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From classic horror to familiar dystopias, these are the films and show that are scaring the office silly this Halloween.

We asked the prolific Australian director and photographer about his two weeks alone in a room with a camera, his presence on Instagram and the upcoming feature film Penguin Bloom.

Announced in a virtual ceremony, the director's awards celebrated achievements of diverse newcomers and established talent in a year of much change.

The Entertainment space at the ABC is probably the most intense ideas machine in Australian TV. The ringmaster, Nick Hayden, gives a great interview.

Every Cloud turned Miss Fisher into a franchise through curiosity, and have been rewarded with a cultural phenomenon. Producer Fiona Eagger talks about the Chinese version.

Our fortnightly mash-up of production news, policy analysis, festivals and reviews. Also some excitement about Chris Hemsworth and George Miller making a Mad Max prequel.

As media cycles and social media mix the messages of our times, David Pledger argues that artists have a unique responsibility to telling the hard truths with stories that require reflection and depth.

The hardy internationalist with Hollywood clients has announced his own production vehicle, First Option Pictures. His first project resurrects a forgotten Australian hero of the US Labor movement.

The newly announced documentary development funding initiative co-funded by audible has a view to supporting the production of premium podcasts.

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.

Rupert Murdoch gets three episodes of this BBC documentary to show us why we are like we are. We won't be able to take our eyes away.

As one of the few women to be accredited by the Australian Cinematographers Society, she's working hard to advocate for the health and status of the whole profession.

Cinematographer Greig Fraser's Emmy for The Mandalorian pales in comparison to his real achievement. As the co-producer who made The Volume practical, he has probably fundamentally changed the medium.

This month the office reflects on productions that star the work of brilliant women, both on and off-screen.

Laurence Billiet's tender insight into one of our most celebrated sports stars is joyous and timely, says First Nations critic Bryan Andy.

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

A lot of Australian children have been touched by Judy Malmgren's vision of the world. She is gone too soon.

In search of fresh formats and open to the public the new award provides a mix of development funds and prize money.

Pick one goal and focus on it, says Esther Coleman-Hawkins in our ongoing series of no nonsense career advice for screen professionals.