Australia

AWGIES 2020 bow down to a one-woman theatre show
Suzie Miller's quietly spectacular international career in theatre, informed by an education in science, law and theatre, adds a prime…

The Tourist brings biggest TV production to South Australia
The re-announcement of the Stan/BBC One series from the producers of Fleabag gives government a chance to tout their boosted…

Best videogames from Australia and Aotearoa in 2020
In a year defined by isolation, protest, pandemic, and uncertainty, these games galvanised us, fostered solidarity, and provided comfort.

Box office: Australia's reputation depends on Babyteeth's world streamers
How much did the AACTAs win push Babyteeth, after the glow of glory died? Rams passes the woolly $4 million…

Is it wrong to make a film about the Port Arthur massacre?
Is it too soon to make a film on the 1996 Port Arthur massacre? A trauma expert's perspective.

The AACTAs in viral times: some reflections with a touch of history
As the publicity caravan moves on, we can sense the longer term influences which shaped this year's AACTA results.

The Nitram controversy - some wider implications
The public argument about the Martin Bryant project is very close to home for the screen sector. Should we be…

How NZ Kept Cameras Rolling
NZ Film academic Dr Gabriel Reid offers an insight into what has been an extraordinary year for the industry, particularly…

Bruce Miller talks about the inner workings of The Handmaid's Tale
Bruce Miller, project creator and an executive producer on The Handmaid's Tale, talks producing. 'I'll sacrifice everything to give my…

First Look at the Parliamentary Friends of Video Games
‘The one thing that you always have as a politician is a platform. I really want to put the enormous…