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Freeplay is one of Australia's most important creative festivals, so why is its future in doubt?

Freeplay has always served as a meeting point for creatives in the Australian games industry, and a space for their…

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The future of games festival Freeplay is in doubt after major funding loss

Freeplay's organisers have confirmed the long-running festival lacks ongoing funds, and may cease after 2026.

The Serpent's Skin screens at Melbourne Queer Film Festival. Image: Supplied.
Interviews

Alice Maio Mackay interview: on The Serpent's Skin and finding trans power in horror

The young Adelaide director talks to ScreenHub about The Serpent's Skin and building trans solidarity in the film industry.

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Features

Melbourne Queer Film Festival – ScreenHub's top 6 picks

We uncover gems from this year’s Melbourne Queer Film Festival program.

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Comedy review: Stephen Hall, For the Term of His Natural Lies, DoubleTree by Hilton, MICF 2025

Part-film, part-voiceover and completely silly, Stephen Hall delivers a comedy festival show like no other.

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Film review: Lasting Impressions, IMAX Melbourne

Impressionist artworks explored through immersive 3D and animation, and set to music by Debussy, Ravel, Piaf and others.

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Industry News

Melbourne Queer Film Festival confirms headline films

The Melbourne Queer Film Festival has released an exciting lineup for 2024.

MIFF 2024 Award Winner Bright Horizons: Universal Language.
Industry News

MIFF 2024 award winners: Universal Language wins Bright Horizons

More than $250,000 in prize money has been awarded across six categories, with Australian winners including Flathead, Voice, Left Write…

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Industry News

Memoir of a Snail, MIFF review: triumph of the human thumb-print

Adam Elliot's ‘Memoir of a Snail’ is gorgeously human, wonky and life-affirming.

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RRR star Ram Charan will raise the flag at the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne

Bollywood star Ram Charan will raise the flag at the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne this month.

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