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Strong Female Lead: An interview with director Tosca Looby
Adopting the archive-only approach of The Final Quarter, Looby and editor Rachel Grierson-Johns created a powerful and enraging one-off doc…

Kirsty Stark on producing, coaching and the Seth Godin altMBA.
From starting in camera departments to running South Australia’s Epic Films, Kirsty Stark took her time to really think about…

Coming Home in the Dark - Director James Ashcroft talks tension on a budget
With a background in theatre, the actor's director talks about creating tension on a tight budget.

The Newsreader - Creator Michael Lucas talks ambiguity, archives and the 80s
The creator and producer of the ABC's new drama, The Newsreader, talks about his inspiration for the show and gives…

Gaming addiction isn’t about time; it’s about attitude
China's news laws only let under 18s play videogames for 3 hours a week. That won't curb gaming addiction, writes…

The Cheap Seats: Tom Gleisner talks pandemic production and youthful energy
Tom Gleisner gives insight into how Working Dog has found free-to-air success during Covid.

The Activision Blizzard lawsuit, explained
The Activision Blizzard gender discrimination lawsuit is a landmark case. Here's why.

Discovering Ian Hubert, Blender, and low-budget VFX mastery
Meet Ian Hubert, Blender VFX artist, builder of worlds, astounder of accountants. Our dreams can be bigger than we imagine.

Bringing truth to fiction: a chat with MIFF winner Brietta Hague
Journalist and filmmaker Brietta Hague talks about her MIFF-winning Australian short film 'Baltasar', shot in Barcelona.

Bowraville Murders: The gift of tears
Bowraville Murders is a searing documentary in which the families involved open their tormented hearts in a cry for justice.