works to readers of the SMH…