Australia

Film Victoria becomes VicScreen
The name change comes as the agency launches a new production fund and specialist skills program for the state.

ACMI's Katrina Sedgwick steps down to lead Melbourne Arts Precinct
The outgoing ACMI CEO and Director will take up a new role with the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation next month.

Bali 2002 starring Rachel Griffiths starts production
The four-part series, based on the 2002 terrorist attacks in Bali, will premiere on Stan later this year.

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…

Paul Thomas Anderson's films – an introduction
From Boogie Nights to Licorice Pizza, writer director Paul Thomas Anderson has developed a strong line of comedies in serious…

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.

Film Review: The Greenhouse is cracking
This queer magical-realist drama is stylish and atmospheric, so why does it fail to impress?

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

Box Office: Cyrano figures low but fate could be kind
While the box office is unkind to Cyrano, the Actors Guild honours its deaf community in Coda.

Disability project charts ableism in Australia's screen industry
Producer Ade Djajamihardja is determined to 'eliminate the soft bigotry of low expectations' for screen professionals with disabilities.