Features
Jimmy McGovern: a cracker of a night
After writing in Sydney with Blackfella Films, Jimmy McGovern describes the power of contrarianism, the value of throwing stuff away,…
Asian Animation Summit: Australian projects announced
Ten Australian children's projects are off to the inaugural Asian Animation Summit. They range from the fully developed and partially…
BBC: details make some sense of the shambles as Director-General leaves with a big jar of hunny
Fresh from the mess of Jimmy Savile, the BBC broadcasts allegations of sexual abuse by Lord McAlpine, once the treasurer…
Berlin Film Museum: Lamingtons v Linzertorte in a tale of two cities
Is it cruel to compare Canberra's NFSA displays with the Film Museum in Berlin? Does it make ACMI look like…
Last Dance: cutting through with a two hander
Last Dance is living proof that you can develop a solid reputation as a capable technician for hire, and still…
Screen Australia: November 2012 production announcements
Not a long list, but it will bring relief to those embarked upon these ventures. Largest impact is probably on…
Shock: jumps on Titan View's roller derby
Home entertainment distributor Shock Entertainment will be releasing the DVD of Fremantle Entertainment's Roller Derby Xtreme Tour. The tour follows…
First of a Kind; Last of the Bunch: in the end, the heroes have their place
In the creation of an organisation, we always have to contemplate the ugly workings of small-mindedness, accidental success, and the…
Enterprise Funding: the television tranche
Few calls for high art and cinematic daring in the latest round of Enterprise funding, as some practically commercial companies…
Enterprise Funding: building some newer feature careers
Marked change in the Screen Australia approach to drama in the Enterprise system - it has created a separate strand…