Australia

ACMA caught up in budget cuts
Despite growing complexity in media regulation, the Authority that manages communications regulation is facing a budget cut.

Screen Australia: May 2015 production round
Twelve projects, $13.4m and a total budget of $64.3m sustain some really interesting teams to define the possibilities for 2016.

Doco Masterclass, Intro to TV, Director's Toolkit, Narrative Comedy & Pitching TV Ideas: AFTRS Open
Last chance for this weekend’s Doco Masterclass: Tom Zubrycki & Avid 110 in Sydney plus Intro to TV in Brisbane.…

1971
Tackling state-sanctioned spying within a historical context, this potent documentary takes a personal approach to a public issue.

Ratings Monday 11 May 015 - news beats cooking
Pain is even worse when it is anticipated. Seven knew this was coming but it still hurts.

Entertainment industry fights Abbott Government's deregulation proposal
A new campaign launched by MEAA voices concerns over the deregulation of visa requirements that could diminish opportunities for young…

Box Office: in which we wait for Fury Road...
The Left Ear, a Chinese domestic picture, did very well on limited release here, in a quiet sign of the…

Indigenous Feature Doc: expanding horizons outside the broadcasters
Screen Australia is giving documentary makers a chance to bid for an audacious, wide-screen project without broadcaster commitment.

Cuts to Screen Australia 'disproportionate'
Alone of the screen organisations in the care of Senator George Brandis, Screen Australia cops a savage cut.

Unveiled: latest program announcements
Tantalising programs at Sydney Film Festival and The Festival of Voices have been announced, as well an international tour by…