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US experience offers warning light on copyright changes
As Australian filmmakers and writers continue their battle against fair use copyright laws, US advocate Patricia Aufderheide explained the practical…

BAFTAs - some winners for Lion and Hacksaw Ridge
Luke Davies has best adapted script, Dev Patel is best supporting actor, while Hacksaw Ridge has best editing.

Tropfest 2017 - that'll be the Day
As the moths circle the flame we ask who won? Who are they? Where did they come from? Why such…

Box Office 13 Feb 2017 - Lion passes $90m around the world
Lion purrs in UK, paces den in US, has become part of life in Australia.

Gold
Happy to stick to a formula rather than shine in its own right, Gold's quest for glittering success largely proves…

From 526 to one, Writers Guild sifts hopes to find a Shining Light
Australian Writers' Guild supports new series, showcases five more in drive for writer-driven quality.

Pushing Miranda off Hanging Rock
A Melbourne artist has challenged the dominant myth of Hanging Rock by raising uncomfortable questions about actual losses and traumas.

What's On - Tropfest + Oscar Biggies + Nureyev + Suburban Mayhem
Tropfest, Oscar biggies, a Golden Koala and the best filmy feed in Sydney. And a tasty film and food fest…

Government enquiry puts independent production companies in the hot seat
The Liberal Party has just organised a House of Representatives enquiry into the growth and sustainability of the Australian film…

Coming soon to a cinema near you? Ticket prices shaped by demand
A new smart phone app will allow cinema goers to pay less to see less popular films, so tentpole films…