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Australians fight to set up audio-visual royalties system in Asia
Asian countries are vigilant about music royalties but the screen sector is ignored. That may soon change,

Screen Queensland appoints global sales expert as CEO
Is the appointment of Kylie Munnich a declaration of direction for Screen Queensland? She is certainly providing an opportunity to…

ADG anoints Diana Burnett as new Executive Director
The guild campaigns for the industry come down to a few professionals. The Australian Directors Guild will now reflect the…

Big Screen Highlights: horses, a joker, a pianist and fine young animals
As approaching festivals promise a spring feast, The Eulogy, Animals, and Buoyancy still tempt audiences to Australian films with the…

Eternity 24 times a second to stop the passage of time
The NFSA restores Eternity, a documentary about time, decay and the cosmos. For the filmmakers it is a message from…

ABC plays footsie with Foxtel. True or false?
All the major streaming providers are playing electronic chess to capture your gaze. Here is a glimpse of the ABC's…

Facebook serves local news with a side of Big Data
Following the damning findings of the Digital Platform Inquiry, Facebook is investing in local news media. This intervention could do…

Documentary makers inspect new Screen Australia guidelines
Discussion about the proposed changes to Screen Australia guidelines unleashes deeper passions.

Box Office: Horse film stands up to Joker, keeps screens
Ride Like a Girl hangs on against increasing competition from tentpole pics. Joker is the big one.

Film: The Eulogy honors a lost genius
Janine Hosking's documentary investigates a complex musician and the arts establishment that failed him.