Features
Stephen Sewell: on making the move into directing
After more than 30 years as a screenwriter and playwright, Stephen is now moving into directing. His first feature is…
Arts muscle in on film festival territory
As video art merges with visual, arts festivals are moving in on turf that used to belong to film festivals.
ACS 2014: national awards with a nod to New Zealand
Mr Pip delivered a sweet moment for John Toons, both an ACS and an NZCS, as the picture's pictures shone…
Ian Pringle: The Legend Maker
Ian Pringle is back behind the camera again, with The Legend Maker set to premiere at MIFF.
BBC First: the monster rumbles in the cupboard
If the spring schedule of the FTA channels seems a bit thin and American, BBC First is showing off the…
Playpen: Wes Anderson whacked by Saturday Night Live
How best to understand a unique aesthetic? Watch good people trash it.
Australian Screen: encapsulating a different approach to subsidy
Stuck in the choice of direct or tax funding, the sector needs to keep its creative juices flowing with some…
Cannes Film Festival: three local films gather their adjectives
The buzz for the Australian films at Cannes has been positive, climaxing last night with the most challenging of the…
Renee Kennedy: From the Western Frontier
Series producer Renee Kennedy discusses the making of the emerging indigenous documentary series, From the Western Frontier.
NZ Co-production: Danish gateway to European approach
Inspired by The Weight of Elephants, the Danes and New Zealanders have gone all legal to build a relationship.