Australia
How to Enjoy the AIDC - some key tips
As the Australian International Documentary Conference morphs into Net-Work-Play, you may need a little help from the ScreenHub cluemeister.
Plugging the gaps in arts value research
Despite more than 500 studies, reviewers say better research is needed to convince policy-makers that strong arts activity generates happier,…
Embracing the elusive
Following widespread reaction to the powerful contention that art should disturb not please, we publish Leysen's full speech.
Selma
Building its story from small moments contributing to big events, this historical drama is anything but ordinary.
AusCo defends new grants model
Humphrey Bower's attack on Australia Council's new structure is based on misunderstanding, argues the Council's CEO.
Goal setting for creative businesses
Effective goal-setting takes more skill, discipline and self-awareness than simply following your dreams and expecting the universe to deliver.
We don’t obey authority, but we do love drama
As much art as science, the controversial Milgram and Stanford prison experiments on obedience to authority continue to inspire screen…
Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead
The zombie film takes an Australian turn, complete with all the expected frenetic elements and a few surprises.
Showcase: Kenyan mockumentary with an Australian connection
Kickstarter + Third World + wonderful parody + nifty conventions = ???
Honouring escapism: Charlie Chaplin conquers the Dardanelles
There’s more to what the arts can offer the World War I centenary than war movies. Fantasy has its own…