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Russian boycotts in the screen industry
Film festivals and streaming platforms are banning Russian content in response to the invasion of Ukraine – but will this…

Unheard Stories champion Deaf and Hard of Hearing lives
The Unheard Stories film festival aims to challenge misconceptions about people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Melbourne Short Film Festival streams ahead
The festival, which includes entries from Australia and the world, will be streaming shorts online until 6 March.

SmartFone Flick Fest wins showcase Australian talent
Two Australian feature films shared the award for best full-length feature at the seventh iteration of the festival.

Mate: five questions for director George-Alex Nagle
Following the recent Grand Prix win at Clermont-Ferrand, we talk to the Australian filmmaker about his short film and what…

Elvis film trailer: first reactions to Baz Luhrmann's biopic
The trailer for Elvis, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, has landed – so how does it look?

NCIS: Sydney slated for 2023
Australia's scenic harbour town will provide a new backdrop for beloved crime series NCIS in NCIS: Sydney.

Elvis: first look at Baz Luhrmann's biopic
A 15 second teaser shows us Baz Luhrmann taking care of business in what promises to be a dazzling film.

Smartfone FlickFest is coming: read our micro reviews
The international smart phone film festival returns with stories for every audience.

Transitions Film Festival: we don't have lightyears to save humanity
Transitions Film Festival spotlights the threats facing humanity, from climate change to AI to plastic pollution.