Industry News

Russell Crowe in Queensland for new film Bear Country
Russell Crowe thriller Bear Country starts filming in Queensland this February.

FLiCKERFEST 2025 Award winners announced
Flickerfest concluded its annual short film festival with awards honouring entries from all over the world.

Who's up for an Oscar? The 97th Academy Award nominations are here
The 97th Oscar award nominations are here. Who has the Academy praised, and who have they snubbed?

The Surfer, We Bury The Dead and more Australian films to screen at SXSW
Aussie cinema is well represented at SXSW this March.

Creative Projects Fund applications now open
The Victorian Creative Projects Fund is open for applications until 13 February.

Aussie film Take My Hand: romantic, but fumbles chronic illness storyline
Chronic illness is tricky to depict onscreen – does Take My Hand get it right?

Kate Carnell Appointed Inaugural SPA Council Chair
Kate Carnell AO has been named inaugural Chair of the Screen Producers Australia (SPA) Council.

AFTRS grad program partners with ABC, BBC Studios, SBS and more
Seven leading companies and broadcasters are taking part in the AFTRS Graduate Program this year.

AACTA: Adam Elliot, Danny & Michael Philippou and Damon Herriman added to festival lineup
The 2025 AACTA Festival brings exclusive premieres, masterclasses, and celebrity talks on the Gold Coast from 5-9 February.

AACTA Reg Grundy Award 2025 finalists announced
Discover the finalists for the 2025 AACTA Reg Grundy Award and explore their innovative TV format ideas.