Features
Booking for sustainability – building a relationship with a venue
Carriageworks Director, Lisa Havilah says that building long-term relationships with artists, and ensuring they have a purpose, is key to…
Hugh Stuckey: old enough to know better
In 2011, Anne Richey interviewed Hugh Stuckey, who provided a gallop through his life story starting as a four year…
The waning shadow of the Tasmanian Gothic
Tasmanian artists are increasingly exploring themes which speak to contemporary life, including the island's history of protest and activism.
Miss Fisher - how the producers used crowdfunding to maintain artistic control
Steeped in culture, Screenhub's new journalist reckons that Phryne Fisher is the closest thing we have to a superhero. How…
Commercial TV’s rare leadership on Roseanne is a breath of fresh air
Network Ten's swift decision to dump the rebooted Roseanne shows rare leadership, demonstrating that, for some, there is a clear…
Author Raymond E Feist on the art of world-building
The internationally renowned fantasy novelist reveals the magic behind his writing, and why it’s good to talk to your characters.
From iView to in-flight entertainment – regional artists find opportunity in the skies
A program for professional filmmakers to profile artists living with a disability in regional NSW has surpassed all expectation, with…
How to handle criticism and naysayers
For any artist, the sting of criticism is inevitable. Here’s how to distinguish when it’s useful, how to handle it,…
No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…
Tracey Spicer and Sue Maslin discuss where next for #metoo in Australia
Screen producer Sue Maslin and journalist Tracey Spicer discuss the #metoo and #timesup campaigns, and where next for the fight…