Australia

Animals director Sophie Hyde on character, rehearsal and bestie power
What happened when Sophie Hyde and Closer Productions ended up shooting a co-pro in Dublin? And why did the writer…

How videogames can work towards a more accessible state of play
Redressing a tendency to marginalise disability in games requires an awareness of disability at a design level.

Big Screen Highlights - Fest pleaser Animals arrives along with Italians galore
Palace's flagship Italian Film Festival is days away, Downton Abbey is calling the fans, and Animals, possibly an Australian bestie…

Film Review: The Wild Top End is a 3D expedition worth taking
Nick Robinson's latest environmental documentary puts the iMax screen to stunning use as it celebrates the Australian landscape.

Australia goes online at Vidcon 2019
The conference brings the online offline for fans, creators and industry networks on YouTube.

Box Office 10 September: One big scary clown and some small Australian films
IT: Chapter Two goes out wide, The Nightingale sings quietly together with Angel of Mine, The Australian Dream, Danger Close…

AACTA/AFI 2019 - decisions to make your head explode
A remarkable bunch of feature films are in competition this year, as teams wrestle with complexity, authenticity, sentiment and sheer…

Flickerfest 2020 Calls for Entries
Australia's short filmmakers should scurry to be part of this important launchpad for their bite-sized stories.

ABC mourns leadership lynchpin, Mick Millett
Millett, a "reporter at heart," was a fierce advocate for journalists' rights. His death spells more bad news for Australian…

Replacing stigma with empathy to battle mental health
This homegrown festival, The Big Anxiety, is leading the world in new practice and conversations about mental health, combining art,…