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Cry, laugh, fight, keep going. It's hard to know where to start, but Bluey will do. Queensland is the centre of the universe in this roundup of policy, production, awards and opportunities.

The industry needs to get comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations around race, says young Chinese-Australian producer Annie Thiele, offering suggestions for positive change.

Monica Zanetti’s queer coming out comedy has echoes of Australian high-concept teen classics. It's a refreshing crowd-pleaser, says Glenn Dunks.

At least the opening of Melbourne should bring a bit more cash into the system. At the moment the most exciting thing in cinemas is a film about toadstools.

Highly skilled and experienced people in the screen industry still feel reticent to promote themselves. Publicist, strategist and talent manager Karen Eck offers good advice.

After all the COVID horrors, China turns out to have the most productive market for big screen movies.

As Tenet fails to bring hope, the safest bet for studios is to combine theatrical and streaming production in a bet each way which started with television.

A film screening, a follow-up in-depth conversation and a masterclass make for much (remotely experienced) fun.

Mulan director Niki Caro meets cinematographer Mandy Walker in a Zoom call that puts us in the presence of greatness.

You are doing it wrong says Steve Jaggi as he builds a solid company in defiance of conventional wisdom. He is becoming the Young Adult king of Australian production.

'Penguin Bloom' premiered at Toronto International Film Festival, delighting audiences and dividing critics.

Supported by the ABC and hosted by Skitbox’s Sarah Bishop and Greta Lee Jackson, the 2020 ADG Awards will be free and designed for home entertainment. Meanwhile the Guild's membership has soared.

First week out Slim and I gets 117 screens so it has definitely been on offer. But it could just be a sleeper with friends in the bush.

Three tough Australian feature films are making waves on the international arthouse circuit.

Avoiding politics and preceding the plague, this wacky reboot is nevertheless a film for this moment, argues Adrian Martin.

John Wood's autobiography is written with great warmth and passion, acknowledging the transitory essence of the theatre world.

Mat Kesting, the newish artistic director of the Adelaide Film Festival believes that 'cinemas progresses humanity, one film at a time'. He's giving it a red-hot go here.

Kriv Stenders' insightful and entertaining documentary places Joy McKean in her rightful place centre stage, says Anthony Morris.

The figures remain grim even though Tenet and The 800 have delivered some excitement to industry hearts heavy since March.

The 10-day LGBTQIA+ festival will run 17-27 September, and features 29 Australian premieres over its program of over 40 films, documentaries, and shorts.