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Tropfest 2018 - who's feeling rosy about their chances?
Only one finalist doesn't come from Sydney or Melbourne, but the gender balance is getting better and some of the…
Berlin 2018 - still a thin year for Australians but omens are good
Believe it or not, one of the key Australian films in Berlin this year relies entirely on the homely art…
Few artists recognised in 2018 Australia Day Honours List
The Australia Day Honours List offers an opportunity for reflection on how well we acknowledge and value culture's contribution to…
Queen rewards industry agitators, is caught in sexist contradiction
We can imagine how Tracey Spicer feels about being the only screen industry woman honoured by the Australia Day List.
Box Office 29 Jan 2018 - Sweet Country strikes on holiday weekend
Can a confident Sweet Country on 42 screens beat Swinging Safari? It will certainly last longer with a decent per…
What's on - the fests for 2018 kick off.
The festival machine is being pumped up for the next year. Here are some sparks flying out of the chimney.
Oscars 2018 - Rocket Robbie lights up dull vista for Australians
The closest Australians come to the Oscars this year is a crazed American figure skater and a large battlefield in…
AIDC offers huge freebie to new/emerging filmmakers
AIDC 'gets a bit scarey' as some focused resources create changes which staff really hope we understand.
Box Office 22 Jan 2018 - Swinging Safari on road to nowhere
Swinging Safari swung past the sun and is heading into deep space, fuelled we fear by a distaste for burning…
Berlin 2018 - Australia gets a toehold
Australians do well at Berlin, and the first two names have been confirmed, with more to come. Unless something has…