Australia
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,…
On the Move: A reshuffle for Create NSW, new Board for Perth Festival
New Board members for Perth Festival and MCA, a shake up at Create NSW, AIDC appoints new advisory committee and…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
From exhibitions about BFF, contractors announced for Sydney Modern and Australian Museum, Feminist Writers Festival, and this week's opportunities.
How to Hold Space for your Actors
Originally trained as an actor, film director Kim Farrant shares deep wisdom about getting the best from performers.
Tubby the Robot - destroyer of depression
'Happy Android - a robot saved my life' is on the ABC via Compass. The filmmaker Jaina Kalifa is as…
Small Screen Highlights: Glitch, Gogglebox and Glassblowing
Paranormal ABC thrills, voyeuristic couch-critics, hot craft competition and a very useful podcast from Screen Australia.
Create NSW recreates itself, again
After a lot of grief to assemble its present structure, Create NSW takes a backward step to recreate Screen NSW.
Film Review: Angel of Mine is a battle of mothers
International stars Noomi Rapace and Yvonne Strahovski are the greatest assets in this Australian intimacy thriller, writes Adrian Martin.