Australia
BRIEF: Foxtel: reviving the Logies after party
The Logies official after-party disappeared last year, due to the high costs of running it, leaving guests to squeeze in…
ABC Head of Television: CPSU unimpressed with appointment
Given the tension inside the ABC over the partnership approach to production with the independent sector, the appointment of Richard…
BRIEF: Hoyts Distribution becomes STUDIOCANAL
From April 2nd, 2013, Hoyts Distribution, a subsidiary of STUDIOCANAL in Australia and New Zealand, has been renamed STUDIOCANAL. Hoyts…
Sleepwalk with Me
US comedian Mike Birbiglia stars a fictionalised version of himself in this warm and witty film about the 30-something malaise.
Hello, I Must Be Going
This tender, understated film about a quietly redeeming love affair was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in…
Audi Festival of German Films program announced
The 12th annual Audi Festival of German Films 2013 features 45 award-winning films and documentaries over 230 screenings.
Brief: Disney brings Nemo to Australia as government clinches deal
The government has just announced that it will contribute $21.6m to Walt Disney Studios to bring 20,000 Leagues Under the…
Melbourne Queer FF: local film takes best feature award
The 23rd Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) came to a close on 25 March after 11 days of queer cinematic…
BRIEF: Russell Dykstra gets U of Southern Qld alumnus award
Actor Russell Dykstra will receive a University of Southern Queensland Alumnus of the Year Award for the Faculty of the…
Federal Arts Policy: new Minister hits ground running in comfy shoes, forces staff to read poetry
Shaft an extremely popular Minister just after the reforms have been announced? In a traditionally skittish and articulate sector? New…