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Notes from the Chinese Press
IMAX production? HK legals change for screen sector, Alibaba uniquely creative advertising beats all obstacle.

Stan - how Mike Sneesby dunnit
In less than five years, Stan has spent $55m on Australian content, is making a profit and believes it has…

Robot mother music honoured by screen composers
Diversity rules in musical styles, even between works by the same composer at the 2019 APRA AMCOS screen music awards.

Sushi Screen News
Short, snackable, raw. Here are the takeaway bites on our plate this week.

The art of a great logline: if you suck yourself in, you will never get out
The logical processes behind a fine trailer turn out to be a powerful development tool when a project is struggling…

From Parasite to Buoyancy the APSAs have a fine crop of winners
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards develop grunt and glam as they support the rise of trans-regional markets.

Suzi Q documentary - a salutary journey from idea to exhibition
Faith, drama and temptation spiced up Tait Brady's journey to make Suzi Q as an independent feature documentary. It is…

Big Screen Highlights - Judy and Punch will stick in your mind
Judy and Punch dances, Two Heads Creek splatters, while Better Days survives abrupt disappearance at the hands of Chinese government.

A Development Masterclass - Australian and International Perspectives at Screen Forever
A good grabby story is the common essential, but details are different when you're developing locally or internationally.

The ABC stays afloat in a 'sea of content'
As the sharks of Netflix and Disney+ circle, the Good Ship Aunty manages to repel boarders and somehow find new…