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Tony Ayres goes global: I feel like the guy who has the cake and eaten it.
Tony Ayres has walked away from Matchbox Pictures to become a global player. Here's why.
New York arts exec to head up Create NSW as CEO
Elizabeth W. Scott has been named Executive Director, Create NSW, heading up the State’s peak arts and screen organisation.
Nine gets ready to eat Fairfax. What makes it tasty?
The Nine and Fairfax deal is logical and prudent for shareholders etc, but what about the real stakeholders, the citizens…
Three Australian Films Selected for Venice Film Festival
Jennifer Kent's second feature 'The Nightingale' will premiere in official competition at Venice. Two VR short films - Lynette Wallworth's…
'Poorest funding round in history': Sector leaders call Create NSW to account
In the wake of what is being described as the poorest funding round in Australia’s history, the sector asks why.
What's on Screen? Breaker Upperers to snap your funny bone
The Breaker Upperers is the film of the week plus the acidic but brilliantly acted Funny Cow, with some intriguing…
Box Office: no wonder Netflix is doing well
Not much around at the moment and the figures reflect the fact. Jill Bilcock has a blink of attention even…
Brief: SAFC builds new jobs, engages in different ways
Shifting from Arts to an Industry portfolio, the SAFC is making interesting appointments.
SBS loses Managing Director
Michael Ebeid is moving on from SBS after a solid stint as Managing Director. No news yet on his future.
Brief: Netflix looks more like a studio
The Netflix model is getting a bit less monomaniacal as it feels the urge to be involved in production, just…